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7 things I didn't know about the Melbourne Cup - Roses
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7 things I didn’t know about the Melbourne Cup

Our Melbourne Cup is held at Flemington Racecourse on the first Tuesday of November. Here’s what we didn’t know about the Race that Stops the Nation: Without an exception, everyone was so friendly. Every queue (and there will be a few queues), all in our finery, people were excited to be there and smiling. From our seat near the finish line, waiting for lunch, or champagne – even in the Ladies – people were happy to chat. Who knew, that our National Anthem could be so stirring at a horse race. The atmosphere was electric, like a soccer game in Italy!

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Michelle Gilmore 28 October, 2022
Dog on the Tuckerbox Gundagai NSW
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Add 5 favourite Aussie camping destinations to your list

It’s been a big week for us at Camps. Not only have we announced the CAMPS 12 pre-order – it was also our youngest’s Year 12 formal. Today, and the coming weeks he is in the thick of exams.   Before you know it we’ll be empty nesters, able to trip off as we please. Right now, I’m holding close all the precious memories of travels with our four and planning future adventures with our grown up “crew”. Like the one above… So this week I am sharing favourite destinations across Australia we’ve loved as a family: a spectacular NSW national park, a

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Michelle Gilmore 21 October, 2022
Experienced traveller, Bill Grienke has a sneak peek to our soon to be released CAMPS 12
Camping

Here’s the answers travellers want about our brand new CAMPS 12

Experienced traveller, Bill Grienke has a sneak peek to our soon to be released CAMPS 12 Whether you are starting out on your Aussie adventures, or a freedom camping pro, travelling solo or with the whole family, camping weekends or the whole lap, and with or without your pets – CAMPS 12 is the best camping tool you can bring with you! We’ve had so many questions about our brand new CAMPS 12, here’s why you’ll want to pre-order now: Do I need to register/order online for the discount? Yes – CAMPS 12 is available on pre-order. You can find

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Michelle Gilmore 21 October, 2022
Tyla holding the new Camps 12 editions
Camping

What is the difference between CAMPS 12 and CAMPS 11?

We are proud to announce CAMPS 12 is available for preorder. Each new edition is different -some of our customers collect each one! An hour after it was released, we’ve had queries about how it differs. So here are the changes we’ve made for CAMPS 12: CAMPS 12 has the LATEST new sites and dump points and updates of existing sites – since CAMPS 11 there’s over 2 years of research from our team expert CAMPS detectives, our CAMPS Ambassadors and CAMPS Community LATEST Hema Maps – still the same format as CAMPS 11, but updated CAMPS 12 has more

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Michelle Gilmore 17 October, 2022
Michelle with the new Camps 12 A4 and B4
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New CAMPS 12 adventures on the horizon – taking orders now

If you are a CAMPS fan, you’ll know we released a new edition of CAMPS every two years, and they get better each time!  We are very excited, we are taking your orders for the latest edition, CAMPS 12! That’s 12 editions of this much loved, what our travellers call their FREE camping bible! And the latest edition is more about FREE and BUDGET camping than ever before. This newsletter highlights AMAZING camps that feature on the covers and introduction pages in the new travel guide. And they are all FREE and pet friendly! As our valued CAMPS community – you

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Michelle Gilmore 17 October, 2022
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Camping

Be first to get your hands on our NEW CAMPS 12 – pre-order NOW

Big news! The latest edition is out on pre-order!  Pre-order now via Messenger to receive our exclusive Camps 12 deal – or pre-order direct from our website using coupon code preordercaw12. Buy Now: Easy to Read B4 Buy Now: Standard A4 Add discount code: preordercaw12 at checkout What’s new in Camps 12? More focus on free and low-cost sites than ever before Latest new campsites and public dump points – over 3,300 pet-friendly campsites Supported with updates and free 12 months access to the CAMPS App Sites that are pet friendly and/or have a public dump point are identified on the map, as well as

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Michelle Gilmore 15 October, 2022
Joe O'Connor RV Park, Yass, New South Wales
Camping

Finding your perfect spot in CAMPS 12 is as easy as ABCD

Joe O’Connor RV Park, Yass, New South Wales The new CAMPS 12 guide has made travelling even easier –  A. Choose the shape on site on the our customised Hema maps         There are over 3300 of these in CAMPS 12! B. Choose site type on map by colour  C. If you need a dump point, look for a blue border D. Then go to the site number in the listings for everything you need to know… Check out all the other site features here, too! Pre-order now! Find out more and save with the deal in

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Michelle Gilmore 15 October, 2022
Michelle with the new Camps 12 A4 and B4
Camping

Make sure you choose the right CAMPS 12 guide for you

If you are searching camping near me, you’ll love the CAMPS 12 new release! Camps has over 30 years of research, publishing 20 editions, and is known as “The Traveller’s Bible”.  You can see we have two CAMPS 12 guides in two sizes. We can talk you through which guide is best for you in our Messenger chat, or read on…  If you prefer a compact book-pick up the A4 STANDARD edition Easier to handle in the car Soft cover so a little lighter No photos of sites – bonus surprise Order now A4 STANDARD CAMPS 12 Our larger B4 format

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Michelle Gilmore 15 October, 2022
Playground at Barnhill Station, WA
Family Friendly Fun

Drive to these fun family camping & caravanning destinations

Bring the family to these fun camping and caravanning finds Just back from a wonderful few nights’ camping with friends over the school holidays, ahhh! They were with their entire family – 10 adults and 11 children! We both learnt to stand up paddle board (thanks Lillie!), kayaked, played board games, badminton, road bikes, bushwalked… a dream escape. We share this unexpected gem surrounded by Queensland national park! Plus give you a wildlife park with Tassie devils, WA station stay with rock pools and red cliffs, a little seaside caravan park in SA with lots to offer and a free Victorian pub stay.

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Michelle Gilmore 6 October, 2022

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