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If you are driving between Thargomindah and Eromanga or on route to Camerons Corner or The Dig Tree – make sure you stop off at Noccundra Hotel.
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Today we introduce new publicans, new owners, new reopenings, a new camp recipe to try and some brand new sites. We even climbed a volcano at one of these! And a tip: if you are looking for brand new camps and caravan parks, the NEW Camps App is now FREE to download! Bellum Hotel reopens, SA Congrats Bob and Meg – the new owners/publicans at The Bellum Hotel. We free camped, visited sinkholes and climbed a volcano here – just before it opened. Visit Darwin River Fern Farm, NT This new listing is in a great spot to camp near
Ravenswood Pub – Images courtesy Janet Peters Ravenswood is in North Queensland. Built in 1902, once a gold mining town with 5000 residents and over 30 hotels in the late 1800s, now it is just a sleepy Outback town and a nice place to stop for a night. Traveller Janet Peters said, the publican loves visitors to partake a beer on arrival. “The kitchen is always open to purchase food. Very friendly people and locals were full of info on red claw at the dam, 115 km up the road.” Ravenswood Pub Camping Area – Images courtesy Janet Peters There is a
Unfortunately, both times we stopped in here – Benambra Hotel was closed. It was a real shame, because after driving the beautiful Corryong – Benambra Road, we were thirsty!
You’ll find free camping, new events (including Mother’s Day treats), new owners and perhaps a ghost at the Harrisville Royal Hotel in the Scenic Rim of Queensland.
Bark Hut Inn – image Overland Exposure Who has visited the iconic Bark Hut Inn in the Northern Territory? Bark Hut Inn – image Overland Exposure Located on the western edge of Kakadu National Park, it’s a great spot to stop in, especially for families. Bark Hut Inn – image Overland Exposure It was built by hand in 1963, well before Kakadu National Park was opened to the public in the 1980s. This area was famed for crocodiles, barramundi and buffalo. The Bark Hut Inn NT – image Michael Lennon Traveller, Michael Lennon, said: “When Maureen and I were travelling
We’d ordered our lunch, found a table out the front of the pub with fabulous water views, and wandered over to the jetty for a look-see. On the opposite bank, a tinny was backed up to the edge, and plonked in the water. I thought the two fellows were off for a fish. But no, however, there was a plan. They rowed directly across the river, and they didn’t worry about the boat ramp. I spotted them moments later, happy at the bar. It would have it’s benefits, living ‘next door’ to a pub. Coopernook Hotel is not just any
Who else loves a free camp behind a pub? This one is located in Tarrawingee, about 14km from Wangaratta in Victoria and recommended by our CAMPS Ambassadors, Tracey and Dale from Adams Family Travels… There is plenty of room for self contained RVs with green grass and some shade. The beer garden is a great place to sit in the afternoon and enjoy a drink or two. There is also a playground for the kids and dogs are welcome on a leash. Highly recommend you book ahead as it is quite often fully booked out. When you arrive, you need
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