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Crossing the Nullarbor – our adventure from Western Australia into South Australia

On the end of our Big Lap, on limited time, we traversed The Nullarbor in two days. Kids were due back at school, we had businesses to run but were so keen to experience this famed road trip. We left Esperance and the beauty of Cape Le Grand National Park, through Grass Patch and the heart of Mallee Country. The Nullarbor Plain begins in Norseman, Western Australia – we saw camels here, which was pretty cool. “The Nullarbor” is an 1100km route. Here’s where we stopped: Balladonia was a lunch stop with a pretty multicoloured picket fenced playground. Oh, we were so

Michelle Gilmore 16 September, 2022

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Adult SPOTTO

For the rules and whatnot check out our CAMPS SPOTTO GAME FOR FAMILIES. If you are like us, and now travel without the kids, here’s a list that you can have some fun together with driving big distances… Forget the yellow car spotto – have some fun, and stop off at some of these… SPOT THE Pub Dump Point RV/Caravan Parking Winery Big Things (it doesn’t matter how old you are, this is still fun) Toilets (handy, too) Brewery Bakery Free Camp Distillery Wombat signs on the Tarkine Road, Tasmania Now if you are lapping, here’s a few more things

Michelle Gilmore 27 May, 2022

A highlight of our lap was Karijini National Park, Western Australia

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25 BEST Tips for Camping with Teenagers

A highlight of our lap was Karijini National Park, Western Australia Are you considering doing “The Lap” with your teens? In our family, it was not even discussed if the teens were coming or not. That was an option we didn’t consider. It was 7 weeks together as family – and it was so good, we kept going around Australia, returning 3 months later. Our crew were 15 along with 13, 10 and 8. We created wonderful memories and time together – squished in a six-berth motorhome. The 13 year old was adamant she was flying home from Perth! But,

Michelle Gilmore 20 May, 2022

Life on the Road

52 years between visits: BHP Mt Whaleback Tour at Newman, Western Australia

I visited the Mt Whaleback iron ore mine in September 1969 which was the year that its ore was first shipped overseas. Along with 23 girls and guys in our early twenties we chartered a bus to take us on a tour of the Pilbara region of Western Australia, sleeping under the stars on camp stretchers and cooking meals over camp fires. Fast forward to last September, 52 years later and I am visiting the Pilbara region for the second time. This time in the comfort of a luxury caravan with Maureen, my wife of 50 years. In 1969 Mt

Michael Lennon 4 March, 2022

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Scones, swims and the Self Contained Debate

Kilkivan’s cracking free camping area is just behind this sign – but is the region’s new RV strategy welcoming all travellers? Australia Day is here! We hope you are camping? Here’s some ideas: an SA beach camp oasis, beside a pub in the Victorian High Country or whilst eating scones at a remote Kimberley station! Cool down in a freshwater perched lake and would you like a list of campsites and caravan parks you can swim at? Find all these amazing sites featured in our latest newsletter and in the Camps Australia Wide App, CAMPS Pendium, CAMPS 11 and Caravan

Michelle Gilmore 21 January, 2022

Camping Cooking

Christmas and New Year’s Camping Recipes

If you are going camping for Christmas or New Year’s you might need some cooking inspiration for the trip. Camping doesn’t have to mean eating baked beans and cheese toasties by the fire try these quick, easy and camping friendly recipes! 1. Camping Fondue Fondue may be attributed to fancy dinners and restaurants, but you can do it camping too! Ingredients:One 220g block of chocolate (or bag of choc chips)A dash of longlife milk (add to desired consistency)Fruit or marshmallows (for dipping) Method:Heat saucepan over fire and add chocolate.When the chocolate has melted, add milk and mix until combined.Use skewers,

Camps Australia Wide 25 November, 2021

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CAMPS Ambassadors – Adams Family Travels!

Dale and Tracey Adams have spent the last 20 years holidaying around Australia in their caravan with their two kids. Now they are on more adventures…..minus the kids!

Michelle Gilmore 1 October, 2021

Daniel and Amanda Courtney with their daughter Aria

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Introducing CAMPS Ambassadors: Overland Exposure

Daniel and Amanda Courtney are travelling Australia in a truck with their daughter, Aria. They are currently in North Queensland and heading outback. You’ll see more of their footage on our socials and newsletters.

Michelle Gilmore 1 October, 2021

Life on the Road

An ANZAC Story: Push to the Bush

Rod and Pam Elkington On April 15, Pam and Rod Elkington will set out on an outback trip with a difference. Along with other veterans they will visit remote towns and tell them about ANZAC Day. “When we first started Push to the Bush,” said Rod, “Wyandra had 15-16 kids in the school and we marched on ANZAC Day. There were whole heaps of mums and dads asking questions – turns out they weren’t alive when we came back from Vietnam. “It was the whole family – so we’re actually getting two chops at the cherry!” That was 16 years ago,

Michelle Gilmore 11 April, 2021

Life on the Road

Crossing the Nullarbor – our adventure from Western Australia into South Australia

Adult SPOTTO

25 BEST Tips for Camping with Teenagers

52 years between visits: BHP Mt Whaleback Tour at Newman, Western Australia

Scones, swims and the Self Contained Debate

Christmas and New Year’s Camping Recipes

CAMPS Ambassadors – Adams Family Travels!

Introducing CAMPS Ambassadors: Overland Exposure

An ANZAC Story: Push to the Bush

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