‘Border Bubble’ opens for some favourite treats

by Michelle Gilmore | Sep 28, 2020 | Destinations, General, Life on the Road, NSW

Now Queenslanders will be able to visit south of the border (and vice versa for many more New South Wales residents). Here’s a few places we recommend and would appreciate your support around the NSW/QLD border.  1. Bread Social You’ll find this...

What is open (and not) for camping in Cowra, NSW

by Michelle Gilmore | Sep 16, 2020 | Camping, Camping Tips, Caravan Parks, NSW

We recently had a query in our Facebook Group – if bookings were needed at Farleigh reserve near Cowra?  This is NSW site 542 in Camps 10 or you can find it in the Camps Australia Wide App.  Cowra Shire Council advised that they have: “two...

8 Favourite Road Trips in NSW

by Michelle Gilmore | Aug 31, 2020 | Camping, Destinations, NSW, Routes, Routes & Road Trips

One of the questions we’ve heard a lot lately, is what is there to see and do in New South Wales? Some of the NSW residents who were planning trips up north, or west – were at a loss to know must-sees in their own state.  So, we’ve put...

Everything money can’t buy is at Newnes Campground, NSW

by Michelle Gilmore | Jul 6, 2020 | Camping, Destinations, Free Camping New South Wales, Free Campsites, National Parks, NSW

Love kangaroos, campfires, towering rock faces and sunsets that blow your mind? Then Newnes Campground is the place for you. Newnes Campground really is (as the sign at the entryway states) everything money can’t buy. Deep in the NSW Wollemi National Park, just...

“The Campers’ Bible”

by Michelle Gilmore | Jul 6, 2020 | Camping, NSW, Trip Planning

Lake Wyangan (pictured below) is one of the many beautiful free camps we have found in our caravanning trips through SA, Victoria, NSW and Qld using the Camps Australia Wide guide book. Lake Wyangan which is a lovely camping spot about 8 km north west of Griffith in...

Cowra Overnight Rest Stop, NSW has location, location, location!

by Michelle Gilmore | Jun 16, 2020 | Free Camping New South Wales, Free Campsites, Free Dog Friendly Campsites, NSW

This overnighter is opposite McDonalds in Cowra, a pleasant walk to the Australia’s World Peace Bell, 50 metres to the river, and just over the bridge you’ll find the shops. There are toilets and a dump point, plus an Information Centre and even a rose garden! This...

Kyffins Reserve, NSW, is a bird watcher’s paradise

by Michelle Gilmore | Jun 16, 2020 | Free Camping New South Wales, Free Campsites, NSW, Pets & Travel

You just have to look at the photograph to see why this spot made our list. Right on Lake Mulwala, the kilometre of shoreline has walking tracks and designated areas for bush camping. For fishing and boating enthusiasts, it comes highly recommended. Camp beside these...

Beautiful night skies at Bethungra Dam and Reserve, NSW

by Michelle Gilmore | Jun 16, 2020 | Free Camping New South Wales, Free Campsites, NSW, Pets & Travel

This site is not so well known, which makes it even more attractive if you’re hoping to get away from it all! There are good facilities here – toilet, picnic tables, fireplaces, boat ramp, access for big rigs, shade, and it’s pet friendly. There is a big...

Stay at the Getaway Tourist Park, Coonabarabran

by Michelle Gilmore | Jun 8, 2020 | Caravan Parks, Caravans, Destinations, NSW, Pets & Travel

Traveller John Missen recommends Getaway Tourist Park, situated on the Newell Highway at Coonabarabran in NSW. He said, “It is a great place to stay to explore, among other things, the Warrumbungles (volcanic mountain peaks) and also the Siding...

When will our state borders open?

by Michelle Gilmore | May 25, 2020 | Camping, NSW

Great to see Camping is back in some states – Di Spice from the I Love Camping Australia Wide Facebook group for this image of her hubby relaxing at Kwolyin Camp, WA site 168 in Camps 10. Hooray – this week, NSW have given a date to get back camping and...