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country town showgrounds at Koorawatha, NSW at Sunset

Budget Campsite

Discover showground camping – good for facilities, space and the wallet!

Koorawatha Showgrounds, NSW at Sunset You asked for it, you get it! Brett Kempster wrote to us and suggested: “What about a feature on country town showgrounds providing low cost camping? We stayed in a couple but our last trip…through NT, Qld and NSW really highlighted to us how brilliant an option they are. A few we stayed in on that trip: Adelaide River (NT) – even had a pool Mundubbera (Qld) – quiet hospitable town Moree (NSW) – RSL out the back gate Narrabri (NSW) – brilliant, quiet and near town I’m sure there are many others people can

Michelle Gilmore 24 May, 2024

Camping

Be in the know – share these gems around the campfire

We are WA bound, via the centre. One of our first stops was Cunnamulla Hot Springs. Wow! Six pools, all different temperatures and sunset views over the river. Plus a relaxation room, sauna and cafe. Top notch fun with my sister, we loved it – what an epic start to our ‘across the centre’ trip. Meanwhile, we have some pumpkin-rolling, wave-riding and rock-hiking camping fun ahead in our latest newsletter. Create your own adventure Thanks Warrick for your lovely testimonial – your trip looks amazing! “Firstly I would like to thank you for such a great App and resource base.

Michelle Gilmore 9 May, 2024

Another camp you can swim at is Aslings beach rock pool, Eden, Bega region NSW

Camping

Imagine camping at these swimmingly cool destinations!

Aslings beach rock pool, Eden, Bega region NSW There is nothing we love more than a camp you can swim at! How about you? Right now, I’m planning our “Across the centre” QLD to WA roadtrip next month. If you are trip planning, here’s some favourite swimming and camping destinations from our last trip and around Australia. I especially loved the ocean pools! Yes, this is an ocean pool! We were in heaven swimming here last month! Check out our pick of the best ocean pools on the NSW South Coast! King River Free Camp Spot a platypus at waterside

Michelle Gilmore 4 April, 2024

Camping

Our Aussie big lap with the kids – part 2

After surviving the first month, our Aussie big lap continues through South Australia and Northern Territory. Here’s our road trip through Coober Pedy, Uluru and the Red Centre, Litchfield and Kakadu National Parks, to Kununurra and the Ord River in the East Kimberley, Western Australia. Wow, what great memories we had – made even better travelling with kids … (Here’s part one, in case you missed it!) Read the original article in the Rainbow Beach Community News on page 13 and 2: https://issuu.com/heat1870/docs/rbcn-july-2013-final-issu

Michelle Gilmore 7 February, 2024

Camping

MUST SEE and CAMP: Edith Falls, Northern Territory

Edith Falls, known as Leliyn, just 42 km north of Katherine, is on the road to Darwin. We thought this was an amazing NT location with campsites…

Michelle Gilmore 6 February, 2024

Top Secret Camps Catalina Boat Wrecks, Broome, WA

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Set up at top secret camps and the world’s longest war memorial

Lest we forget – Over 100 lives were lost at these heritage protected World War II Catalina flying boat wrecks, Broome, WA At eleven o’clock, on the eleventh day in the eleventh month – Aussies take time out for Remembrance Day. Heatley and I like to learn about war history as we travel, and all of these places you can do just that as well as find some top secret camps. For instance, do you know the world’s longest war memorial? Watch this clip for the answer… https://youtube.com/watch?v=wRfjyiEgGag%3Fmc_cid%3D13b610e4f2%26mc_eid%3DUNIQID Heard of Flying Boats? Lake Boga was a secret military camp

Michelle Gilmore 2 November, 2023

Beaches & Coasts

10 reasons to visit Darwin Waterfront, NT

We loved our time at Darwin Waterfront – the newest precinct on the ocean in Northern Territory’s capital. And believe me, you’ll want to get wet in this Top End climate.

Michelle Gilmore 31 October, 2023

GoRV Freedom Camp of the Month is Neil Hargrave Lookout, NT

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Neil Hargrave Lookout, NT: Go RV Freedom Camp of the Month

Our GoRV Freedom Camp of the Month is Neil Hargrave Lookout, NT Read the full article here. Find sites like this and more nearby in the CAMPS 12 guide books, CAMPS Pendium boxed set and CAMPS AUSTRALIA WIDE App. Score 15% off Camps 12 B4 (Easy to Read with Photos) by adding in the below code at checkout. EXPLOREAUS Add the code EXPLOREAUS into the checkout and SAVE today! Download the Camps App for iPhone/iPad or Android

Michelle Gilmore 19 October, 2023

Camping

NEW camps and caravan parks to add to your list

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

Michelle Gilmore 13 October, 2023