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Pat with two of her outlaw sons, Miles and Heatley
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Underrated: Kumarina Roadhouse in Western Australia

This roadhouse is very deceptive. It doesn’t look like much from the road. I think when we arrived, Heatley queried is this it? There were a few vans, cars and trucks parked out front. However, as soon as I opened the door I was warmly greeted. Camping was $20 a night and the combined shower/toilet cubicles were clean and adequate. Not that we got to that for a while – we sat out under the verandah and watched the colours change in the sky as the road trains, some carrying huge buildings arrived and left. We interrupted our game of

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Michelle Gilmore 4 September, 2024
Churchills Head, NT
Camping

GoRV Freedom Camp of the Month: Churchill’s Head, Northern Territory

Our GoRV Freedom Camp of the Month is Churchill’s Head, north of Tennant Creek, in the Northern Territory. Read the full article here. Find more destinations throughout Australia in the CAMPS 12 guide books, CAMPS Pendium boxed set and FREE updated CAMPS AUSTRALIA WIDE App. Download the Camps App for iPhone/iPad or Android   

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Michelle Gilmore 29 August, 2024
Must see and do's in Julia Creek
Destinations

Must see and dos in Julia Creek, Queensland

East of Cloncurry on the Overlander’s Way, Julia Creek have made tourism their business, an RV Friendly Town that welcomes travellers, offering fun ‘bucket-list’ activities for all. It was the combination of a soak in hot springs and seeing a little native marsupial that made sure this location was a stopover night. Book to see the dunnart feeding at the visitor centre, daily at 10am and 2pm (weekdays only from November to March). I didn’t know what a dunnart was – but this rare little critter, and the promise of an artesian bath, kept us here overnight. That’s not all

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Michelle Gilmore 29 August, 2024
Lara Wetlands QLD
Camping

Camping favourite: Lara Wetlands, near Barcaldine, QLD

What is not to love about Lara Wetlands? Tell us your opinion on this outback camp: Damper, billy tea and live music put on for free (the damper was superb!) Free canoe and bike use Billabong views Pet friendly Great for families – there’s a kid “warm spa” paddling area and play fort But best of all – the HOT HOT mineral spa. Loved it sooo much I had another before bed – yep, all to myself! Children’s spa Lara Wetlands QLD Since it is super hot, there is a clock right there to remind you to hop out every

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Michelle Gilmore 29 August, 2024
Spa Camp Wooramel Riverside Retreat by Overland Exposure
Bucket List

5 SOOTHING SPA CAMPS IN AUSTRALIA

Wooramel Riverside Retreat by Overland Exposure Soothe away your aches in hot mineral spa! You’ll love these bucket-list Australian outback camps to soak in artesian water… Wooramel River Retreat, WA CAMPS Ambassadors Manda and Daniel described it as: “An oasis in the middle of nowhere WA! About an hour south of Carnarvon and roughly 2 hours north of Denham, we highly recommend this one. The manager and staff [are] super lovely …and the Thermal Pools were outstanding. I can’t wait for the cafe area to open too, it will just be next level.”  See more photos over here. Wooramel Riverside

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Michelle Gilmore 27 August, 2024
Combo Waterhole, QLD
Camping

“Come a Waltzing Matilda with me” destinations and a Banjo Paterson Pub Crawl

PLEASE let me know if stopping at destinations made famous by poet Banjo Paterson, gives you a buzz? Especially when the words “Waltzing Matilda” means to carry a swag or travel the road. Appropriate, isn’t it! I had goosebumps camping the last leg of our winter trip. In Outback Queensland, we hiked into the ACTUAL location of the billabong from “Waltzing Matilda”! True. (And there were brolgas to boot!) Imagine my delight as we drove past signs for the Outer Barcoo – “where churches are few, and men of religion are scanty” ran through my head! Yes, I highly recommend

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Michelle Gilmore 3 August, 2024
Camps Australia Wide stop at Winton - Long Waterhole, Queensland - Drone image by Hugh Gilmore
Destinations

Favourite free camp: Long Waterhole, Winton, Queensland

Drone image by Hugh Gilmore Geez, we enjoyed our night here! The sky and birdlife was amazing – but rug up as it was on the chilly side (it was winter).⠀ Long Waterhole in Winton, Queensland is commonly known as the locals’ waterhole. It is approximately 2 km from Winton (dirt road) on the Jundah Road. Long Waterhole is man-made and was once used during the Outback Festival as the site for the World Crayfish Derby! Camps Australia Wide stop at Winton – Long Waterhole The townsfolk often go there in the summertime for a swim and occasionally a speedboat

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Michelle Gilmore 30 July, 2024
Mt Hart part of Matthew Gorge, Mount Hart
Camping

6 Epic Station Stays for Gibb River Road Camping in Western Australia

Here’s what we most liked about the Epic Station Stays you find along the Gibb River Road in Western Australia’s Kimberley. They are strategically located to step your way through the iconic 4WD road, one at a time. All but one are pet friendly! Most are unallocated bush type camping which we love, we mixed these up with stops in National Parks. Surprisingly like the stations, you still have access to hot showers and flushing toilets! How luxe. Home Valley Hills Rustys Bar and Grill was still relaxing, 11 years after we first arrived at Home Valley Station. However, even

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Michelle Gilmore 17 July, 2024

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