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15 Aussie Camping Myths Exposed – no bull!

You’ve heard about drop bears, yowies and bunyips? I haven’t come across them as yet, but almost every day we hear a bogus statement. Like a cow pat, it is full of something… Which of these camping myths are true? 1. “Free camps are disappearing and pub stays are getting shut down.”FALSEIn case you missed last week’s newsletter, we’re adding more and more sites EVERY week! Mullewa Drive Trails the Waterfalls, WA 2. “CAMPS AUSTRALIA WIDE has bought another camping app.”BOLLOCKSNo, we haven’t. We are proudly Aussie owned, and a family business. Camps is your original camping app

Michelle Gilmore 12 January, 2023

Budget Campsite

Barrow Creek Roadhouse, NT reopens for camping!

After a low-key two and a half years, the Barrow Creek Hotel has been able to revitalise and offer meals and a place to stay to the weary traveller between Alice Springs and Tennant Creek. This welcoming roadhouse charges a small fee for unpowered pet-friendly sites at the side of the pub with use of amenities, and a bit extra for power. For a real Aussie outback experience, stop in at the roadhouse, enjoy a meal and support this long-time local business. The pub itself is almost 90 years old, with the owner, Les, operating it for the last 34

Tyla Elmer 30 September, 2022

ACT

Pet friendly camp near a waterfall at Woods Reserve, Australian Capital Territory

Gibraltar Falls ACT We love camps near waterfalls! On a recent winter visit to the Australian Capital Territory, I was able to scope out some campsites. From Woods Reserve, you can walk or drive upstream to the magnificent Gibraltar Falls. It’s only 30 or so km from Canberra. It is named after the first Europeans to settle in the area. The camp is near Namadgi National Park – with toilets, showers, picnic tables, shade, wood BBQs and a 14 day limit. It is a pretty drive out here, not far from the Brindabellas. A favourite of our Canberra family, it

Michelle Gilmore 23 September, 2022

Bonus Downs Station QLD image www.gallivantingoz.com.au

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Smokehouse and camping at Bonus Downs Farmstay, Mitchell, Queensland

Bonus Downs Station QLD image www.gallivantingoz.com.au Currently closed to camping. Owner/operators since 1990, Lyle and Madonna Connolly offer a genuine outback experience where you can be a part of living history. “It is the personal experience,” said Madonna. “People like the peace, quiet, history and learning about our way of life. The friendliness and openness, skies and sunsets… mainly they just love the freedom. It’s the relaxation and hospitality of the bush. “At night, guests gather at the smokehouse and we share the history of the property and our passion for the Outback.” As well as a dining area, camp

Michelle Gilmore 22 August, 2022

Congratulations Russell, Natasha, Sophie, Lottie and Megan, the new owners of Standown Park!

Camping

New owners keeping old traditions alive at Standown Park, near Gympie, Queensland

Congratulations Russell, Natasha, Sophie, Lottie and Megan, the new owners of Standown Park! This little oasis between Gympie and Tin Can Bay has always welcomed current and past serving members of the Defence Forces, first responders and caravan clubs. Previous owners, Rod and Pam named the park “Standown” – a military term for rest and relax. They spent 18 years here, just a bare block with pumpkins and watermelons growing and a shed, and created this little piece of paradise, beside the pond and forestry. They also initiated ANZAC Day and Remembrance Day events – and with Vietnam Veterans’ Day coming

Michelle Gilmore 11 August, 2022

Carmel Cider Co Camp - image Overland Exposure

Budget Campsite

Perth’s best camping secret: Carmel Cider Co, Western Australia

You know what they say about an apple a day! Carmel Cider Co Camp is our Ambassador Daniel’s happy place and Perth’s best kept camping secret – where you can camp amongst the apple trees or in the paddock and have a cidery down the driveway! It is just $20 a night, per vehicle, for an unpowered site. Ambassador Manda says the owners are lovely and there are toilets on site too (no showers or power) and it is only 25 minutes from Perth! There are minimal facilities, a dam for kayaking / swimming, cidery open for sales and tasting.

Michelle Gilmore 22 July, 2022

Camping

NEW CAMP: Hidden Camp at Pie Creek, Gympie, Queensland

Our latest listing is a favourite with campers. Tucked away just 10 minutes west of Gympie you’ll find Hidden Camp at Pie Creek, a 6.5 acre property where you can get back to nature. The perfect destination … close to most things but still away from everything! Families will love it here, you can bring the kids, dog, push bikes and canoe. Enjoy a campfire in season in the fire pits provided and there’s plenty of firewood available. The camp offers a pretty view, there’s a camp kitchen and bar setup near the dam, with lights, barbeque, fridge/freezer and some

Leisa Cooper 22 July, 2022

Berringa Farmstay, Victoria - Meet the animals

Camping

NEW camp: Berringa Farmstay, near Ballarat, Victoria

If you are looking for wide open spaces, and you are self contained, visit George and Rachael at Berringa Farmstay, Victoria. Camp within the pine trees with your own private fire pit – or closer to the house. Power and water are available for an extra fee. Pet friendly, there are only 5 sites across 5 acres, so it is very family friendly for bike riding and games. For animal lovers, look out for kookaburras, rosellas, magpies, black cockatoos and echidnas. Plus kids will love to meet the sheep, geese, chickens and ducks! And there are yabbies in the dam.

Michelle Gilmore 22 July, 2022

Camping

New Listings: 100+ Murray River National Parks in South Australia

All Images courtesy of the Department for Environment and Water, SA There’s been some changes in the many riverside campsites that are nestled in the Murray River National Park. Sites we had listed previously known as Lock 4, Eckerts and Katarapko Creek are now all listed for booking under simply Katarapko from the National Parks and Wildlife Service website. We’ll be updating our app shortly to relist all these sites with their new names. This includes favourites like Booky Cliffs and Sawmill campsites as well as the large Causeway camp for group bookings. There are over 55 campsites along the

Leisa Cooper 8 July, 2022

Pets & Travel

15 Aussie Camping Myths Exposed – no bull!

Barrow Creek Roadhouse, NT reopens for camping!

Pet friendly camp near a waterfall at Woods Reserve, Australian Capital Territory

Smokehouse and camping at Bonus Downs Farmstay, Mitchell, Queensland

New owners keeping old traditions alive at Standown Park, near Gympie, Queensland

Perth’s best camping secret: Carmel Cider Co, Western Australia

NEW CAMP: Hidden Camp at Pie Creek, Gympie, Queensland

NEW camp: Berringa Farmstay, near Ballarat, Victoria

New Listings: 100+ Murray River National Parks in South Australia

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