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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

Michelle Gilmore 29 August, 2024

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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

Michelle Gilmore 29 August, 2024

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Where to camp at Julia Creek, Queensland

This fantastic little town in North West Queensland, has two sites for camping… Julia Creek RV Stop If you’d like to stay at the RV Stop, you must have a fully self-contained RV, no tents. In this shire, that means “built in and/or propriety brand toilets secured in the van” with a black water holding tank or toilet cassette and no portable showers. You’ll need to collect a permit, valid for 96 hours, from the Julia Creek Visitor Information Centre, or from onsite camp hosts in peak season (April to September). Julia Creek Information Center The RV Stop is just

Michelle Gilmore 29 August, 2024

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Tour and camp through Blackall, Tambo, Augathella and the Barcoo River

We rated Blackall, Tambo and Augathella in Outback Queensland as one of the most friendly RV destinations from our winter road trip. We had to whiz through but my highlights were: picking up a Tambo Teddy “fleece” (so soft) seeing the word Barcoo everywhere! (I’ve always wanted to visit the Outer Barcoo) picnic by the Barcoo River at Stubby Bend FREE CAMP at Tambo a beverage at Royal Carrangarra Hotel, where the chicken races are held in Tambo seeing the Smiley Mural, and learning about Meat Ants at Augathella all 3 towns have the best river camping, and are very

Michelle Gilmore 29 August, 2024

BEST BEACH Pender Bay, WA - one of our “BEST OF”

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Announcing the “BEST OF” our Outback Aussie Camping Adventure, Winter, 2024

BEST BEACH Pender Bay, WA Now our 16,000km “Across The Centre – through the Pilbara – across the Gibb River Road and home via the Stuart, Barkly Highways and the Matilda Way” (phew) is over, it is time for a “BEST OF” round up! And yes, we travelled the Outback Way, Adventure Way, Barcoo Way, Strzelecki Track, Oodnadatta Track, Stuart and Lasseters Highway and a fair chunk of Australia’s Longest Shortcut! Not in that order. Here’s our run down and recommendations for your future trips … including Western Australia, Northern Territory, South Australia and Queensland, covering a whole lot of

Michelle Gilmore 9 August, 2024

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Simply the BEST from camping our 70 day Aussie roadtrip

If you’ve been following our epic trip, you’ll know it is time for our “BEST of” round up! It’s the result of 16,000 km and 70 days checking and updating site after site (and having fun) through the centre, up to the Pilbara, The Kimberley and across the Gibb – then hightailing it to the Victorian High Country! FYI, Diesel prices: best $1.89 and worst $3.60 per litre! Here’s “6 of the BEST” from the trip (gems you haven’t heard us even mention yet!) and the whole list is at the end … BEST Giveaway Simply purchase a CAMPS AUSTRALIA

Michelle Gilmore 9 August, 2024

Morven Hotel (not a camp) Sadleirs Waterhole Morven Murweh shire, QLD

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Camp near Sadleir’s Waterhole – you don’t need your togs for this one in Morven, QLD

Love a waterhole… and Sadleir’s Waterhole (also known as the Morven Hotel) is a beauty! After chatting with other travellers on the verandah, we parked down the road at the Rec Ground, then walked back for dinner! Well done, Morven – you made our BEST OF list for the BEST PRICED STEAK. Not only was it under $30, but it was perfectly cooked, generously sized, with mash, vege and chips! Generous serves, yummy food, friendly service and an interesting story: ANZAC Day 2016 the old pub burnt down. Four years without the hub of the community, eight families banded together

Michelle Gilmore 7 August, 2024

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5 things NOT TO MISS in Mt Isa, Outback Queensland

We would have loved to stay longer than one night at Mount Isa, but we are on our way back now through Queensland! We also appreciated the local tips and memories growing up here from my sis-i-l Jodie! Here they are: 1. Town Lookout A must! You can see the mine so well from here, and it explains what each building and chimney does. Copper, lead, zinc and silver are mined in the region. If you want to go underground – check out the Hard Times Mine. 2. Underground Hospital Not what I was expecting at all to see in

Michelle Gilmore 6 August, 2024

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

Michelle Gilmore 3 August, 2024

Queensland

Must see and dos in Julia Creek, Queensland

Camping favourite: Lara Wetlands, near Barcaldine, QLD

Where to camp at Julia Creek, Queensland

Tour and camp through Blackall, Tambo, Augathella and the Barcoo River

Announcing the “BEST OF” our Outback Aussie Camping Adventure, Winter, 2024

Simply the BEST from camping our 70 day Aussie roadtrip

Camp near Sadleir’s Waterhole – you don’t need your togs for this one in Morven, QLD

5 things NOT TO MISS in Mt Isa, Outback Queensland

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

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