by Michelle Gilmore | Aug 8, 2019 | Caravan Parks, Caravans, Destinations, Motorhomes, SA
Yorketown Caravan Park is SA site 348 in Camps 10 or SA215 in Caravan Parks 5, or find it on the Camps Australia Wide App. Previously called Yorketown Community Caravan Park – the managers gave us an update on the park and why the area is so popular. Located in...
by Michelle Gilmore | Jul 15, 2019 | Budget Campsite, Camp On A Budget, Free Camping South Australia, Free Campsites, Immerse Yourself In Nature, Outback & Bush, SA
Our roving CAMPS researchers, Judy and Graham Gardiner shared their stay at Kinto Park, Moonta. Kinto Park is a large grassed shady area, right at the edge of Moonta, a lovely country town with historic buildings and pleasant parks. Self-contained vehicles...
by Michelle Gilmore | Feb 11, 2019 | Camping, Caravan Parks, General, Routes & Road Trips, SA, Sights, Things to do
Anne and Wayne Tomsen invite you to stay when them when you are next near Burra. Burra is at an important crossroads – from here you can travel north to the Red Centre or via the Barrier highway to Broken Hill NSW, west to the Yorke Peninsula or even WA, or...
by Michelle Gilmore | Jan 25, 2019 | Camping, Free Camping, Free Camping South Australia, Free Campsites, General, Outback & Bush, SA, Sights, Things to do
Gavin Scrimgeour from Heathmont, Victoria, wrote in to tell CAMPS AUSTRALIA WIDE to let travellers know that Farina Township now has a bakery! Gavin told us, “My involvement in the Farina Restoration has been as they say ‘An Arm Chair...
by Michelle Gilmore | Nov 1, 2018 | Camping, Free Camping, Free Camping South Australia, Free Campsites, Free Dog Friendly Campsites, Outback & Bush, SA
CAMPS has been informed that Paskeville Oval (SA no.284) has been closed for camping. The reason, we were told, was because too many people were leaving a mess. This is not something communities or volunteers should have to deal with. Fortunately for Paskeville,...
by Michelle Gilmore | Oct 22, 2018 | Budget Campsite, Camp On A Budget, Camping, Outback & Bush, Routes & Road Trips, SA
When CAMPS AUSTRALIA WIDE hears about about new campgrounds being set up by teenagers, we think it is worthwhile sharing the story. Kadee Clarke (pictured on the right) told me it is best to list the phone number of her business partner, Hannah (her older...
by Michelle Gilmore | Sep 25, 2018 | Beaches & Coasts, Camping, Free Camping, Free Camping South Australia, Free Campsites, Free Dog Friendly Campsites, Immerse Yourself In Nature, SA, Sights, Things to do
Thanks to Geoff Eardley for his update from South Australia: My wife and I recently went to Head of Bight to view the whales, a very worthwhile trip. On the road to Head of Bight, 1.9 km west of the Eyre Highway, at the gate which closes off the whale watching...
by Michelle Gilmore | Jul 26, 2018 | Fishing, General, NSW, QLD, SA, WA
What a week or so! Heatley took time out to ski at Hotham, so I became well acquainted with our new postal system. Luckily our youngest was at home to help me with packing – we truly are a family business at CAMPS! I did have a night near Whyrallah, NSW to visit...
by Michelle Gilmore | Jul 25, 2018 | birdwatching, Budget Campsite, Camp On A Budget, Camping, General, Immerse Yourself In Nature, Outback & Bush, SA, Wildlife
If you want to experience a different place to camp, volunteers have been adding facilities to both these properties, only in the last few months. Visitors are welcome and fees apply, whilst you are here learn about these special ecosystems, and unique flora and fauna...
by Michelle Gilmore | Jul 13, 2018 | Camping, General, SA
Adam Stewart, has closed his Salt Creek Roadhouse in a bid to draw attention to mismanagement of his region, the Coorong. “Salt Creek is a very important half way break, tourist destination, camping, fishing and 4×4 area with a strong indigenous...
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