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Kings Canyon Free Camp - Image Overland Exposure

Bucket List

Ginty’s Lookout, an overnight camp with a great Red Centre view, Northern Territory

The Red Centre of Northern Territory is internationally famous for good reason! CAMPS Ambassadors Dan and Manda were travelling from the West MacDonnell Ranges. They said, “We hit some more dirt roads and made our way towards Kings Canyon. We found this great free camp (Ginty’s Lookout) which was right on the edge of the escarpment overlooking the valley. We enjoyed sitting on the rocks, watching the sunset and sharing a drink.” Whether you are traveling west like them, descending down into Kings Canyon on your way to Uluru, or travelling back to Alice, this is a perfect spot! Have

Michelle Gilmore 12 January, 2022

Camping

Explore the Oriental Claims Historic Area, Victoria

The Great Alpine Road in Victoria has many hidden gems and amazing camping locations. Think campfires beside creek beds or historic cattleman’s huts. We were driving on the outskirts of Omeo, south of Hotham and Dinner Plain Alpine areas, and could see in the distance red cliffs. My travel companion followed his nose and we happened upon very interesting remains of the Victorian goldrush. The Oriental Claims Historic Area is a picnic area 3 km south west of town. Dogs are allowed if on leash, but there is no camping. Turn right to the picnic area first, and read up

Michelle Gilmore 20 December, 2021

Destinations

Hike and camp at Southern Lost City, Northern Territory

When you look at these amazing photos, can you believe this is a site you can camp at? This budget national park site is 4WD only – suitable for caravans, tents (including roof tops and swags) and camper trailers. You’ll find toilets, picnic tables and fire pits. It is not pet friendly and generators are not permitted at night. Karen Putna shared her photos of the park and said, “Southern Lost City (is) between Lorella Springs and Butterfly Falls on the Savannah Way. An amazing 2/3 hour walk to do the circuit.” If you want to be remote, or like

Michelle Gilmore 20 December, 2021

Immerse Yourself In Nature

Must See: Cobbold Gorge, Queensland

Hidden in the Gulf Savannah of Queensland is a natural wonder you will want to put on your bucket list. CAMPS Ambassadors Dan and Manda cruised the gorge and trekked the walls, capturing these beautiful images. The only access to this unique landmark is via a guided tour. The rugged sandstone cliffs are up to 19 metres high, and includes an area of about 80 square kilometres. The gorge narrows to just 2 metres in places which indicates that it is the youngest known gorge in Queensland today. Be wowed by the geological processes you will see! They stayed at

Michelle Gilmore 16 December, 2021

Queensland

A new Mural Trail in Rainbow Beach, Queensland

Ocean Breeze Seafoods Mural, Rainbow Beach Queensland Three new murals have appeared in the last few weeks in the popular seaside destination of Rainbow Beach. Situated east of Gympie or north from Noosa, via The Great Beach Drive. Next time you are in Rainbow Beach, check out the NEW murals by talented artist, James Ellis. Go on a trail – the first you will see is Ocean Breeze Seafoods on Rainbow Beach Road as you drive into town. Stop in and say hi to Sandy, she loves that kids say she has the best chips in town! Yummy seafood, too

Michelle Gilmore 3 December, 2021

Queensland

Camp and watch a mural appear at Crows Nest, Queensland

Heesco Crows Nest Showgrounds will be open for campers from January 4 – 30, 2022! The local Show Society, a volunteer organisation has secured Heesco, a world renowned muralist known for silos painted in South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales. Crow’s Nest will be Heesco’s first Queensland mural. The two 40 metre murals will be themed ‘Crows Nest Show’ and ‘Grown in the High Country’. A first ever for the public, budget priced camping is offered at the Crows Nest Showgrounds during the project with powered sites at $25/night and unpowered $15/night. “We have a ‘Stay 4, 5th Night Free Deal’

Michelle Gilmore 3 December, 2021

South East Cape, Wilsons Promontory by Joy O'Neill

Beaches & Coasts

Do you know Australia’s extreme north, south, east and west?

South East Cape, Wilsons Promontory by Joy O’Neill Have you camped at Australia’s extreme north, south, east and west? How far in each direction you can travel in Australia? And have you visited any or all of these must see destinations? There is 3680 kilometres between north and south, and 4000 km East to West – so a lot to discover in between! Here’s some more for your bucket list – so many make pilgrimage to visit all of the extreme cardinal points on the Australian mainland in their lifetime. Cape York by Overland Exposure Most Northerly Point: ‘The Tip’ Cape York, Queensland The

Michelle Gilmore 11 November, 2021

From our visit in January 2020 - the National Park is currently closed

Immerse Yourself In Nature

Wollumbin National Park, New South Wales closures continue

From our visit in January 2020 – the National Park is currently closed The chains at the top of MT WARNING have been removed in the currently closed Wollumbin National Park (Courier Mail). Having grown up in the NSW Tweed Valley, I remember these chains well – they helped climbers reach the rocky summit – in the final leg of a 4 km hike up to the top of a mountain, where you could view Australia’s first sunrise of the day. The formerly known Mount Warning National Park was shut last March “to comply with COVID-19 rules on public gatherings and

Michelle Gilmore 11 November, 2021

Beaches & Coasts

Australia’s westernmost point: Steep Point, Western Australia

Steep Point, Western Australia If you want to see Australia’s most westerly point – then 4WD to Steep Point, and check out a jaw dropping campsite video by our ambassadors. It is located in the proposed Edel Land National Park, west of Shark Bay – between Kalbarri and Carnarvon, WA. When anchored off the southern tip of Dirk Hartog Island in 1697, the Dutch seafarer Willem de Vlamingh named this point Steyle Hock, translated as Steep Point. Today this is part of pilgrimages to visit all of the extreme cardinal points on the Australian mainland. This proposed park has massive

Michelle Gilmore 8 November, 2021

Sights

Ginty’s Lookout, an overnight camp with a great Red Centre view, Northern Territory

Explore the Oriental Claims Historic Area, Victoria

Hike and camp at Southern Lost City, Northern Territory

Must See: Cobbold Gorge, Queensland

A new Mural Trail in Rainbow Beach, Queensland

Camp and watch a mural appear at Crows Nest, Queensland

Do you know Australia’s extreme north, south, east and west?

Wollumbin National Park, New South Wales closures continue

Australia’s westernmost point: Steep Point, Western Australia

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