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EPIC Canberra reopens for camping in our Australian Capital Territory

If you are travelling to Canberra in our Australian Capital Territory we have some great news! After months of closures, Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC) has reopened, September 2022. Pre-book via phone or email – details are in the Camps App and guides. Prices have risen up $5 – to $40 for a powered site for 2 people per night, and $35 for unpowered. It is $5 per extra person (aged 5 years and over). Facilities include toilets, showers, dump point, laundry, water and picnic tables. It is pet friendly and there is room for Big Rigs. We love the

Michelle Gilmore 13 September, 2022

Camping

Freedom camp beside an abandoned uranium mine at Mary Kathleen, Queensland

If you are self contained and looking for a quiet camp spot away from the Flinders Highway the old Mary Kathleen township site between Cloncurry and Mount Isa is well worth a visit. The road into the old town is slowly deteriorating, but still accessible with care. Once you get to the old town, there is nothing left except the roadways and some concrete slabs, the land owner allows overnight stays as long as you do not light a fire. Mary Kathleen was first surveyed as a mining town in 1956 after the discovery of the largest known deposit of

Michelle Gilmore 1 September, 2022

Destinations

A Dad’s Guide: Top 10 things to do in Australia with kids before they leave home

Karajini NP WA Gorge Rim Here are some epic action-packed adventures plus iconic Aussie destinations to share with your children and teens, that they will remember, and you will cherish. Bicentennial Tree Pemberton WA 1. Climb the Bicentennial Tree, Western Australia Tallest of three fire lookout trees in the Pemberton area – this is super scary! Especially for mums looking on. We stayed at Pemberton Caravan Park. Kayak the Ord River Kununurra WA 2. Kayak the Ord River, Western Australia We kayaked for a two-day self-guided tour on the spectacular Ord River, and stopped at a rustic private camp overnight.

Michelle Gilmore 26 August, 2022

Beaches & Coasts

10 local tips for things to see and do at the Byron Bay Hinterland and surrounds, New South Wales

There are a plethora of caravan parks and campgrounds in the beautiful hinterland and coastline around Byron Bay, New South Wales. It is the country’s most easterly point, so you can watch the sun greet Australia, as well as play at the sand, beaches and ocean – here’s what else you can do to keep active and refuel at local watering holes, whilst you are there: Walking the lighthouse at Byron or Broken Head to the point looking for whales. Hiking the 3 hour trail at Minyon Falls in Nightcap National Park… when open you can also camp there. Hiking Lennox

Michelle Gilmore 5 August, 2022

Stingray Head, Northern Territory - image Allards.Across.Oz

Destinations

NEW FREE CAMP LISTING: Stingray Head, Northern Territory

Stingray Head, Northern Territory – image Allards.Across.Oz Update: Closing September 10, 2022. Due to liability issues for the station. It is still open for day use and fishing. Free, pet friendly and beachfront camping! This camp area 10 km S of Dundee Beach, another amazing free camping location, on the cliff’s edge! Look out for crocodiles, sharks and dolphins. Fires are not allowed, and there are absolutely no facilities. Stingray Head, Northern Territory – image Allards.Across.Oz This site is accessed via 4WD through private property at Finniss River Station. There are two track options through the station – one is

Michelle Gilmore 22 July, 2022

Bucket List

Visit the Purnululu National Park – Bungle Bungles, Western Australia

Located 1km off the highway at the entrance to Purnululu National Park, the Bungle Bungle caravan park is a great spot to spend a few nights if you are keen to explore the Bungle Bungles. There are many different accommodation options including powered sites, eco tents and cabins as well as an outdoor bar/restaurant and a communal fire pit. Van storage is also available at $20 per night. For more information check out the Camps App and guides. Find out what to see and do and access to the National Park Find this site and more nearby in the CAMPS guide

Michelle Gilmore 15 July, 2022

Mt Augustus Tourist Park, Western Australia - video by Adams Family Travels

Destinations

Where is the world’s biggest rock? Mt Augustus, Western Australia

Uluru is the best known rock in Australia. But did you know it isn’t the biggest? In fact, just the visible part of Mt Augustus is over twice its size! Mt Augustus Tourist Park is a great place to base yourself while you explore Mt Augustus National Park. We hiked the 12km return trail to the summit of Mt Augustus, which is said to be the largest rock in the world. Mt Augustus Tourist park is located approximately 852km north of Perth in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia. There are various accommodation options including powered and unpowered sites with

Michelle Gilmore 8 July, 2022

Destinations

Have you heard of Gnomesville, Western Australia?

20km from Dardanup, Western Australia is Gnomesville. Apparently, there are more than one version of how it all started and so a sign was erected detailing “The True Beginning”. There are thousands of gnomes scattered around the site. Many have been left there by individuals, whole families and various groups of people, including a caravan club. We had heard of Gnomesville before we left home and so Maureen purchased a gnome to take and leave at the site. We even saw some gnomes which had a message indicating that they had been left by visitors from other states. Thanks to

Michael Lennon 1 July, 2022

Destinations

Visit Cooma and Snowy Hydro, New South Wales

About 114 km south of Canberra on the Monaro Highway, you’ll come to a regular stop off for us – Cooma, New South Wales. It’s a great base for groceries, shopping and a top museum. The Snowy Hydro Discovery Centre was hands on fun for our whole family. We really recommend visiting her before you explore the Snowy Mountains – as it gives you perspective on just how hydro power works. Displays really demonstrate the water flow, as well as the sheer scale of the project. Construction took a whopping 25 years to complete, from 1949-1974, and over 100,000 workers

Michelle Gilmore 17 June, 2022

Sights

EPIC Canberra reopens for camping in our Australian Capital Territory

Freedom camp beside an abandoned uranium mine at Mary Kathleen, Queensland

A Dad’s Guide: Top 10 things to do in Australia with kids before they leave home

10 local tips for things to see and do at the Byron Bay Hinterland and surrounds, New South Wales

NEW FREE CAMP LISTING: Stingray Head, Northern Territory

Visit the Purnululu National Park – Bungle Bungles, Western Australia

Where is the world’s biggest rock? Mt Augustus, Western Australia

Have you heard of Gnomesville, Western Australia?

Visit Cooma and Snowy Hydro, New South Wales

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