by Michelle Gilmore | Mar 2, 2020 | Camping, General, TAS, Team
Leisa has been with us since 2009, as our Technology and Marketing PA. She handles the design and distribution of the Camps Newsletter that Heatley and I write for you each fortnight and she is also one of our teams’ web designers and created our...
by Leisa Cooper | Feb 19, 2020 | Beaches & Coasts, camper trailer, Camping, Caravans, Motorhomes, Pets & Travel, TAS, Tents
If you’re travelling Tassie our newest listing is a great little find! Owners, Beck and Scally welcome everyone and all vehicles from tents and caravans to big rigs and well behaved pets! The campground is located on the same site as Freycinet...
by Leisa Cooper | Dec 3, 2019 | Budget Campsite, Camping, Free Campsites, TAS
The Historic Weldborough Hotel has long been a favourite for campers, now with an added bonus – they recently switched from paid to free camping! Originally built in 1876, the hotel and campground is nestled in the unspoilt majestic rainforest area of North East...
by Michelle Gilmore | Oct 18, 2019 | Budget Campsite, Camping, Destinations, General, Immerse Yourself In Nature, TAS
Our newest listing is Hagley RV Farmstay, in Tasmania, just 25 minutes from Launceston along the Meander Valley Road and 50 minutes from Devonport where you disembark the Spirit of Tasmania. Congratulations to owners, Steve and Annette Camino. They have a 50...
by Michelle Gilmore | Sep 7, 2019 | Camping, Free Campsites, TAS
How many free camps have a swimming pool? It is appreciation plus for the townsfolk of Branxholm for this gem. Look up TAS site 15 in CAMPS 10 or if you have our CAMPS AUSTRALIA WIDE App as well – simply go to the map or list and search for the site name! Here...
by Michelle Gilmore | Apr 18, 2019 | Beaches & Coasts, Camping, Free Campsites, TAS
Waratah Wynyard Council advised CAMPS last year that Boat Harbour Beach, had never been an official camp site. We are pleased to here that council has allowed freedom camping. This site is now in our App. Please add back to your CAMPS 10: 108 E6 (GPS: 40 55 37 S...
by Michelle Gilmore | Apr 11, 2019 | Camping, Sights, TAS, Things to do
One of our CAMPS researchers, Leisa is actually based near Branxholm and another resident Karen Haywood has kindly shared some of her photos with us. Both give us the local’s knowledge on what to see and do when you are in town. Leisa tells us, “I love...
by Michelle Gilmore | Feb 25, 2019 | TAS
The news out of Tasmania this past week, that there is to be a reworking of the stance on free camping has no doubt been a hot button issue. From radio talk back shows to Facebook chatter, everyone has had lots to say. There does seem to be agreement on a lack...
by Michelle Gilmore | Feb 14, 2019 | Camping, Free Campsites, TAS
13 February 2019 by Peter Gutwein, Treasurer There is no better place that caters for the free and low cost camping market. Importantly, visitors and locals alike continue to enjoy camping, and no camping sites have closed, or are flagged to close. There has been...
by Michelle Gilmore | Feb 11, 2019 | Camp On A Budget, Camping Tips, Free Campsites, General, TAS, Things to do
The Scottsdale Northeast Park was so busy, I dropped in to see why it was so popular over the Australia Day weekend. I said hello to a great couple from Gippsland, Ron and Lee Harwood. I caught them enjoying a breakfast of pancakes and local blueberries. Along...
Oi – time for planning not for tripping30 March, 2020
Farm Stay Guide now available from our website30 March, 2020
KARLU KARLU or Devil’s Marbles Campground, NT30 March, 2020
Recipe for you: Beef Casserole30 March, 2020
From a traveller – Sally Bower30 March, 2020
