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Boat Harbour Beach Public Camping Update

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...

Free Camping in Tasmania – Report

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...

Tasmanian camping is open for business

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...

Scottsdale Northeast Park – Tasmania

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...

Free camp: Legerwood Memorial Park, Tasmania

by Michelle Gilmore | Dec 17, 2018 | Camping, Free Campsites, TAS

The Legerwood Memorial RV Park and Day Use areas are adjacent to each other, with electric bbq’s, picnic tables, playground, toilets, an information centre, shade, water and a cafe across the road. Just a short detour off the Tasman Hwy, 86km north of...

Homeschooling on the road

by Camps Australia Wide | Nov 11, 2013 | ACT, Family Travel, Life on the Road, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

Taking your children travelling on the road can be a very rewarding experience for both parents and children. If you are travelling around Australia with children it is important to know homeschooling requirements and also have some fun education road trip games up...