by Leisa Cooper | Feb 17, 2020 | Camping, VIC
Freedom Camp behind the BP Roadhouse If you like a little Western Star Butter on your toast you can thank the town of Cobden, where it has been made with the same fresh local ingredients for 100 years. Something else you can now thank them for is a brand...
by Michelle Gilmore | Aug 26, 2019 | Destinations, Outback & Bush, Sights, VIC
Did you know that there is now over 7500 km of silo art to explore? There are 33 silos included in the Australian Silo Art Trail, over 40 water towers and it is growing with more silos due for completion in 2019! Our guest blogger, Annette Green, Regional Tourism...
by Michelle Gilmore | Aug 19, 2019 | Destinations, Sights, Things to do, VIC
Do you love food and wine? How about National Parks, Rail Trails and walking tracks? Located just over two hours east of Melbourne, the Central Gippsland area is a must! Victoria’s greatest natural beauty, wineries, markets and adventure awaits you. The...
by Michelle Gilmore | Jul 1, 2019 | Camping, Free Campsites, General, VIC
An overnighter – but a beauty! Just a slight detour in off the beaten track, Port Albert is a sleepy fishing village on the Victorian coast that caters well for a few self-contained RVs right on the foreshore. The town is steeped in maritime history with...
by Michelle Gilmore | May 3, 2019 | Caravan Parks, Family Friendly Fun, Outback & Bush, VIC
Large motorhomes and three wheelers welcome! This council owned caravan park, is now under new management – with Rochester Recreation Reserve Committee, and welcome new on-site managers, Bruce and Eileen Kilpatrick. Previously...
by Michelle Gilmore | Apr 9, 2019 | Camping, Family Friendly Fun, Fishing, Free Campsites, General, Immerse Yourself In Nature, Outback & Bush, Things to do, VIC
Tania and Barry White and family from Caroline Springs with grandparents Ed and Cheryl from Colac enjoying a 2 week stay at Green Hill Lake A big thank you to Morris Allgood, from the committee who maintains the campground, for these photos and advising us of...
by Michelle Gilmore | Nov 14, 2018 | Bucket List, Events, Events & Festivals, Things to do, VIC
The Melbourne Cup is just one of those iconic Aussie events that is on bucket lists everywhere. Despite the rain, it lived up to our expectations. Mum and I arrived just before the deluge. Unfortunately our ticketed seat was right upstairs, with no cover. We...
by Michelle Gilmore | Nov 14, 2018 | Bucket List, Events, Events & Festivals, General, Team, Things to do, VIC
Without an exception, everyone was so friendly. Every queue (and there will be a few queues), all in our finery, people were excited to be there and smiling. From our seat near the finish line, waiting for lunch, or champagne – even in the Ladies – people...
by Michelle Gilmore | Oct 30, 2018 | General, VIC
On the eve of the Melbourne Cup, I am so very excited – it will be my first ever time at this Aussie icon. Even better, I’ll be sharing the occasion with my mum. I expect a few more crowds there, compared to our hobby horse races, won by dice throws on our...
by Camps Australia Wide | Nov 27, 2013 | Beaches & Coasts, Bucket List, Destinations, SA, VIC
Explore the windswept Southern Ocean as you wind along one of Australia’s best road trips–the Great Ocean Road. From dramatic coastal lookouts to rainforests and national parks, this diverse and awe-inspiring trip is one to put in your travel itinerary. The Great...
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
