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Amanda with a quokka on Rottnest Island, WA

Beaches & Coasts

Did you know you can camp and glamp on Rottnest Island, Western Australia?

Wadjemup Rottnest Island is best known for the cute quokkas. But did you know it also offers camping? You can, only don’t take your RV. Tents only. CAMPS Ambassadors, Amanda and Dan shared their day on Rottnest Island: “We took the mountain bike and EUC over to check out the Quokka’s and the island. Previous Next Enjoyed a pub style lunch, had a snorkel at the beach and I worked my hamstrings and glutes like they have never been worked before. “Have you ridden around Rottnest? Did you know there were so many hills? I didn’t!” Check

Michelle Gilmore 27 January, 2023

Granite Sky Walk, WA - Image Overland Exposure

Immerse Yourself In Nature

Push the limits with these hikes and views near Albany, Western Australia

Granite Sky Walk, WA – Image Overland Exposure CAMPS Ambassador, Manda said “Albany Region in WA seems to like you pushing yourself and your limits to walk at heights! The Gap and Granite Sky Walk are both 20-30minutes out of Albany. The Granite Sky Walk is not for the faint hearted, it is a 2km hike which is a constant climb, then a huge boulder manoeuvre, a ladder and then walking on a platform on the edge of the granite boulder. The Gap (at Torndirrup National Park) is not as difficult, even wheelchair/pram friendly.” “When you come to places like this, you

Michelle Gilmore 20 January, 2023

In an Australian-first the 'Giants of Mandurah' have come to life in a spectacular free exhibition of larger-than-life hidden sculptures by world-renowned Danish artist, Thomas Dambo

Destinations

Hunt Mandurah giants in NEW Western Australian trail

In an Australian-first the ‘Giants of Mandurah’ have come to life in a spectacular free exhibition of larger-than-life hidden sculptures by world-renowned Danish artist, Thomas Dambo CAMPS Ambassadors, Daniel and Manda from Overland Exposure, said they look amazing, it is proving to be a popular trail! Six Giants have been built in secret locations throughout Mandurah and the Peel region – plus an additional one in Subiaco – and will be waiting for explorers of all ages and abilities to come and find them in an interactive sculpture trail. The sculptures will reside in their hiding spots for at least

Michelle Gilmore 9 December, 2022

Lucky Bay, Kalbarri - Images Adams Family Travels

Beaches & Coasts

2 AMAZING Lucky Bay camps in Western Australia

Lucky Bay, Kalbarri – Images Adams Family Travels Most people know Lucky Bay near Esperance in WA but there is also a Lucky Bay campground 46km south of Kalbarri and it doesn’t disappoint. Both are wonderful bases to explore two unique National Parks – one on the west coast the other on the south. For us it was, regretfully, the last beach stop in WA before we crossed the border. Lucky Bay, Kalbarri How does a protected bay, reef, massive sand dunes and a budget campground only 50 metres to the beach sound? As you travel 2km down a gravel

Michelle Gilmore 25 November, 2022

Camping

Update for your books

An update for campers – We closed Site number 452 during production of our new Camps 12 budget edition and unfortunately the number did not get reassigned and appears on Map 166 in Western Australia at coordinates J1. Please update your books to remove it from Camps 12. You will however find Bullara Station in our current Camps Pendium edition site number 700.

Leisa Cooper 24 November, 2022

4WD

Best of The Beach & the Bush – Warroora Station Stay, Western Australia,

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Warroora Station Stay where the Outback meets the Ocean. This pristine part of Australia will have you longing to return time and time again. Warroora (pronounced Warra) is a cattle station with the stunning Ningaloo Reef Coastline as its western border. The region offers camping in a range of wilderness campsites along 50 km of its coastline including 14 Mile, Sandy Point, The Lagoon, Black Moon Cliff, Elle’s Beach, Maggies and Stevens Surf Break all booked through and managed by WA Parks & Wildlife or bush camping on the Station Stay. 14

Leisa Cooper 18 November, 2022

Camping

Freedom camping at Old Canna Camp Site, Western Australia

As well as a wonderful camping spot amongst carpets of Western Australia wildflowers, during the season, the Old Canna Camp Site has sad history, and was send in by CAMPS Traveller, Michael Lennon. He said, “After the trenches in France during World War I this old soldier probably thought that this was a palace. The story and photos are a sobering reminder to be grateful for what one has.” The Old Canna Camp is for self contained vehicles and by donation. Fires are allowed – there is shade and mobile coverage. If you are after facilities or power, stop at

Michelle Gilmore 4 November, 2022

Kapok flowers and the Cockburn Ranges on the Gibb River Road

Bucket List

Explore The Kimberley: 12 must dos around Kununurra and the eastern Gibb River Road, Western Australia

Kapok flowers and the Cockburn Ranges on the Gibb River Road Nothing compares to The Kimberley. I don’t think I could even anticipate how much this well known region, covering the north of Western Australia would resonate within me. Was it the trees? Those sunsets? Definitely the ranges… We explored from Kununurra to Broome, I was entranced! Here’s why we loved the eastern Kimberley and our introduction to the Gibb River Road… 1. Kununurra town We had to get through some work deadlines, and back then we secured an awesome family rate – so it was our longest stop in our

Michelle Gilmore 21 October, 2022

Newman Rock Western Australia - image Adams Family Travels

Camping

Nullarbor free camp: Newman Rock, Western Australia

Newman Rock Western Australia – image Adams Family Travels CAMPS Ambassadors Tracey and Dale report on a free camp site in WA – along the iconic route: The Nullarbor. There are so many free camps to stay at along The Nullarbor. Newman Rock is located 50km west of Balladonia or 142km East of Norseman. There is plenty of room to camp and you will find some fire pits, rubbish bins and picnic tables. To access this camp, you travel about 1km north, off the Eyre Highway along a dirt road. If you take a short walk from the camp ground

Michelle Gilmore 17 October, 2022