Visit: Eighty Mile Beach Caravan Park

by Michelle Gilmore | Feb 15, 2021 | Beaches & Coasts, Caravan Parks, WA

Have you visited Western Australia’s longest beach? Located between Broome and Port Hedland – you’ll find an oasis with wonderful fishing, white sands and shells! Just a short walk over the dune you can stay at Eighty Mile Beach Caravan Park with grassy, powered...

Visit Ellenbrae Station, WA

by Michelle Gilmore | Jan 11, 2021 | Camping, Destinations, WA

Ellenbrae Station covers 1 million acres in the Kimberley, Western Australia. Approximately 230km from Kununurra on one of Australia’s must-see destinations, the Gibb River Road. The station has become a popular stop over for tourists – with delicious...

New Norcia, WA offers two options for campers

by Michelle Gilmore | Oct 12, 2020 | Camping, Destinations, Sights, WA

Compiled with assistance from volunteer CAMPS ambassador, Michael Lennon New Norcia, the only monastic town in Australia,  is 132 km north of  Perth. You can wander around beautiful old buildings – a very relaxing and quiet place to...

Two new campgrounds open near Jurien Bay, WA

by Michelle Gilmore | Sep 14, 2020 | Camping, WA

Western Australians can now enjoy new campgrounds in the heart of wildflower country along the State’s stunning Turquoise Coast. Managed by the Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, the new facilities will...

Camping fees introduced for Irwin Shire Council, WA

by Michelle Gilmore | Aug 13, 2020 | Camping, WA

Irwin Shire Council have shared good news and sad news. We’re pleased to hear that campsites are now open (well half of them). A decision was made to add a charge per vehicle per night of $20, 3 nights minimum. Unfortunately the other sites are closed- the town oval...

Freedom Camp at Niagara Dam

by Michelle Gilmore | Aug 3, 2020 | Free Camping Western Australia, Free Campsites, Free Dog Friendly Campsites, WA

This is a great camp in an interesting historical area. There are three designated campsites – one below the dam wall and two to the west of the dam. It is rugged country, but some level sites are available near the dam. Toilets, BBQ, picnic table, dump...

Kalbarri Skywalk is open!

by Michelle Gilmore | Jul 6, 2020 | Destinations, National Parks, Sights, WA

  The breathtaking Kalbarri Skywalk in Kalbarri National Park is now open and ready to become a major tourism drawcard for the region, providing visitors with a stunning vista of the Park’s gorges, rust-red cliffs, flowing waterways, and bushland from high above....

Keep freedom camps open in Dongara – Denison!

by Michelle Gilmore | Jun 8, 2020 | App, Budget Campsite, Camping, Free Campsites, RV Travel & Know How, WA

  Update July 21, from council website. We are pleased to hear that council have responded positively after this article was produced: OPEN CAMP SITES  Cliff Head Knobby Head Freshwater Point CLOSED CAMP SITES Seven Mile Beach Dongara Town Oval – RV...

Camping and Glamping at Palm Pool, WA

by Michelle Gilmore | May 25, 2020 | Camping, Destinations, National Parks, Sights, WA

Have you visited Millstream Chichester National Park? Palm Pool in Millstream Chichester National Park will soon have included 25 glamping-style safari tents, caravan and camping sites, as well as a restaurant. The new ecotourism accommodation with approval for a...

Have you been to Kalbarri, Western Australia?

by Michelle Gilmore | May 22, 2020 | Bucket List, Destinations, Sights, WA

Have you been to Kalbarri, Western Australia? From the National Parks website: “This virtual fly-through video offers spectacular views of the $24 million Kalbarri Skywalk and National Park Tourist Infrastructure project. The two 100-metre-high cantilevered...