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Our Aussie big lap with the kids – part 4

We DID not want to return from our Aussie big lap! Especially from southern Western Australia – in this article you’ll also hear tales of the Nullarbor, Eyre Peninsula and South Australia and some magnificent towns in the country New South Wales. Plus we share what kept our four kids happy … (Here’s part one, two and three – in case you missed it!) Whether you are planning a lap like this or smaller trips to some of these locations, we hope our tips will help your planning! Read the original article in the Rainbow Beach Community News on page

Michelle Gilmore 20 February, 2024

Camping

Planning a big lap? Part 3 – WA wows from Broome to Bunbury

This week we share our big lap in WA. And good news for 2024, finally – we’re coming back! Hoping to explore more of this beautiful state in winter – minus the kids. I truly treasure every adventure in this spectacular state, except Elephant Rock – but that’s next week. And it is not Elephant Rock’s fault! Find all these sites (like Derby, pictured) in the free CAMPS Australia Wide App and travel guides… Pink lakes and national parks… Hutt lagoon wasn’t this pink for us, but our Ambassadors caught it just right! We hiked along the coast at Kalbarri

Michelle Gilmore 16 February, 2024

Cable Beach - Image by Overland Exposure

Beaches & Coasts

Must Dos in Broome, Western Australia

Cable Beach – Image by Overland Exposure Broome is remote! It is almost 2000 km to drive from Darwin, and over 2000km to Perth. When we initially planned our trip we just couldn’t fit it in. At Home Valley Station, which we had planned as our turnaround spot, we decided to extend our trip. I was so pleased, partly because I would finally see Broome! Here’s what our family loved. 1. Pearl Luggers Seriously don’t miss the Pearl Luggers, it was awesome! We all learnt so much about the industry, the history and early Broome. We tasted pearl meat and

Michelle Gilmore 14 February, 2024

Camping

Our Aussie big lap with the kids – part 3

Now to the West Kimberley on our Aussie big lap! From Derby and Broome to Perth, here’s what we got up to (and our best bits) with our four kids… (Here’s part one and two, in case you missed it!) Read the original article in the Rainbow Beach Community News on page 21: https://rainbowbeachcommunitynews.com.au/read-online/august-2013/

Michelle Gilmore 13 February, 2024

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Planning a big lap? Part 2 – from the Murray to The Kimberley

Headings Cliff Lookout, SA Berri, SA starts our exciting second stage of our big lap. We share tips for long haul trips and shorter getaways – even a giveaway! Now our mainstay, ten years back – our very first free camp at Mulga Well was a real adventure! And we found it in the CAMPS guide – CAMPS 7 back then. Onto a night underground in Coober Pedy, to travel up the Centre, and circuit the Top End. Then to one of my favourite places on Earth. The East Kimberley was supposed to be our end point, instead we

Michelle Gilmore 9 February, 2024

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Swim into the last month of summer with these camps

We’re just back from Wee Waa in western NSW and we didn’t think we’d be dipping in a hot bore bath! Although temps were soaring for the weekend, we dutifully (haha) tested out Pilliga Bore Baths – now open for swimming and camping! Heatley decided it was nowhere near as hot as the Lightning Ridge spa, so it was the first hot mineral springs he enjoyed! Are they your ‘cup of tea’? I love them all, the hotter – the better. But it was great to cool down with their shower after. Council wanted us to mention, the nearest dump

Michelle Gilmore 25 January, 2024

Beaches & Coasts

Ready for 2024 adventures? The BEST of Australia is right here

We hope you’re ready for some 2024 adventures, but firstly – THANK YOU to all the travellers who wrote in and told us they loved our camping myths! Some had questions, others brought up the self-contained debate and we were told: “It is good to see someone not afraid to print the truths about a lot of the xxxx that is out there. Keep up the good work.” Another traveller, Bruce, used our App and book for a 5-week Streaky Bay to Sydney roadtrip and here are his photos and locations! He told us: “We could not fault the expert

Michelle Gilmore 18 January, 2024

Beaches & Coasts

Why visit Shark Bay, Western Australia?

Eagle Bluff Shark Bay World Heritage Area is situated on the Western Australian Coast, it is actually two bays – and it is area you do not want to miss. Situated north of Kalbarri, and south of Carnarvon on the beautiful WA coastline, all of these favourites are accessible with a conventional vehicle: Wild dolphins at Monkey Mia Monkey Mia, probably what we knew the area best for, before our visit. We wanted to check it out and compare it to our very own Tin Can Bay – also known for feeding wild dolphins. It is best to arrive early and

Michelle Gilmore 14 January, 2024

Camping

Lake Mason Homestead, Western Australia is now a free camp!

This former pastoral station, Lake Mason Homestead is now a free camp, there is free entry to the remote Lake Mason Conservation Park and you cannot book sites. However, no pets allowed. The Parks and Wildlife Service have advised that Lake Mason does have a flushing toilet, hot donkey shower and a firepit. BYO drinking water – untreated bore water is also available. Travelling with their CAMPS book, Jane Duinmeyer recently visited Lake Mason and thought we would enjoy their photos: “We laughed and laughed at the facilities, or lack thereof and the shower… …and toilets were our favourite.” “We love your book

Michelle Gilmore 14 November, 2023