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Camp at Kirra, Qld
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What to see and where to camp in Kirra, Queensland

If you are keen to camp in Kirra, Queensland, here’s where we stopped for our first night on our lap of Australia! Plus having grown up on the Tweed – and visiting my folks here several times a year – we let you in on local tips! Where we stayed The closest camp to Coolangatta Beach is Kirra Beach Tourist Park. Of course, Kirra has its own beach – a great big one that has different names all the way to Tugun! Yes, the caravan park is pet friendly, has loads of fun for kids with jumping pillow, playground and

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Michelle Gilmore 1 February, 2024
Beach Camping, North Stradbroke Island, QLD
Beaches & Coasts

Why we love camping on Straddie, Queensland

Here’s what you need to know for Straddie camping or Minjerribah North Stradbroke Island. We live on the beach, so we tend to camp in the bush. But here is an island we loved. Plus we share why you don’t need a 4WD and where you can bring the dog …  Pet friendly camping on Straddie If you like to travel with a pooch, Flinders Beach and Main Beach are your options for camping – and you will need a 4WD. Our friend’s dog, Bruce, loved it! Facilities are limited and in some zones, there’s nothing provided. Do your research

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Michelle Gilmore 7 December, 2023
The Spit, Gold Coast, Queensland #3 Best Aussie Beach 2022
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The Spit, Gold Coast, Queensland #3 Best Aussie Beach 2022

Another isthmus – this time in one of the most popular locations for beach holidays – Queensland’s Gold Coast. And it’s at the business end! I grew up knowing “The Spit” as the home of Seaworld – where we could go see the dolphins, orcas, seals and rollercoaster! People have commented on the name, but ‘spits’ are common in Australia. It is a narrow landform, attached to the coast, often near a river mouth. Here it is the gateway from the ocean to Gold Coast Broadwater at Southport. On our last visit to Main Beach, we ‘discovered’ you could escape into

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Michelle Gilmore 4 February, 2022
Beaches & Coasts

Featured: North Star Holiday Resort and Caravan Park

Plenty of shade in the powered and unpowered sites If you are after lush, tropical surrounds – then point your van towards Hastings Point, in northern NSW. Not only is there pool and playgrounds, but the park comes with waterslides!  North Star (NSW site 239 in Caravan Parks 5) is a multi-award-winning Resort on the spectacular Tweed Coast, just 30 minutes south of Gold Coast Airport and 30 minutes north of Byron Bay. Please note: this is not for pets as well.  There’s a cafe/restaurant onsite, disabled facilities, BBQ and outdoor BBQ area, mobile phone coverage and wifi, dump point

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Michelle Gilmore 14 December, 2019
Beaches & Coasts

Newly renovated: Kingscliff Beach Holiday Park

If you want beachfront, close to shops and just over an hour drive from Brisbane – book a site at Kingscliff Beach Holiday Park. It has been re-listed on our Camps Australia Wide App, after being closed for an extended time for renovations.  Kingscliff has become a lot busier than the seaside village I grew up near. But it still retains a charm, especially the access to the beach and the flatter shallows of Cudgen Creek. This is a wonderful spot for families, even if it is just a day trip.  This holiday park has the Bowls Club on one

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Michelle Gilmore 3 October, 2019

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