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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 18 June, 2024

Bucket List

Must Do Road Trips in Queensland by CAMPS AUSTRALIA WIDE

Goondiwindi – Cloncurry – Townsville

This list was started by Mark Bryant – we stayed with Mark last year, and he generously gave us tips for our venture to him and his family at Cloncurry.

Michelle Gilmore 28 February, 2024

Camping

Easy Secret Santa Gifts

Secret Santa is sorted! Thankfully, our family organised ourselves in time (our crew, Grandma, Auntie Bec and any partners – if here for Chrissy) – and Secret Santa is sorted. Our eldest found a cool Secret Santa Generator which not only tells you WHO you have this year, it stays in the system for when you forget. Haha! Plus, each person can make the job easier for their Secret Santa by adding potential gifts to a wishlist. And what did Heatley just find? A CAMPS guide! The website directs people straight to our shop! Thank you, ‘draw names’! We thought

Michelle Gilmore 15 November, 2023

Beaches & Coasts

10 reasons to visit Darwin Waterfront, NT

We loved our time at Darwin Waterfront – the newest precinct on the ocean in Northern Territory’s capital. And believe me, you’ll want to get wet in this Top End climate.

Michelle Gilmore 31 October, 2023

Destinations

A Dad’s Guide: Top 10 things to do in Australia with kids before they leave home

Karajini NP WA Gorge Rim Here are some epic action-packed adventures plus iconic Aussie destinations to share with your children and teens, that they will remember, and you will cherish. Bicentennial Tree Pemberton WA 1. Climb the Bicentennial Tree, Western Australia Tallest of three fire lookout trees in the Pemberton area – this is super scary! Especially for mums looking on. We stayed at Pemberton Caravan Park. Kayak the Ord River Kununurra WA 2. Kayak the Ord River, Western Australia We kayaked for a two-day self-guided tour on the spectacular Ord River, and stopped at a rustic private camp overnight.

Michelle Gilmore 1 August, 2023

Final stages of repurposing Nilpena's former Blacksmith's Shop - June 2022 - image courtesy of SA Parks

Destinations

Nilpena Ediacara National Park now open in SA

South Australia’s newest national park is located 500km north of Adelaide, near Parachilna, and provides a unique insight into life on Earth 550 million years ago.

Michelle Gilmore 18 July, 2023

Jewel of the Gemfields - image Wendy Frank

Destinations

Come to a Gemfields Festival, Queensland

Have you been to the Gemfields Festival? For 2023, everything “Gems & Jewels” will be encompassed in the one site at Roy Day Park at Sapphire, Queensland!

Michelle Gilmore 11 July, 2023

ACT

Visit MEGAfauna in Canberra, ACT

Have you visited the Australian National Botanic Gardens in Canberra, ACT?

Over the school holidays, there are events for families.

Michelle Gilmore 27 June, 2023

Camping

Best family holiday getaways

The school break is here or soon will be! Not only is camping the best fun, it is also one of the cheapest ways to holiday with kids, or without.

Michelle Gilmore 20 June, 2023