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Bonus Downs Station QLD image www.gallivantingoz.com.au
Camping

Smokehouse and camping at Bonus Downs Farmstay, Mitchell, Queensland

Bonus Downs Station QLD image www.gallivantingoz.com.au Currently closed to camping. Owner/operators since 1990, Lyle and Madonna Connolly offer a genuine outback experience where you can be a part of living history. “It is the personal experience,” said Madonna. “People like the peace, quiet, history and learning about our way of life. The friendliness and openness, skies and sunsets… mainly they just love the freedom. It’s the relaxation and hospitality of the bush. “At night, guests gather at the smokehouse and we share the history of the property and our passion for the Outback.” As well as a dining area, camp

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Camps Community Cook Book - Rabbit Stew for Easter by Valerie Elliot
Camping Cooking

CAMP COOKING: Rabbit Stew for Easter

Easter memories and an Easter bunny – in a pot! Have you ever cooked rabbit? Well, here’s the recipe, so now you can… Valerie Elliot said Koondrook Wetland Reserve, in the Gunbower State Forest, New South Wales is her favourite campground. it is also close to the Barham Club and shops. Valerie told us, “When we camp at Koondrook, my nephews and husband go out shooting, and have permission and gun licences to do this. They get a few rabbits, and I love it.  “My husband, our family and friends have been camping near the Murray for about 40 years. We

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Camping Cooking

OOZY CHOCOLATE CAMP RECIPE FOR EASTER: Microwave Decadent Chocolate Brownie

This recipe is so quick and easy and absolutely scrummy. It was sent into the Camps Australia Wide Community Cookbook by contributor, Adele Davison. Makes 12 pieces. If you don’t have a microwave on board – try it in the oven or camp oven – or wait until you find a camp kitchen! Ingredients: 150gm butter 200gm block dark chocolate 3 eggs 1 ½ cups raw sugar 1 tsp vanilla essence 1 cup plain flour, sifted ½ cup cocoa, sifted Method: Melt butter and chocolate in a small microwave safe bowl. Depending on your microwave, 1 minute, stir, then another

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Brown Brothers Vineyard, Victoria - image Adams Family Travels
Destinations

Cellar door free camp at Brown Brothers Vineyard, Victoria

Brown Brothers Vineyard, Victoria – image Adams Family Travels Brown Brothers in Victoria are famous for their wines, but did you know you can camp there? If you are visiting Milawa, you can pull in here for a maximum 48 hours, no tents. CAMPS Ambassadors Tracey and Dale visited recently and said, “One thing we love about travelling Australia is some of the different sorts of places we can pull up to with our caravan and stay at. Brown Brothers Vineyard, located approximately 16km from Wangaratta, is one of those places.” Brown Brothers Vineyard, Victoria – image Adams Family Travels Situated

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Enzos on the Beach, Scarness Queensland
Beaches & Coasts

Eat, swim and walk at Hervey Bay

Enzos on the Beach, Scarness Queensland As well as perfect swimming and walking locations, caravan parks galore and two RV parks, now there’s lots more eateries to choose from in beautiful Hervey Bay! Hervey Bay has a Boat Club and an RSL but here are three options in walking distance to Scarness Beachfront Tourist Park. Enzos on the Beach, Scarness Queensland Enzos on the Beach, Scarness Picture Perfect! A stunning location, we enjoyed a delightful breakfast and watched people walking and swimming. The venue is licensed and can’t you just imagine yourself relaxing waterside? It is also next door to a playground –

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Coolum Love and eateries at Coolum Beach, Queensland
Beaches & Coasts

Coolum Love and Where to Eat in Coolum Beach, Queensland

Here’s a shout out to some scrumptious eateries at Coolum, Queensland. I was lucky to enjoy a girl’s getaway for a friend’s 50th. Needless to say, we weren’t cooking! So I can give you the rundown on where we ate in Coolum. My Place – thank you for your tapas, cocktails and friendly service. Everyone raved about the garlic prawn hotpot and the linguini marinara. I loved the koftas, garlicky edamame beans and garlic pizza. I tried the passion fruit and Coolum Love cocktails – they were delightful, too! Bombay Bliss brought on the curries and naan. Yum. In our

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Tweed Heads - The Border Crossing, Boundary Street
Destinations

‘Border Bubble’ opens for some favourite treats

The Border Crossing, Boundary Street Now Queenslanders will be able to visit south of the border (and vice versa for many more New South Wales residents). Here’s a few places we recommend and would appreciate your support around the NSW/QLD border.  1. Bread Social You’ll find this newish cafe/bakery at Bay Street, Tweed Heads, NSW. It’s a great thing to return to, when I visit mum nearby. You just need to check out the photos below to see why. I am not one for custard – maybe the odd vanilla slice – but their Portuguese tarts are divine. I’m salivating

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Melon industry encourages travellers to become Biosecurity Champions
General

Help farmers with biosecurity as you travel

As Australians grapple with the continued threat and impacts of the Covid-19 virus, the local melon industry is hoping the new sense of understanding around the spread of disease will be applied to the horticultural sector. As part of a broader biosecurity project, Melons Australia has developed a video series to highlight the part that travelling holiday makers can play in maintaining strong on-farm biosecurity. The three videos explain in simple terms the easy steps travellers can take to make sure they don’t unwittingly take pests or diseases into melon growing areas of Australia. Melons Australia Biosecurity Officer Joanna Embry

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