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Ravenswood Pub - Images courtesy Janet Peters

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Freedom Camp at the Railway Hotel, Ravenswood Queensland

Ravenswood Pub – Images courtesy Janet Peters Ravenswood is in North Queensland. Built in 1902, once a gold mining town with 5000 residents and over 30 hotels in the late 1800s, now it is just a sleepy Outback town and a nice place to stop for a night. Traveller Janet Peters said, the publican loves visitors to partake a beer on arrival. “The kitchen is always open to purchase food. Very friendly people and locals were full of info on red claw at the dam, 115 km up the road.” Ravenswood Pub Camping Area – Images courtesy Janet Peters There is a

Michelle Gilmore 2 June, 2023

Free camps - Victoria Hill Bush Camp - image Desley Hodge

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8 PET FRIENDLY FREE CAMPS

Victoria Hill Bush Camp – image Desley Hodge Big thanks to Desley Hodge for sending in her photos of Victoria Hill Bush free camp – near Warwick, Queensland. Have you camped here? She said, “Had been mowed and river was full, so looked great with people fishing. We also loved 697 Canungra Showgrounds and NSW 169 Woodenbong Campground.” “LOVE the larger maps book. The hardcover makes it easier to have open on my lap and love having a visual of the campsites. Planning trip to Cooper Pedy next!” This newsletter is jam packed with pet-friendly FREE CAMPS across Australia, to

Heatley Gilmore 12 May, 2023

Alan & June Brown Car Park free camp, Maryborough QLD

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FREE CAMP at Maryborough, Queensland

Maryborough is a town and region with excellent options for RV travellers. If you like being right in a city centre, then camp a night or two at The Alan and June Brown Car Park. This RV park is for travellers with self contained vehicles only. Pets are allowed and it is 48 hours only. Toilets are across the street, as is more RV day parking. And it is well signed. The fact that it is behind the police station, also gives travellers peace of mind. Although this is simply a car park, and you are close to a road –

Michelle Gilmore 12 May, 2023

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NEW OWNERS at Harrisville Royal Hotel, QLD

You’ll find free camping, new events (including Mother’s Day treats), new owners and perhaps a ghost at the Harrisville Royal Hotel in the Scenic Rim of Queensland.

Michelle Gilmore 28 April, 2023

CAMPS loved our visit to Leyburn Sports Ground - image Hugh Gilmore

Birdwatching

Free camp at Leyburn Sports Ground, Queensland

CAMPS loved our visit to Leyburn Sports Ground – image Hugh Gilmore Since we visited, Leyburn Sports Ground very flash automatic showers and a dump point all on site. Here’s some of the bird life at Leyburn, Queensland, Australia and a look at their FREE recreation ground. CAMPS at Leyburn Sports Ground It is a great spot to set up your tent, caravan or Big Rig. The site is lovely, grassy and HUGE. image Karen & Mal Grice This free campground has a 72 hour limit – with new showers, a flushing loo and dump point. Thanks Karen & Mal

Michelle Gilmore 10 March, 2023

Theebine Hotel owner, Jackson, Queensland

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Have fun at Theebine Hotel, Queensland

Theebine Hotel owner, Jackson If you haven’t been to Theebine, then you should! Update: We were back again, last weekend for the opening of the new deck at Theebine Hotel. What a night, and I slept like a baby in the van. Check out the photos on our socials! We visited last September, met the publican, some CAMPS fans (thanks Jeanette and friends) and said hi to the local councillor, Cr Dolly Jensen and had a lovely relaxed lunch! Since then, the Mary River flooded and has caused dreadful damage to the area. So, I’d say, they need your support even

Michelle Gilmore 11 November, 2022

Camps Australia Wide stop at Winton - Long Waterhole, Queensland - Drone image by Hugh Gilmore

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Favourite free camp: Long Waterhole, Winton, Queensland

Drone image by Hugh Gilmore Geez, we enjoyed our night here! The sky and birdlife was amazing – but rug up as it was on the chilly side (it was winter).⠀ Long Waterhole in Winton, Queensland is commonly known as the locals’ waterhole. It is approximately 2 km from Winton (dirt road) on the Jundah Road. Long Waterhole is man-made and was once used during the Outback Festival as the site for the World Crayfish Derby! Camps Australia Wide stop at Winton – Long Waterhole The townsfolk often go there in the summertime for a swim and occasionally a speedboat

Michelle Gilmore 12 September, 2022

Fishing

Fishermans Rest Mitchell, Queensland

What an awesome free camp, located 5.5km west of Mitchell in Queensland. There is plenty of room in this grassy riverside camping area along the banks of the Maranoa River. We did attempt a bit of fishing but as usual we had no luck. For those with a boat, there is a boat ramp here. There is a drop toilet, some rubbish bins and also a shaded picnic table. This free camp was very relaxing and one that we will definitely visit again. For more information check out the CAMPS guide books, new CAMPS Pendium boxed set and CAMPS AUSTRALIA WIDE App. If

Michelle Gilmore 10 June, 2022

Budget Campsite

FREEDOM CAMP OF THE MONTH – Sandy Creek Pub, Queensland

There were still a few campers around, and a couple of vans leaving when we dropped into Sandy Creek Pub, last week. You camp in the grassy paddock next door with some farm animals, and enter via a gate. The pub is not far from the Cunningham Highway, near Warwick in Queensland’s Darling Downs. We loved the sign here about patronising the hotel. The site is for patrons only, with a donation for charity and a fee for a shower. But it is great to find this freedom camp here, because the only other options in Warwick, are caravan parks.

Michelle Gilmore 23 May, 2022