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Top Secret Camps Catalina Boat Wrecks, Broome, WA

Camping

Set up at top secret camps and the world’s longest war memorial

Lest we forget – Over 100 lives were lost at these heritage protected World War II Catalina flying boat wrecks, Broome, WA At eleven o’clock, on the eleventh day in the eleventh month – Aussies take time out for Remembrance Day. Heatley and I like to learn about war history as we travel, and all of these places you can do just that as well as find some top secret camps. For instance, do you know the world’s longest war memorial? Watch this clip for the answer… https://youtube.com/watch?v=wRfjyiEgGag%3Fmc_cid%3D13b610e4f2%26mc_eid%3DUNIQID Heard of Flying Boats? Lake Boga was a secret military camp

Michelle Gilmore 2 November, 2023

Camping

Best for outback history: Trilby Station, Louth, New South Wales

Take on an adventure ‘Back of Bourke’ to 320,000 acres that is Trilby Station. Experience the remote lifestyle first-hand, particularly during this prolonged drought.

Michelle Gilmore 18 July, 2023

Bucket List

Camp along the Ned Kelly Route, Victoria

Have you camped along the Ned Kelly Route in Victoria? As well as bushranger tales, expect gold rush history, old pubs and cellar doors!

Michelle Gilmore 19 May, 2023

Thunderbolt Lookout walk, Torrington State Conservation Area NSW

Destinations

Must Do: Thunderbolt’s Lookout, NSW

Alternative to driving Glen Innes – Tenterfield – we drove west to Emmaville (lovely little caravan park next to the public pool, and 2 pubs in town, one opposite a museum). Then onto the Torrington State Conservation Area.

Heatley Gilmore 19 May, 2023

Family Friendly Fun

Bucket list tour: Fremantle Prison, WA

When you are in Perth, do yourself a favour and visit Fremantle Prison.

It was the first building in Western Australia to be included in the World Heritage List. Additionally, the “must-see” is listed on our National Trust.

Michelle Gilmore 19 May, 2023

Hot air balloons over Lake Burley Griffin Canberra - pic by Kate Gilmore

ACT

10 must dos when you camp in Canberra

We have visited Canberra A LOT. In fact, at least once or twice a year since the kids were little. We camp or stay with my sister and family.

Michelle Gilmore 15 April, 2023

Pinjarra RV Parking Area, WA - image by Michael Lennon

Camping

Free camp: Pinjarra RV Parking Area, WA

Have you visited Pinjarra, near Mandurah, only an hour south of Perth? And did you know Australia had another Murray River? Pinjarra RV Parking Area in Western Australia is a free camp and within walking distance of the town centre. You’ll find picnic tables, shade and the dump point is about 100 metres away. Additionally, it is pet friendly and there is room for Big Rigs. There is space for 15 recreational vehicles, with a maximum stay of 24 hours only. There must be 5 consecutive nights between any of your stays here. Where to eat Make sure you stop at Pinjarra

Michelle Gilmore 6 April, 2023

Camping

Camp this Easter at the historic Jondaryan Woolshed, near Toowoomba, Queensland

For a unique experience this Easter, consider camping at Jondaryan Woolshed, near Toowoomba, QLD. Camping here is quite a treat, as it has limited availability throughout the year due to large events, so booking is always essential! At 150 years old, the heritage-listed woolshed is reportedly the oldest and largest woolshed of its kind in the world! Whilst campers can guide themselves around the museum display, this Easter, some of the Woolshed machinery will be up and running, as well as the weekend opening of The Damper Hut for delicious scones, damper and stew. Yum! Choose from beautiful creekside unpowered

Tyla Elmer 31 March, 2023

Destinations

Visit Tintaldra, on the Murray River in Victoria

In Tintaldra, you’ll come across a big Murray Cod, the Murray River, pub curry nights and living history at the Tintaldra Store.

Michelle Gilmore 28 March, 2023

History

Set up at top secret camps and the world’s longest war memorial

Best for outback history: Trilby Station, Louth, New South Wales

Camp along the Ned Kelly Route, Victoria

Must Do: Thunderbolt’s Lookout, NSW

Bucket list tour: Fremantle Prison, WA

10 must dos when you camp in Canberra

Free camp: Pinjarra RV Parking Area, WA

Camp this Easter at the historic Jondaryan Woolshed, near Toowoomba, Queensland

Visit Tintaldra, on the Murray River in Victoria

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