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CAMPS at Porcupine Gorge National Park, Queensland

Birdwatching

Visit the iconic Porcupine Gorge National Park, Queensland

An iconic stop we think belongs on any Aussie bucket list is the lesser known Porcupine Gorge near Hughenden in Queensland. We managed the road from Hughenden easily with our caravan – it is 75 km north of the town on a fully sealed road. There is a short cut to Prairie, via a dirt road. This is a special national park and the site is aptly names the Pyramid Campground. You’ll see why when you venture down the MANY steps into the canyon below. Bring a picnic, we didn’t but you could have spent all day swimming (chilly!) and birdwatching,

Michelle Gilmore 24 February, 2023

Bucket List

Must know tips before you hike to Boolimba Bluff, Carnarvon Gorge, Queensland

Boolimba Bluff is in the Carnarvon Gorge section of Carnarvon National Park half way between Emerald and Roma. The walk itself is a 6.4 km return to the steep slopes above Carnarvon Creek with views to distant ranges. Named the ‘Roof of Queensland’ these plateaus are the source of many of the state’s rivers. You walk about 1 km along the main track, before you arrive at start of a 2.2. km side track – and warnings. There are a lot of steps and rocky sections, and yes – the sign does not lie – it is STEEP! It is

Michelle Gilmore 10 February, 2023

Banksia Bluff Campground, Cape Conran Coastal Park VIC

Camping

Beautiful Banksia Bluff Campground, Cape Conran National Park, Victoria

Banksia Bluff Campground, Cape Conran Coastal Park VIC We loved exploring Cape Conran National Park in Victoria’s East Gippsland region. Banksia Bluff is one of those rare PARKS campgrounds where dogs are allowed. In fact, there is a mixture of unpowered dog friendly and non-dog friendly campsites. Dogs must be on a lead. The popular campground has 135 sites spread out over a kilometre, set amongst mahogany gum and banksia woodland. Campfires are permitted on selected sites and must be within a fire ring. Flushing toilets and an outdoor cold shower is available. All sites have some shade and are generally large. Toilets are

Michelle Gilmore 21 October, 2022

Mardugal Camp - image by Overland Exposure

Camping

Camp at Mardugal, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory

Only a short distance from Cooinda, Mardugal Camp One and Two (Mardukal) are a good base to embark on day trips to Jim Jim Falls and the Mary River regions. Enjoy watching Kakadu’s wallabies and large colonies of bats. Or utilise the boat ramp at Mardukal Billabong for some barramundi or saratoga fishing. This managed campground has flushing toilets plus hot and cold showers. Divided into generator and non generator zones. Alcohol is permitted, drinking water is available, they are open inthe dry season. Everyone needs a park pass to visit Kakadu. Your pass includes excellent free ranger guided walks,

Tyla Elmer 16 September, 2022

Jacksons Crossing Camp, New South Wales by John Neiddu Photography

Camping

How to book National Park Campgrounds in Australia – state by state

Jacksons Crossing Camp, New South Wales by John Neiddu Photography Our expert team give you the run down on what you need to know about National Parks in Australia, before you go! Did you know NT has online bookings only for their parks? Other states have ballots for some sites, or no bookings at all! It helps to know our Camping 101 tips… Traveller Chris Rowlandson sent in a tip for everyone: “I have the new CAMPS Pendium, however as of March 1 this year, all NT national parks have gone to online booking. As there is often no reception

Michelle Gilmore 19 August, 2022

Bitter Springs, Northern Territory - image Adams Family Travels

Caravan Parks

Caravan parks and a natural hot tub at Bitter Springs, Northern Territory

Camps Ambassadors Dale and Tracey enjoyed a hot soak in the Northern Territory recently! Bitter Springs is definitely one of our favourite hot springs. Set amongst the palm trees in the Elsey National Park, you hop in the thermal spring creek and float down with the current for about 15 minutes til you get to another set of steps, where you hop out and walk back to the start and do it all again. You can see from their video how glorious the water is! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3rL7xBvaZI The crystal clear, 32 degree temperature of the water lets you see freshwater turtles if

Michelle Gilmore 11 August, 2022

Bungle Bungles, Western Australia - image Adams Family Travels

Camping

What you need to know: Purnululu National Park – Bungle Bungles, Western Australia

Isn’t this photo by CAMPS Ambassadors Dale and Tracey amazing? It just makes you want to be transported, right there – walking under those those striking banded sandstone domes. Dale said, “If you are unsure on whether to camp or not in the Purnululu National Park, we would highly recommend it. We camped at the Walardi campground at the southern part of the National Park. “There are 37 campsites here and you need to book online to secure a spot. There are toilets and bore water but no fires are allowed and you must take all your rubbish out with you.” Warlardi

Michelle Gilmore 5 August, 2022

Dave & Nikki from Serenity Camp, Four Mile Creek Tasmania

Camping

Visit these NEW camps – farmstays, beachfront, national park and a cidery!

This week, here’s ALL NEW listings around the country – to a bush camp and two new National Park camps in Queensland, then onto farmstays in Victoria and New South Wales. We wow you with a WA cidery and a gorgeous free camp beside an NT beach! Meanwhile our CAMPS Detective in frosty Tassie, Leisa, caught up for a chat with Dave and Nikki, owners of Serenity Camp (pictured). She was grateful for the diesel heater in their rig and the welcoming hot coffee. Serenity Camp is Site 56 in our Camps Pendium Tasmania book and on our Camps App.

Michelle Gilmore 22 July, 2022

Camping

NEW sites at Girraween National Park, Queensland

Recently there have been some big changes to the camping arrangements at Girraween National Park, south of Stanthorpe near the QLD/NSW border. For many years the main campgrounds were Bald and Castle Rock Camps, to the north and south of Pyramid road. Bald Rock was a very popular site for many years and was until recently the only site available as Castle Rock was undergoing extensive upgrades. Recently these upgrades have been completed but this has also meant the unfortunate shutting of Bald Rock as a campground, now day use only. NOTE: this is different to Bald Rock Campground in

Jed Elmer 22 July, 2022

National Park

Visit the iconic Porcupine Gorge National Park, Queensland

Must know tips before you hike to Boolimba Bluff, Carnarvon Gorge, Queensland

Beautiful Banksia Bluff Campground, Cape Conran National Park, Victoria

Camp at Mardugal, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory

How to book National Park Campgrounds in Australia – state by state

Caravan parks and a natural hot tub at Bitter Springs, Northern Territory

What you need to know: Purnululu National Park – Bungle Bungles, Western Australia

NEW sites at Girraween National Park, Queensland

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