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Jondaryan Woolshed
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

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Bark Hut Inn - image Overland Exposure
Hotel Camping

Bark Hut Inn, Northern Territory

Bark Hut Inn – image Overland Exposure Who has visited the iconic Bark Hut Inn in the Northern Territory? Bark Hut Inn – image Overland Exposure Located on the western edge of Kakadu National Park, it’s a great spot to stop in, especially for families.   Bark Hut Inn – image Overland Exposure It was built by hand in 1963, well before Kakadu National Park was opened to the public in the 1980s. This area was famed for crocodiles, barramundi and buffalo.  The Bark Hut Inn NT – image Michael Lennon Traveller, Michael Lennon, said: “When Maureen and I were travelling

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Boolimba Bluff Carnarvon Gorge QLD View
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

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Kate and Max crossed the QLD NT border near Camooweal
Northern Territory

QLD – NT: a Must Do Aussie Roadtrip

Who has crossed the QLD/NT border near Camooweal? This week, Kate and Max clocked 3,000km in 3 days – from Rainbow Beach to Katherine. Through Rockhampton to Barcaldine for the night. They said nothing was open for dinner  Ilfracombe Wellshot Hotel – image Kate Gilmore Stopping off at Ilfracombe past the Wellshot Hotel and Machinery Mile, Longreach, Winton, McKinlay and Cloncurry. Ilfracombe Machinery Mile – image Kate Gilmore Views of the mines greet you are you drive through Mount Isa – and they rested at Camooweal for the night. The last Queensland town you’ll see before the border! They had

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KCT Guluyambi Boat East Alligator - Image by Kakadu Cultural Tours
Immerse Yourself In Nature

Cruise the East Alligator River, Kakadu, Northern Territory

How beautiful is this? No wonder my mum rated the Guluyambi Cultural Cruise as her favourite day out on her recent Broome to Kakadu trip. As you cruise upstream, the East Alligator River divides the country, with Kakadu National Park on one side and Arnhem Land on the other. Step foot on Arnhem Land and check out the traditional hunting and gathering implements. And you can count crocs! Check out those views of this heritage listed land! What a beautiful part of the world – and not often seen when you visit Kakadu National Park. Mum especially loved how personal the tour was

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The Outback Way Yarla Kutjarra Rest Area Western Australia - image Miles Boak
Camping

Free camp on The Outback Way: Yarla Kutjarra Rest Area, Western Australia

Free, pet friendly, toilets, fire pits and remote! This is Yarla Kutjarra Rest Area – with a 48 hour limit for camping. North of Warburton it is on the Great Central Road in WA. ‘Australia’s longest shortcut!’ – the Outback Way is an epic 4WD road trip that connects you from Perth, Western Australia to Cairns, Queensland. Linking Laverton to Winton via Uluru (Ayers Rock) and Alice Springs you will drive through remote desert, learning about Aboriginal culture and outback life. The shelter at Yarla Kutjarra has an interesting story and paintings, created by locals. Make sure you organise your Abororiginal entry

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Mt Augustus Tourist Park, Western Australia - video by Adams Family Travels
Destinations

Where is the world’s biggest rock? Mt Augustus, Western Australia

Uluru is the best known rock in Australia. But did you know it isn’t the biggest? In fact, just the visible part of Mt Augustus is over twice its size! Mt Augustus Tourist Park is a great place to base yourself while you explore Mt Augustus National Park. We hiked the 12km return trail to the summit of Mt Augustus, which is said to be the largest rock in the world. Mt Augustus Tourist park is located approximately 852km north of Perth in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia. There are various accommodation options including powered and unpowered sites with

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