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Camp at Patchewollock Hotel, Victoria

Established after the First World War, Patchewollock is a small town in North-West Victoria with a population of less than 200. Located 41 km SW of Ouyen or 49 km N of Hopetoun, “Patche” is home to an amazing silo art piece by Brisbane-based street artist Fintan Magee, sometimes referred to as the ‘Australia’s Banksy’. The giant mural depicts local sheep and grain farmer, Nick ‘Noodle’ Hulland, chosen for his ‘classic farmer looks’ and his strong connection to the farming community. Patchewollock Caravan Park (formerly Patche Sunset Retreat) has closed! However you can still camp there, it is now called

Jed Elmer 24 June, 2022

2 Free Camps at Walker Flat, South Australia

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2 free pet friendly Murray River camps at Walker Flat, South Australia

I really did walk 9km to see these two FREE Murray River camps at Walkers Flat, SA! Then we floated past in the paddleboat. Turns out, Walker Flat is a protected section of the river. Big paddleboats (and we were holidaying in the biggest in the southern hemisphere – the Murray Princess) don’t fare too well with winds and the forecast wasn’t great. However, walks were an option – so off my sister and I explored with the CAMPS AUSTRALIA WIDE App and CAMPS Pendium. Hettner Landing You’ll drive past Lake Bywater to get to this camp. Swans were out

Michelle Gilmore 10 June, 2022

QLD Cunningham Highway (The Pocket Reserve)

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Cunningham Highway (The Pocket) Reserve, Queensland

Cunningham Highway (The Pocket) Reserve is free, pet friendly with a bonus of water views and birdlife. It was our first night camping of our Outback Queensland trip, and we were on route to Cloncurry – via Goondiwindi, Carnarvon Gorge, Winton, Longreach, and more. Our youngest, a 15-year-old, was watching a footy game – as he was in our local footy tipping comp. We turned off the highway, and as we drove a couple of hundred metres down to the water, he and his brother squealed – it’s SOS only, Dad. They were talking about their mobile range. Of course,

Michelle Gilmore 13 May, 2022

Second Creek Beach - image Overland Exposure

Beaches & Coasts

Budget and waterside camp: Second Creek Beach, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia

Our ambassadors Manda and Daniel thought this was a great small camp. There was only room for three or four sites. It is a flat site and there is a boat ramp (with 4WD access) and toilets, too! Payment is available onsite with an honesty box, but there are no bookings. You can swim, fish and bring your pet. There is a low ocean swell here because of the Islands of the Sir Joseph Banks Group, so no need to bring a surfboard! The camp is located south of Tumby Bay, on the eastern side of the beautiful Eyre Peninsula. What to see

Michelle Gilmore 4 March, 2022

Farm & Station Stays

NEW listing – Shiralee Clydesdales & Farm Stay, Queensland

A big thanks to Lyn Hutton who recommended we add this Queensland farm stay to our list! Shiralee Clydesdales & Farm Stay is a camp where you can swim in the dam, sit by the fire, feed the farm animals and you can bring your pets, too! Lyn told us, “They have taken some effort to set out level and separate camp areas at the back of the property. It’s a work in progress – toilets, showers and ample rubbish bins are currently provided.” Plus Lyn says it is just $20 per site per night and only about 8kms out

Michelle Gilmore 15 February, 2022

Rocky Creek Glacial Area near Bingara NSW by Nicole Piper

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Free camp at Rocky Creek Glacial Area and explore Mt Kaputar National Park, New South Wales

Image by Nicole Piper Isn’t it amazing what good rain can do? A year ago we showed you photos of Rocky Creek Glacial Area – a freedom camp south west of beautiful Bingara, New South Wales, literally metres off the road to Narrabri, New South Wales. Check out the video we took when we were there, it looks different to this gushing view snapped by Nicole Piper. https://youtu.be/nuYboaLx_Mw You can see how you can swim in a series of natural spas! Note: there is no ice or glaciers now, but the geological wonder is a good place to cool off. It’s NSW

Michelle Gilmore 11 February, 2022

Camping at Lions Park, New South WalesCamping at Lions Park, New South Wales

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Two pet friendly budget camps at Bundarra, New South Wales

Camping at Lions Park, New South Wales We stopped at Bundarra, a lovely town between Armidale and Bingara, south of Inverell and north of Uralla in the New England region of New South Wales. It’s always a bonus when a town offers not just one but two budget camping options – and your can bring your furry friend to both: Bundarra Lions Park We were very impressed with this pretty park, right on the banks of the Gwydir River. The large quiet rest area has accessible toilets, firepits, picnic tables, shade and views. It is pet friendly. Please make sure

Michelle Gilmore 27 January, 2022

Lake Lyell, New South Wales - Image Cathie and Allan Bromwich

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Waterside fun: camp at Lake Lyell, New South Wales

Lake Lyell is a picturesque recreational lake, great for camping, water skiing, 4WDing, swimming, canoeing. Fish for rainbow trout, brown trout, Australian bass, Macquarie perch, goldfish and redfin. All this and only about two and a half hours from Sydney, on the outskirts of Lithgow! It has unpowered sites at budget prices. Pet friendly, it is suitable for tents right through to Big Rigs. There are toilets and showers, water, mobile coverage, picnic tables, firepits, BBQ and you can purchase gas onsite at the kiosk. Although close to the road – there are great views! Facilities include kiosk, boat ramp, amenities

Michelle Gilmore 16 December, 2021

Birdwatching

NEW LISTING: Mount Little Station, South Australia

Pet friendly, suitable for all types of camping, including Big Rigs, Mount Little Station is in the majestic Flinders Ranges, SA. Other accommodation is on the property, with toilets, showers, camp kitchen and barbeque, shade, fishing and swimming. Sit around the campfire and enjoy stunning sunsets and a sky full of stars. The Station Stay offers private access to Mayo Gorge and the Elder Range – what a unique experience for bushwalkers, photographers, artists, cyclists, birdwatchers and adventurers! Base yourself here for scenic day trips to Hawker, Parachilna, Blinman and Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, all within an hour of the property.

Michelle Gilmore 3 December, 2021

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Camp at Patchewollock Hotel, Victoria

2 free pet friendly Murray River camps at Walker Flat, South Australia

Cunningham Highway (The Pocket) Reserve, Queensland

Budget and waterside camp: Second Creek Beach, Eyre Peninsula, South Australia

NEW listing – Shiralee Clydesdales & Farm Stay, Queensland

Free camp at Rocky Creek Glacial Area and explore Mt Kaputar National Park, New South Wales

Two pet friendly budget camps at Bundarra, New South Wales

Waterside fun: camp at Lake Lyell, New South Wales

NEW LISTING: Mount Little Station, South Australia

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