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Goondiwindi – Cloncurry – Townsville
This list was started by Mark Bryant – we stayed with Mark last year, and he generously gave us tips for our venture to him and his family at Cloncurry.
One of the frequent queries we receive is why aren’t there free camps along the Pacific Highway? Historically, the rest areas allowed free overnight stays. However, as travellers abused the 24 hour limit, with locations so close to beautiful beaches and towns… the government cracked down what was allowed. You will notice that listings were deliberately kept in the CAMPS book, so travellers could have a spot to rest overnight (not necessarily “camp”). Some of these regions were trialing an RV stopover at the rest areas – we felt it was important to provide options along the Pacific coast where
Here’s what you need to know for Straddie camping or Minjerribah North Stradbroke Island. We live on the beach, so we tend to camp in the bush. But here is an island we loved. Plus we share why you don’t need a 4WD and where you can bring the dog … Pet friendly camping on Straddie If you like to travel with a pooch, Flinders Beach and Main Beach are your options for camping – and you will need a 4WD. Our friend’s dog, Bruce, loved it! Facilities are limited and in some zones, there’s nothing provided. Do your research
Chatting to campers, Possum Park is often recommended to us. Not realising, that there are two campsites with that name. Both are in Queensland
We checked out beautiful Buderim Forest Park and Buderim Falls (Sunshine Coast, Qld) this morning. I’ve always wanted to see it, as we dropped our youngest off at soccer we had an hour before the game. Off Quorn Place, there is the shorter circuit walk – with lots of steps and quite steep in places. We veered left and could hear people chattering and the water. There’s a lovely big bridge across which gives great views of the falls. If we had our togs and more time you’d wander down to the waterhole and cascades. Instead we kept in the
This new Caravan Park in Longreach, The Muddy Duck, is nestled by the Thomson River. The park is 5 km from the main street of Longreach and just off the Landsborough Highway. There’s 15 acres of land along the river where you can kayak, explore the river or cool off with a swim. There’s a modern camp kitchen with BBQ, potable water, laundry and hot showers. Friendly owners Andrew and Louise welcome you to the tranquility of their new Caravan Park in Longreach. There are both powered and unpowered sites, with large drive through sites and garden beds on
If you have travelled through Thallon, a tiny town west of Goondiwindi, near St George, Dirranbandi and Nindigully – you’ll know about the Thallon Silo Art.
Have you visited this budget camp? Theresa Creek Dam is near Clermont, Queensland.
What a great night we had here!
Barrabadeen Scout Camp is our newest listing! Located near Atherton, Queensland, it has 3.3 km of shoreline, sheltered coves and half a kilometre of sandy beach!
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