Must Do Road Trips in Queensland by CAMPS AUSTRALIA WIDE
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.
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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.
This #graniteskywalk at Castle Rock near Albany Western Australia is a Definite MUST DO. This is absolutely the best image I have seen of this adventure. It really is as cool as it looks! Hands down, this was one of my (and the family’s) favourite walks in Australia. Granite Sky Walk, WA – Image Overland Exposure Challenging? Yes. Terrifying to look down? Well, a bit… Worth it? definitely! Overall you are looking at a 4.4 km return walk. National Parks say it is Class 5 and requires moderate to good fitness. Walk through yate, marri and karri forest, past the
The Eyre Peninsula in South Australia really is a wonderland to discover. As we drove south from Streaky Bay, we dropped in to check out Murphy’s Haystacks, listed as a budget campground in our book! These amazing rock formations are on a farm – in a paddock! There is a picnic area and toilet, and the site is not far from the highway. The camp area is pet friendly, has 24 hours maximum stay for RVs and Big Rigs. There is a small fee, mobile coverage, shade, limited level spots, but it is so unique, we’ve given it our CAMPS tick of approval! It is
Eagle Bluff Shark Bay World Heritage Area is situated on the Western Australian Coast, it is actually two bays – and it is area you do not want to miss. Situated north of Kalbarri, and south of Carnarvon on the beautiful WA coastline, all of these favourites are accessible with a conventional vehicle: Wild dolphins at Monkey Mia Monkey Mia, probably what we knew the area best for, before our visit. We wanted to check it out and compare it to our very own Tin Can Bay – also known for feeding wild dolphins. It is best to arrive early and
CAMPS Ambassadors Manda and Daniel loved visiting the jetty and town of Port Neill so much, they returned to stay at the Port Neill Caravan Park. As you can see, it has location plus! Said Manda: “We just chilled out at the jetty and playground and caught up on the washing. You know all the fun jobs! “It’s a great dog friendly, wonderfully located and friendly caravan park. It had a takeaway kiosk too, which is always dangerous.” “Just a short walk to two beaches too!” Manda added. What to see and do The travelling family recommend: “The picnic area
We loved our time at Darwin Waterfront – the newest precinct on the ocean in Northern Territory’s capital. And believe me, you’ll want to get wet in this Top End climate.
If you love Silo Art, pop this art trail on your list. It is all relatively close, has loads of free camping, caravan parks, old pubs and attractions – and the Murray River is not far away!
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.
Karajini NP WA Gorge Rim Here are some epic action-packed adventures plus iconic Aussie destinations to share with your children and teens, that they will remember, and you will cherish. Bicentennial Tree Pemberton WA 1. Climb the Bicentennial Tree, Western Australia Tallest of three fire lookout trees in the Pemberton area – this is super scary! Especially for mums looking on. We stayed at Pemberton Caravan Park. Kayak the Ord River Kununurra WA 2. Kayak the Ord River, Western Australia We kayaked for a two-day self-guided tour on the spectacular Ord River, and stopped at a rustic private camp overnight.
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