| Featured Destinations | Lake Rosebery, Swimcart Beach (Bay of Fires), Ingenia One Mile Beach, Cradle Mountain |
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| States Covered | Tasmania, New South Wales, Northern Territory |
| Travel Style | Free camping with caravan, preferably by water |
| Pet Friendly | Yes – travelling with their dog Leila |
| In Camps App | Yes – featured destinations available in the CAMPS App |
Welcome Vikki & Locky our new CAMPS ambassadors!
They have been travelling around Oz since winter, with their doggo Leila. They are sharing some awesome destinations below – but how did they find them?
“We use your app and the camps 12 book while we travel. It’s our camping bible,” Vikki told us.
Vikki is a physiotherapist from Adelaide and Locky a machine operator from Brisbane, “We met in Mackay and lived there prior to leaving for our lap.”
Their working lap of Australia has them currently in the Northern Territory. We’re hoping our paths will cross on our winter road trip west! Here’s their tips so far…
Camp with the best view – Lake Rosebery, we had lake views from every window of the caravan.
Best beachside camp/caravan park – Swimcart Beach, Bay of Fires
Favourite caravan park – Ingenia One Mile Beach
Best national park so far – Cradle Mountain, so beautiful and iconic views
Best bakery/pie location – still searching for the best but have tried many along the way.
Your favourite type of camping – free camping in our caravan, preferably by a body of water.
Where are you from – Vikki is from Adelaide and Locky from Brisbane, but we met in Mackay and lived there prior to leaving for our lap.
State/Territory you are happy to be stuck in – New South Wales, so much to do along the coast.
Favourite pub on your travels – technically a brewery but Murray’s Craft Brewing Co in Port Stephens
Friendliest town – Richmond, Tasmania
Favourite waterfall – Russell Falls, Tasmania
Follow their adventures on our Instagram page and newsletters! You’ll also find them as @vikkiandlocky
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are Vikki and Locky’s top campsite recommendations?
Their favourite campsites include Lake Rosebery for lake views from every window, Swimcart Beach at Bay of Fires for beachside camping, Ingenia One Mile Beach as their favourite caravan park, and free camping spots near bodies of water in their caravan.
Can I travel with my dog to these destinations?
Vikki and Locky travel with their dog Leila, so pet-friendly camping is possible on the lap of Australia. Check the Camps App for current details on specific pet policies at each location.
Which national park do they recommend?
Cradle Mountain in Tasmania is their best national park so far, which they describe as having beautiful and iconic views.
What state do they recommend spending the most time in?
New South Wales is their preferred state to explore, as there is so much to do along the coast.
Where can I find the best waterfall according to their travels?
Russell Falls in Tasmania is their favourite waterfall from their journey so far.
What town did they find the friendliest?
Richmond in Tasmania was the friendliest town they encountered during their travels.
How do Vikki and Locky find their campsites?
They use the CAMPS Australia Wide App and the CAMPS 12 book while travelling, which they describe as their camping bible.
Where are they currently travelling?
They are currently in the Northern Territory on their working lap of Australia, having travelled since winter.
