JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. We thinking free camping is a privilege, and not one that should be taken lightly. Leave your free camp sites the way you found them, so they can be enjoyed by many future generations to come. Do You Free Camp? If your RV is not fitted with a grey water tank, you can still do your bit. Try collecting grey water in a large bucket and funnel it into a 20L cube for disposal elsewhere.
Some campers use a 20L cube with wheels on it to aid in the process or smaller containers to aid in transportation. Many public campgrounds are also becoming grey water savvy. I remember camping at the Kadina Showgrounds, SA, a few years ago. Camping was only open to fully self-sufficient campers.
There were no gully traps, like in caravan parks, to collect used water; rather, RVs were required to capture their own discharge and dispose elsewhere.
National parks are now following similar lines, introducing grey water guidelines to help educate campers on the acceptable treatment of grey water, with many requiring disposal outside the park. Covid 19 just keeps on rearing its head all around Australia, and in turn, cities and regions are having to cancel events, that bring in huge amounts of tourists and tourism spend. Multiple Events Being Cancelled The rising spread of the delta strain of Covid is once again causing states to restrict movement and force lockdowns around Australia.
This is in turn, is causing many Towns and Regions around Australia, to cancel events. August alone has decimated regional events, with over 30 iconic events scheduled all around Australia to be reschedule to later in the year or altogether cancelled until Over 10, people ventured to the foothills of the Big Red Sand […] Spread the love.
There are too many serious accidents — and frightening incidents — involving caravans attempting to over-take another vehicle on our roads. You must have sufficient power available to accelerate the car-caravan combination at a reasonable rate, and to maintain areasonable speed when climbing hills. It is vital that you are able to accelerate quickly to get out of trouble, and especially to avoid getting into trouble, for example when over-taking another vehicle.
It is also vital that you are able to stop at a reasonable rate… safely, and in a straight line. With so many significant variables involved, it is not possible to provide a definitive procedure to determine the overall distance required for over-taking, for every tow-vehicle — caravan situation.
Risking your life — and that of your passengers and other road-users — to save a few seconds can come with enormous risks… are you prepared to pay this horrendous price???
The most important aspect is that the driver must have good eye-sight… especially for the perception of distance on the road. The No: 1 […] Spread the love. Cabonne is perhaps an area or region not often spoken about or well known by travellers, but when you look closer at this amazing region of central NSW, you will find there is so much more to discover. Only a three and a half hour drive from Sydney or Canberra, and nestled between the towns of Dubbo, Orange, and Parks.
The Strucket is the brainchild of Kelly Lavery, a Sunshine Coast mum with three kids, who was desperately trying to find a solution to her soaking problems. The Strucket is designed so that the strainer fits perfectly into the bucket. Special offers are available for Premium Members. Brisbane One of the biggest, much-anticipated camping and Caravanning events is coming to the Brisbane Showgrounds Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills this June from the 2nd- 7th June. An event like this brings great pleasure to those who have a love for caravanning, camping and everything in between—getting to walk through and get a first-hand look at what new things the industry have to offer.
Given the current situation with COVID, now has never been a better time to pack up your things and explore our big backyard that is Australia. Being forced to close up or shut down and no longer being available for use for those looking to stay away immersed in nature with an authentic brief camping experience or stopover. Many low-cost campgrounds around Australia face the same problem- not knowing what their future holds.
Recently Albany, has been dismissed from a free campground proposal in the CBD. In , international borders closed due to the global pandemic, dramatically limiting the ability of Australians to travel. As lockdowns slowly open up, more people are hitting the roads like never before. Now the interstate borders have eased restrictions, domestic travel is on the rise again, along with the purchase of new and used caravans, motorhomes, camper trailers and RVs.
Increased Domestic Travel With international borders closed, more Australians than ever are taking to the road and planning domestic road trips. Holidays are an Australian national passtime and the holiday overseas is now an option that most are opting out of.
Hence, the increased surge of camping and caravanning. Planning out […] Spread the love. Frontier Services is a non-profit volunteer organisation who often looks for people like us who are long term travellers, with their own accommodation, that may wish to take a break from Campsites and Caravan parks for a while and perhaps HELP OUT fellow Australians in need.
Spread the love 2 2. Easter is one of the busiest periods for camping and caravanning in Australia. This time last year, the whole country shut down all campgrounds and caravan parks. Chaos ensued as a lot of holiday makers preparing for the Easter break, had to cancel bookings and prepare to hunker down. Those who were already travelling on the road, where thrust into total confusion, as states shut borders and were found stranded.
Covid, 12 Months On Things look a lot different 12 months on. Whilst all states have lifted camping restrictions, there are still some rules in place for the Easter period.
Once of the more stricter states on Covid restrictions is perhaps Queensland. The Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk announced easing restrictions to camping, which we covered in a previous post. All in all, it is looking like a normalish Easter break touch wood barring any catastrophic Covid outbreaks. Victoria has announced eased restrictions as of the 26th March as well, with increased numbers of people allowed to gather in public places up to , which is good news for camp grounds and caravan parks.
South Australia will be easing their restrictions on the […] Spread the love. Why go to North Stradbroke? While some may think mainly of water activities when they think of an island, North Stradbroke offers a range of activities to suit a wide variety of tastes. Yes, there are plenty of water-based things to do, including swimming, boating, fishing, surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving.
If you like walking, there are beaches, bush and towns to explore. You can also go 4-wheel driving or cycling, play bowls, take a tour or relax with some yoga, just to name a few options. Wildlife is abundant on and around the island. Birdwatching opportunities are plentiful, and the island is also home to many mammals, including koalas, kangaroos, echidnas and bandicoots.
In the surrounding waters are dolphins and dugong, and […] Spread the love. These articles will specifically be concentrating on issues in relation to: 1: Manufacturers and Importers and Dealers 2: Caravanners 3: Government No one can possibly honestly deny that there are still numerous problems that are badly tarnishing the image and reputation of the industry, and causing much grief to many caravanners. It highlights the urgent need for all relevant Government Regulatory Authorities to fully appreciate the significance of the industry problems, and to promptly implement suitable legal requirements to stop these unacceptable problems, once and for all.
Many of the newer, and smaller, companies who have entered the industry in recent times, are appreciably handicapped by being […] Spread the love 2 2. Additional easing of COVID restrictions is evidence that life and the economy are beginning to return to normal. Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk is beginning to relax some restrictions throughout Queensland. Although coronavirus is still present, it appears to be less prevalent than six months to a year ago.
Some Queensland public hospitals remain on code yellow, and mobile coronavirus testing vans are still operating in Far North Queensland. These hospitals help to treat individuals in Indigenous communities, providing them with necessary medical care. If you are hosting a party indoors, you can invite as many as people. This restriction also applies to events like weddings and funerals but dramatically increases the number of people who can attend this type of service.
We recommend […] Spread the love. Most certainly Manufacturers and Dealers are not entirely to blame for all of the industry issues! Part 2 covers the issues that Caravanners need to diligently address so as to prevent, or at least minimise, the risks — in order to better-protect themselves — from suffering the trauma and expense of having major problems that turn their travelling dreams into nightmares.
And Grahame Pilgrim, the inventor of the Reverse Mate probably had this in mind when he came up with the idea for this excellent product. These articles will specifically be concentrating on issues in relation to Manufacturers and Importers and Dealers, Caravanners, and Government. Ground Dogs? Stainless Steel, reverse thread pegs.
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Planning to stay a few nights at Murwillumbah is simply not enough to see the hidden treasures of this small country town. It is only 30km south of the Queensland border and easily accessed via the Pacific Highway or outlying towns of Kyogle or Beaudesert from the West. If you want to experience a genuine outback Queensland town, and what life is like out in the bush, a stopover at Morven is definitely worthwhile. It is located on the Warrego Highway 90km before you get to Charleville and worth adding to the itinerary if you are en route to other parts of outback Queensland including Longreach or Birdsville.
It may be one of the smaller towns in the outback, but it is steeped in history and still helps to play its part in the livestock industry. The scenery as you approach from either direction is stunning, with huge tree covered mountains ranges dominating the landscape. Boasting some of the highest rainfalls in Queensland, these mountain ranges provide the source for many of the crystal clear streams and waterfalls in the area. Yorke Peninsula is one of those places made for campers.
Located just west of Adelaide, it is definitely worth the effort to check it out. Surrounded by St Vincent Gulf to the east and Spencer Gulf to the west, seafood is a specialty in these parts.
There are national parks to explore, amazing beaches, historic ruins and some stunning cliff top walks. There is also a large variety of camping and caravanning options available. As we are always looking out for more great sites to add to the list, we added them immediately, and as we were preparing the details something caught our attention.
Not previously having heard of Burra, our original plan was for a quick stopover on our way to the Flinders Ranges, instead, we were pleasantly surprised with all that this small town of people had to offer.
For us, our overnight stopover turned into a 3 night stay as we found there was more to this area than we first thought, making it an ideal location for Campers and Caravanners to base themselves and explore the region. Charleville, kilometres west of Brisbane and as the crow flies directly west of the Sunshine Coast, acts as a gateway to many locations.
It has its own unique character and outback Queensland style, with historical old buildings full of rustic charm, picturesque ruins and stunning red sand hills. Selecting a suitable tow-vehicle for a caravan is just as important as selecting a caravan that best-suits your particular travel needs. You only have to travel approximately one hour north of Perth to discover the beautiful and diverse Chittering Valley nestled in the northern hills of the Darling Range.
The area encompasses many small towns, including Muchea, Bindoon, and Wannamal, and the localities of Lower Chittering, Upper Chittering, and Mooliabeenie, each offering its own unique landscapes from undulating hills, sensational views over valleys of vineyards, orchards, paddocks, rocky outcrops, lakes, forest and bushland.
With most Australian States well and truly into Stage 1 Restrictions Stage 2 is about to be upon us with most states looking at releasing travel restrictions within their own states around the 12th of June.
The Australian Federal Government has released a 3 Step Framework for opening up businesses and travel, to hopefully, get back to normal. Here is the Stage 3 restrictions Document pertaining to specific industries. It is no secret that the Coronavirus is highly infectious. The rate at which the virus has spread around the world and infected populations have taken nearly everyone by surprise. The most as risk are of the course, the older generation, or those with pre-existing health issues.
First the Australian Government shuts the pubs and clubs to inhibit the spread of the Coronavirus, Covid This move has now moved people into purchasing large quantities of take-away alcohol.
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