Best NSW, Vic, SA sites to take Canadian visitors to
Brodie Allen said
08:40 PM Aug 20, 2023
In April next year some rellos are coming to Australia and they are avid glampers from Canada
and I want to take them to a half dozen really nice camps out here. Its going to be very difficult to
compete with their country so some input from others would be helpful.
Seaside would be a hit I would think.
NO VAN PARK SQUEEZIES would work for them. They live on a huge property in Ontario.
They will be in a large hired RV so serious dirt not likely to be appreciated.
If you have a couple of recommendations and could help out either post here or pm me if you would rather.
Brodie
Cuppa said
11:19 AM Aug 21, 2023
How long do they have?
We once took visiting rellies from the UK on a 4 week tour around Vic, taking in beaches (SE coast, Phillip Island, Great Ocean Rd), Caves (Buchan), mountains (Grampians & some alpine country), river country (Murray), desert country (Lake Mungo) wildlife (Grampians, Lake Mungo & Buchan), & aboriginal culture (Grampians) & they loved it.
Most important - ask them what sort of things are of interest to them. Another rellie who visited just wanted to largely spend time with us at home with us & a few shorter trips.
EDIT: I had mistakenly written Bruthen in place of Buchan. Now amended.
-- Edited by Cuppa on Monday 21st of August 2023 07:04:47 PM
Brodie Allen said
01:08 PM Aug 21, 2023
CUPPA:
They have unlimited time but they tend to move frequently. When i was with them we
moved pretty much weekly at most and went all over Canada - bloody beautiful place.
But they don't have beaches and sand and Os is unique in a lot of ways - our wildlife
is totally different of course, and will form a considerable part of our itinerary.
My problem is that I know Queensland so well but i have not spent much time in Vic.
Probably do SW WA also - there's sentimental connections there.
B
Cuppa said
02:25 PM Aug 21, 2023
Brodie Allen wrote:
Probably do SW WA also - there's sentimental connections there.
B
Well the beaches don't get much better than SW WA, but time of year will affect their enjoyability.
BarneyBDB said
07:25 PM Aug 21, 2023
Coffin Bay in SA is a must if they like seafood...
Gaylehere said
07:48 PM Aug 21, 2023
I was going to say the Eyre Peninsular in SA for the cliffs. When we were down there though we stayed in a lot of donation campsites and some of the road was good dirt, but that was in 2017 so I'm sure there are changes. Cheers.
dogbox said
08:19 PM Aug 21, 2023
it will not matter where you take them if you go bush what they will remember most will be the flies so do not forget the Aeroguard.
Wannabe nomad said
04:31 PM Aug 22, 2023
VIC Echuca for paddle steamer history, and sovereign Hill colonial history. Love the Grampians, high country, Forrest Otway on the great ocean Rd
SA anywhere along the Murray River, Port Noarlunga beach the best unspoilt beach in a built up area in my opinion. Wilpena Pound unique (take a scenic flight)
Go somewhere for a flight outback so they can appreciate the vastness of the out back. I just stood on the roof of my car when I was on the Stuart Highway when I reached the 'you are now in the outback' sign and the vastness the flatness and being all alone filled me with awe. A different kind of awe than the beautiful blue mountains NSW
And yes don't forget the insect repellent
Warren-Pat_01 said
05:33 PM Aug 22, 2023
On the coast - Victoria - The Great Ocean Road should be done as should the coastal road on Eyre Peninsula (SA) - especially the southern, western sections. Drop in & see the Arid Lands Botanical Gardens just out of Pt Augusta.
The best oysters can be found at Coffin Bay, Smokey Bay & Ceduna. While in SA, there is the Flinders Ranges from Wilmington north: they might also like to take home some of the many flies that will make them welcome!! A had with a flynet is essential.
When you say "a half a dozen spots would be great" - it's a bit hard as there are seven states & territories to see. Each have their own fantastic places to visit & Qld doesn't have them all.
In April next year some rellos are coming to Australia and they are avid glampers from Canada
and I want to take them to a half dozen really nice camps out here. Its going to be very difficult to
compete with their country so some input from others would be helpful.
Seaside would be a hit I would think.
NO VAN PARK SQUEEZIES would work for them. They live on a huge property in Ontario.
They will be in a large hired RV so serious dirt not likely to be appreciated.
If you have a couple of recommendations and could help out either post here or pm me if you would rather.
Brodie
How long do they have?
We once took visiting rellies from the UK on a 4 week tour around Vic, taking in beaches (SE coast, Phillip Island, Great Ocean Rd), Caves (Buchan), mountains (Grampians & some alpine country), river country (Murray), desert country (Lake Mungo) wildlife (Grampians, Lake Mungo & Buchan), & aboriginal culture (Grampians) & they loved it.
Most important - ask them what sort of things are of interest to them. Another rellie who visited just wanted to largely spend time with us at home with us & a few shorter trips.
EDIT: I had mistakenly written Bruthen in place of Buchan. Now amended.
-- Edited by Cuppa on Monday 21st of August 2023 07:04:47 PM
They have unlimited time but they tend to move frequently. When i was with them we
moved pretty much weekly at most and went all over Canada - bloody beautiful place.
But they don't have beaches and sand and Os is unique in a lot of ways - our wildlife
is totally different of course, and will form a considerable part of our itinerary.
My problem is that I know Queensland so well but i have not spent much time in Vic.
Probably do SW WA also - there's sentimental connections there.
B
Well the beaches don't get much better than SW WA, but time of year will affect their enjoyability.
SA anywhere along the Murray River, Port Noarlunga beach the best unspoilt beach in a built up area in my opinion. Wilpena Pound unique (take a scenic flight)
Go somewhere for a flight outback so they can appreciate the vastness of the out back. I just stood on the roof of my car when I was on the Stuart Highway when I reached the 'you are now in the outback' sign and the vastness the flatness and being all alone filled me with awe. A different kind of awe than the beautiful blue mountains NSW
And yes don't forget the insect repellent
The best oysters can be found at Coffin Bay, Smokey Bay & Ceduna. While in SA, there is the Flinders Ranges from Wilmington north: they might also like to take home some of the many flies that will make them welcome!! A had with a flynet is essential.
When you say "a half a dozen spots would be great" - it's a bit hard as there are seven states & territories to see. Each have their own fantastic places to visit & Qld doesn't have them all.