Freecamping is a great option for many of our members and there are some absolutly great locations to freecamp often a bit off the beaten track which makes them even more apealing.
Over the next week or two is probably a very good time to try a Caravan park and catch up on some washing etc as the climate with over forty (40) degrees in most states is not a wise time to be camped in the bush or beside that beautiful lake or beach where you have to drive through bush or grass land to get back to a main road,
The weather forcasters are also predicting strong winds and a very high potential for wild fire with potential for loss of life.
The members and guests of this forum are far to valuable and important to us all to risk loosing for the sake of saving a few dollars on Caravan park fees PLEASE play it safe over this next few weeks, and listen to ABC radio for constant updates to any fire situation.
Oneliner said
10:50 PM Jan 3, 2013
Hi David, That seems like very good advice. Take care
Oneliner
jimricho said
12:21 AM Jan 4, 2013
Hi David,
My suggestion would be to generally stay clear of caravan parks in the popular coastal areas until after the school holidays.
I don't know where you are at present so I'm not sure how relevant this is to your situation.
cheers,
Jim
Gerty Dancer said
01:45 AM Jan 4, 2013
jimricho wrote:
My suggestion would be to generally stay clear of caravan parks in the popular coastal areas until after the school holidays.
No worries there Jim, as they are all full! But a caravan park in an inland town, with 240v for air-con is a good idea... safe and comfortable.
Harr0 said
08:01 AM Jan 5, 2013
Hi I'd say say stay out of the bush as well ,rubber and heat don't last that long,and bush fires move quicker than a rat up a rafter. you can always say she will be wright ,but i would rather be wright than dead wright. Harro
gecko said
03:15 PM Jan 5, 2013
any grey nomads looking for free camping near numerkah vic in exchange of some od jobs gardening ect , own toilet shower in furn cabin can email me at wilmagecko@yahoo.com.au
Justice said
10:04 AM Jan 9, 2013
Hi guys _ It's peak tourist season if in Mt Gambier SA (all other parks are full) Try the Trotting Race Track, turn R off the Adelaide to Melbourne highway then take the last enterance on Left go down down long driveway, camping area on right - (on site caretaker 9 months of the year), signposted once inside racetrack) Pleasant experience, good showers, and toilets, (approx 12 powered sites) @ 10.00 per night ( $20 refundable key deposit for showers & toilet) - very quiet - good atmosphere - good phone reception, safe secure location, Water on powered sites is over chlorinated otherwise OK to drink. Bore water next to stables is better quality.
Freecamping is a great option for many of our members and there are some absolutly great locations to freecamp often a bit off the beaten track which makes them even more apealing.
Over the next week or two is probably a very good time to try a Caravan park and catch up on some washing etc as the climate with over forty (40) degrees in most states is not a wise time to be camped in the bush or beside that beautiful lake or beach where you have to drive through bush or grass land to get back to a main road,
The weather forcasters are also predicting strong winds and a very high potential for wild fire with potential for loss of life.
The members and guests of this forum are far to valuable and important to us all to risk loosing for the sake of saving a few dollars on Caravan park fees PLEASE play it safe over this next few weeks, and listen to ABC radio for constant updates to any fire situation.
That seems like very good advice.
Take care
Oneliner
My suggestion would be to generally stay clear of caravan parks in the popular coastal areas until after the school holidays.
I don't know where you are at present so I'm not sure how relevant this is to your situation.
cheers,
Jim
No worries there Jim, as they are all full! But a caravan park in an inland town, with 240v for air-con is a good idea... safe and comfortable.
you can always say she will be wright ,but i would rather be wright than dead wright.
Harro
Hi guys _ It's peak tourist season if in Mt Gambier SA (all other parks are full) Try the Trotting Race Track, turn R off the Adelaide to Melbourne highway then take the last enterance on Left go down down long driveway, camping area on right - (on site caretaker 9 months of the year), signposted once inside racetrack) Pleasant experience, good showers, and toilets, (approx 12 powered sites) @ 10.00 per night ( $20 refundable key deposit for showers & toilet) - very quiet - good atmosphere - good phone reception, safe secure location, Water on powered sites is over chlorinated otherwise OK to drink. Bore water next to stables is better quality.