Does anyone know of any free camps on Phillip Island we are thinking of heading down for the weekend if anyone is in the area.
2foot6 said
10:15 PM Oct 9, 2013
I think you will find that Phillip Island is free camp free area, they want you to stay in the parks.cheers Peter
herbie said
11:17 PM Oct 9, 2013
As far as I know there is no free or even low cost camping on Phillip Island.
It really is geared for only staying in caravan parks.
When we were there last we left the van in a c/ van park in Sorrento and stayed in our tent at the motor sport circuit as we were there for the Moto GP. But it still wasn't free to camp there, everyone out to make a buck down that way from the tourist.
2foot6 said
12:40 AM Oct 10, 2013
October 18th 19th and 20th is the grand prix weekend ,it's a very busy time there and they will be charging accordingly...........cheers Peter
Dougwe said
02:09 AM Oct 10, 2013
Bass Coast is free camp free Poppy. They are the most unfriendliest Shire around I reckon. Funny thing is though, they want the tourist's but don't really cater for them. How do I know I here you ask. I live in that area.
If you want a CV Park close to Phillip Island and reasonably priced, check out Coalfields CV Park in Wonthaggi, nice place and nice people, 035671798. NO NOT GO TO MINERS REST CV PARK, in Wontahggi.
Poppy sore eye said
02:10 AM Oct 10, 2013
Thanks for the heads up re the Grand Prix, might rethink the weekend
Dougwe said
02:17 AM Oct 10, 2013
0356721798 Sorry Poppy.
2foot6 said
02:28 AM Oct 10, 2013
Doug ,the South Gippsland Shire and the Bass Coast Shire are tarred with the same brush.They cover a large area and provide very little for the traveller . There are few areas to even stop on the side of the road and have a break from driving,I think there is still one location for free camping,near Poowong. Cheers Peter
Helena said
03:58 AM Oct 10, 2013
Poppy Sore Eye I lived on Phillip Island for 10 years and I can tell you all of the above comments are correct if you are not one of the old families on the Island you are not accepted only tolerated the are no free camps over there hope I haven't upset anyone by my comments but that is what we found while living there.
Kiwi-as said
05:00 PM Oct 10, 2013
Hey, You could allways camp on Doug's front lawn, especially as seeing he is not home. I would come my self and join the party but do not have a tug.
Dougwe said
08:12 PM Oct 10, 2013
Mmmm, Mr cheeky Kiwi is your new name I think. I think you have too much time on your hands Brandt and need to get your tug back pronto. Enjoy the party at my place cos I aren't there I am a long way from home.
Dazelled wombats are not allowed in the village but Gypsies are. I arranged that before I left.
Does anyone know of any free camps on Phillip Island we are thinking of heading down for the weekend if anyone is in the area.
I think you will find that Phillip Island is free camp free area, they want you to stay in the parks.cheers Peter
As far as I know there is no free or even low cost camping on Phillip Island.
It really is geared for only staying in caravan parks.
When we were there last we left the van in a c/ van park in Sorrento and stayed in our tent at the motor sport circuit as we were there for the Moto GP. But it still wasn't free to camp there, everyone out to make a buck down that way from the tourist.
October 18th 19th and 20th is the grand prix weekend ,it's a very busy time there and they will be charging accordingly...........cheers Peter
If you want a CV Park close to Phillip Island and reasonably priced, check out Coalfields CV Park in Wonthaggi, nice place and nice people, 035671798. NO NOT GO TO MINERS REST CV PARK, in Wontahggi.
Thanks for the heads up re the Grand Prix, might rethink the weekend
Doug ,the South Gippsland Shire and the Bass Coast Shire are tarred with the same brush.They cover a large area and provide very little for the traveller . There are few areas to even stop on the side of the road and have a break from driving,I think there is still one location for free camping,near Poowong. Cheers Peter
Hey, You could allways camp on Doug's front lawn, especially as seeing he is not home. I would come my self and join the party but do not have a tug.
Dazelled wombats are not allowed in the village but Gypsies are. I arranged that before I left.