On a cold winters night this June (2018) we were heading south in our Motorhome. It was late and we were looking for somewhere to stay. We pulled out our trusty Free Range Camping App and found the Deepwater Inn. At that stage, we only had the bare information about the place. A pub that […]
In this, the third of a three part series, Keith Thompson our roving FRC Ambassador, looks at the other options for short overnight stops, or perhaps a little longer. READ PART 1 HERE READ PART 2 HERE There are many other Free Camp options in the form of locally managed Picnic Areas, Fishing Camps, Dams, […]
In this, the second of a three part series, Keith Thompson our roving FRC Ambassador, looks at the variations between States regarding the use of the various types of roadside stops. READ PART 1 HERE Rest Areas – General, State by State: Each State has their own regulations, or lack thereof, here we attempt to […]
In this, the first of a three part series, Keith Thompson, one of our FRC Ambassadors, looks at how we, as travellers, should treat and respect the various type of roadside stops. Yaamba Rest Area Those of us who travel all the time, or those who make that annual journey, often need that roadside stop […]
Travelling from Winton to Boulia or vice versa, its worth a stop at Middleton. About 170km West of Winton, The Middleton Hotel is all you will find there, and it has the distinction of being the most isolated pub in Queensland. There is a camp ground opposite the pub, affectionally known as ‘The Hilton’, it […]
Just out of Colac and right on the lake is a great little FREE CAMP. It is basically a long strip of camp sites that run along the shores of the lake. There are some shady spots and great access for rigs of all shapes and sizes. It is a very peaceful location and stunning […]
Monto is celebrating the opening of their Free Camp and you are invited. On the 12/12/14 Monto (on the Burnett Highway Central Queensland) is having a Street party and we are offering 72 hours free parking at our free camp at the bottom of the main street in the old railway yards for all self […]
Half way between Donnybrook & Capel off the Capel Donnybrook Road is the Ironstone Gully Falls Rest Area. It has limited facilities and is a bit tight in some places, but you can still get a good size van or motorhome in. It opens up into a great little spot to spend the night and […]
Just out of Burnie TAS is a FREE CAMP at Cooee Point. Right on the waters edge, it is the site of the old town abattoir. If you are there at the right time of year, you may even get to see the penguins feeding at night. Burnie’s forward thinking council has provided this spot […]
Just out from Miles, QLD is the Gil Weir or as some call it the Miles Weir Camping Area. Miles is located on the Warrego Hwy between Chinchilla & Roma. There is a great FREE CAMP just out of town. Â Â It has limited facilities, but right on the banks of the Dogwood Creek […]
