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Welcome to Free Range Camping e-news
Hello everyone, well, it has certainly been a long time between newsletters and so much has happened since the last one. We somehow managed to get ourselves caught up in the after effects of Cyclone Debbie which resulted in a few holdups, more on that later. But, we are happy to announce, that we now finally have the Free Range Camping Club up and running, which along with a host of benefits includes our long awaited App, exclusively available for Premium Club Members.
Also in this edition we will take a closer look at the beautiful Yorke Peninsular in SA, we tell you more about the floods and how we can help struggling communities in the aftermath, we meet Kel, a fellow traveller having a ball discovering caravanning for the first time, and we have a great story on Alkoomi Adventure Farm a campground that gives back to the community.
Our product of the month is BioMagic, a fantastic series of treatments for waste and water management for RV’s. This month also, as well as our usual new campsite additions, we expand to let you know about our new FRC Business Partners and listings in our classified section.
So grab a cuppa, sit by the campfire and catch up on the latest.
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More Choices, More Experiences, More Rewards, More Benefits
We are pleased to announce we have added a new level of membership to Free Range Camping.
Premium Membership is now here.
Over the last three years we have had overwhelming support and growth of the FRC website. Now with a following of over 100,000 people on Facebook and over 45,000 free members, we have been able to bring together a range of benefits for our Premium Members.
Whether you are a casual camper, part time or full time traveller, the idea is to provide you with all the benefits and tools you will need to save you money as you travel. As a Premium Member of the club your benefits include:-
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More on the way
PLUS NEWSLETTERS, TRAVELLERS STORIES, INFORMATION, PRODUCT REVIEWS & CONNECT WITH OVER 100,000 OTHER CAMPERS VIA OUR MASSIVE FACEBOOK PAGE
You can find out more details about each of the benefits via the link below.
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Cyclone Debbie – The After Effects
Cyclone Debbie certainly caused some destruction when she hit the Nth Queensland Coast in March this year. But the destruction did not stop there as it tracked down the east coast of Australia it affected many towns along the way, as far down as Northern NSW. Unfortunately the destruction was not short-lived, with many individuals and businesses suffering along the way, many of which remain homeless and some without livelihood. As travellers, how can we help? There are now over 120,000 estimated travellers on the road each day, if we were to all call in on these small regional towns and support them, even in the smallest of ways, it would go a long way to build their spirits and assisting financially.
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The Yorke Peninsular
The Yorke Peninsular makes up one of three peninsula’s on the South Australian Coast. It is easy to bypass if heading to or from a trip across the Nullarbor, but we take a closer look at this gem of a location from the point of view of a camper, including its unique history and the many options it has for campers.
To find out more about the The Yorke Peninsular, Where to Stay and What to Do click on the link below.
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Meet Kel
Here is an inspiration for you, at the ripe age of 75, Kel decided he should buy a caravan and trip around Australia. Trouble is he had never even towed one before, but he was up for the challenge and was not going to let a few health issues stand in his way. Now 3 years later, he is unstoppable and having a tonne of fun out on the road as you will see in this short video.
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Alkoomi Adventure Farm - Giving Back to Charity
We recently added the Alkoomi Adventure Farm to our ever-growing list of campsites. Located near Rockhampton in Qld, Alkoomi has it all, combining camping on a working cattle farm. From Camels to Cattle it offers wide open spaces, stunning scenery and a menagerie of farm animals to keep you amused. Not only are they making a special offer to FRC Premium Club Members, they are also donating 100% of their camping fees to Angel Flight. Read the full story to find out more.
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BioMagic - All Natural - Waste & Water Management
If you have a motorhome or caravan chances are somewhere along the line you have had issues with toilet smells or water management. We recently came across BioMagic. A full range of products that cover everything from Waste & Water Management to Cleaning, and all especially designed for Caravans & Motorhomes. For an in-depth look at BioMagic and all it does, read our Blog and see it in action with Jacquie as she takes us through each product.
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NEW Campsite Listings
We are constantly adding new listings to the Directory. Listings will appear in various categories. Free Camps (FC), Campgrounds (CG), Caravan Parks (CP), House Sitting (HS) & Help Outs (HO)
Some sites will offer discounts to Club Members. To take advantage of the discounts or offers you must be a Premium Member. Participating Sites are clearly marked with the Club Offer Banner. Further details are in each listing.
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NEW - FRC Business Partners
With the launch of the FRC Club, we have teamed up with many independent FRC Business Partners to bring our Premium Members discounts and offers on items that you will use while travelling. Below are some of our recent partners.
To take advantage of the discounts or offers you must be a Premium Member. Participating Sites are clearly marked with the Club Offer Banner. Details of the discount or offer are in the each listing.
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NEW Classifieds
Another new benefit for the FRC Club is the launch of our own Classifieds. A section were Premium Members can list any camping & caravan related items for Free. Below are some of the latest items for sale in the Classifieds.
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WHATS ON AROUND THE PLACE
Wherever you are around the country, there are loads of events happening as we gear up for Summer. We have listed just a few major events taking place in November, many with a focus on Food.
31 August - Alice Springs Night Market, Todd Street Mall, Alice Springs, NT
1-2 September - Birdsville Races, Birdsville, QLD
1-3 September - The Wirrina Bluegrass & Acoustic Roots Festival, South of Adelaide, SA
2-8 September - Dalwallinu - Annual Wattle Week Festival, Dalwallinu WA
2-10 September - Shinju Matsuri Festival, Broome WA
7-10 September - Penrith Caravan, Camping and Holiday Expo, Penrith Panthers Exhibition Centre (Mulgoa Road) NSW
If you know of any upcoming events in your area, please let us know so we can add them to next months Newsletter. [email protected]
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