Sad news I'm afraid. Just as things were starting to dry out nicely, down it came again last Friday 8/10. 60mm in 1hr & total of 75mm o/nite.
Had one brave visitor who I advised not to come & guess what, hopelessly bogged his V8 Landcruiser with Kedron van behind & took a couple of hours with the tractor to get it all out.
One thing is for sure, the driver learnt quickly that 4wd doesn't mean you won't get bogged, & now has some photos to remember it!!
Dougie said
10:29 AM Jan 15, 2011
15/1/11. Same story, different day I'm afraid.
320mm for Dec & already close to 200mm for Jan & it's only half way through, so apart from everything being saturated, I've managed to dodge the flooding pain, unlike so many other poor sods, but needless to say the whole area is one to be avoided for at least the next month, & that's IF it doesn't rain anymore, but I wouldn't like to be betting the farm on that to happen. Not a good time to be travelling as I've just returned from 2 months in Vic & the flooding is so wide-spread that unless you have to travel, give it a miss for at least the next month or so.
Gerty Dancer said
01:22 PM Jan 15, 2011
Good to hear from you Dougie... very glad to know you are safe and well.
ChiChi1 said
07:50 PM Jan 15, 2011
Good to hear from you Dougie. We were all concerned for you
Boroma577 said
02:48 PM Aug 28, 2011
Where is this free campsite at Chinchilla please??
Happywanderer said
04:48 PM Aug 28, 2011
Dougie doesn't come on here anymore Boroma. Not sure of the offer but someone else may know.
Boroma577 said
07:46 PM Aug 28, 2011
Thank you HW
Ma said
02:41 PM Aug 31, 2011
The offer from Dougie still stands. For directions go to the visitor information centre on the highway.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST BE FULLY self sufficient.
Can thoroughly recommend Doug's Place
Beth54 said
04:48 PM Aug 31, 2011
Good to know Ma. I was wondering if he's still 'open'. I didn't take note of where exactly it was. Can you refresh my memory please?
Boroma577 said
05:13 PM Aug 31, 2011
I too contacted Doug and he advised that his offer is still current.
He advised that for directions you need go to the visitor information centre on the highway and they will give you a mud map of how to get there.
Beth54 said
05:48 PM Aug 31, 2011
Boroma577 wrote:
I too contacted Doug and he advised that his offer is still current.
He advised that for directions you need go to the visitor information centre on the highway and they will give you a mud map of how to get there.
Goodio, thank you.
Boroma577 said
06:49 PM Aug 31, 2011
Beth54 wrote:
Boroma577 wrote:
I too contacted Doug and he advised that his offer is still current.
He advised that for directions you need go to the visitor information centre on the highway and they will give you a mud map of how to get there.
Goodio, thank you.
You are most welcome Beth
Ma said
07:24 PM Aug 31, 2011
Just remember, you MUST BE FULLY SELF CONTAINED, ie: WATER, POWER, TOILET AND WASHING FACILITIES BE IT SHOWER OR BASIN.
Beth54 said
08:55 PM Aug 31, 2011
Ma wrote:
Just remember, you MUST BE FULLY SELF CONTAINED, ie: WATER, POWER, TOILET AND WASHING FACILITIES BE IT SHOWER OR BASIN.
Yes Mum.
Ma said
09:03 PM Aug 31, 2011
Cheeky........
Happywanderer said
09:21 PM Aug 31, 2011
Haven't got a shower but have a good sized bucket. have everything else.
Ma said
01:49 PM Sep 3, 2011
Just one thing I forgot to mention, as Doug's place is a Wildlife Sanctuary Dogs and Cats are a DEFINITE NO NO!!
Boroma577 said
06:47 PM Sep 3, 2011
Ma wrote:
Just one thing I forgot to mention, as Doug's place is a Wildlife Sanctuary Dogs and Cats are a DEFINITE NO NO!!
Yeah, saw that on your other post Ma....VERY disappointed.
Beth54 said
07:06 PM Sep 3, 2011
Ma wrote:
Just one thing I forgot to mention, as Doug's place is a Wildlife Sanctuary Dogs and Cats are a DEFINITE NO NO!!
That's great Ma! That's the best thing about camping in National Parks too. No dog poo, no dogs c.ocking their leg on everything, no yapping! And no worries for young families.
Boroma577 said
03:53 PM Sep 4, 2011
Beth54 wrote:. No dog poo, no dogs c.ocking their leg on everything, no yapping!
Not all dogs behave in this manner Beth.
Beth54 said
04:13 PM Sep 4, 2011
Boroma577 wrote:
Beth54 wrote:. No dog poo, no dogs c.ocking their leg on everything, no yapping!
Not all dogs behave in this manner Beth.
That's true. I've seen so much of this on my travels though, that I cringe when someone pulls up with a dog. But I know, I shouldn't tar them all with the same brush. And it's not the dogs fault anyway, it's the owners.
Boroma577 said
04:59 PM Sep 4, 2011
Beth54 wrote: But I know, I shouldn't tar them all with the same brush. And it's not the dogs fault anyway, it's the owners.
Very true Beth and I'd like one day for you to camp next to me to see there is another side.
HeadnHome said
05:35 PM Sep 4, 2011
Agree with both Beth and Boroma, I travel with my dogs, but am very aware others may or may not like dogs so keep them well contained, and get annoyed when others just let their dogs off leash and go about their business..and have also travelled and am disgusted about the rubbish and drunken behaviour of people and how some parents think it is ok to set up camp sit back and drink and let their kids run amok, and let other campers keep an eye out for their young ones... many camping spots have had to step over empty cans, disposable nappies etc.. its a shame everyone just cant take a bit more care and show respect to others. Again its not the dogs or kids fault, its their owners/parents ...
Beth54 said
05:55 PM Sep 4, 2011
HeadnHome wrote:
Agree with both Beth and Boroma, I travel with my dogs, but am very aware others may or may not like dogs so keep them well contained, and get annoyed when others just let their dogs off leash and go about their business..and have also travelled and am disgusted about the rubbish and drunken behaviour of people and how some parents think it is ok to set up camp sit back and drink and let their kids run amok, and let other campers keep an eye out for their young ones... many camping spots have had to step over empty cans, disposable nappies etc.. its a shame everyone just cant take a bit more care and show respect to others. Again its not the dogs or kids fault, its their owners/parents ...
Yes Honi, the rubbish in some free camps is particularly disgusting. We stopped at a truck stop on our way to Charters Towers, and there was no bin, so everyone had just tossed it, instead of taking it with them til they found a bin. Toilet paper too,,eeewww!
HeadnHome said
06:12 PM Sep 4, 2011
yes its like if one person leaves rubbish that gives others the right to leave theirs there as well, remember years ago camped at remote cape dommett in the East Kimberley, there was a pile of rubbish taller than me!! couldn't believe such a beautiful remote spot and spoilt by this rubbish, just can't understand some people.. sorry got off topic for the free camp at dougies, sounds like a beaut spot.
Sad news I'm afraid. Just as things were starting to dry out nicely, down it came again last Friday 8/10. 60mm in 1hr & total of 75mm o/nite.
Had one brave visitor who I advised not to come & guess what, hopelessly bogged his V8 Landcruiser with Kedron van behind & took a couple of hours with the tractor to get it all out.
One thing is for sure, the driver learnt quickly that 4wd doesn't mean you won't get bogged, & now has some photos to remember it!!
320mm for Dec & already close to 200mm for Jan & it's only half way through, so apart from everything being saturated, I've managed to dodge the flooding pain, unlike so many other poor sods, but needless to say the whole area is one to be avoided for at least the next month, & that's IF it doesn't rain anymore, but I wouldn't like to be betting the farm on that to happen.
Not a good time to be travelling as I've just returned from 2 months in Vic & the flooding is so wide-spread that unless you have to travel, give it a miss for at least the next month or so.
Where is this free campsite at Chinchilla please??
Thank you HW
The offer from Dougie still stands. For directions go to the visitor information centre on the highway.
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST BE FULLY self sufficient.
Can thoroughly recommend Doug's Place
Good to know Ma. I was wondering if he's still 'open'. I didn't take note of where exactly it was. Can you refresh my memory please?
I too contacted Doug and he advised that his offer is still current.
He advised that for directions you need go to the visitor information centre on the highway and they will give you a mud map of how to get there.
Goodio, thank you.
You are most welcome Beth
Just remember, you MUST BE FULLY SELF CONTAINED, ie: WATER, POWER, TOILET AND WASHING FACILITIES BE IT SHOWER OR BASIN.
Yes Mum.
Cheeky........
Just one thing I forgot to mention, as Doug's place is a Wildlife Sanctuary Dogs and Cats are a DEFINITE NO NO!!
Yeah, saw that on your other post Ma....VERY disappointed.
That's great Ma! That's the best thing about camping in National Parks too. No dog poo, no dogs c.ocking their leg on everything, no yapping! And no worries for young families.
Not all dogs behave in this manner Beth.
That's true. I've seen so much of this on my travels though, that I cringe when someone pulls up with a dog. But I know, I shouldn't tar them all with the same brush. And it's not the dogs fault anyway, it's the owners.
Very true Beth and I'd like one day for you to camp next to me to see there is another side.
Yes Honi, the rubbish in some free camps is particularly disgusting. We stopped at a truck stop on our way to Charters Towers, and there was no bin, so everyone had just tossed it, instead of taking it with them til they found a bin. Toilet paper too,,eeewww!
sorry got off topic for the free camp at dougies, sounds like a beaut spot.