There are pit toilets, but otherwise you need to be self sufficent. BYO water, even though it's near the lake, I don't know that you can get to the water to get a bucket in. The water level would depend on how much rain there'd been I assume. Dogs on a leash are okay. Maximum stay is 7 days which is great, and best of all, it's free!
My suggestion is the last week of April or the first week of May.
Thoughts? Opinions?
Beth54 said
06:07 AM Jan 4, 2013
Sheba wrote:
Hope every-one clicks on the Link, and reads all the Info. there Beth. Just in case some-one doesn't, take note.
"The road from Kalpower in the south through Many Peaks to Nagoorin is signposted as a steep, curved road and unsuitable for cars towing caravans."
Cheers,
Sheba.
Thanks Sheba, I meant to point that out.
Sheba said
06:13 AM Jan 4, 2013
I just thought some people might automatically take that route, if it seems the most direct from whichever direction they're travelling.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Beth54 said
06:16 AM Jan 4, 2013
I would have prefered that route as I'll may be going west before then, but I'll heed the warnings and steer clear of that road.
Happywanderer said
04:59 PM Jan 4, 2013
Sounds good to me Beth. Not far from you Sheba, maybe you can come to this one. I had noted the state of the road from the south. Had it written in my Camps book as John (yeoeleven) had been down it and put up a warning. Come in from Calliope, sealed road with the last 2ks unsealed. The photos of the camp site show a very nice spot.
bill12 said
08:47 PM Jan 4, 2013
Yes, DON,T take your caravan-trailer in from the south as the many peaks-Bulion rd is too steep and narrow. Its better to go back to Calliope and use the Bruce Holeway. Bill
justcruisin01 said
01:59 AM Jan 5, 2013
We were there last year , there is a boat ramp so getting water is ok & we found it to be very good water.
The road from Calliope is all sealed & very good.
JC.
Beth54 said
03:46 AM Jan 5, 2013
Thanks for that Jim.
What's your plans for this year? Will you be coming to Qld again?
Sheba said
05:10 AM Jan 5, 2013
Happywanderer wrote:
Not far from you Sheba, maybe you can come to this one.
Very handy for me Marj. Just hope it won't be too cold.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Beth54 said
05:16 AM Jan 5, 2013
Sheba wrote:
Happywanderer wrote:
Not far from you Sheba, maybe you can come to this one.
Very handy for me Marj. Just hope it won't be too cold.
Cheers,
Sheba.
That's always my problem too Sheba. But I managed last year near Gympie, which can get very cold. The days were beautiful..I just retired to the van earlier than the others.
Sheba said
07:07 AM Jan 5, 2013
In that case I might be OK.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Firefly said
08:53 AM Jan 5, 2013
Sounds like it will be a lot of fun guys, I will have to seem the other half and try to get to this one
Beth54 said
04:28 PM Jan 5, 2013
Yep, a week is good for me too. You pick a date then Marj..at this stage, I have no dates marked on my calender. Is it your daughter who's having another bub?
JC, I can understand that. I'd want to be there too. We've got fingers crossed here that my eldest will soon have good news too.
-- Edited by Beth54 on Saturday 5th of January 2013 04:33:11 PM
Beth54 said
06:36 PM Jan 5, 2013
Firefly wrote:
Sounds like it will be a lot of fun guys, I will have to seem the other half and try to get to this one
It would be great if you can come FF...to finally meet you.
Sheba said
08:08 PM Jan 5, 2013
Happywanderer wrote:
I presume Easter is. [In April.]
Good Friday is March 29th. Marj. Easter Tuesday [last day of Passover] is April 2nd. School Term starts [in Qld,] Monday 15th., which is in the 3rd week of April.
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Saturday 5th of January 2013 08:09:51 PM
jules47 said
08:38 PM Jan 5, 2013
Boyndale is a very open area, some trees, but lots of open ground - so should get what sun there will be all day. Can get to the water for collection with bucket, no problems, and there are red claw and fish - if you have a boat, would be a good spot - it is only about 9k from township of Calliope to the turn off to Monto, which is the road to Boyndale - good dirt road in. Dump point near pub in township, and I think water was available there as well. The town has a good IGA and several other shops.
Beth54 said
08:57 PM Jan 5, 2013
If some would prefer some creature comforts, 23.7kms to the south is Ubobo, where you can camp at the Discovery Centre http://www.boynevalley.org.au/discovery-centre/ for $10 per person per night, with full use of showers, toilets, BBQ's and laundry.
Personally, I prefer the idea of being near the water.
justcruisin01 said
10:03 PM Jan 5, 2013
Beth54 wrote:
Thanks for that Jim.
What's your plans for this year? Will you be coming to Qld again?
Haven't made any plans as yet, was starting to have some thoughts as to where when we were told that our son & wife are expecting, so some one ???wants to be there, mid year.
So the answer is yes, but as to when & where is to be determinded.
JC.
Happywanderer said
12:08 AM Jan 6, 2013
I've got the same problem JC. Have to head back south mid year right in the middle of winter for new grand baby.
I like the sound of the first one myself. I bought the On the Road Free camp book yesterday. There were photos of the lake and surrounds. Looks really good. A week is good for me. Just have to settle on a date. Sometime in April will be good.
Happywanderer said
02:55 AM Jan 6, 2013
Yes it certainly is Beth. Due first week in July, Deegan will be 22 months. A good gap between them.
What holidays are in April. I presume Easter is. Don't have a calender in front of me. Maybe the 3rd week in April.
Happywanderer said
05:04 AM Jan 6, 2013
That sounds good Sheba, after the kids go back to school.
Beth54 said
07:42 AM Jan 6, 2013
I just remembered last night that I was supposed to be camping with some other friends around April/May. I'll have to ring them and see what dates they're talking about. I know it won't be school hols.
-- Edited by Beth54 on Sunday 6th of January 2013 07:44:39 AM
Sheba said
07:18 PM Jan 6, 2013
I wonder. Probably the same thing that's on every 25th April ?
Cheers,
Sheba
-- Edited by Sheba on Sunday 6th of January 2013 07:19:08 PM
Happywanderer said
09:18 PM Jan 6, 2013
Check that out Beth and give us an update. Maybe you can travel from one to the other.
Beth54 said
12:40 AM Jan 7, 2013
Okay, they think late April, early May but have no date set yet, so I'm hoping they go with May. It'll be northern NSW, maybe Iluka, which would be nice, but Boyne Valley and Iluka are a looong way apart! I'll see how the finances hold up.
So yes, I'm fine with the third week in April.
Popeye said
02:58 AM Jan 7, 2013
I wonder whats on the 25Th of April
Beth54 said
03:21 AM Jan 7, 2013
Popeye wrote:
I wonder whats on the 25Th of April
I'm sure there'd be a service/march in Calliope or Ubobo for anyone who's still around for Anzac Day Popeye.
Beth54 said
03:21 AM Jan 7, 2013
Sheba wrote:
I wonder. Probably the same thing that's on every 25th April ?
Cheers,
Sheba
-- Edited by Sheba on Sunday 6th of January 2013 07:19:08 PM
Beth54 said
06:45 PM Jan 7, 2013
I found this video of the Boynedale Bush Camp on youtube. The quality is shocking, but at least it shows a bit of the camping area.
Hope every-one clicks on the Link, and reads all the Info. there Beth. Just in case some-one doesn't, take note.
"The road from Kalpower in the south through Many Peaks to Nagoorin is signposted as a steep, curved road and unsuitable for cars towing caravans."
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Thursday 3rd of January 2013 10:16:02 PM
Marj and I thought we might make it somewhere different this time. This is where we've come up with.
http://www.lets-getaway.com/Review-Qld-Boynedale_Bush_Camp.htm Also in CAW 5 #107.
There are pit toilets, but otherwise you need to be self sufficent. BYO water, even though it's near the lake, I don't know that you can get to the water to get a bucket in. The water level would depend on how much rain there'd been I assume. Dogs on a leash are okay. Maximum stay is 7 days which is great, and best of all, it's free!
My suggestion is the last week of April or the first week of May.
Thoughts? Opinions?
Thanks Sheba, I meant to point that out.
I just thought some people might automatically take that route, if it seems the most direct from whichever direction they're travelling.
Cheers,
Sheba.
I would have prefered that route as I'll may be going west before then, but I'll heed the warnings and steer clear of that road.
I had noted the state of the road from the south. Had it written in my Camps book as John (yeoeleven) had been down it and put up a warning.
Come in from Calliope, sealed road with the last 2ks unsealed.
The photos of the camp site show a very nice spot.
We were there last year , there is a boat ramp so getting water is ok & we found it to be very good water.
The road from Calliope is all sealed & very good.
JC.
Thanks for that Jim.
What's your plans for this year? Will you be coming to Qld again?
Very handy for me Marj. Just hope it won't be too cold.
Cheers,
Sheba.
That's always my problem too Sheba. But I managed last year near Gympie, which can get very cold. The days were beautiful..I just retired to the van earlier than the others.
In that case I might be OK.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Yep, a week is good for me too. You pick a date then Marj..at this stage, I have no dates marked on my calender. Is it your daughter who's having another bub?
JC, I can understand that. I'd want to be there too.
We've got fingers crossed here that my eldest will soon have good news too.
-- Edited by Beth54 on Saturday 5th of January 2013 04:33:11 PM
It would be great if you can come FF...to finally meet you.
Good Friday is March 29th. Marj. Easter Tuesday [last day of Passover] is April 2nd. School Term starts [in Qld,] Monday 15th., which is in the 3rd week of April.
Cheers,
Sheba.
-- Edited by Sheba on Saturday 5th of January 2013 08:09:51 PM
If some would prefer some creature comforts, 23.7kms to the south is Ubobo, where you can camp at the Discovery Centre http://www.boynevalley.org.au/discovery-centre/ for $10 per person per night, with full use of showers, toilets, BBQ's and laundry.
Personally, I prefer the idea of being near the water.
Haven't made any plans as yet, was starting to have some thoughts as to where when we were told that our son & wife are expecting, so some one ???wants to be there, mid year.
So the answer is yes, but as to when & where is to be determinded.
JC.
I like the sound of the first one myself. I bought the On the Road Free camp book yesterday. There were photos of the lake and surrounds. Looks really good. A week is good for me. Just have to settle on a date. Sometime in April will be good.
What holidays are in April. I presume Easter is. Don't have a calender in front of me. Maybe the 3rd week in April.
I just remembered last night that I was supposed to be camping with some other friends around April/May.
I'll have to ring them and see what dates they're talking about. I know it won't be school hols.
-- Edited by Beth54 on Sunday 6th of January 2013 07:44:39 AM
I wonder.
Probably the same thing that's on every 25th April ? 
Cheers,
Sheba
-- Edited by Sheba on Sunday 6th of January 2013 07:19:08 PM
Okay, they think late April, early May but have no date set yet, so I'm hoping they go with May. It'll be northern NSW, maybe Iluka, which would be nice, but Boyne Valley and Iluka are a looong way apart!
I'll see how the finances hold up.
So yes, I'm fine with the third week in April.
I wonder whats on the 25Th of April
I'm sure there'd be a service/march in Calliope or Ubobo for anyone who's still around for Anzac Day Popeye.
I found this video of the Boynedale Bush Camp on youtube. The quality is shocking, but at least it shows a bit of the camping area.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4UwOUvLP9g