Just wanted to know if anyone had suggestions about free camping along the Newell Highway + between Tocumwal & Kingaroy? Can anyone help?
dING said
09:54 AM Mar 30, 2014
Plenty of truck stops I usually go right up the back
And camp near the BBQ tables in the peace and
Quiet area bin doing it for years with nary a problem
rockylizard said
09:58 AM Mar 30, 2014
Gday...
Welcome to the forum nanopa.
I have travelled the Newell many times - but it has been a very long time since I travelled it in its entirety through NSW. When I have moved from north to south or vice versa I have usually chosen to stay at smaller towns/areas off the Newell. I try to stay away from main highways unless I need to actually visit a town that is on that highway.
I would suggest you buy a copy of Camps Australia Wide 7 and/or the Camps 7 App they make as well perhaps. Others use Wikicamps App as well which has good reports. Armed with these I am sure you will find lots of places of various attractiveness to choose from.
Over such a long distance there are many places you can stop for a sleep - and some you could camp at for a night or two.
Without knowing how long you are going to take traversing the Newell, and whether you want to diverge from the main highway from time to time it is very difficult to detail specific places to stop. Dependent on the size of your rig (big bus/ motorhome/5th wheeler) you may find some sites restrictive for space.
Sorry I cannot be of more assistance, but enjoy the journey when you do head off.
Cheers - John
Lynjeff said
09:05 PM Mar 30, 2014
We travelled down the Newell several weeks ago, these are some of our favourite spots...
Goondiwindi , park at the Bowls Club, right next to the river,.....ask at the Information Centre..
Coonabarabran , Hickey Falls. Or Pilliga Pottery, not free, but cheap, and beautiful pottery to buy...
Peak Hill, Bogan Weir, great, peaceful spot on the Bogan River
Narandera , at the boat ramp
Tocumwal , town beach, right beside the Murray...
Hope this is helpful, have a great trip.
Cheers Lyn
The dog lady said
10:08 PM Mar 30, 2014
There's also Forbes, plus a couple rest stops in the Pilliga. You can drive out thru the back of the RA s at Marsden (south of Forbes) and also Pilliga No 2 (south of Narrabri) into quite good bush camping spots. Plus Terramungamine Reserve north of Dubbo. So many places. I don't use the camps book anymore, just Wiki camps, Google earth and my own observation.
Found the best places when I was "lost"
KFT said
10:38 PM Mar 30, 2014
Eumungerie just north of Dubbo-recreation ground has facilities and I think about $10/n
frank
banjo said
02:52 PM Mar 31, 2014
Good stop at Mirrooll near the old hotel, buy a meal and stay for free, showers toilets etc. New owners and good chef.
Not stayed personally but came highly recommended while we were on the Newel.
Also Forbes free camp, stayed for 3 days, very friendly town and good meals at the nearby RSL. Water and toilets nearby. Get in early though for the best spots, can become a bit boggy after rain.
-- Edited by banjo on Monday 31st of March 2014 02:55:16 PM
Big Gorilla said
03:45 PM Mar 31, 2014
I drove up the Newell from Melbourne to Brisbane last week. It was a fast trip. First night I stayed at Grong Grong, 22km east of Narribri. Free parking behind the Hotel. They just ask that you buy a beer or a meal. Next stop Gilgandra. Stayed at the Showgrounds. $10.00 unpowered $15.00 powered. Call the caretaker number on the gate as you enter. Last stop Inglewood. Free camping on left side just before crossing bridge. Almost opposite Information Center.
nanopa said
03:43 AM Apr 3, 2014
Thank you - that will be most helpful information.
Robyn
eddie said
01:34 PM Apr 12, 2014
Hi i travelled the newell highway last year there are many truckstops ,many dead wallabys and many dead tyres but they are mostly in the grass area byehind the truckstops
Hi Everyone
Just wanted to know if anyone had suggestions about free camping along the Newell Highway + between Tocumwal & Kingaroy? Can anyone help?
And camp near the BBQ tables in the peace and
Quiet area bin doing it for years with nary a problem
Gday...
Welcome to the forum nanopa.
I have travelled the Newell many times - but it has been a very long time since I travelled it in its entirety through NSW. When I have moved from north to south or vice versa I have usually chosen to stay at smaller towns/areas off the Newell. I try to stay away from main highways unless I need to actually visit a town that is on that highway.
I would suggest you buy a copy of Camps Australia Wide 7 and/or the Camps 7 App they make as well perhaps. Others use Wikicamps App as well which has good reports. Armed with these I am sure you will find lots of places of various attractiveness to choose from.
Over such a long distance there are many places you can stop for a sleep - and some you could camp at for a night or two.
Without knowing how long you are going to take traversing the Newell, and whether you want to diverge from the main highway from time to time it is very difficult to detail specific places to stop. Dependent on the size of your rig (big bus/ motorhome/5th wheeler) you may find some sites restrictive for space.
Sorry I cannot be of more assistance, but enjoy the journey when you do head off.
Cheers - John
Goondiwindi , park at the Bowls Club, right next to the river,.....ask at the Information Centre..
Coonabarabran , Hickey Falls. Or Pilliga Pottery, not free, but cheap, and beautiful pottery to buy...
Peak Hill, Bogan Weir, great, peaceful spot on the Bogan River
Narandera , at the boat ramp
Tocumwal , town beach, right beside the Murray...
Hope this is helpful, have a great trip.
Cheers Lyn
There's also Forbes, plus a couple rest stops in the Pilliga. You can drive out thru the back of the RA s at Marsden (south of Forbes) and also Pilliga No 2 (south of Narrabri) into quite good bush camping spots. Plus Terramungamine Reserve north of Dubbo. So many places. I don't use the camps book anymore, just Wiki camps, Google earth and my own observation.
Found the best places when I was "lost"
frank
Good stop at Mirrooll near the old hotel, buy a meal and stay for free, showers toilets etc. New owners and good chef.
Not stayed personally but came highly recommended while we were on the Newel.
Also Forbes free camp, stayed for 3 days, very friendly town and good meals at the nearby RSL. Water and toilets nearby. Get in early though for the best spots, can become a bit boggy after rain.
-- Edited by banjo on Monday 31st of March 2014 02:55:16 PM
I drove up the Newell from Melbourne to Brisbane last week. It was a fast trip. First night I stayed at Grong Grong, 22km east of Narribri. Free parking behind the Hotel. They just ask that you buy a beer or a meal. Next stop Gilgandra. Stayed at the Showgrounds. $10.00 unpowered $15.00 powered. Call the caretaker number on the gate as you enter. Last stop Inglewood. Free camping on left side just before crossing bridge. Almost opposite Information Center.
Thank you - that will be most helpful information.
Robyn
Hi i travelled the newell highway last year there are many truckstops ,many dead wallabys and many dead tyres but they are mostly in the grass area byehind the truckstops