The new van is all packed and ready to go, so we are off to WA on Wednesday.
We plan to head West to St George and then across to Innamincka, do the Strzelecki & Oodnadatta tracks, into Alice Springs, then across the Great Central Road into WA. After that we will be zig-zaging our way up to Broome. Can't wait to get out into the bush again, looking forward to seeing some of you out on the road.
You can't miss the truck !
Outback and Country Shows in Queensland
Now is a great time to visit Outback Queensland. Not only is the weather great with nice days and cooler evenings, but it is Show time!... If you get the chance to be in town when the local show is on, it is definitely worth a visit!.... good country entertainment, craft and cake displays, animals, rides and a great atmosphere.
Munbililla Campground ( or Tomato Island as it is commonly known) in NT is open for the winter season. We called in there on our last trip and the new facilities are amazing...it is always very popular and the the fishing is great!.
If you want a a quieter campsite there are also 3 new "bush camps" close by. They are called Bull Shark, Mountain Creek & Baba DiDi Jacma. Have toilets and fire pits, and fees are collected daily. No pets allowed in these 3 but Munbililla is OK for pets.
You can read more about the campsite on their facebook page
ANDROID APP RELEASED
We have just released the Camps App for Android. This app is designed for use on Samsung 10 inch & 7 inch tablets.
To get a preview of how the App works you can view the demonstration video that we have on the app page on the website, just click on "help". This will assist you to decide if you think it is suitable for you!
Warning re Rest Area closures in NSW
If you are travelling between Newcastle and Coffs Harbour on the Pacific Hwy all the roadside rest areas now have signs to advise that "no camping" or overnight stops are allowed.
This is officially from the NSW Roads & Maritime Services. We have amended all these sites to be "day use" in our database and added the list of them to our online updates,
Cooktown RV Stop QLD
This is a new parking area for self contained vehicles only in Cooktown, on the Cnr of Walker & Adelaide St. You need to register & pay for a permit at the Visitors Information Centre at Natures Powerhouse in the Botanic Gardens. Open 7 days 0900 - 1700.
Please note there is a new time limit: You are only allowed 1 x 48 hour stay within a 90 day period.
You can get more information about this site and check for any other amendments by going to the updates page on our website.
Is the CAW app that much better than Wikicamps to justify spending $40 against $5 for Wikicamps app.
Cheers
David
Vic41 said
01:02 AM May 27, 2014
I don't have either David, so can't compare them, but someone might be able to give you an answer.
In regards to the CAW Newsletter, if anyone wants them emailed (which isn't often) they can ask to be put on the subscribe list by clicking on "Contact" on the CAW page in my first post. There is the option to unsubscribe at any time once on the list.
goldcoaster said
03:46 PM May 27, 2014
Whats the reasoning behind the closures. If I'm tired and pull in late what are they going to do.
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An update on our travels
The new van is all packed and ready to go, so we are off to WA on Wednesday.
We plan to head West to St George and then across to Innamincka, do the Strzelecki & Oodnadatta tracks, into Alice Springs, then across the Great Central Road into WA. After that we will be zig-zaging our way up to Broome. Can't wait to get out into the bush again, looking forward to seeing some of you out on the road.
You can't miss the truck !
Outback and Country Shows in Queensland
Now is a great time to visit Outback Queensland. Not only is the weather great with nice days and cooler evenings, but it is Show time!... If you get the chance to be in town when the local show is on, it is definitely worth a visit!.... good country entertainment, craft and cake displays, animals, rides and a great atmosphere.
Here is a list of a few coming up in June:
31May - 1 June - Hughenden
3-4 June - Emerald
5-7 June - Rockhampton
13-14 June - Cloncurry
20-21 June - Mount Isa
Also on 5 - 8June the Normanton Rodeo, Campdraft and show is onMunbililla Campground (Tomato Island) NT
Munbililla Campground ( or Tomato Island as it is commonly known) in NT is open for the winter season. We called in there on our last trip and the new facilities are amazing...it is always very popular and the the fishing is great!.
If you want a a quieter campsite there are also 3 new "bush camps" close by. They are called Bull Shark, Mountain Creek & Baba DiDi Jacma. Have toilets and fire pits, and fees are collected daily. No pets allowed in these 3 but Munbililla is OK for pets.
You can read more about the campsite on their facebook page
ANDROID APP RELEASED
We have just released the Camps App for Android. This app is designed for use on Samsung 10 inch & 7 inch tablets.
To get a preview of how the App works you can view the demonstration video that we have on the app page on the website, just click on "help". This will assist you to decide if you think it is suitable for you!
Warning re Rest Area closures in NSW
If you are travelling between Newcastle and Coffs Harbour on the Pacific Hwy all the roadside rest areas now have signs to advise that "no camping" or overnight stops are allowed.
This is officially from the NSW Roads & Maritime Services. We have amended all these sites to be "day use" in our database and added the list of them to our online updates,
Cooktown RV Stop QLD
This is a new parking area for self contained vehicles only in Cooktown, on the Cnr of Walker & Adelaide St. You need to register & pay for a permit at the Visitors Information Centre at Natures Powerhouse in the Botanic Gardens. Open 7 days 0900 - 1700.
Please note there is a new time limit: You are only allowed 1 x 48 hour stay within a 90 day period.
You can get more information about this site and check for any other amendments by going to the updates page on our website.
we do appreciate it
frank
Is the CAW app that much better than Wikicamps to justify spending $40 against $5 for Wikicamps app.
Cheers
David
I don't have either David, so can't compare them, but someone might be able to give you an answer.
In regards to the CAW Newsletter, if anyone wants them emailed (which isn't often) they can ask to be put on the subscribe list by clicking on "Contact" on the CAW page in my first post. There is the option to unsubscribe at any time once on the list.