We are headed to Townsville and north ... This Monday 7 July
looking for some good camping areas.
Anyone got knowledge of any free camps in the T'Ville
and north region..
Anyone travelling up to the tableland might like to
tag along with us .... Welcome
cheers from Paul and crew.
Sheba said
06:28 PM Jul 5, 2014
The only one I can think of off-hand is Bushy Parker Park, near Rollingstone, on the Bruce Highway. But you guys are on the inland route aren't you ?
Cheers,
Sheba.
Dougwe said
06:40 PM Jul 5, 2014
Paul, the best person to answer your question is actually with you as we speak, Yeoeleven. If John doesn't know the answer, there is no answer
my van said
06:52 PM Jul 5, 2014
Yes John is with us
however we are having some questions because of Goverment info
we will possibly end up at Blue Water but wanted to
get more accurate info about the camps also.
the ones on the south entrance to T'ville.
The place seems to be very crowded at the moment.
Cheers. From Paul
Dougwe said
06:57 PM Jul 5, 2014
Paul after Sunday things will settle down a little as all the extra curricular activities here in Townsville will be over. The School Hols will also be in the final week. Busy this weekend due to the V8 Supercars but they finish late tomorrow. I was unaware of the South of Townsville question.
yeoeleven said
07:16 PM Jul 5, 2014
my van wrote:
Yes John is with us
however we are having some questions because of Goverment info
we will possibly end up at Blue Water but wanted to
get more accurate info about the camps also.
the ones on the south entrance to T'ville.
The place seems to be very crowded at the moment.
Cheers. From Paul
I phoned the number for Bowling Green National Park to get info about Alligator Creek Campground Camps6 #43 only to get put onto a guy in Brisbane who knew nothing about the place and ended up suggesting that I get on to the internet to find the details. We have decided to meet up at the Roadhouse before the turnoff to the National Park and drive in to find out for ourselves.
As Doug has said I know the free camps better than most having been there for the past three years on the northward trip. Someone may have more info on other places and may be more aware of the Wikkicamps options than we are.
Also Bluewater is nominated as a 24 hour stopover in Camps7 and we were wondering if the ranger still does the Monday and Thursday checking and may be enforcing the 24 hour stay. I have been told that if the ranger notes your number plate for the second time he can write out a fine of $1500.
John
barrie said
07:35 PM Jul 5, 2014
You should be able to get into Aligator creek john
rockylizard said
07:40 PM Jul 5, 2014
Gday...
I have been into the Alligator Creek Camping Ground - I think in 2012.
I only did it as a day trip, leaving my van at the Nome Caravan Park. My van is too big to get into most National Parks
The camp spots are definitely not "van friendly" - too small and difficult to manoeuvre into - I was glad I had decided to check it out first.
I am not sure what vehicles you are all travelling in/with ... but from what I can see of your bus Yeoeleven, it probably would not fit into a camp spot.
It is a very busy place. Backpackers love the place - a nice National Park (I took heaps of photos on each of the walks during my 7 hours there) with some good walks and a pretty creek.
Your suggestion to check it out first is a wise one. The "camp" shown as Alligator Creek Roadhouse in the Camps Book is about 3km north of the Bowling Green Bay Nat Park turnoff.
Here's a couple of photos of Alligator Creek just near the campground.
Cheers - John
-- Edited by rockylizard on Saturday 5th of July 2014 07:42:13 PM
Our friend put her coaster in there and I believe it has been upgraded recently
my van said
08:29 PM Jul 5, 2014
Thanks Barrie , the info has been very helpful
hope to catch up again
cheers from Paul
my van said
08:34 PM Jul 5, 2014
John yes conditions change
we will nose about the site, thanks
Cheers from Paul
Faye Pini said
11:30 AM Jul 7, 2014
Hey Paul! I live in far north Qld in the small township of Cooktown. I hope to one day be a grey nomad. I am often researching and dreaming on the net and love reading of others adventures on the open road! For now I will remain housebound as a carer for mum who had a stroke and who will be 80 in January.
We are on 3 acres of rainforest just 3 mins from PO. If you are self sufficient with vehicle and wanted to drop in and stay on our block and do a little gardening we'd welcome you for a visit. Winter or mid-year is the best time to travel up north.
Poppy sore eye said
03:22 PM Jul 7, 2014
Hi, hope you are well, we have been out of contact for a while so just got your post. We are not far in front of you, we stayed at the Alligator creek truck stop on the highway for a couple of nights, it's clean and tidy and not too noisy if can get back from the road. Coming into Townsville there is a BP service station on the right good parking nice showers and toilets. Again a free camp and not too noisy. we left Townsville about two weeks ago and went to Bluewater but it was packed, so we moved on. we just managed to get into Bushy Park at Rollingstone at about 11 am but by 12 they were queuing to get in waiting for someone to leave. We took a ride to Balgal same story there were 5 units parked around the outside waiting for someone to leave. All of these are now 48 hours, the ranger still does his rounds Monday and thursday but we were told in the busy period as now he will also do some "extra" visits.
All of these were too crowded for us And we were looking to stay longer so we decided to head to the National parks. $5.30 per person per night we first went to Big crystal creek and then after an unexpected detour to Ingham we went to Jourama falls. Both an easy drive of the highway good access to sites toilets and cold showers. Both magnificent places.
hope this helps a little see you soon,
yeoeleven said
07:01 PM Jul 7, 2014
We called in to the National Park camp at Bowling Green but found it a bit too small and if Paul backed his caravan into one of the spots he would have to park his car in the official car park. Not at all convenient so we decided to chance it at Bluewater and here we are camped next to each other and likely to stay until Thursday morning.
I was able to find the Toll depot to collect the new 2.6KVA generator, there were three depots and a maintenance outlet all Toll and all in Toll Street. After several attempts I was able to find the right one and off to Bluewater.
Haven't read up and filled it up yet but tomorrow will get into it, the main thing is that I could fit it into the pace from the old one. I had measured it up carefully but often am a bit slack about the finer points but not this time. I now have a 1KVA Engel generator for sale and intend to put it out tomorrow with a price of $300 on a table next to the drive in.
Thanks for the tips Paul & Hazel, Bluewater is busy but not really a problem and after here we plan to visit Toomulla then Bushy Parker for the limit each. Had thought about Crystal Creek but have already stayed at Paluma NP and Jourama NP as well as Wallaman Falls. There is a post I will look up about camping at the wetlands at Ingham. John
barrie said
08:03 PM Jul 7, 2014
The wetlands at Ingham is A 48 hour stop over and has been opened about 3 weeks ,we stayed there just book in at the info centre.
Poppy sore eye said
08:20 PM Jul 7, 2014
Hi Barrie, we are there now, sorry we missed you.
barrie said
08:26 PM Jul 7, 2014
We left about 3 weeks ago and are now at Lake Elphinstone missed out on meeting Spida we were here at the same time
Sol said
06:16 AM Jul 8, 2014
G'day to everyone heading to beautiful FNQ.
Murray Falls NP is a beautiful place to stay also!!
The free camp at the Tully Showgrounds is packed out everyday too.
Happy and safe travels.
Sol
my van said
02:14 PM Jul 14, 2014
Rollingstone ... What a nice camp area
plenty of camp sites
very overcast weather
john and I will be here a couple of days
cheers from Paul
my van said
02:35 PM Jul 14, 2014
Faye pini hi there ,
it is good to receive your message
do keep reading the GN forum,
there is good information about camping here.
We are not camping in your area , we are headed to the Tableland
cheers from Paul
my van said
02:38 PM Jul 14, 2014
Sol wrote:
G'day to everyone heading to beautiful FNQ. Murray Falls NP is a beautiful place to stay also!! The free camp at the Tully Showgrounds is packed out everyday too.
Happy and safe travels.
Sol
Good day Sol
hope to catch up with you one day
beers from. Pal
KevKim37 said
03:00 PM Jul 14, 2014
Hi Paul,
Great swimming in the creek also, might be a bit COOL at the moment but great in the warmer weather.
We are staying at my dads' place in Edmonton will be in Cairns for approx 3 -12 months, hope you are all travelling safely.
Cheers Kev/Kim.
yeoeleven said
03:14 PM Jul 14, 2014
KevKim37 wrote:
Hi Paul,
Great swimming in the creek also, might be a bit COOL at the moment but great in the warmer weather.
We are staying at my dads' place in Edmonton will be in Cairns for approx 3 -12 months, hope you are all travelling safely.
Cheers Kev/Kim.
Hi KevKim,
all going well here at Rollingstone, will get to Cairns eventually but not before looking for the site you outlined for me on the old highway near Gordonvale. Still got the map you made for me at Greens tucked away in my camps book.
Plenty of sites to camp at before Cairns probably a month before we get there.
CYA John
jules47 said
03:15 PM Jul 14, 2014
Enjoy the area - liked Rollingstone - go down and have a look at the murals under the bridge - (2.4m clearance) - they tell a story!
Will contact when we can Paul!
jules47 said
03:16 PM Jul 14, 2014
KevKim37 wrote:
Hi Paul,
Great swimming in the creek also, might be a bit COOL at the moment but great in the warmer weather.
We are staying at my dads' place in Edmonton will be in Cairns for approx 3 -12 months, hope you are all travelling safely.
Cheers Kev/Kim.
Hi guys - wish you were here!!!! Port Hedland - heading south to Cleaverville beach
my van said
07:38 PM Jul 14, 2014
Hi to all,
john and myself will certainly be making the most of our time here in R/stone.
we have planed our time here. With a full itinerary .
john and I plan to catch up on some good camping skills
over the next few days.
The water in the creek is a tad cool , however it is
worth trying a short dip in late afternoon.
The scooter picked up another flat tyre
so we are now good at tyre repairs.
Cheers from Paul and John
Mama said
05:42 PM Jul 15, 2014
Great App....Wiki camps and also.... Youcamp website for many free and cheap campsites....
We are headed to Townsville and north ... This Monday 7 July
looking for some good camping areas.
Anyone got knowledge of any free camps in the T'Ville
and north region..
Anyone travelling up to the tableland might like to
tag along with us .... Welcome
cheers from Paul and crew.
The only one I can think of off-hand is Bushy Parker Park, near Rollingstone, on the Bruce Highway. But you guys are on the inland route aren't you ?
Cheers,
Sheba.
Paul, the best person to answer your question is actually with you as we speak, Yeoeleven. If John doesn't know the answer, there is no answer
Yes John is with us
however we are having some questions because of Goverment info
we will possibly end up at Blue Water but wanted to
get more accurate info about the camps also.
the ones on the south entrance to T'ville.
The place seems to be very crowded at the moment.
Cheers. From Paul
I phoned the number for Bowling Green National Park to get info about Alligator Creek Campground Camps6 #43 only to get put onto a guy in Brisbane who knew nothing about the place and ended up suggesting that I get on to the internet to find the details. We have decided to meet up at the Roadhouse before the turnoff to the National Park and drive in to find out for ourselves.
As Doug has said I know the free camps better than most having been there for the past three years on the northward trip. Someone may have more info on other places and may be more aware of the Wikkicamps options than we are.
Also Bluewater is nominated as a 24 hour stopover in Camps7 and we were wondering if the ranger still does the Monday and Thursday checking and may be enforcing the 24 hour stay. I have been told that if the ranger notes your number plate for the second time he can write out a fine of $1500.
John
Gday...
I have been into the Alligator Creek Camping Ground - I think in 2012.
I only did it as a day trip, leaving my van at the Nome Caravan Park. My van is too big to get into most National Parks
The camp spots are definitely not "van friendly" - too small and difficult to manoeuvre into - I was glad I had decided to check it out first.
I am not sure what vehicles you are all travelling in/with ... but from what I can see of your bus Yeoeleven, it probably would not fit into a camp spot.
[edit: this site advises forget it with caravans and motorhomes - http://www.nprsr.qld.gov.au/parks/bowling-green-bay/camping.html#alligator_creek_camping_area_mount]
It is a very busy place. Backpackers love the place - a nice National Park (I took heaps of photos on each of the walks during my 7 hours there) with some good walks and a pretty creek.
Your suggestion to check it out first is a wise one. The "camp" shown as Alligator Creek Roadhouse in the Camps Book is about 3km north of the Bowling Green Bay Nat Park turnoff.
Here's a couple of photos of Alligator Creek just near the campground.
Cheers - John
-- Edited by rockylizard on Saturday 5th of July 2014 07:42:13 PM
Thanks Barrie , the info has been very helpful
hope to catch up again
cheers from Paul
John yes conditions change
we will nose about the site, thanks
Cheers from Paul
We are on 3 acres of rainforest just 3 mins from PO. If you are self sufficient with vehicle and wanted to drop in and stay on our block and do a little gardening we'd welcome you for a visit. Winter or mid-year is the best time to travel up north.
Hi, hope you are well, we have been out of contact for a while so just got your post. We are not far in front of you, we stayed at the Alligator creek truck stop on the highway for a couple of nights, it's clean and tidy and not too noisy if can get back from the road. Coming into Townsville there is a BP service station on the right good parking nice showers and toilets. Again a free camp and not too noisy. we left Townsville about two weeks ago and went to Bluewater but it was packed, so we moved on. we just managed to get into Bushy Park at Rollingstone at about 11 am but by 12 they were queuing to get in waiting for someone to leave. We took a ride to Balgal same story there were 5 units parked around the outside waiting for someone to leave. All of these are now 48 hours, the ranger still does his rounds Monday and thursday but we were told in the busy period as now he will also do some "extra" visits.
All of these were too crowded for us And we were looking to stay longer so we decided to head to the National parks. $5.30 per person per night we first went to Big crystal creek and then after an unexpected detour to Ingham we went to Jourama falls. Both an easy drive of the highway good access to sites toilets and cold showers. Both magnificent places.
hope this helps a little see you soon,
We called in to the National Park camp at Bowling Green but found it a bit too small and if Paul backed his caravan into one of the spots he would have to park his car in the official car park. Not at all convenient so we decided to chance it at Bluewater and here we are camped next to each other and likely to stay until Thursday morning.
I was able to find the Toll depot to collect the new 2.6KVA generator, there were three depots and a maintenance outlet all Toll and all in Toll Street. After several attempts I was able to find the right one and off to Bluewater.
Haven't read up and filled it up yet but tomorrow will get into it, the main thing is that I could fit it into the pace from the old one. I had measured it up carefully but often am a bit slack about the finer points but not this time. I now have a 1KVA Engel generator for sale and intend to put it out tomorrow with a price of $300 on a table next to the drive in.
Thanks for the tips Paul & Hazel, Bluewater is busy but not really a problem and after here we plan to visit Toomulla then Bushy Parker for the limit each. Had thought about Crystal Creek but have already stayed at Paluma NP and Jourama NP as well as Wallaman Falls. There is a post I will look up about camping at the wetlands at Ingham. John
Hi Barrie, we are there now, sorry we missed you.
Murray Falls NP is a beautiful place to stay also!!
The free camp at the Tully Showgrounds is packed out everyday too.
Happy and safe travels.
Sol
Rollingstone ... What a nice camp area
plenty of camp sites
very overcast weather
john and I will be here a couple of days
cheers from Paul
Faye pini hi there ,
it is good to receive your message
do keep reading the GN forum,
there is good information about camping here.
We are not camping in your area , we are headed to the Tableland
cheers from Paul
Good day Sol
hope to catch up with you one day
beers from. Pal
Hi Paul,
Great swimming in the creek also, might be a bit COOL at the moment but great in the warmer weather.
We are staying at my dads' place in Edmonton will be in Cairns for approx 3 -12 months, hope you are all travelling safely.
Cheers Kev/Kim.
Hi KevKim,
all going well here at Rollingstone, will get to Cairns eventually but not before looking for the site you outlined for me on the old highway near Gordonvale. Still got the map you made for me at Greens tucked away in my camps book.
Plenty of sites to camp at before Cairns probably a month before we get there.
CYA John
Will contact when we can Paul!
Hi guys - wish you were here!!!! Port Hedland - heading south to Cleaverville beach
Hi to all,
john and myself will certainly be making the most of our time here in R/stone.
we have planed our time here. With a full itinerary .
john and I plan to catch up on some good camping skills
over the next few days.
The water in the creek is a tad cool , however it is
worth trying a short dip in late afternoon.
The scooter picked up another flat tyre
so we are now good at tyre repairs.
Cheers from Paul and John
Great App....Wiki camps and also.... Youcamp website for many free and cheap campsites....