. Can GM tell me where to head to in SA for a few nice camp spots?
-- Edited by my van on Thursday 20th of November 2014 11:10:46 AM
my van said
11:06 AM Nov 20, 2014
Hi
Greens Lake is . a good camp site
however i would like to find some nice camp places in SA,
can anyone help out here .
I am looking for free camp sites
I am towing a van
cheers from Paul
jules47 said
01:05 PM Nov 20, 2014
Paul - have a look here -Budget/free camps - choose SA and heaps of spots! Right here on The Grey Nomads forum,
gollymolly said
04:02 PM Nov 20, 2014
Dartmouth -Fort o hare is great. Shekon and I plus lots of other campers have always had a good time here.There is a spring that you can fill up your van on the way in, The toilets are fine although we usually park at the other end and ride our bikes to the loo.The pub has not bad meals and the locals are a treat. About 40 kms fom Mt Gambier on the Melbourne side
This is in the camps book.
rockylizard said
04:09 PM Nov 20, 2014
jules47 wrote:
Paul - have a look here -Budget/free camps - choose SA and heaps of spots! Right here on The Grey Nomads forum,
Keep going back through the pages - heaps and heaps in here
Cheers - John
jules47 said
07:17 PM Nov 20, 2014
Thanks RL - was not sure how to do that!!!
Sheba said
07:50 PM Nov 20, 2014
Paul, isn't Marj. still in SA ? Check out her Blog site anyway. You'll probably get some good info. there. And wouldn't John remember some good places ?
Cheers,
Sheba.
Happywanderer said
08:31 PM Nov 20, 2014
Now in Vic Sheba, Around Mildura - Swan Hill
scottynbulldog said
08:37 PM Nov 20, 2014
Here are some spots for you Paul.
Martins Bend at Berri, Plush's Bend at Renmark, Potts reserve at Langhorne Creek and a new one at Pinaroo.
Sheba said
09:14 PM Nov 20, 2014
Happywanderer wrote:
Now in Vic Sheba, Around Mildura - Swan Hill
Sorry Marj. Haven't been looking. I thought you might have some Pics. of good SA Camps on your Blog. though.
Cheers,
Sheba.
D and D said
09:48 AM Nov 21, 2014
There's also Greenock Centenary Park GPS -34.4586649, 138.9287589 (donation), Martin's Bend now costs $5 per night as does SS Ellen Park at Lyrup (although there are limited number of sites with free power). The showgrounds at Murray Bridge only charge $10 a night for a powered site. Invest in Wiki Camps, firts 14 days free then a single payment of about $8 - far easier and more up to date than some of our memories.
Regards
Dave
pawsoz said
08:25 PM Nov 22, 2014
Which way are you comming in to SA from? Then we can tell you where the camps are for that area?
Also, I love my 'Camps' book, just about to get the new one and add that to the CMCA friendlies one has a vast array of sites!
Annie
my van said
09:43 AM Nov 23, 2014
I am at Greens Lake Vic
i have been looking at Aires river ...Apollo Bay
this area seems to be a enchanting place to visit
lots of water , lots of flat area for a scooter
not to sure where the nearest shops are ?
It is good to be somewhere near a place to buy need have items or recharge a ph credit
has anyone been here recently who could have some more info or pic.
Trying to organize a few places to visit
cheers from Paul
-- Edited by my van on Sunday 23rd of November 2014 09:45:01 AM
shekon said
09:49 AM Nov 23, 2014
My Van, around the SE of SA Penola has just opened up a free camping area. Tantanoola is another spot, either up by the caves I believe, and also in the township by the pub. There is a place around here called Mt Schank that you can camp at also, but I have checked it out and believe me it would be a very tight squeeze and very hilly.
Down by the sea, Carpenters Rocks Hotel has just opened up the paddock next to them for camping. They are in the process of putting in a couple of powered sites also. Pub has great meals. Nice little fishing village, about 24k's from Mt Gambier.
rockylizard said
09:52 AM Nov 23, 2014
Gday...
Sorry to say it Paul ... but those once free camping spots along the Great Ocean Road are all now Fee-Sites.
The two Aire River and Johanna Beach camps - were no charge but now are $34/night plus $10 booking fee. It all changed on 1 July this year.
If you are at Greens, surely Yeoeleven, Jules/Billeeeeeee (7e's), and others can tell you of places they have stayed.
Cheers - and safe and healthy travel - John
my van said
10:38 AM Nov 23, 2014
Thank you both for the info
I have been searching for a few days , i will get a travel plan soon
barrie said
02:21 PM Nov 29, 2014
Since when has Martins Bend had a charge on it ,I thought that it was donated and that no fee could be placed on it
frangipani said
02:58 PM Nov 29, 2014
Hi my van, thought i'd put my two cents in, I loved staying at Iron Knob SA, its an old mine, the town is abandoned, you can stay for free, there's a dump spot., there's water, toilets., nice to walk around the old machinery, and tools, they have an info centre also., - cheers Fran
-- Edited by Frangipani on Saturday 29th of November 2014 03:02:33 PM
Phil C said
03:29 PM Nov 29, 2014
We were in a great free camp at Mallala (30 clicks west of Gawler). Has shower (4 min timer) clean loos and you can get a key for $5 a day, well worth it. If you are into cricket, you are right on the oval. Only downside it is next to a dirt road that gets a little traffic.
Enjoy
my van said
10:04 PM Nov 29, 2014
Thanks Phil c
For the comment and the free camp site much appreciated.
Cheers from Paul at Greens Lake Vic .
my van said
10:06 PM Nov 29, 2014
Gee that site seems pretty good , i will get to it for sure
. Can GM tell me where to head to in SA for a few nice camp spots?
-- Edited by my van on Thursday 20th of November 2014 11:10:46 AM
Hi
Greens Lake is . a good camp site
however i would like to find some nice camp places in SA,
can anyone help out here .
I am looking for free camp sites
I am towing a van
cheers from Paul
Paul - have a look here -Budget/free camps - choose SA and heaps of spots! Right here on The Grey Nomads forum,
Dartmouth -Fort o hare is great. Shekon and I plus lots of other campers have always had a good time here.There is a spring that you can fill up your van on the way in, The toilets are fine although we usually park at the other end and ride our bikes to the loo.The pub has not bad meals and the locals are a treat. About 40 kms fom Mt Gambier on the Melbourne side
This is in the camps book.
Gday...
I think Jules means this sub-forum
http://thegreynomads.activeboard.com/f597931/sa/
Keep going back through the pages - heaps and heaps in here
Cheers - John
Paul, isn't Marj. still in SA ? Check out her Blog site anyway. You'll probably get some good info. there. And wouldn't John remember some good places ?
Cheers,
Sheba.
Martins Bend at Berri, Plush's Bend at Renmark, Potts reserve at Langhorne Creek and a new one at Pinaroo.
Regards
Dave
Also, I love my 'Camps' book, just about to get the new one and add that to the CMCA friendlies one has a vast array of sites!
Annie
I am at Greens Lake Vic
i have been looking at Aires river ...Apollo Bay
this area seems to be a enchanting place to visit
lots of water , lots of flat area for a scooter
not to sure where the nearest shops are ?
It is good to be somewhere near a place to buy need have items or recharge a ph credit
has anyone been here recently who could have some more info or pic.
Trying to organize a few places to visit
cheers from Paul
-- Edited by my van on Sunday 23rd of November 2014 09:45:01 AM
Down by the sea, Carpenters Rocks Hotel has just opened up the paddock next to them for camping. They are in the process of putting in a couple of powered sites also. Pub has great meals. Nice little fishing village, about 24k's from Mt Gambier.
Gday...
Sorry to say it Paul ... but those once free camping spots along the Great Ocean Road are all now Fee-Sites.
The two Aire River and Johanna Beach camps - were no charge but now are $34/night plus $10 booking fee. It all changed on 1 July this year.
If you are at Greens, surely Yeoeleven, Jules/Billeeeeeee (7e's), and others can tell you of places they have stayed.
Cheers - and safe and healthy travel - John
Thank you both for the info
I have been searching for a few days , i will get a travel plan soon
Hi my van, thought i'd put my two cents in, I loved staying at Iron Knob SA, its an old mine, the town is abandoned, you can stay for free, there's a dump spot., there's water, toilets., nice to walk around the old machinery, and tools, they have an info centre also., - cheers Fran
-- Edited by Frangipani on Saturday 29th of November 2014 03:02:33 PM
Enjoy
Thanks Phil c
For the comment and the free camp site much appreciated.
Cheers from Paul at Greens Lake Vic .
Gee that site seems pretty good , i will get to it for sure
Thank you Fran