hi there Nomads, im wondering can someone help me with a couple of questions..my two daughters & 4 children are looking to do a shortish road trip, from Bathurst to Lightning ridge....Does anyone know if there are any Free / low cost safe spots around Coonamble or Walgett areas for an overnight stop. my girls are capable, but you know...grey nomad grandma could use some help knowing my family has that little more info......thanks and grateful for any advise
KFT said
01:31 PM Apr 3, 2015
I do know of Alex Trevallian primitive camp on the south side of Walgett adjacent to the hospital. Has designated sites and a 48 hour limit. Dump point and water available
frank
wendyv said
05:20 PM Apr 3, 2015
Strongly suggest they look at staying in the caravan park at Coonamble, which should not be too expensive. Personally, would not stay at Walgett.
rockylizard said
05:39 PM Apr 3, 2015
Gday...
Walgett NSW Free Camp
Comments and pics borrowed from another forum posted March 2015
Great place to stop and Police include the area in their nightly patrols. Drinking quality water available and we had a campfire (in season).
We stayed 2 years ago on a Saturday night, the police patrolled just after dark, there were no problems. There were about 6 sites for caravans, a couple parked on the road near the park. The lake across the road is a nice spot to walk around.
I have stayed at the Walgett camp about 2 yrs ago. No problems at all. Don't know why they're called primitive camps as there are more facilities there than a lot of others I've stayed at.
03_Troopy said
06:39 PM Apr 3, 2015
We camped in the bush overnight just north of Walgett. Had no problems, but we were well off the road and out of sight from passing traffic. copy and paste this into Google Maps -29.964732, 148.144305 . Or click on the link.
Another suggestion if I may throw it in the mix, is the lovely little caravan park at Gulargambone. The couple that now run it are grandmotherly types like a lot of us and I'm sure they will look after your girls for you. We have stayed there several times and enjoy making it a stop off.
Peterannette said
10:09 PM Apr 3, 2015
Thank you all for info regarding Coonamble / Walgett. much appreciated and very helpful. happy and safe Nomading.
Peterannette said
10:12 PM Apr 3, 2015
Almost forgot thanks for the pics....really good. happy Easter to all . happy and safe Nomading.
spida said
02:28 PM Apr 4, 2015
I have stayed at Walgett twice and the free camp there is just fine. Groceries may be a problem unless they have rebuilt one after the fire.
Happywanderer said
02:54 PM Apr 4, 2015
spida wrote:
I have stayed at Walgett twice and the free camp there is just fine. Groceries may be a problem unless they have rebuilt one after the fire.
Yes Spida, the supermarket has been rebuilt. I drove through in February, it's very flash.
Peterannette said
03:23 PM Apr 4, 2015
Thank you spida, all good information, im new at this, what good help from all. thanks.
Phillipn said
05:56 PM Apr 4, 2015
wendyv wrote:
Strongly suggest they look at staying in the caravan park at Coonamble, which should not be too expensive. Personally, would not stay at Walgett.
Coonamble, the drug capital of the west. Info from those who know.
hi there Nomads, im wondering can someone help me with a couple of questions..my two daughters & 4 children are looking to do a shortish road trip, from Bathurst to Lightning ridge....Does anyone know if there are any Free / low cost safe spots around Coonamble or Walgett areas for an overnight stop. my girls are capable, but you know...grey nomad grandma could use some help knowing my family has that little more info......thanks and grateful for any advise
frank
Gday...
Walgett NSW Free Camp
Comments and pics borrowed from another forum posted March 2015
From CaravanCaravan website -
Some pics attached.
Cheers - John
We camped in the bush overnight just north of Walgett. Had no problems, but we were well off the road and out of sight from passing traffic. copy and paste this into Google Maps -29.964732, 148.144305 . Or click on the link.
Right Here where the red pin is.
Thank you all for info regarding Coonamble / Walgett. much appreciated and very helpful. happy and safe Nomading.
Almost forgot thanks for the pics....really good. happy Easter to all . happy and safe Nomading.
Yes Spida, the supermarket has been rebuilt. I drove through in February, it's very flash.
Thank you spida, all good information, im new at this, what good help from all. thanks.
Coonamble, the drug capital of the west. Info from those who know.