Best place's to stay - New England H/Way and Pacific H/Way
Land Wanderer said
02:14 PM Jul 22, 2019
Hi, We are planing a trip to Tamworth in October to see our Daughter compete in the Carriage Driving Championships, and would like to get some advice on where the best overnight stops are. Going down to Tamworth on the New England H/Way from Brisbane, then Going back by the Pacific H/Way. We only want to be on the road for about 3-4 hours daily. Looking at Hotels with free camping on the New England, or any other good stops that you guy's recommend.
Then on the way back, taking our time on the Coast to see some sights and maybe a spot of fishing.
Cheers
Rod Mac said
03:12 PM Jul 22, 2019
There is a winery at Glen Aplin just off the Hway (Mountview winery) offers free spots self contained, but if you want a shower there is a small fee.
10 mins north of Glen Innes there is a free onight spot at Beardy Waters, look for big stone arch. Plenty of room,just one long drop toilet.
It is worth putting Wikicamps app on your phone, then you can research along the way.
Bicyclecamper said
07:17 PM Jul 22, 2019
Also at Deepwater, their is a restored pub on your left, just as you enter the 60 zone, their is free camping there behind the pub. The meals and atmosphere is great.
Radar said
08:49 PM Jul 22, 2019
Land Wanderer wrote:
Hi, We are planing a trip to Tamworth in October to see our Daughter compete in the Carriage Driving Championships, and would like to get some advice on where the best overnight stops are. Going down to Tamworth on the New England H/Way from Brisbane, then Going back by the Pacific H/Way. We only want to be on the road for about 3-4 hours daily. Looking at Hotels with free camping on the New England, or any other good stops that you guy's recommend.
Then on the way back, taking our time on the Coast to see some sights and maybe a spot of fishing.
Cheers
Our stops change everytime we leave our Brisbane base, Willowbank, Aratula, Delvene (we like that one), Wallangatta, Mother Ducks Lagoon Guyra, Bendermere Rodeo Grounds, Moombi lookout. Deepwater hotel, Red Lion hotel.
Best bet is get on wikicamps, showground camping on facebook, pubcamping facebook.
Tony Bev said
12:35 AM Jul 23, 2019
A long time ago, 2014
I stopped at the following places overnight, on the New England Highway
10 mins north of Glen Innes there is a free overnight spot at Beardy Waters - drop toilet but no drinking water
There is a dump point and potable water in Glen Innes, but no free camping there, but there is a Caravan Park
Delvene - has flushing toilet, and potable water, plus dump point - I believe that it may now be a donation/low cost site
Mother of Ducks Lagoon Guyra - has flushing toilets, and potable water, but strictly 24 hours only
Deepwater Hotel, they do ask that you buy a meal - small cost if you want 240 volt power, free if you do not require power
Moombi lookout south of Stanthorp - has drop toilet but no water - does not seem to be in Camp Book 10 ?
Jennings at the border of QLD/NSW - Flushing toilets, potable water, and BBQ
As others have said, download the Wikicamps (less than $10), or buy the Camps Australia Wind book, latest version is 10
Moose2 said
08:03 AM Jul 23, 2019
So you only need one stop on the way down based on your requirement of being on road for max of 3-4 hrs per day.
It looks like the pub at Jennings on the border will be perfect. Easy drive from Brissie and again to Tamworth. Alternatively there's the free area behind the Driver Reviver in Wallangarra - also on the border (can get busy but it's a big flat area). Or drive a few Kms further and stop at Tenterfield showgrounds.
No idea on the return leg.
Land Wanderer said
02:34 PM Jul 23, 2019
Thanks every one for your suggestions, will help us plan this trip south.
Our phone has no internet.
Cheers
Phill of Townsville said
01:28 PM Jul 25, 2019
Hi Tony.. is that the Commercial Hotel or the Deepwater Inn ?
Phillip
Bicyclecamper said
05:27 PM Jul 25, 2019
The old place that burnt down on the north of town
Tony Bev said
02:34 PM Jul 31, 2019
Phill of Townsville wrote:
Hi Tony.. is that the Commercial Hotel or the Deepwater Inn ?
Phillip
Hi Phil
Opps been out of range for about a week, and did not see your question
Not sure of the name, it was on the north side of town, on the east side of the Highway
From memory it had Tavern, or Inn, in its name, as it does not have rooms to rent
Bicyclecamper says that it had burnt down, perhaps give the Deepwater Inn a phone call, to confirm they have caravan space behind their premises
-- Edited by Tony Bev on Wednesday 31st of July 2019 02:43:03 PM
-- Edited by Tony Bev on Wednesday 31st of July 2019 02:43:44 PM
Hi, We are planing a trip to Tamworth in October to see our Daughter compete in the Carriage Driving Championships, and would like to get some advice on where the best overnight stops are. Going down to Tamworth on the New England H/Way from Brisbane, then Going back by the Pacific H/Way. We only want to be on the road for about 3-4 hours daily. Looking at Hotels with free camping on the New England, or any other good stops that you guy's recommend.
Then on the way back, taking our time on the Coast to see some sights and maybe a spot of fishing.
Cheers
There is a winery at Glen Aplin just off the Hway (Mountview winery) offers free spots self contained, but if you want a shower there is a small fee.
10 mins north of Glen Innes there is a free onight spot at Beardy Waters, look for big stone arch. Plenty of room,just one long drop toilet.
It is worth putting Wikicamps app on your phone, then you can research along the way.
Our stops change everytime we leave our Brisbane base, Willowbank, Aratula, Delvene (we like that one), Wallangatta, Mother Ducks Lagoon Guyra, Bendermere Rodeo Grounds, Moombi lookout. Deepwater hotel, Red Lion hotel.
Best bet is get on wikicamps, showground camping on facebook, pubcamping facebook.
I stopped at the following places overnight, on the New England Highway
10 mins north of Glen Innes there is a free overnight spot at Beardy Waters - drop toilet but no drinking water
There is a dump point and potable water in Glen Innes, but no free camping there, but there is a Caravan Park
Delvene - has flushing toilet, and potable water, plus dump point - I believe that it may now be a donation/low cost site
Mother of Ducks Lagoon Guyra - has flushing toilets, and potable water, but strictly 24 hours only
Deepwater Hotel, they do ask that you buy a meal - small cost if you want 240 volt power, free if you do not require power
Moombi lookout south of Stanthorp - has drop toilet but no water - does not seem to be in Camp Book 10 ?
Jennings at the border of QLD/NSW - Flushing toilets, potable water, and BBQ
As others have said, download the Wikicamps (less than $10), or buy the Camps Australia Wind book, latest version is 10
So you only need one stop on the way down based on your requirement of being on road for max of 3-4 hrs per day.
It looks like the pub at Jennings on the border will be perfect. Easy drive from Brissie and again to Tamworth. Alternatively there's the free area behind the Driver Reviver in Wallangarra - also on the border (can get busy but it's a big flat area). Or drive a few Kms further and stop at Tenterfield showgrounds.
No idea on the return leg.
Thanks every one for your suggestions, will help us plan this trip south.
Our phone has no internet.
Cheers
Hi Tony.. is that the Commercial Hotel or the Deepwater Inn ?
Phillip
Hi Phil
Opps been out of range for about a week, and did not see your question
Not sure of the name, it was on the north side of town, on the east side of the Highway
From memory it had Tavern, or Inn, in its name, as it does not have rooms to rent
Bicyclecamper says that it had burnt down, perhaps give the Deepwater Inn a phone call, to confirm they have caravan space behind their premises
-- Edited by Tony Bev on Wednesday 31st of July 2019 02:43:03 PM
-- Edited by Tony Bev on Wednesday 31st of July 2019 02:43:44 PM