Logistics of creating a free caravan park

Oz n Millie · Member

Logistics of creating a free caravan park

Explorer · Guru

Oz n Millie wrote:
Wouldnt it be great if there was such a park that provided:
- Free accommodation
- Free food
- free power
- unlimited caravan stays
Land wouldnt be a problem its cheap in many places, local wildlife could provide the food and wind turbine for power.

Wow.

The Belmont Bear · Guru

I feel like I'm in a time machine and have travelled back to the days of flower power - other than the caravan bit it sounds very much like the alternative lifestyle that people moved to Nimbin for in the 60s & early 70s. They probably wouldn't have harmed the local wildlife though they would have grown their own crops and that would have included some food. Good luck with your dream Oz n Millie there are people around that north coast area of NSW who have successfully lived like that for many years. Peace man..

Dougwe · Chief one feather

So when do you open the gates Oz n Millie?

Will you be having a big opening bash?

Edit....forgot to say, I hope all sites are drive through or at least the driveway wide enough to reverse onto the site without any problems. I don't like being the daily happy hour entertainment. disbelief smile

-- Edited by Dougwe on Thursday 17th of November 2016 03:31:56 PM

Oz n Millie · Member

I actually got the idea several years ago when I was parked in one of those reststops on the Nullarbor which overlooks the Great Australian Bight. I thought this would be a great area to set up such a park. Maybe not completely free. What a great location.

-- Edited by Oz n Millie on Thursday 17th of November 2016 03:41:54 PM

Peter_n_Margaret · Guru

The CMCA is in the process of establishing such camp sites for its Members. They will be on either leased or purchased land.
They will have a dump point available and water and be for self contained vehicles. There will be an on site host.
The plan is to establish 100 such camp sites across the country and for them to be $5 per night. So far only one has been opened and it has been free thus far.

Cheers,
Peter

-- Edited by Peter_n_Margaret on Thursday 17th of November 2016 05:11:35 PM

-- Edited by Peter_n_Margaret on Thursday 17th of November 2016 05:12:18 PM

LLD · Senior Member

Free Food.

Sort of seen that.

Stayed at many van parks that have fruit trees. In season it's help yourself.
One park had a small vegie garden with tomatoes, chilli and other small stuff. Just asked people to be careful and not destroy the actual plant.
Then there is staying next to water where there is fishing. As a pensioner, no longer need a licence.
Met a couple of Aborigines once who reckoned that white-man's road-kill (from overnight trucks) was making life easy.
Stayed at a few parks with lots of rabbits. My Jack is good at catching them.

brickies · Guru

Peter CMCA did this about 12 years ago in Casino , But what went wrong it's now a Big 4

Peter_n_Margaret · Guru

They were share holders in Casino, without total control.
These new camps are on a much smaller scale and will be owned outright or leased by CMCA alone.

Cheers,
Peter

adreamer · Senior Member

Oz n Millie wrote:
Wouldnt it be great if there was such a park that provided:
- Free accommodation
- Free food
- free power
- unlimited caravan stays
Land wouldnt be a problem its cheap in many places, local wildlife could provide the food and wind turbine for power.

I want some of that 'stuff' you are smoking!!

Oz n Millie · Member

Lol, I have never smoked. Asthmatic!!

A while back I saw a large piece of land for sale in that area. but I think it got sold.

jonathan · Member

Hi all !

Yes .. the unfortunate aspect of it all is that someone somewhere will have to cover costs .. I'm not a believer in a "free" ride .. cheaper maybe .. ?

Jon

Vince · Senior Member

With exception to unlimited caravan stays, it's called Prison

rockylizard · Guru

Vince wrote:
With exception to unlimited caravan stays, it's called Prison

Gday ...

... AND inmates get an 'income' while in prison as well -

Earnings

Prisoners are paid for work undertaken in work programs or attendance at prison programs at three different levels calculated according to the degree of responsibility, complexity of the task, skills required and hours of duty involved. Prisoners also receive payment for participation in prison programs which can include educational programs.

... and given the 'crowding' in our prisons - perhaps if they had a van they could be 'confined to their van' in the exercise yard

Cheers - John

brickies · Guru

Good to see you back Jonathan .

jonathan · Member

Thanks Terry .. appreciate it !

jonathan · Member

I always wanted to see how it feels to be a "squatter" .. but I had to buy a block of land to do it .. sort of beats the purpose eh !

brickies · Guru

Well you will always have somewhere to call home .

Craig1 · Guru

Sounds like Malmsbury Youth Detention Centre, even has free pizza delivery and a pool or two

Tony Bev · Guru

Oz n Millie wrote:
Wouldnt it be great if there was such a park that provided:
- Free accommodation
- Free food
- free power
- unlimited caravan stays
Land wouldnt be a problem its cheap in many places, local wildlife could provide the food and wind turbine for power.

In my opinion, so I could be wrong

The logistics is just a matter of planning, and could therefore be accomplished

But...

As we are all different, it would probably be hard to find a lot of people, (to keep the cost down), of the same frame of mind, who for whatever reason, feel that a particular place and lifestyle, is their utopia

jebs · Veteran Member

And then of course there is the local government who would have a few things to say about camping even on your own block of land
In WA you can only camp 3 days on a block ........

jonathan · Member

Hi Gerald ..

I agree there are certain difficulties that do exist in different locations within Oz .. I'm out in western NSW.

I'm currently in the process of having a "shed" (requiring Council approval ) constructed on my block and the local Council has no problems with my being on the block in my van.

There is no other structures on the half-acre block other than trees .. Have power and water connected and using a waterless toilet system 'til a septic system is installed ..

Only problem I have, it takes me 30 seconds to walk to the Pub .. a most unfortunate convenience, but I'm working on it !

-- Edited by jonathan on Saturday 19th of November 2016 09:22:49 AM

Bruce and Bev · Guru

what about the concrete pads and satellite hook ups to each site, not to mention the swimming pool and bouncy castle lol....................

jonathan · Member

Gee Bruce .. I left the concrete jungles behind and it's BYO satellite connections .. also .. as I already have the added convenience of hot / cold artesian pools only 5 mins walk away, I would have difficulty in finding time for a bouncy castle .. You could bring your own, I suppose !

DarylC · Veteran Member

I know a few of these spots.

Free to camp,
Free power (from the sun),
Free food - fish (ok not all food is free but sometimes the locals might give away eggs & vegies)
No restrictions on time.

Happy camping