So. In the next few months (before Christmas at any rate) I am going North. First stop Broome. After that? Who knows?
I will not be taking the van or animals initially. Just me, the car and my pillow and sleeping bag (although I prefer real beds).
Suggestions on overnight stops? I will have to get the animals (dogs and a cat) at some point. But by then I will have done the run and have some idea of time etc.
If you are free camping, then there are plenty of free camp/rest areas by the roadside, between Perth and Broome
And all the way up to the NT border, with drop toilets, but no water, they are maintained by the WA Main Roads Department
To the best of my knowledge, there are no free camps, in/near Broome
I have come across travellers, who had told me that they had been fined, for free camping within and/or close by, the Broome town site
Careful with the animal, as there are plenty of 1080 baits, up that way
If you get Wikicamps, less than $10 for life time download, it shows where all the free/donation/low cost camp sites/caravan parks are
If you are free camping, then there are plenty of free camp/rest areas by the roadside, between Perth and Broome And all the way up to the NT border, with drop toilets, but no water, they are maintained by the WA Main Roads Department
To the best of my knowledge, there are no free camps, in/near Broome
I have come across travellers, who had told me that they had been fined, for free camping within and/or close by, the Broome town site
Careful with the animal, as there are plenty of 1080 baits, up that way
If you get Wikicamps, less than $10 for life time download, it shows where all the free/donation/low cost camp sites/caravan parks are
Hope that this info is useful to you
Thanks guys. I have WikiCamps, just wanted to see if there were any specific areas people recommend. 1080 is everywhere in the Goldfields, so we are super-aware.
No plans to free camp in Broome, I am going to be accommodated when I get there. And then I will find pet-friendly accommodation (there or wherever I end up).
So. In the next few months (before Christmas at any rate) I am going North. First stop Broome. After that? Who knows? I will not be taking the van or animals initially. Just me, the car and my pillow and sleeping bag (although I prefer real beds). Suggestions on overnight stops? I will have to get the animals (dogs and a cat) at some point. But by then I will have done the run and have some idea of time etc.
I did a delivery trip Perth to Broome last week with my new (to me) Motorhome, travelling solo. My Fiat Ducato sat quite happily on the cruise control at 110kph.
I was using WikiCamps for free camping, but didn't go with any plans other than to stop BEFORE getting too tired. I did it comfortably in 3 days, with free camps about 40km north of Meekatharra and the same north of Port Hedland. Only travelling in daylight of course :)
Its just down the road. . We stayed at a few stations . Was reluctant at first ! When I finally stayed at one it was great !! Minimal charges . Just take your time going down the driveways, roads .
pardoo station south of Broome have on-site accommodation as well as powered sites - great community campfire - restaurant, shop, pool and you may get to see the cattle muster .
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2009 Roma Elegance / 2013 Colorado. Permanent travellers 2011-2015 now just travel for 4-6 mths
pardoo station south of Broome have on-site accommodation as well as powered sites - great community campfire - restaurant, shop, pool and you may get to see the cattle muster .
Muster is more fun when they let you drive one of the buggies (or better yet a 4 wheeler) and join in I've worked musters. They are hot, dusty, dirty fun!
I've worked musters. They are hot, dusty, dirty fun!
