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General => General Discussion => Topic started by: Pingu on November 17, 2013, 05:40:35 PM
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Hi Everyone
We have recently picked up our new Jayco Penguin outback and over the Melbourne cup weekend we went free camping for the first time. We went to a place called Shaws Flat Road on the banks of the Murray roughly 12km north of Rutherglen (Vic) and we were able to set up camp just meters from the river. It was a really good spot, good for fishing, watersports and there was a small boat ramp there. We really enjoyed it.
Now, to get to the point of this thread, I would like to compile a list of what everyone thinks it the best waterfront free camping in Victoria (or for that matter in Australia but we'll start with Victoria because that's were we live). It can be along a creek, river, lake, or the sea, as long as its beside water and free :D
We can start it off with No.1 on the list:
Shaws Flat Rd, Carlyle, Vic easy access for 4WD or 2WD, on or offroad vans (will try and get GPS co-ordinates)
Thanks
Brian
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I really enjoyed Booky Cliffs just outside of Berri, SA
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Hi,
Greens Lake (https://maps.google.com.au/maps?q=-36.439551+144.836045&hl=en&sll=-42.882391,147.328605&sspn=0.019591,0.038581&t=h&z=15)
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cheers
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The pines,lake eildon.The first place we will camp when our camper is ready in 12daysand 11hours but who's counting. Will post a couple of pictures tomorrow have to reduce size
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Weary Bay just South of Cooktown (Qsld)
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Some nice spots on the upper Goulburn river.
http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/112543/FS0082-UpperGoulburnHistoricArea.pdf (http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/112543/FS0082-UpperGoulburnHistoricArea.pdf)
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Tinaroo Dam FNQ.
Beautiful spot on the Atherton Tablelands. :cup:
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Hi guys I found these on the net.
Rocklands Reservoir
A few boat ramps are about the most you can count on for 'facilities', but if you want a private getaway for some serious bush camping, this peaceful retreat on the edge of the Grampians National Park, about five hours from Melbourne, may well be the answer. While the area is known for its boating, fishing, yabbying and bird-watching opportunities, finding your own private place to pitch a tent is easy with over 400km of shoreline to choose from.
Lightening Creek
Make camp in mountain country at the Lightening Creek camp in Jarvis Creek Regional Park, a bit over four hours from Melbourne. There is a small BBQ area available in the middle of a secluded valley surrounded by lush vegetation and a forest of tall gums populated by native wildlife. The drawback is that the valley camp is small, making it hard to stake out your own turf if someone snags it first. Several other camps are nearby, including The Plateau, which are more established as rest-stops.
Johanna Beach
For a free holiday spot beside the seaside that's about 4 hours from Melbourne, try Johanna Beach in the great Otway NP, just off the Great Ocean Rd. This large, grassy site has toilet facilities and is located just behind the dunes for easy access to the beach and several bush-walking tracks.
Meredith Park
With plenty of free facilities, including shower blocks (no drinking water) on the banks of freshwater fishing haven, Lake Colac, this is the place to go for those wanting to explore Corangamite with its Lakes and Craters region, volcanic plains and floating islands.
Christie's Beach
At the top end of the state, Christie's Beach, near Echuca, around three hours north of Melbourne, provides a shady bush camp on the Murray River, with basic facilities such as toilets and fireplaces. While the camp itself may not be anything special, its setting in the Echuca Regional Park means that it's a peaceful, though popular, place to enjoy the river.
Brian
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This is a thread to watch 8)
Mitchel's crossing Vis Nagambie ( Home & birth place of Black Caviar ) On the creek 2 camp sites both with long drop . swing ropes & just up stream from the Goulburn river . A top spot for a catch up , ask anybody that's been to 1 before :cheers:
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Ya gotta include Pebbly Beach just north of Coffs Harbour in this list.
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But then again Moreton Island is not bad either
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For a free holiday spot beside the seaside that's only about an hour from Melbourne, try Johanna Beach, just off the Great Ocean Rd. This large, grassy site has toilet facilities and is located just behind the dunes for easy access to the beach and several bush-walking tracks.
Brian
How do you get there in an hour?? ???
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Hi guys
Here's a few more
O'Briens Crossing @ Lerderderg gorge
by sonya
Johanna Beach but take your own water (to drink)
by judet
We always enjoyed Jimmy's Creek. Approximately halfway from Hall's Gap to Dunkeld. Confluence of two creeks. Small toilet block. Tank water available. Good spot to explore the Grampians without being near the shops - with all that entails.
Ross
by ahrem
Sheep yard flats approx 3 hours from melbourne central closer from the eastern suburbs. Very popular in the usual holiday times of Easter and Christmas and most weekends in summer. Basic toilet facilities throughout the park. The Howqua river runs through the area popular for trout fly fishing, motorbike riding or just sight seeing. Very good allweather road access so 4 wheel drives not required. If you can get there during the week it's as peaceful as.
by gmile
sawpit pinic area Portland gud collect tank water from narrawong beach near surry river
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James Price Point
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How do you get there in an hour?? ???
Drive very fast....obvious, I would have thought.
Also, it's most definitely not a beach for the kiddies to paddle in. Sand fun only.....
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How do you get there in an hour?? ???
sorry alan I missed that one. Fixed now ;D
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Are these all "free" camps as the title suggests.........not likely.
I know tinaroo is not and I'm pretty sure most of the beach fronts are $$ too.
I was starting to write these ones down but they are not free camps, maybe post if it's free or not and some more info like pet friendly or don't go in the water .....lol
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Golden beach outside sale on the coast is a good spot and it's free.....just be wary of the mozzies....they can carry off a small child(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/11/19/y8apude2.jpg)
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My new favourite spot is Jeanneret Beach, Bay of Fires. (Just above Binalong Bay - beach & township).
Here's a few pics I snapped on a recce a few weeks ago (yet to stay there).
Might be a bum-fight getting a prized position - first in, best dressed. But what a view!
All free camping around here. Safe for little kiddies (& big kiddies too :D)
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This is a thread to watch 8)
Mitchel's crossing Vis Nagambie ( Home & birth place of Black Caviar ) On the creek 2 camp sites both with long drop . swing ropes & just up stream from the Goulburn river . A top spot for a catch up , ask anybody that's been to 1 before :cheers:
Can you be more specific speewa? I'd like to have a look! Only an hour up the road!
:cheers:
^^^I got all excited thinking I've gotta check this place out.... I thought this was a Vic thread... :'(
Looks like a little slice of Paradise... you're a lucky camper Firedogg!!!!
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Are these all "free" camps as the title suggests.........not likely.
I know tinaroo is not and I'm pretty sure most of the beach fronts are $$ too.
I was starting to write these ones down but they are not free camps, maybe post if it's free or not and some more info like pet friendly or don't go in the water .....lol
Yes sorry mate, didn't read the title right. >:(
Mods can delete mine if they need to.
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ose from.
Meredith Park
With plenty of free facilities, including shower blocks (no drinking water) on the banks of freshwater fishing haven, Lake Colac, this is the place to go for those wanting to explore Corangamite with its Lakes and Craters region, volcanic plains and floating islands.
Christie's Beach
At the top end of the state, Christie's Beach, near Echuca, around three hours north of Melbourne, provides a shady bush camp on the Murray River, with basic facilities such as toilets and fireplaces. While the camp itself may not be anything special, its setting in the Echuca Regional Park means that it's a peaceful, though popular, place to enjoy the river.
Brian
Hey Brian,
We were in VIC in October, we went to Meredith Park after we were blown off the GOR, it looked really good but we were blown off there too!
We did stay at Chrisite's Beach, but the river was so high there was no beach! We managed to find a great camping spot nearby and were able to launch the kayaks but the upstream paddle was hard!
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Hey Brian,
We were in VIC in October, we went to Meredith Park after we were blown off the GOR, it looked really good but we were blown off there too!
We did stay at Chrisite's Beach, but the river was so high there was no beach! We managed to find a great camping spot nearby and were able to launch the kayaks but the upstream paddle was hard!
Thanks guys
Thats Victoria in October, you never know what kind of weather you will get,well that is most of the year actually ;D
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Plenty of good spots around Cobram. Gets very busy though in holidays. If you drive in to the push past the race course you will find somewhere, though you may need to abseil to the water if you are not there a week before the holiday rush!
We take the dogs there and if you are there at the right time get a sandbar to ourselves. During holidays it can be full of bikes, boats and jet skis, but if you can put up with that then its great! I usually just let off a few shots out of the shotgun and we get left alone!! (Just kidding) ;D ;D
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Are these all "free" camps as the title suggests.........not likely.
I know tinaroo is not and I'm pretty sure most of the beach fronts are $$ too.
i know Fraser, Moreton and Pebbly Beach mentioned above are all National Parks, so cross them off the free list
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Lake Bonney SA is a great one
And Tiparra Rocks SA
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Lake Bonney SA is a great one
And Tiparra Rocks SA
Looks good ;D
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Bump
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Hi Guys
we are thinking of going to Meredith Park camp ground at Lake Colac in vic for Australia day weekend and were wondering if anyone had been there and what they thought of it. Other wise we will let you know when we come back.
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I'd say any *DECENT* camping spot that's free on the water would be packed like 20 sardine cans on any form of anything resembling a long weekend.
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Keep in mind that sometimes the Bay Of Fires has been extinguished. ;D
Kit_e
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Well, we went to Meredith Park campground on the north shore of lake Colac and it was soooooo windy we moved to Dandos Campground in the Great Otway National Park (38 33 16 S) (143 37 05 E) near the town of Forrest on the Apollo Bay/Colac road 12 k up a dirt rd. Lovely spot, little bit crowded, but it was a long weekend. The only facilities there were pit toilets, fire pits and picnic tables. There is a creek that runs along the back its not suitable for fishing or kyacking but great for a dip or swim.
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^^^I got all excited thinking I've gotta check this place out.... I thought this was a Vic thread... :'(
Looks like a little slice of Paradise... you're a lucky camper Firedogg!!!!
Thanks knoath. It is a beautiful area around the Bay of Fires.
And if the ocean isn't your cup of tea, then some quiet lakeside camping might be more your pace.
This is Lake Gairdner, Moina, Tas. Closer to Cradle Mountain than anywhere else.
Plenty of room, quiet, and perfect for canoeing/kayaking or fishing.
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Lake Gairdner Free Camping - Moina (7) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84933484@N02/12447671933/#) by Firedogg123 (http://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
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Lake Gairdner Free Camping - Moina (11) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84933484@N02/12447631965/#) by Firedogg123 (http://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
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Lake Gairdner Free Camping - Moina (20) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84933484@N02/12448363474/#) by Firedogg123 (http://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
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Lake Gairdner Free Camping - Moina (19) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84933484@N02/12447830345/#) by Firedogg123 (http://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
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Lake Gairdner Free Camping - Moina (18) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84933484@N02/12448296594/#) by Firedogg123 (http://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(Click through for bigger pics)
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Coongie Lakes. Had to get over a good size sand hill for this spot. We stayed there a week or so.
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Great photo SteveandViv. Must be a beautiful place.
Here's a couple of snaps from Swan Point, Gravelly Beach on the banks of the Tamar River, just north of Launceston (Tasmania again).
Looks like a few others know about this spot too.
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Swan Point - Gravelly Beach - Tamar River (7) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84933484@N02/12477852893/#) by Firedogg123 (http://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
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Swan Point - Gravelly Beach - Tamar River (8) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84933484@N02/12478204374/#) by Firedogg123 (http://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
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Swan Point - Gravelly Beach - Tamar River (6) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84933484@N02/12478158944/#) by Firedogg123 (http://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
And looking south down the Tamar river (towards Launceston) from the shore
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Swan Point - Gravelly Beach - Tamar River (3) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/84933484@N02/12477744675/#) by Firedogg123 (http://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
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Dago Point, Lake Sorell, Interlaken, Central Highlands, Tassie
Normally this lake is a mecca for fisherman, but for the last 5 years it has been closed to boats and anglers due to the Carp infestation. We stayed a week here over Christmas and only saw about 3 other people the whole time. A nice relaxing spot.
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Dago Point, Lake Sorell, Interlaken (1) (https://flic.kr/p/qXRQvt) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
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Dago Point, Lake Sorell, Interlaken (2) (https://flic.kr/p/qVHxX1) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7377/16385497632_e195b1c4a8_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qXVXzS)
Dago Point, Lake Sorell, Interlaken (3) (https://flic.kr/p/qXVXzS) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
Great for photography, day and night.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7386/16199003410_1bd834c638_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qFs8mf)
Dago Point, Lake Sorell, Interlaken (4) (https://flic.kr/p/qFs8mf) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
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Dago Point, Lake Sorell, Interlaken (5) (https://flic.kr/p/qXRK5P) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
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Forgot to mention that there is no TV, radio, phone, or internet at Interlaken. Great if you want to get the kids away from technology.
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Hi
O'Tools Flat up near Aberfeldy on the river, long drop no phone service can get busy
Cheers Lloyd
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Hi,
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Dorset River Tas
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Little Desert near Dimboola, Vic on the Wimmera River.
NB - not ideal with little kids that can't swim.
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Yadboro on the NSW Sth Coast - west of Ulladulla
Can't actually camp on the water, but maximum walking distance would be 1.5min :)
SF, so allowed fire and pet(s), byo wood and drinking water. Single long drop, and crowded during the silly periods.
Great for swimmer's, and little one's are safe to have a splash around in sections to. Kayaks and canoeing also :)
Another vote for Joanna beach in Vic
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Dago Point, Lake Sorell, Interlaken, Central Highlands, Tassie
Normally this lake is a mecca for fisherman, but for the last 5 years it has been closed to boats and anglers due to the Carp infestation. We stayed a week here over Christmas and only saw about 3 other people the whole time. A nice relaxing spot.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7348/16384693381_358ff0466e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qXRQvt)
Dago Point, Lake Sorell, Interlaken (1) (https://flic.kr/p/qXRQvt) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7394/16360443786_1f51cc2da3_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qVHxX1)
Dago Point, Lake Sorell, Interlaken (2) (https://flic.kr/p/qVHxX1) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7377/16385497632_e195b1c4a8_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qXVXzS)
Dago Point, Lake Sorell, Interlaken (3) (https://flic.kr/p/qXVXzS) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
Great for photography, day and night.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7386/16199003410_1bd834c638_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qFs8mf)
Dago Point, Lake Sorell, Interlaken (4) (https://flic.kr/p/qFs8mf) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7314/16384675131_4c6be18b6d_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qXRK5P)
Dago Point, Lake Sorell, Interlaken (5) (https://flic.kr/p/qXRK5P) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
your pics of Lake Sorell are very different to our visit there a few weeks ago whilst on holidays...with the wind that was blowing their were waves breaking onto the shore. Strange campground, the place looks like an abandoned campground, you can tell it was popular once upon a time. We camped elsewhere with better protection due to the strong wind blowing
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Grannies Flat, 7 klms from Jamieson off the Jamieson/Licola Road. Last time I was in there, there was a 20 foot caravan :o .
Long drop dunny, fires allowed (byo wood tho ) dogs ok, good swimming/paddling/kayaking/fly fishing/4wding
Don't go on a long w/e :'( :'(
Sorry no pics
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your pics of Lake Sorell are very different to our visit there a few weeks ago whilst on holidays...with the wind that was blowing their were waves breaking onto the shore. Strange campground, the place looks like an abandoned campground, you can tell it was popular once upon a time. We camped elsewhere with better protection due to the strong wind blowing
I think we were lucky with the weather. Almost no wind during most days (1 day it was slightly windy causing very small waves to break on the shore) and dead still of a night (as my photos show). At least there are some camp spots somewhat protected from the wind. Yes, it looks like it would be packed to the rafters during the holidays if the lake was open. The good toilet/shower block is boarded up, but at least the long drop is still usable. Most of the campsites are numbered so we guessed that at one time they (caretakers?) could take bookings and be properly allocated.
Forgot to mention there is plenty of fresh water; we counted at least 3 large rainwater tanks.
I'm looking forward to going back there, weather dependant.
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Salt Creek SA
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Another nice lake-side free camp that's out-of-the-way is Lake Leake, about 30kms inland from the East Coast. The “tide is out a bit” at the moment but thats good for us campers. The water is about 100 metres from the high tide line, and the locals reckon it’s going down even further. We had a rather dry winter, and the midlands didn’t get very much rain at all. This lake is man-made and is the water supply for Campbell Town.
We would be happy to camp on the shore, maybe along the beach a bit. There were a few grassed areas that looked suitable. Plenty of firewood. Warning, the “beach” is very rocky.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7349/16301830768_456cd42940_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qQx9kJ)Lake Leake Free Camp (2) (https://flic.kr/p/qQx9kJ) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7337/16303287239_8810476d87_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qQEBii)Lake Leake Free Camp (3) (https://flic.kr/p/qQEBii) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7455/16488580692_8cf2abfb83_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/r83hA1)Lake Leake Free Camp (4) (https://flic.kr/p/r83hA1) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7349/16303262259_da8642f36d_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qQEtSB)Lake Leake Free Camp (5) (https://flic.kr/p/qQEtSB) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
And a panorama covering 200 degrees field of view
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8573/16303254919_f4e935bed2_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qQErG4)Lake Leake Panorama (2048 x 658) (https://flic.kr/p/qQErG4) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
Good phone and internet reception. Probably no TV or radio.
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Shelly Beach near Torbay WA - not a real well known spot but great during whale watching or salmon season
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Blowering Dam NSW on the Bago State Forest side [dogs allowed] .On the opposite side shoreline is the national parks
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Bagot Point, Dolphin Sands
Called Bagot Point Coastal Reserve and is administered by the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment.
The tree tunnel over the access track has been cut right back and a couple of the large rocks blocking access to the camping area have been moved. Information sign says camping is not encouraged, but there were a few tents and camper trailers there when we visited last weekend. Reasonably nice place to stay. 20km back into Swansea. Oh, and the long drop toilet is gone. You’re on your own here. River mouth is safe for the little kids when the tide isn't running. Great for fishing.
Good phone, internet, radio, TV.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7319/16488614111_7b37216602_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/r83swc)Bagot Point - Dolphin Sands (29) (https://flic.kr/p/r83swc) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7435/16302485218_a9ac7932a5_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qQAuTm)Bagot Point - Dolphin Sands (3) (https://flic.kr/p/qQAuTm) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7454/15870226613_55e29ed620_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qbp4sM)Bagot Point - Dolphin Sands (27) (https://flic.kr/p/qbp4sM) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7389/16304412567_4f82b4dba0_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qQLnPv)Bagot Point - Dolphin Sands (26) (https://flic.kr/p/qQLnPv) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7336/16304056259_07fbd153ab_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qQJxUg)Bagot Point - Dolphin Sands (25) (https://flic.kr/p/qQJxUg) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8677/16490313625_71d3205593_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/r8caJa)Bagot Point - Dolphin Sands (23) (https://flic.kr/p/r8caJa) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7386/15870166273_1c6ec79a81_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qboKwr)Bagot Point - Dolphin Sands (22) (https://flic.kr/p/qboKwr) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7329/16490209645_abc7b8db81_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/r8bCPp)Bagot Point - Dolphin Sands (4) (https://flic.kr/p/r8bCPp) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7315/16464261476_5b6f852cc1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/r5TDkb)Bagot Point - Dolphin Sands (10) (https://flic.kr/p/r5TDkb) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
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Swan River, Dolphin Sands
I forgot about this one. Only 7km’s north of Swansea, this is normally a quiet riverside campsite with jetty and boat ramp. You can either camp on the edge of the bitumen carpark, or on the higher grassed area.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7307/15867936184_8b215af5c9_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qbcjAC)Swan River (1) (https://flic.kr/p/qbcjAC) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8648/16304191439_a62f1a1015_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qQKf5X)Swan River (2) (https://flic.kr/p/qQKf5X) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7375/16464457906_e1736e3c6f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/r5UDHU)Swan River (3) (https://flic.kr/p/r5UDHU) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7363/16304177999_c14f6c3280_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qQKb6e)Swan River (4) (https://flic.kr/p/qQKb6e) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7419/16304520047_571c641f1e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qQLVLB)Swan River (5) (https://flic.kr/p/qQLVLB) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7353/16488692491_5f4cde464e_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/r83RPz)Swan River (6) (https://flic.kr/p/r83RPz) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
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Mayfield Beach
A nice campground, when there’s nobody else around. As someone else said “any *DECENT* camping spot that's free on the water would be packed like 20 sardine cans on any form of anything resembling a long weekend” and it’s certainly true for this one. Still, worth a mention.
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7321/16303256277_9e291908a8_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qQEs6t)Mayfield Beach (7) (https://flic.kr/p/qQEs6t) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8575/16302943847_f0ccae1d9b_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qQCRdK)Mayfield Beach (6) (https://flic.kr/p/qQCRdK) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8610/16302595309_4110a99ddf_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qQB4Bt)Mayfield Beach (5) (https://flic.kr/p/qQB4Bt) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8664/16488890755_ca5a4c2325_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/r84SKV)Mayfield Beach (4) (https://flic.kr/p/r84SKV) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8613/15868995043_5b2e06e82f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qbhKmP)Mayfield Beach (3) (https://flic.kr/p/qbhKmP) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8561/16303230647_d4d10cbe84_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qQEjtz)Mayfield Beach (2) (https://flic.kr/p/qQEjtz) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
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Petal Point, North East tip of Tasmania
Can be get very windy here though. Hence the reason there are heaps of wind turbines along the coast. You have been warned.
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8663/16499285756_36cc152a90_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/r8Z9Q5)Petal Point, Mussel Roe, NE Tasmania (https://flic.kr/p/r8Z9Q5) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7449/16524255532_84b0fb724f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rbc8ts)Petal Point, Mussel Roe, NE Tasmania (https://flic.kr/p/rbc8ts) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8619/16499269356_59ac657d26_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/r8Z4Xj)Petal Point, Mussel Roe, NE Tasmania (https://flic.kr/p/r8Z4Xj) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8663/16523606491_6966daf846_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rb8Nx6)Petal Point, Mussel Roe, NE Tasmania (https://flic.kr/p/rb8Nx6) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7304/15905151653_26ef4476c9_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qeu4sD)Petal Point, Mussel Roe, NE Tasmania (https://flic.kr/p/qeu4sD) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7403/16525333975_cab0c47f8f_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/rbhE4i)Petal Point, Mussel Roe, NE Tasmania (https://flic.kr/p/rbhE4i) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7398/16337635688_cba85c4576_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/qTGDTW)Petal Point, Mussel Roe, NE Tasmania (https://flic.kr/p/qTGDTW) by Firedogg123 (https://www.flickr.com/people/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
Good phone, maybe internet, possibly TV if you're lucky (and have a strong amplifier)
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Musselroe Bay in the far North East of Tassie, very close to Petal Point (above) but more sheltered
Should get good phone, internet, TV, and radio
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5674/22310174092_69bc3933c9_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zZttu1)Musselroe Bay Free Camp (https://flic.kr/p/zZttu1) by Michael (https://www.flickr.com/photos/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5655/22323097435_bbe9432172_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/A1BH9g)Musselroe Bay Free Camp (https://flic.kr/p/A1BH9g) by Michael (https://www.flickr.com/photos/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5776/21700571854_d5ce499cdf_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/z4B6YA)Musselroe Bay Free Camp (https://flic.kr/p/z4B6YA) by Michael (https://www.flickr.com/photos/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5830/22135394100_c3ef4703c1_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zJ2FtS)Musselroe Bay Free Camp (https://flic.kr/p/zJ2FtS) by Michael (https://www.flickr.com/photos/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/580/22323362495_9bfbe369d6_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/A1D4Wg)Musselroe Bay Free Camp (https://flic.kr/p/A1D4Wg) by Michael (https://www.flickr.com/photos/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/707/21702355503_dfe61438c4_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/z4Lfca)Musselroe Bay Free Camp (https://flic.kr/p/z4Lfca) by Michael (https://www.flickr.com/photos/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
And the view
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5687/21702144963_f96ec84da9_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/z4KaBa)Musselroe Bay Free Camp (https://flic.kr/p/z4KaBa) by Michael (https://www.flickr.com/photos/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5617/22310239302_e8a0fb11d2_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zZtNSj)Musselroe Bay Free Camp (https://flic.kr/p/zZtNSj) by Michael (https://www.flickr.com/photos/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5815/22323245835_4a21558ee8_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/A1CtfT)Musselroe Bay Free Camp (https://flic.kr/p/A1CtfT) by Michael (https://www.flickr.com/photos/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/757/22297426216_b4f3b39224_z.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/zYm8Z3)Musselroe Bay Free Camp (https://flic.kr/p/zYm8Z3) by Michael (https://www.flickr.com/photos/84933484@N02/), on Flickr
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Copmanhurst, Clarence River
(http://img633.imageshack.us/img633/8361/3Dvw1z.jpg)
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To the right hand side of the photo is a top spot for 1 or 2 people as well .. :cup:
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Bowes River surf break on the west coast.
(http://i990.photobucket.com/albums/af28/RW__S/DSCF5121_zpsbdfdaf9x.jpg?t=1445331055)
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back in the batemans bay / Nelligen district - has anyone gone down the road/track to red gum campground on the clyde river? the national parks site says it can take campers but I like to know first - there is also a walk/paddle-in / walk/paddle-out one downstream from there that looks on google maps to have had a rough track made down to it over time and I'm sure I have seen cars there on occasion as we putted past by boat
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G'Day All,
Well I'm getting ready to go to Notch Point next week end .......( Best water front free camping around Mackay ) ...About 40 min. south ....Beautiful place...fishing and crabbing...will post pics after i arrive home.
Cheers Tracker