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26/12/2019

Bit of bush camping at Sarabah.

Camping trip to Sarabah which is a short distance from Canungra. (YouCamp - Sarabah: Rock Shelf Campsite)

15/10/2019

Carnarvon Gorge Trip

Family trip to Carnarvon Gorge National Park.

18/07/2019

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tycg_O7gt4s

15 Day Trip From Brisbane to Cape York during June 2018

11/11/2018

https://www.facebook.com/274163706072679/posts/1163134937175547/

17/08/2018

Highly recommend Cape York for a destination. It’s got it all.

15 Day Trip From Brisbane to Cape York during June 2018

27/08/2017

In August, we camped at Wivenhoe Dam, Qld. Camping is permitted at either the Captain Logan or Lumley Hill camp areas. Both areas have flushable toilets and hot showers, drinking water is provided, mixture of powered and unpowered sites and fires are permitted in fire pits (BYO). There are some picnic areas within the camping grounds that are perfect for watching the sunset whilst enjoying a beverage or two.
Recently powered watercraft were permitted to access Lake Wivenhoe Dam however there is a strict 6 knot maximum speed limited everywhere. Previously only sail boats and electric motors were allowed.
Activities including fishing (permit required), boating (may need permit depending on size), catching yabbies (red claw), there is a small playground and gas BBQs in the day use area and some basic snack items including ice can be purchased from the kiosk / site manager office. We spent a couple of hours having a look at the dam wall viewing area which was a 5 – 10 minute drive from the camping area. There are some other day use areas near the dam wall that have large play areas, toilets and BBQ’s.
Various bird species will visit throughout the day and the kangaroos don’t mind coming up close if you are quiet. A bandicoot decided to pop open our plastic tucker box during the night. Evidently Bandicoots don’t mind Jatz biscuits!

11/04/2017

Situated near Emmaville in northern NSW, Ben Falls Retreat is located on a 3000ac rural property. The Severn river flows through the property providing a natural habitat for Murray Cod and Yellow Belly. The property owners have created a standalone dam which is stocked with Bass. A 4WD vehicle is a must to travel through the property and those staying on the property have the choice between two different cabins each with their own perks. We stayed at the cod cabin which was full of character. Lures that had fallen to the powerful surface strike of the cod were left to show future visitors and photos of prize catches lined the walls. An indoor wood heater kept us warm during the evenings, and the cabin was complete with gas cooking facilities, sink, flushing toilet, gas hot water shower, solar lights and backup petrol generator. We chose to do most of our evening camp oven cooking outside using the outdoor fire pit with an abundance of hardwood provided. Rainwater was provided however we had brought sufficient drinking water with us. A 50m walk straight out from the cabin takes you to the closest fishing location from there you can walk the river or drive to a separate location to explorer. An abundance of wildlife including fish, birds, kangaroos, deer, goats, goannas as well as livestock can be seen. Our group of four stayed for three nights and managed ten cod ranging in size up to about 75cm’s all caught using large surface poppers or spinner baits. Phone reception was patchy but a short drive to a high spot on the property proved successful to check in back home. A great destination for the avid explorer where all you need to bring is clothes, food and fishing gear. http://www.bensfallsretreat.com

11/04/2017

Lake Somerset Holiday Park is situated a short distance from Kilcoy, Qld on the banks of Somerset Dam. A huge area catering for just about any style of camping or glamping including tents, permanent safari tents, small cabins, a house, camper trailers, caravans, designated powered sites as well as free range unpowered sites. Wood fires are available in the provided fire pits however BYO wood. Full modern amenities are provided in various locations throughout the grounds as well as rubbish and toilet dump points. Drinking water is available. Not on the cheaper end of the pricing scale however does include a fair few extra things such as: massive camp kitchen consisting of communal fridges, freezers, oven, microwaves, cooktops, sinks, boiling hot water, a free minigolf course, sporting equipment which can be borrowed from the kiosk, shaded picnic areas, shaded playgrounds, large grassy sporting oval, boat ramps, visit their website (https://www.lakesomerset.com.au/) to find out everything on offer! On school holidays the park is known to put on movies using the cricket ovals white site screen as an outdoor cinema. I have also seen the woodfire pizza trailer is full swing during peak periods. Somerset Dam allows powered and unpowered watercraft. Water activities include water skiing, wake boarding, kayaking, fishing, sailing, paddle boarding etc… We caught a good feed of red claw (hot tip: use rockmelon as bait in your yabbie traps)

10/04/2017

Darlington Camp grounds are located about 18 minutes East of Beaudesert, Qld. The grounds are located beside a running creek with a swimming hole and small river rock rapids. There are no designated sites as such just choose something suitable for your needs. There are two toilet blocks with flushable toilets however no shower facilities. Wood fires are allowed in the provided fire pits, BYO wood or a ‘barrow’ load can be purchased from the onsite kiosk. There are some electric and wood BBQs situated alongside picnic tables. There is no drinking water available so BYO. Large rubbish bins are provided. Activities include a large grass cricket oval, covered playground, Lorikeet bird feeding (at the kiosk around 3:00 pm everyday), swimming / river rock dam building in the shady creek and it is a short walk to neighbouring rural properties to see horses and cattle. For the 4wd enthusiasts it is a 5 – 10 min drive to Duck Creek Rd which is an easy (if dry) 4wd track up to O’Reillys Rainforest with picnic areas along the way (update April 2017: Due to the flood damage duck creek road is temporarily closed)

10/04/2017

Big Riggen camp grounds are located about 10 minutes south west of Rathdowney, Qld. The grounds are suitable for tents right through to caravans with some powered sites available. There is a small kiosk which supplies some handy items that you may have forgot. Amenities include flush-able toilets, $1 coin operated hot showers, rubbish and a designated toilet dump point. There is rain water available however it is suggested that you boil before use or BYO fresh water. Wood fires are allowed with some fire pits available, BYO wood or you can purchase from the kiosk. Activities include a small bike track, wide open grassy areas and dirt roads for riding and playing sports, exploring of creek and bushland areas, kayaking, fishing (fresh water) bird watching and evening visits from possums! The small bike track proved popular with our kids and we chose to setup about 40 meters away. The grounds had not long recovered from the aftermath flooding of Cyclone Debbie so fresh water muscles were scattered throughout and some interesting items found whilst exploring the wooded areas beside the river!