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Oz Trek Series…The Oodnadatta Track is one of Australia’s iconic tracks.Our trek takes you from Lyndhurst to Marla in South Australia along a track that can be rough and hard but also suitable for any well-prepared vehicle. Places to go…Surprisingly friendlyThe small town of Fingal in Tasmania is known for its hospitality and for its superb natural surroundings.Forest freebiesTravel to Western Australia’s wild southwest to discover great forests, pristine rivers and beaches – and a string of tranquil free camps.90 Mile beachBeach camping and beach fishing are the highlights along Victoria’s 90 Mile Beach.Free for motorhomesFrom a site in a valley with spectacular views to a spot right on the beach – have a look at six of the best free campsite for motorhomes.Port MacDonnellThis tiny fishing port in South Australia is home to succulent rock lobsters, and perfect to enjoy a full range of sea-based activities.Free camping in the tropicsFree camping in our tropical north is changing, but there are still dozens of sites available to sensible travellers.Things to do…For the sake of turtlesChanges to camping at Mon Repos in Queensland will help nesting sea turtles survive.Camping at BummarooBummaroo Ford is a quiet corner of bush in the Abercrombie National Park, NSW.Memorial to rabbitsVarley, WA, has set up a mosaic garden and pathway that leads to – believe it or not – a rabbit cemetery.King George whitingThe tastiest of all whiting is the King George, and it can be found and caught across the southern half of the continent.
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Caravans, MotorHomes & more...Coronet Prince pop-top
With a queen-size bed and a number of comfort-based features, the Prince from Coronet can be an economical home-away-from-home. Subaru Outback
The latest Subaru Outback boasts a 2.0-litre turbo diesel engine.
Campsites...Popiltah Rest Area, near Coombah Roadhouse, NSW. Rocky Pool Campsite, near Carnarvon, WA. Lipson Cover, Tumby Bay, SA. Warren Gorge Campsite, Flinders Ranges, SA.
Nature.....In the bushAustralia’s swallowtail butterflies are distinguished by big, colourful wings.
Just for readers...My Favourite PlaceThe beautiful Bowen area is Deb’s favourite place, and has won for her a great prize from Smowgum.
Readers' lettersEach month, the best reader's letter wins a rugged, 12-volt Panther Versa-Lite.
Cooking...Local goodness
Take advantage of local specialties from roadside stalls to farmer’s markets for some fresh and seasonal food. Our recipes this month include a Pink Power Salad and Sichuan Prawns.
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A couple of ice ages ago, the location of the current 90 Mile Beach in Victoria was in the middle of a large bay. But the combined effects of debris pouring out from the High Country via several large rivers, and Bass Strait currents sculpting masses of sand, a long sand spit formed and eventually closed up to form the Gippsland Lakes.
The outside edge has become the aptly named 90 Mile Beach, stretching from down near Wilson’s Promontory up towards the Croajingolong coast.
Not a bad spot to check out if you like some
beach camping and beach fishing.
It’s the southern-most point in South Australia, a mere 5700km from the South Pole. It’s home to the largest rock lobster fleet in Australia, and the site of more shipwrecks than you could poke a stick at. Port MacDonnell lays a claim to all these things, plus any more.
Situated 28km south of Mt Gambier in the green corner of the driest state in the driest continent on earth, this tiny fishing port is a popular spot.
The water might be cold, even on the hottest days, but this doesn’t seem to faze people from taking a dip. And surfers love the great breaks that can be found north and south of the town.
Free camping is everyone’s wish. There have
been booklets written about it, but since their publication many spots
mentioned have been shut down by shire councils and landowners, largely
because of rubbish and other environmental concerns. Yes, once an area
becomes known it is rushed by the good, the bad and the ugly. If you
have such a spot keep it to yourself because it will be rubbished by
everyone looking for a cheap bush-boarding place.
The NT’s Top End is a popular winter escape for Grey Nomads and fishers, and space is often at a premium in popular places. This has seen an increase in accommodation charges during peak periods by operators and many travellers look elsewhere.
The Top End is a place of wide open spaces but looks are deceiving, and the realties are that the land is owned and controlled by governments, grazing, mining and Indigenous interests.
People do camp along roads, tracks and streams and a few years ago no one cared much – but things change.
