Camping is the most affordable way of staying on Phillip Island (or simply ‘The Island’ to locals). There are nine campgrounds/caravan parks on Phillip Island and three over the bridge on the mainland at San Remo. Most are campervan, caravan and RV friendly. I’m … Continue reading Best 4 campgrounds and caravan parks on Phillip Island, Victoria
There are many great places to swim in the Mulgrave River that flows through Goldsborough Valley – the Ross and Locke Park, the Goldsborough Camping and Picnic site, and the causeway further upstream. All photographers have been credited with their Instagram … Continue reading Goldsborough Valley Swimming Holes near Cairns
Behana Gorge is a secluded water hole shrouded in rainforest with a waterfall and a clear deep pool for swimming in. As it’s not sign-posted, it’s tricky to find and it involves a 45 minute (3 km) uphill walk to … Continue reading Behana Gorge Swimming Hole near Cairns: Top Instagram Picks
I used to drift across the lake on a lilo. The water was so clear I could watch the fish and sea life, right down to the crabs scuttling along the sand, in and out of the little seaweed forests. … Continue reading Lake Conjola, NSW: In Pictures
Lake Conjola flows into the ocean and its water is crystal clear. There are plenty of fish. The wildlife – kangaroos, kookaburras, possums, rainbow lorikeets – is friendly. The beach has white sand, dunes and is fringed by native bush. The … Continue reading Camping in Lake Conjola
Babinda is a pretty sugar cane town less than an hour’s south of Cairns set in picturesque countryside amid rainforests, crystal clear rivers, and of course, verdant fields of sugar cane. There are two beautiful campsites here, both are suitable for … Continue reading Free Camping at Babinda Boulders near Cairns
The sand is blindingly white and so fine it squeaks beneath your feet. The water is crystal clear. The wildlife is prolific. Last time I was here I had a tug-o-war with a possum over my packet of flatbread. You’ll … Continue reading Camping in Booderee National Park (Jervis Bay)
I practically grew up on this beach. As a kid we’d spend all day here. I enjoyed exploring the sand dunes, watching the swans and ducks in the wetlands, floating out beyond the waves where the ocean was calm, surfing, exploring … Continue reading Killalea Beach (Farm Beach) in pictures
Kiama has some good surfing and swimming beaches, picturesque coves, a range of great restaurants, bakeries, boutiques and pubs, surf gear, a large supermarket for stocking up on your supplies, and the 22 km Kiama Coastal Walk. Two caravan parks … Continue reading Camping in Kiama
At Murramarang National Park you need to walk through the kangaroos to get to the beach. The landscape is varied from towering forests of spotted gums, to cliff tops and secluded golden beaches. There are plenty of walks to explore, a lake … Continue reading Murramarang National Park in Pictures
Merimbula has a lot of beaches, waterways, boardwalks and bush walks. The town is large enough to have everything you need, so you can restock the camper van pantry, and yet it is surrounded with natural beauty, beaches and waterways. … Continue reading Camping in Tathra and Merimbula
The Banksia Bluff Campground in Cape Conran Coast Park is nestled behind sand dunes right by the beach so you can fall asleep to the crashing of waves. Continue reading Camping in Cape Conran Coastal Park
