Free camp near Albury

Submitted: Wednesday, Sep 18, 2013 at 17:58

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Albury is a major regional city located on the Hume Highway on the northern side of the Murray River. Albury has an urban population of 45,627 people. It is separated from its twin city in Victoria,

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Bravo Man

Hi all.

Soon I have to travel from Sydney to Ballarat and I have two days to do it as I am not to much of a hurry. I am looking for a free tent camp sight either side of Albury and not to far off the freeway. I have looked in camps 6 but they don't give great detail. A grassy spot near a river would be ideal. Any suggestions welcome.

Regards Peter

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Reply By: ExplorOz - David & Michelle - Wednesday, Sep 18, 2013 at 19:26

Wednesday, Sep 18, 2013 at 19:26

Peter,
I linked a few items to your thread that may help (sorry for the two extra stuff ones I did). However using the camps & accom link on The Murray I can see Richardsons Bend it has a decent rating close to Albury. May be worth a check out, you may get more information and hopefully place references to other locations but just using the system gave me this result.

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Reply By: aussiedingo (River Rina) - Wednesday, Sep 18, 2013 at 19:34

Wednesday, Sep 18, 2013 at 19:34

Peter - there is ONLY ONE - Jinjellic, it has everything you want 'n more!!!!! free camp!

perfect!

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Follow Up By: Member - Toyocrusa (NSW) - Wednesday, Sep 18, 2013 at 21:00

Wednesday, Sep 18, 2013 at 21:00

Hi. I will be in that area in a few weeks. Do you have any directions on where to go or stay there. Thanks, Bob.

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Follow Up By: aussiedingo (River Rina) - Thursday, Sep 19, 2013 at 10:34

Thursday, Sep 19, 2013 at 10:34

G'day Bob, the camping area is beside the river just behind the beut old pub, great meals if need be, has token hot showers, clean toilets 'n a great place to stay, dogs ok as well. follow the "hotel" signs past the shop. hoo roo

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Follow Up By: Member - Toyocrusa (NSW) - Thursday, Sep 19, 2013 at 17:39

Thursday, Sep 19, 2013 at 17:39

Really good of you to disclose that info.I had googled it but it was mainly touristy info. Many thanks. Definately on our stopping list.

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Reply By: Member - Michael O (NSW) - Wednesday, Sep 18, 2013 at 20:49

Wednesday, Sep 18, 2013 at 20:49

Have a look at Richardson's Bend, on the Murray north of Barnawatha

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Follow Up By: Bravo Man - Thursday, Sep 19, 2013 at 17:06

Thursday, Sep 19, 2013 at 17:06

Hi Michael

Thanks for the info. Is the camp spot on the north or south side of the river.

Peter

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Follow Up By: Member - Michael O (NSW) - Thursday, Sep 19, 2013 at 17:13

Thursday, Sep 19, 2013 at 17:13

South side.

Take Kings Rd from Barnawatha North.
R onto Geerings Rd.
Then L onto Moss Rd and north to the River

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Follow Up By: Bravo Man - Thursday, Sep 19, 2013 at 17:15

Thursday, Sep 19, 2013 at 17:15

Thanks again,looks like what I am looking for.

Peter

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Reply By: Member - reggy 2 (VIC) - Wednesday, Sep 18, 2013 at 22:26

Wednesday, Sep 18, 2013 at 22:26

Hi
On the south side of Howlong just over the first bridge on the left side
Has toilets I think there is or was a couple of long term stayers there.
Then you can continue on to Chiltern or via Rutherglen to the Highway.
Hope this helps
Cheers safe driving

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Reply By: Ian and Pen - Thursday, Sep 19, 2013 at 09:21

Thursday, Sep 19, 2013 at 09:21

2 days to do it in, go via Canberra, Cooma, Jindayne, Tom Groggin, Corryong. That a good trip for day one, so boring on the Hume!

Plenty of River (possible) camps up the Mitta Mitta River and others.

Might even see you down there in Sunny Ballarat, I going in 3 weeks from NSW Southern Highlands, catch up with family and grandies.

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Reply By: Alloy c/t - Thursday, Sep 19, 2013 at 09:50

Thursday, Sep 19, 2013 at 09:50

Take the road out to the Hume Weir past the Newmarket pub , 4/5 klm after take the turn off to the right to the old waterworks road ,,,,,,has been a o/nite camp / swimming hole forever.......

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Reply By: Pete R - Thursday, Sep 19, 2013 at 17:13

Thursday, Sep 19, 2013 at 17:13

Have lived in Albury 36 years.
If you can afford the time, agree the high country would be the go. Jingellic pub/campground is an awesome spot.
If only a quick easy overnighter, Waterworks would be the go.
Pretty much directly opposite Albury airport entrance.
Easy on/off freeway (take Borella Rd/Riverina Hwy exit, and head East).

Cheers, Pete.

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Follow Up By: Pete R - Thursday, Sep 19, 2013 at 17:18

Thursday, Sep 19, 2013 at 17:18

Just re-read Alloy C/T reply.
If we are talking about the same spot, the turn off is only about 2 K's from FWY.
Google maps shows it as Waterworks Rd, which becomes Island Rd.
There is one further out (Hawkescoate Rd), but I reckon all the river access is now private land.

Cheers, Pete.

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Follow Up By: Alloy c/t - Friday, Sep 20, 2013 at 08:05

Friday, Sep 20, 2013 at 08:05

Pete R ,would be the same one , been a long time since been down that way , was no such thing as the 'freeway' and opposite the Newmarket Pub was the sale yards and abattoir ,,,

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