Free camping along southwest coast of Wa

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Mike S2

Hi to all,looking for suggestions of camping along the coast between Mandurah and Walpole excluding DEC parks,regards,Mike

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Reply By: Member - Barry H (WA) - Wednesday, Dec 04, 2013 at 13:35

Wednesday, Dec 04, 2013 at 13:35

Hi Mike,

You have picked a good part of the WA coast to visit, unfortunately all of the good or reasonable campsites in that are are either DPAW or shire controlled, that means fees are applicable.

There is some bush camping to be had in that area, but not too much.

It is a sad reflection of the times I guess, but user pays seems to be the rule in that area, in fact it is the same all around the coastline right around to Esperance and beyond.

Good luck with it.

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Barry H

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Follow Up By: Mike S2 - Wednesday, Dec 04, 2013 at 14:05

Wednesday, Dec 04, 2013 at 14:05

Thanks Barry,don't mind paying our way it's more to do with finding access to the coast that doesn't have restrictions (Nat Parks) as we travel with four legs,should have a bond or separate fee to cover them,far too much authority applied IMO,regards,mike

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Follow Up By: Member - Barry H (WA) - Wednesday, Dec 04, 2013 at 14:23

Wednesday, Dec 04, 2013 at 14:23

Mike taking your 4 legged friend just makes it a bit more difficult, I agree it shouldn't, but it does.

I checked my camping "bible" and I think you will struggle to find a spot that allows animals, and access to the coast all in one.

Best of Luck

Barry H

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Follow Up By: get outmore - Wednesday, Dec 04, 2013 at 19:46

Wednesday, Dec 04, 2013 at 19:46

Vast majority of the coastline let alone the best spots are nat park.
As for being over regulated I like the peace and quite without kids on quads and trailbikes roaring around your fishing spot and the dogs barking at 5am waking everyone up as you go for a fish first light

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Reply By: mongrel a - Wednesday, Dec 04, 2013 at 16:42

Wednesday, Dec 04, 2013 at 16:42

google up caravancaravan.com & join the free site they have wonderful info maps ,all types of camping FREE & other wise , also which places are pet friendly some have photos so you know what to expect when you arrive camping spots can be found by area ,name or GPS good luck

Mongrel

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Follow Up By: Quickboats - Friday, Dec 06, 2013 at 15:47

Friday, Dec 06, 2013 at 15:47

Mate, I think it's caravancaravan.com.au

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Wednesday, Dec 04, 2013 at 19:22

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Reply By: Cruznoz - Wednesday, Dec 04, 2013 at 22:31

Wednesday, Dec 04, 2013 at 22:31

Rightly or wrongly, almost all of the coast from Dunsbrough to Walpole is National Park. You may have to go a bit further afield if you want to take your dog. The beaches either side of Bremmer bay are mostly dog friendly. Good fishing to.

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Follow Up By: The Explorer - Thursday, Dec 05, 2013 at 00:00

Thursday, Dec 05, 2013 at 00:00

Hi - Rightly I would say..Good stretch of land from Dawesville to Myalup is also NP though a few gaps. As suggested before, in this area the actual beach is Shire controlled (Waroona and Harvey). I don't think they allow overnight camping on the beach but if you can stay awake all night you should be right :) A challenge traveling with pets, I would never bother myself, hard enough with childerbeasts :)

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Follow Up By: auzinomad - Thursday, Dec 05, 2013 at 00:38

Thursday, Dec 05, 2013 at 00:38

I could say that if you had a dinner ( or not ) at the Fishing Club at Binninup Beach you could also use the public parking space and use the cold shower there, but as this might not be "quite kosher" I'm not advising it.
Or you could be just staying for the fishing ........................

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