FATHER & SON TRIP - SEPT-OCT

hi you left it abit late hope allone of my twins son today said he rembered when I took them fishing camping @ age four .

hiyyou left it a bit late one of my twin sons today stated he rembered camping @fishing @4 years old .hope you enjoy . ps he is now 48 years old.twntrail
















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It could be a bit warmer starting at the Bulladelah Mountains and then go as far as you wish up north sticking to the Great Divide. Turn back when time says that's enough we have to head home.

Phil

What interests do you both share that you can use on a camping trip? High Country is a very scenic destination with some great tracks to drive. But if you're not into bushwalking or looking at trees your son might get a bit bored. And yes it will be very cool that time of year.
What's wrong with a coastal holiday, Fraser Island for example. Plenty of fishing, beach swimming, kayaking/swimming in the fresh water lakes ect.

Hi Rob, great to hear of your plans for a trip with your son, I'm enjoying starting my grandson in the camping 'cycle'. It can be cold as others say but the main thing against this time is that all the great tracks are closed until Melb. Cup Weekend [early November]
Also winter storms cause havoc with the trees, particularly where the fires were a few years ago as the dead ones are still being knocked down making a chainsaw essential.

Ken

What about heading west, you could easily do a run out to Birdsville and Camerons Corner ,Inaminka etc.
It depends on his interests but that is a fascinating area

What about the Flinders ranges, great weather that time of year. You can free camp in Parachilna gorge or places like Wilpena Pound campground and most stations around the area have camping. There are lots of 4wd tracks to explore and great scenery. Have a great trip where ever you pick.

So what exactly does your son enjoy - fishing, hunting, sightseeing, caving, bush walking, watching babes on the beach, surfing etc??? Some more info might produce some more targeted responses.

Hi Robb & Matthew,

just be aware that school holidays can make some places (NSW north coast / fraser) very busy. I done that same trip Val recommends the same time of year a few times - roughly Mungo, Kinchega National Park, Silverton, Tibooburra, Innamincka, Currawinya back to Sydney (2 weeks). It can be freezing in the south and baking the northern part of the trip. So my recommendation is be prepared for a range of temperatures as being cold is something can really make a trip hard work. A fantastic trip for history, arid scenery, walks, characters and a bit of canoeing at Kinchega and Cullyamurra (Innamincka). South Coast NSW would probably also be fine this time of year - just not swimming temperature. But it is a wonderful area to explore.

If you end up in the Flinders, come & say hello to me at Arkaroola as I move there in April.

Rob

Sounds great. I really like the idea of heading west as far as Birdsville (and out to Big Red). I've been doing trips with my son for over 20 years.

One suggestion is to see if you have a mate with a son who might join you. Some of our best trips have been with several fathers and sons. The girls have been on a few trips too and really loved it, but really roughing it for a while seems to be a male thing.

At 15 he would be interested in learning to drive. There are plenty of opportunities for that out west (although Oran Park may also have some quiet tracks for the learner too).

Bob

Hi Robb,

there is certainly a lot to see & do in the Flinders. If you stay in the Flinders Ranges Nat Park, I'd recommend camping in one of the sites along the gorges for the remote camping experience. Wilpena has good facilities if you want information, a shower & to go out to dinner! There & some of the stations around have good 4wd trips (I'm sure someone else can give more detail here) and there are flights as well. There are some good walks around Wilpena

In the northern Flinders (where I've spent more time) it is more arid, rough ranges with some wonderful permanent waterholes and lots of opportunities to see yellow footed rock wallabies. This area feels a bit more remote and I love visiting Balcanoona wandering around the old shearing shed. The drive out from there to Lake Frome is great too. The Gammon Ranges are spectacular and have some fun 4wd tracks. Nearby Arkaroola is very special (to me) with lots to do, the observatories being one of my favourites, 4wd tracks, walks, flights and facilities ranging from bush camping to motel, restaurant & pool. Interesting for history re geology.

The alternative you're looking at is great too. Either way you & your son should have a great time.