Potable Water Availability
Submitted: Friday, Jul 26, 2019 at 22:38
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During our recent travels, it seems that the greatest impediment to long-term
free camping is the readily availability of potable water.
I have come across a couple of spots (
Springsure and
Rolleston in Qld) but I was wondering if any had a more complete list or a web site that details the outlets?
Thanks,
Reply By: Athol W1 - Saturday, Jul 27, 2019 at 08:52
Saturday, Jul 27, 2019 at 08:52
Potable water is generally not a major problem.
Most Tourist/
visitor information centres will allow you to refill, although some have meters and some may ask for a small donation.
Generally where you find a
Dump point in town you will find water near by, refrain from using any tap that is immediately adjacent to the
dump point.
Often a service station in town will allow you to fill the water tanks if you have also filled the fuel tank.
Water is even available at
Cocklebiddy Roadhouse, in the middle of the
Nullarbor Plain, at a price of course.
Regards
Athol
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Reply By: Alloy c/t - Saturday, Jul 27, 2019 at 10:06
Saturday, Jul 27, 2019 at 10:06
'Water water everywhere but not a drop to drink' [from the ancient mariner] ....thing is water [ potable ] is a very precious commodity ... Qld even after the rains earlier this year is still in drought , 85% , NSW the same , the best is always ASK before you turn on the tap at the servo Etc for your onboard shower and for drinking / cooking buy bottled - 5 / 10lt casks - 24 packs bottles ....remember even though you 'think' your
free camping ...others are paying for it .....
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Reply By: qldcamper - Saturday, Jul 27, 2019 at 14:48
Saturday, Jul 27, 2019 at 14:48
We have been touring since the beginning of this month and it is suprising how little drinkable water we need in this colder weather. So far just two 10 litre containers and 24 600 ml bottles. Seem to be getting through a similar amount of beer though. For showering we carry 40 litres of what ever water we can find ie
bore water, town water or river water cleaned up with epsom salts, found a 20 litre jerry good for 3 guy showers or 2 lady showers.
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