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Submitted: Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 11:15

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Baz (NSW)

We are going to Straddie and was wondering as we have not been there before the best camping there Glenno said he will be on the main beach is this a good place doesn't matter if not powered we have 12v setup. If anyone is going from Sydney or south of Sydney and are leaving or passing Sydney around 1 or 2/01/05 and want company on the way up we can meet.

Baz.

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Reply By: Member - Paul J (ACT) - Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 11:47

Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 11:47

G,day Baz, you driving up in 1 hit, or taking it easy and stoping over somewhere?

Paul..

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Follow Up By: Baz (NSW) - Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 12:32

Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 12:32

Don't know as yet, you going.

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Follow Up By: Member - Paul J (ACT) - Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 13:27

Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 13:27

No, the Prime Minister of our house is flying to Perth late Jan, with both boys, and i have been instructed to finnish off the bathroom reno(which i started 7 years ago) and do some painting in the boys rooms.. any earlier overnighters are cool, murry is a definate....

Paul..

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Reply By: Rosco - Bris. - Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 12:18

Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 12:18

Good "free" camping along main beach, but no water so it's a fair haul back to the Pt Lookout to top up.

We usually camp along Flinders, which is the top end beach between Amity and Pt Lookout. Been going regularly for years. That time of year will be crowded everywhere. We're heading over later in January (16th ??), usually much less ppls then.

Last year the fishing down at the Pin was tops.

Cheers

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Follow Up By: Baz (NSW) - Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 12:31

Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 12:31

So the main beach is free sounds like us then cause with the ferry costs and what they charge for camping we were seriously thinking of giving it a miss. Your not going Rosco.

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Follow Up By: Rosco - Bris. - Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 14:52

Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 14:52

A bit of confusion hear Baz, by "free" I meant you get to select your spot from anywhere that's open for camping and not closed for revegetation.
Usual Redland Shire Council Camping fees apply everywhere.

It's a top spot and well worth a visit. We'll certainly be going over again, but not till later in Jan when the crowds tend to thin out considerably.

You'd probably enjoy your stay more if you can delay your times, unless you like crowds.

Cheers

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Reply By: Member - Nobby - Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 14:01

Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 14:01

Mate I think that Rangers Terry and Neil would be most surprised to hear that the Camping is "Free" on Main Beach. It is $3.50 per person night. Same as any Camping ground on Straddie. For that you get bugger all and have to tie the receipt on your tent rope or get fined. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.

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Reply By: sickpaj - Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 15:01

Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 15:01

Hi Baz . Eric here . I will be inbleepney on the 30th and leaving for Straddy on the 1st . In tow will be member Nick. Planning a half way stop in Coffs or Kempsy , depending on accomodation.

Rosco , forget the crowds and get your bum there before the 16th .

unless your worried that the Defender will bet stuck everywere and dont want us around to see it ;-P

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Follow Up By: Rosco - Bris. - Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 23:55

Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 23:55

Cheeky bludger

I'll see what I can do, even if only for a day run.

See ya

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Reply By: GO_OFFROAD - Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 15:47

Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 15:47

The further south you camp on the main beach, the better you will find it, cross the aquaduct, turn right, and look for some camping in the dunes about 2/3 way down, some great spots there.

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Reply By: Brian B (QLD) - Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 17:04

Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 17:04

Hey Baz,

The link below will give some info that may help you.

CLICK HERE

Cheers

Brian

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Reply By: theshadows - Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 18:11

Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 18:11

Baz drop me a note or i'll call you around that time.
I'm in Victoria point so we see if we can meet up before you jump the ferry or while you over there.I'll give you the guilded tour of the Redlands.

shadow

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Follow Up By: Baz (NSW) - Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 19:06

Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 19:06

Mate thanks my mobile & email is behind my rig pic call on the 2nd thats sounds like when we will arrive, Eric i'll MM you closer to the date and Go- Offroad thanks for the tip, Rosco thanks mate i thought it was to good too be true and thanks Brian maybe we'll see you there work permitting, thanks everyone. Nobby it sounds like your a regular too Straddie.

Baz.

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Reply By: Glenno - Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 23:45

Monday, Nov 22, 2004 at 23:45

We are booked on Main beach. The ranger will come once a week during off peak periods and I dare say every day or two in peak periods. Its small beer in my mind to pay the fee.

I believe the camp grounds are numbered on main beach once you get a few kay's down. We will be in the Silver Dualcab TD Hilux with the canopy and awning on the roof racks. From 23rd to 5th or longer if my employer agrees!

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