DARWIN CAMPING

Submitted: Tuesday, Apr 11, 2006 at 18:49
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Can any reader recommend a good camping ground close into Darwin. I will only be staying a few days to see some old mates who live there, hence I am reluctant to travel any great klm's on a daily basis.

Macca
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Reply By: hz75 - Tuesday, Apr 11, 2006 at 19:11

Tuesday, Apr 11, 2006 at 19:11
yep...............................................TOWNSVILLE!!!!!!!!!!!
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Reply By: Member - Bill S (NSW) - Tuesday, Apr 11, 2006 at 19:36

Tuesday, Apr 11, 2006 at 19:36
MACCA, Howard springs great place mate only a few ks out of town but worthy of a visit.

REgards BILLS
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Follow Up By: RustyHelen - Tuesday, Apr 11, 2006 at 21:15

Tuesday, Apr 11, 2006 at 21:15
Macca
We stayed at Howard Springs also (last Sept)and OK spot-- but we were after the crowd.
Need to book if you are going up June>August (or so we were told).
30 minutes to "town"
Shade spot if you are lucky.
Bit noisy if too close to road but far enough off highway not to get that noise.
10 minutes from Palmerston which has good shopping centre.
Rusty
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Reply By: graeme28 - Tuesday, Apr 11, 2006 at 22:36

Tuesday, Apr 11, 2006 at 22:36
Macca
Stayed at Freespirit Resort, a Big 4 Resort on the Stuart Hwy Berrimah 17 klms or
15 mins to Darwin City, Has everything there, Palmerston Shopping Centre is 4 klms away.
Powered Site from $25 to $28
Unpowered Site from $22 to $24
Need to book
For booking only 1800 350 888
Fax 08 8935 0777
Phone 08 8935 0888

Graeme
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Reply By: The Rambler( W.A.) - Tuesday, Apr 11, 2006 at 23:36

Tuesday, Apr 11, 2006 at 23:36
Lee Point Caravan Park---big park,good facilities,lot of shady sites,5 mins to Casuarina Shopping Center,15 mins.to town.Iam not that keen staying in parks but its necessary if you want to be close to the city.
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Reply By: Wizard1 - Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 10:20

Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 10:20
I assume you mean "free camping" as opposed to paying for a caravan park or camp ground.

There really isn't anywhere near Darwin (1 hr drive or so) that you don't have to a pay unless you head into the bush and find a spot.

All the replies so far have been caravan parks....

How far away from Darwin where you thinking?
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Follow Up By: macca172 - Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 18:47

Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 18:47
Wizard,

No mate, Im prepared to pay. The closer to Darwin city the better. Last thng I need is a million dollar cab fare, after a night on the turps with my old mates who currently live there.

Macca
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Reply By: bruce - Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 20:41

Wednesday, Apr 12, 2006 at 20:41
The closest parks to the city are near the airport...Lee Point is a top park...has lots of ensuite sites for the same price as powered sites...power costs about $1 a day extra but you have the convenience of your own loo and shower right along side of you...we had 17 days there last year and loved it ...heat and all...cheers
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Reply By: macca172 - Thursday, Apr 13, 2006 at 19:34

Thursday, Apr 13, 2006 at 19:34
Thanks all, much appreciated!

Macca
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Reply By: Member - Davoe (Widgiemooltha) - Thursday, Apr 13, 2006 at 21:46

Thursday, Apr 13, 2006 at 21:46
Dont recall the name of it but there is a caravan park on the main drag into the city not far out. Bus stop out the front I just caught a bus into the city
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