Robe or BeachPort
Submitted: Monday, Dec 18, 2006 at 14:42
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944runner
OK the decision is needed. Decided to go down south for the Australia Day weekend.
Where is the best place to stay? there will be 2 familys with 3 kids under 3 in tow.
Camping would be good.
Suggestions and ideas, I think the Mrs would want to stay in a caravan
park with
toilets and showers.
Reply By: Outnabout David (SA) - Monday, Dec 18, 2006 at 14:55
Monday, Dec 18, 2006 at 14:55
Doesn't really matter but if you haven't booked a spot now you may be too late.
When down there either in Canunda or Robe/
beachport beaches stick to the permitted area and don't be an idiot. Of late they have been blitzing those areas and in fact I believe were almost going to shut access off.
They do surveilance from the air as
well so be carefull and be Responsible.
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Follow Up By: 944runner - Monday, Dec 18, 2006 at 15:00
Monday, Dec 18, 2006 at 15:00
Just checked a couple of
places and all still have
camp sites available.
Also I am not a fool when 4WDing and always stick to marked tracks, but thanks for the "headsup"
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Reply By: John Davies - Monday, Dec 18, 2006 at 15:56
Monday, Dec 18, 2006 at 15:56
I think the
Robe caravan parks are better, less wind swept.
Cheers
John D
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Reply By: Truckster (Vic) - Monday, Dec 18, 2006 at 16:07
Monday, Dec 18, 2006 at 16:07
Beachport by a long shot.
1 day you go to carpenters rocks, then next day to
robe -
Beachport is in the center making life easier.
I took 20+ cars there on
Melbourne Cup Weekend for our annual trip.
But expect it to be extremely busy, I know 5 clubs that have changed highcountry trips to
Robe.
We stayed at www.parks-sa.com.au/soocp.html - walking distance to pub and shops. Clean dunnys, showers, and clean
park.
Speak with Zig on here, hes in the Wattle Ranges (
Beachport) 4wd club. Search for a thread I posted in Nov about our trip there.
They made the maps that everyone uses while 4wd holidaying in the area
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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Monday, Dec 18, 2006 at 17:03
Monday, Dec 18, 2006 at 17:03
Many of the
adelaide clubs will be there as
well. I know of two clubs staying at
Beachport Caravan
park - one of them has 28 vehicles. Its going to be a very crowded weekend.
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Monday, Dec 18, 2006 at 17:14
Monday, Dec 18, 2006 at 17:14
yea,
Sadly I think that it will be whereever you go this yr, with the issues we got smoldering over here :(
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Follow Up By: Zig-n-Zag - Monday, Dec 18, 2006 at 18:00
Monday, Dec 18, 2006 at 18:00
Other clubs and 4wd drivers (responsible ones) always welcome in
Beachport. Always good to be able to catch up with other ExplorOz members.
As Truckster stated
Beachport more central if coming over from Vic.
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Follow Up By: navaraman - Monday, Dec 18, 2006 at 20:21
Monday, Dec 18, 2006 at 20:21
I'll be at Ocean View CP for the Oz Day week with the Mt Lofty Club. It's usually chockers in there but surprisingly quiet when on the tracks and beaches. Trucksters point about the high country trips being cancelled is a good one, i expect Robe/
Beachport will attract a bigger crowd this year.
Patrolman Pat
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Follow Up By: Old Nick - Monday, Dec 18, 2006 at 21:10
Monday, Dec 18, 2006 at 21:10
I will definatly go with you Truckster-
Beachport No1, and stay in the caravan
Park thats not on
the beach front, plenty of shelter no matter where it blows from, if my memory serves me right you turn left on your way in at the pub,then 1st right and follow your nose. There used to be a great little caravan
park at
Carpenter Rocks but apparently it changed hands about 18 months ago and the last report I got it was being subdivided into house blocks. The locals told me when I stayed there about 12 years ago it took ages for the approval to happen for a caravan
park as it was a flood plain. I suppose a number of dry years and change of guard on their local council and this is all forgotten until we get a good rainy year again. Any way its all a great area, magic fishing- Crays-Abalone-Snapper-King George Whiting-Mullaway-Sweep-gummy&school shark-tommies- garfish-mullet you name it a great fishing 4x4 holiday area. Jeez you would reckon I worked for the tourist industry, can say I have no affiliation with any business or connection whatsoever, just good memories!! Regards Nick
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Tuesday, Dec 19, 2006 at 09:43
Tuesday, Dec 19, 2006 at 09:43
thats the one
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Reply By: SA_Patrol - Monday, Dec 18, 2006 at 22:12
Monday, Dec 18, 2006 at 22:12
I have heard it will be compulsory to carry three basic items if travelling the National
Park tracks,
First Aid kit, Sand Flag and CB Radio. Not sure when this will come in affect so be prepared. you should have these plus air comp snatch strap and shovel.
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Reply By: 944runner - Tuesday, Dec 19, 2006 at 08:41
Tuesday, Dec 19, 2006 at 08:41
Thanks for the replies guys. Decided to go to
Beachport I think it is the best spot can go either down to southend or up to
Robe. Booked in at the
Beachport caravan
park for 4 nights. The lady said they still have plenty of room for that weekend.
Can't wait to get down there I love the place and have not had the 4WD of the black top for some time.
I was unable to get in touch with any one at Southern Ocean Tourist
Park, they didnt answer the phone at all yesterday or last night so had to go to the
Beachport Caravan
Park right on
the beach, just hope it doesnt get too windy!!
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Tuesday, Dec 19, 2006 at 09:44
Tuesday, Dec 19, 2006 at 09:44
You will have fun.. they have a playground for kids, and outdoor BBQ's too
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Follow Up By: 944runner - Tuesday, Dec 19, 2006 at 09:47
Tuesday, Dec 19, 2006 at 09:47
Thanks Trukster I have been there a couple of times before and thought it was a nice little
camp ground.
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Follow Up By: Truckster (Vic) - Tuesday, Dec 19, 2006 at 09:54
Tuesday, Dec 19, 2006 at 09:54
Yea great place all round I reckon.
Already booked for next Nov Long weekend :)
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Reply By: John R (SA) - Tuesday, Dec 19, 2006 at 15:35
Tuesday, Dec 19, 2006 at 15:35
Have a great time, wherever you end up. Be sure to duck up to
Robe though. Both are great little towns.
The drive through the dunes is great, though I prefer it a bit earlier in the season before it turns into a highway (do I sound too spoilt?!) when you can pull up at any of those fantastic beaches for an hour or three, raid the fridge & enjoy the view without seeing anyone else!
Not sure if
Beachport has a beach you can drive on, but
Robe's Long beach is great if you want some beach to yourself - just keep driving around till you find a couple of unoccupied beach!
I'm sure you'll all love it wherever you stay.
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