camping wa

Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007 at 17:58

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Hi People,
Im a newby and looking without any success for any campsites outside of Perth. I have been trying everywhere to find what camp sites are available within a 1-2 hour drive. We really prefer the coastline and have looked at Wilbinga though CALM told us you cant camp there.
Can anyone tell me please is there anywhere to camp with a family in reasonably close vicinity to Perth as i am just about to give up.

What ever happened to years ago when you could just pull up anywhere and pitch a tent, i would like to have my kids experience that though it seems impossible.

thanx all

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Reply By: Member - Davoe (Nullagine) - Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007 at 18:08

Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007 at 18:08

shure. Dunno bout the coast line but there are campsites in thAvon Valley National Park, next to the avon River.going South there is the lane pool Cons area out of Dwellingup with numerous sites on the murray river. A bit further south you can camp at Wellington dam or Honeymoon pool. and to the East I think you can camp at Leschenaultia. near chidlow
Be warned this close to the city all the spots charge like wounded bulls and get crowded on weekends/holiday periods
BTW people camp at Wibanga all the time

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Follow Up By: rest needed - Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007 at 18:28

Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007 at 18:28

Hey Davoe,

thanx for the quick reply mate and excuse my ignorance but whats BTW.
Do you reckon we could get away with an overnight stay at Wilbinga.

regards

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Follow Up By: Member - Davoe (Nullagine) - Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007 at 18:34

Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007 at 18:34

Avon Valley NP
http://www.naturebase.net/component/option,com_hotproperty/task,view/id,14/Itemid,755/
Lane pool
http://www.naturebase.net/component/option,com_hotproperty/task,view/id,16/Itemid,755/
Wellington dam/honeymoon pool
www.collierivervalley.org.au/camping.htm
lake leschenaultia
www.pobblebonk.com.au/lake.htm

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Follow Up By: Member - Davoe (Nullagine) - Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007 at 18:36

Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007 at 18:36

BTW=btw
people camp all the time at Wilbanga Ive camped there

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Follow Up By: Member - Davoe (Nullagine) - Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007 at 18:36

Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007 at 18:36

sorry that should be By The Way

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Follow Up By: rest needed - Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007 at 18:41

Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007 at 18:41

Thanx again mate im gunna give it a shot

have a good w/end

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Reply By: Old Gold - Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007 at 18:41

Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007 at 18:41

You could try up around the Moore River area

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Reply By: mike w (WA) - Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007 at 18:48

Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007 at 18:48

People camp around wilbinga, Lancelin and De grey all the time

Always worth a shot. As far as south of perth along the coast, you would be scratching

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Reply By: Bilbo - Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007 at 19:56

Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007 at 19:56

South of Perth?

What about Preston Beach? You can still drive on the beach there - I think. So why can't ya camp on it?

Bilbo

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Follow Up By: brummie pete - Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007 at 21:32

Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007 at 21:32

myalup has a camp site for afew tents etc but is mainly statics but is a good spot for riding quads and going upto preston beach on the beach for aspot of fishing .

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Follow Up By: The Explorer - Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007 at 22:51

Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007 at 22:51

Head north - leave me alone:)

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Greg

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Follow Up By: mike w (WA) - Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 15:43

Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 15:43

Thanks for that Bilbo, I now know where my next holiday will be... however Im sure the crouds would warrant not going there.

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Reply By: Member- Rox (WA) - Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007 at 21:35

Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007 at 21:35

White Hills Beach Camping Just Sth of Mandurah,
Sandy Point 3 hrs Nth old schack area

Wedge Island Just Nth of Lancelin

Collie River around the Wellington Dam

Have a good weekend Rox

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Reply By: V8Diesel - Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007 at 22:13

Wednesday, Jan 24, 2007 at 22:13

Dwellingup is good, but don't go there on long weekends as it fills up. Family friendly, close, bit of stuff to explore etc.

Can't help with the coast as in my opinion beach camping sounds great, but I reckon it's horrible when you actually get down to it.

Some of the good folk here should be able to point you in the right direction.
CampingWA

There are two good books on campsites available from the Map & Chart Shop in Collie St Fremantle. (no affiliation)

Good luck and have fun!

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Follow Up By: Member - Karl - Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 09:42

Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 09:42

V8 Diesel, you beat me to that one, a very good site for those interested in Camping in WA.

Karl

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Reply By: Member - Errol (York WA) - Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 00:29

Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 00:29

Send me a member message and i'll give you my number to give me a bell and i'll give you the info you need . Errol

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Follow Up By: Member - Davoe (Nullagine) - Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 00:32

Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 00:32

hes not a member

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Follow Up By: Member - Errol (York WA) - Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 00:41

Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 00:41

Didn't see that . Suppose i won't hear from him then.

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Reply By: Member - Karl - Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 09:48

Thursday, Jan 25, 2007 at 09:48

There are lots of places to go to. One problem you have though is the limited free places left to camp due to the urban sprawl, but you will find some.

There are some very goods books avialable that you can buy. There is:

1. Camping in WA by Boiling Billy Publications

2. Roads and Tracks of WA by QPA Publications

3. Free Camping in South West WA

4. Free Camping in Northern WA

Or you can go to the link in V8 Diesels post to get you to another good site dedicated to camping in WA.

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