Camping near Bourke NSW

Submitted: Sunday, Apr 29, 2007 at 13:50
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Good Camping spots near Bourke
Hi all I have heard from other travellers that it is better to camp a little out of town . Can get a bit rough at times apparently.
Anybody know of the location of a good (and fairly safe) campsite within say 10 km of town? Alternatively - have you been happy to stay in a van park (if so where?) Appreciate any comments
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Reply By: Richard Kovac - Sunday, Apr 29, 2007 at 14:23

Sunday, Apr 29, 2007 at 14:23
I have travelled through and around Bourke but this place looks OK and I'm sure any CP in town will be OK, I live in Cloverdale (Perth) and it can get a little rough at times also ...LOL www.kidmanscamp.com.au/

Richard
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Follow Up By: lifeisgood - Sunday, Apr 29, 2007 at 16:27

Sunday, Apr 29, 2007 at 16:27
Very flash looking place. Thanks for that. Richard
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Reply By: Member - vivien C (VIC) - Sunday, Apr 29, 2007 at 14:23

Sunday, Apr 29, 2007 at 14:23
Lifeisgood,

Check post 42934 about a spot called Mays Bend about 18km from Bourke. I haven't been there but remembered reading it a while ago. It might be ok for you.

Viv
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Reply By: TrishP - Sunday, Apr 29, 2007 at 14:43

Sunday, Apr 29, 2007 at 14:43
Hi, we camped at North Bourke caravan park a few ks out of the CBD on the road to Tibooburra and Cunnamulla a couple of years ago. Go over the Darling River bridge and you will see the park on the right. Fees were reasonable then too. It was a lovely spot and no trouble.
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Follow Up By: lifeisgood - Sunday, Apr 29, 2007 at 16:17

Sunday, Apr 29, 2007 at 16:17
Thanks for those comments TrishP and others
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Reply By: lifeisgood - Sunday, Apr 29, 2007 at 16:31

Sunday, Apr 29, 2007 at 16:31
Sounds like kidmans camp per above web site , 7km out.
Nice surrounds.
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Reply By: Mr Fawlty - Sunday, Apr 29, 2007 at 17:23

Sunday, Apr 29, 2007 at 17:23
Yep Kidmans CP is very nice and very friendly. The "locals" in Bourke are great people too its just that there is an element of 'bored youth' that seem responsible for most of the problems.
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Reply By: Peter McG (Member, Melbourne) - Sunday, Apr 29, 2007 at 17:46

Sunday, Apr 29, 2007 at 17:46
Mays Bend is a great place on the Darling. Out past the Kidman Camp caravan park then turen right at the sign and follow your nose to the river. Nice quiet and free spot.

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Reply By: Member - DOZER- Sunday, Apr 29, 2007 at 18:27

Sunday, Apr 29, 2007 at 18:27
If you have time, Menindee lakes has good camping/fishing/sunsets and also history, as it was the starting depot for the Bourke and Wills expodition...There is a tree called the Wills tree that is blazed and has wills's face carved into it.
Andrew
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Reply By: Brew69(SA) - Sunday, Apr 29, 2007 at 20:31

Sunday, Apr 29, 2007 at 20:31
Bourke a bit rough at times????? Understatement lol.

We camped about half hour out of town towards Louth. It was at a weir.....Pesty where was it exactly???I think it was called 9 mile weir so it could be 9 miles out of town lol.
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Reply By: Outa Bounds - Monday, Apr 30, 2007 at 08:13

Monday, Apr 30, 2007 at 08:13
If you don't like the idea of staying in Bourke you could travel to Cobar, nothing rough around here!

National park near Menindee camping right next to the river is really nice! Cost as much as a caravan park though!
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Reply By: Kevern - Monday, Apr 30, 2007 at 14:43

Monday, Apr 30, 2007 at 14:43
Mays bend is a great spot but only in the dry, if it looks like rain run. Mt. Oxley a bit further out of town great spot a bit pricey though.
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Reply By: joker.com - Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 20:22

Tuesday, May 01, 2007 at 20:22
Maye's Bend is 16km north of Bourke on the way to Cunnamulla and is a top spot to camp, although it is inaccessable after rain. Kidman's Camp caravan park is one of the best parks you will ever come accross. It is about 7km north also on the way to Cunnamulla. Both of these places are safe and quiet, the 19 mile (30km) weir on the way to Louth is also a good spot. I'm a local, so you can take my word for it.
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