Good place to camp in Canberra?
Submitted: Tuesday, Sep 18, 2007 at 09:31
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pauljohnston
Hi all, we (mum dad 3 kids aged 4 - 11) will be in
Canberra next week and are looking for a good
park to pitch the tent, any suggestions? We've looked at a few on Badgers which have not recieved good reviews, but the reports are a few years old so things may have changed.
So if you know a good place, please let us know.
thanks,
PJ.
Reply By: sastra - Tuesday, Sep 18, 2007 at 09:56
Tuesday, Sep 18, 2007 at 09:56
Hi Paul,
Why not try Johnny's place down at Kirribilli House.
There's a very good chance he'll be chasing the family vote very soon so he and Janette might give you a prime spot on their lawn.
Just make sure you haven't got Peter C with you.
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Follow Up By: Member -Signman - Tuesday, Sep 18, 2007 at 10:23
Tuesday, Sep 18, 2007 at 10:23
Kirribilli House is in
Sydney !!
Maybe you mean 'The Lodge"..
Another option would be on the lawn in front of the old
Parliament House..You could really set the tent up and have a
camp fire!!
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Follow Up By: Trevor R (QLD) - Wednesday, Sep 19, 2007 at 08:56
Wednesday, Sep 19, 2007 at 08:56
"You could really set the tent up and have a
camp fire!! "
Why not signman, wouldn't be the first time. I seem to recall a few of the "brudda's" doing just this not long ago.
Cheers Trevor.
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Reply By: nuboy - Tuesday, Sep 18, 2007 at 11:02
Tuesday, Sep 18, 2007 at 11:02
We used the
show grounds and found the price and amenities and location AOK
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Reply By: Patrol22 - Tuesday, Sep 18, 2007 at 12:40
Tuesday, Sep 18, 2007 at 12:40
PJ - there is an excellent
campsite a few kms out of town adjacent the Cotter and Murrimbidgee Rivers. Known as the Cotter it has faily good facilities and is reasonably priced.
Murrumbidgee River Corridor—Cotter Campgrounds
The
Cotter Campground is the most highly serviced bushland
camping area in the ACT.
Separate areas for organised groups, campervans and small private parties.
Electric BBQ.
Toilet and shower facilities.
Shared wood BBQs.
Limited firewood is provided, so be sure to bring your own.
Pets are not allowed.
Camping Fee: There is a fee of $7.00 per person per night. There is no charge for children under ten years of age. Fees can be paid to the campground host, rangers, or left in the honesty box at
the entrance.
Bookings are not required.
Got this info from: this website
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Reply By: karicher - Wednesday, Sep 19, 2007 at 22:48
Wednesday, Sep 19, 2007 at 22:48
Hi,
I'm from
Canberra and I'm sorry to say there is not much choice for you here!!!!
The cotter would be nice, but is a little out of town. Depends what you are doig here.
There are a few caravan
places in Sutton, which is just before you hit
Canberra coming from
Sydney direction, but dont expect too much from them :)
Here is the contact number for ACT Forests
Camping Areas 02 62072486. They might be able to help you with more info.
There would probably be somewhere to
camp in Tharwa, but it is way over the other side of
Canberra towards
Cooma. You could try Caloola Retreat on 02 62357226 or Birrigai 02 62056748. Or, if you are coming to visit friends, I would use there back yard! Sorry,
Canberra sux for
camp spots! In my opinion, the Cotter would be the nicest.
Oh, and dont forget your warm clothes! It's very cold at night here!
Enjoy your stay!
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