Summer camping on the west coast of SA

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Member - David T (SA)

We are planning a trip to the west coast of SA between Port Lincoln and Ceduna in early January. Will be in a 100 series TD with a Tvan camper trailer. Most of our previous trips have been up north in winter and we have not camped in this area before. Any suggestions for good camping spots would be appreciated. We are self sufficient and so do not need organised camping grounds but don't mind using them if necessary. I expect that at this time of the year it will be busy but we prefer non-crowded places.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
Cheers
Dave

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Reply By: Willem - Saturday, Sep 20, 2008 at 12:22

Saturday, Sep 20, 2008 at 12:22

Dave

Not quite west coast but just this side of Tumby Bay is Lipsom Cove. Its a lovely secluded spot with Long Drop Toilets and a long beach to walk on. At low tide you can walk across to a small island where birds nest and may see a Sea Lion or two. Its a bit smelly but you soon get used to it.

There used to be a free camp at the end of Harbour View Road at Venus Bay. This was a while ago so not sure if it is still so. Find a faint track at end of road leading around some scrub to an isolated spot near the water for a quiet camp. No beach there.

Haslam also has camp sites right on the beach. Small fee or donation required.

A little way past Cedune is Fowlers Bay. A magic spot but that may be busy in summer.

Usually I just follow my nose, keep my eyes open and find lots of nooks and crannies away from popular places to have a quiet camp for the night or a couple of days.

Cheers

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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Saturday, Sep 20, 2008 at 12:35

Saturday, Sep 20, 2008 at 12:35

Gday Willem,
We passed through Fowlers Bay last Friday night. The very small cramped caravan park was full, and there were just 2 cabins vacant next to the shop. Not much option for campers. So half our group took the cabins, and the rest camped at a favourite spot on the Eyre Highway.

I agree its a picturesque spot, and has a lot of interesting history.

Cheers
Phil

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Follow Up By: Willem - Saturday, Sep 20, 2008 at 12:43

Saturday, Sep 20, 2008 at 12:43

G'day Phil

I wondered why things were so quiet here...LOL. You have been away again! Nevermind, I have been here there and everywhere as well. Hope you had a great trip.

Cheers

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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Saturday, Sep 20, 2008 at 16:12

Saturday, Sep 20, 2008 at 16:12

Yep,
2 weeks of bliss in the GVD.

I'm trying to show some self-control and resist the tyre threads! I'm guessing you and Davoe are doing the same :-))

Cheers
Phil;

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Follow Up By: Member - David T (SA) - Sunday, Sep 21, 2008 at 10:07

Sunday, Sep 21, 2008 at 10:07

Thanks for the suggestions Willem. Always nice to get some info from people who have been there.
Cheers
Dave

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Reply By: Member - Prickle (SA) - Saturday, Sep 20, 2008 at 12:39

Saturday, Sep 20, 2008 at 12:39

David,

Here are a couple of spots, we have driven between Ceduna and Streaky a couple of times and the spots below would be okay.

North of Minnipa there is also a couple of spots, see my blog - search on "Googs", posted 15 Aug.

Acramans Creek S32 27.736 E134 04.418 - not far from Ceduna, reasonable area to camp and close to the water, would want to check the tides etc, the camping area is lower than the creek next to it and has known to get water in it if there is a King tide.

PERLUBIE LANDING S32 39.651 E134 17.738 - just out of Streaky Bay, beach access, probably popular at that time of the year. Small fee, a couple of dollars I think.

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Follow Up By: Member - David T (SA) - Sunday, Sep 21, 2008 at 10:09

Sunday, Sep 21, 2008 at 10:09

Thanks Russ.
Cheers
Dave

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Reply By: gonebush SA - Sunday, Sep 21, 2008 at 08:46

Sunday, Sep 21, 2008 at 08:46

hi you can't go past Elliston, I'm sure you wont be disappointed, it's one of our favourite spots (pitty it's so far away), we stay at the caravan park near the jetty- lovely caretakers, very clean and helpful and they have a very large freezer room to keep your catch in until you leave, there are a few bush type camping spots around there and at Sharinga (a salmon beach). a great spot to catch fish (salmon by day and tommies and squid by night) and to unwind, one word of warning though stock up on your food if you can at Port Lincoln before you leave as there's not much shopping there and the prices show this.
have a great time Chris.

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Follow Up By: Member - David T (SA) - Sunday, Sep 21, 2008 at 10:11

Sunday, Sep 21, 2008 at 10:11

Thanks for your reply Chris. We are looking forward to a different type of trip to our usual touring up north.
Cheers
Dave

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Follow Up By: gonebush SA - Sunday, Sep 21, 2008 at 10:36

Sunday, Sep 21, 2008 at 10:36

you wont be disappointed I'm sure there's some nice spots up that side, and make sure you checkout the sea lions at Baird Bay near Streaky Bay, it's quite a laugh some of the things they get up to and looking in my camps4 book there is bush type camping there as well, Chris.

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