camping at echuca
Submitted: Sunday, Nov 02, 2008 at 14:31
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01xl7
Hi Gang,
The wife and I are just about to set off for a two week
camping tour Leaving from
Canberra then heading to
Echuca (Via
Jindabyne, Thredbo,
Glenrowan),
Ballarat, Great Ocean Road, Mt Gambier,
Halls gap, and then
Lakes Entrance.
our
camping spots are fairly picked already, Except
Echuca.
I have been looking at Google and there appears to be a state
park right on the bank of the Murray in
Echuca. does anybody know if you can
camp there?
we are after
free camping (or as close to
free camping goes nowa days) very close or in
Echuca that is situated on the Murray.
we are self sufficient and dont need or want to stay at a caravan
park).
Reply By: Gramps (NSW) - Sunday, Nov 02, 2008 at 16:45
Sunday, Nov 02, 2008 at 16:45
01x17,
According to Camps4 there are several free overnight stops around
Echuca. I have'nt stayed at any of them.
Christie's Beach Campground. 8.5km E of
Echuca. That's probably the one you mean. Seems OK with dunnies, fireplaces, shade, pets allowed etc. It's in
Echuca Regional
Park.
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Reply By: hallmark1 - Sunday, Nov 02, 2008 at 19:53
Sunday, Nov 02, 2008 at 19:53
Christies beach the pick of all
End of Pianta rd (off rd to
Swan Hill) on Murray no facilities
have a good trip Baz
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Follow Up By: Squizzy - Monday, Nov 03, 2008 at 07:05
Monday, Nov 03, 2008 at 07:05
We have stayed at Christies Beach, it does have long drop dunnies, and in good condition.
Bring your own firewood though, it is quite scarce there, as in most popular
places.
It is a very nice
camping area with many spots along the river front.
Geoff
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Reply By: Member - res.q.guy (Vic.) - Sunday, Nov 02, 2008 at 22:44
Sunday, Nov 02, 2008 at 22:44
Hi
There is a very good, little and cheap book that covers
camping and river access around
Echuca, and is available through the Explor Oz
shop.
Murray River Access Map Book
Regards
Neil
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Reply By: Member - Franz Peter R (TAS) - Monday, Nov 03, 2008 at 20:41
Monday, Nov 03, 2008 at 20:41
The best
camping we found is situated at Barmah Forest and we stayed there a couple of times and it has a good swimming lake and basic Pit
toilets and it is free. It is only about 15 to 20 klms from
Echuca. Sorry for the late replay been to busy enjoying
camping in Tassie. Cheers
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Reply By: 01xl7 - Tuesday, Nov 04, 2008 at 08:35
Tuesday, Nov 04, 2008 at 08:35
Thanks for the advice guys,
Tassie, thats one place on the list to do. hope you had a ball.
we will be in
Echuca for 3 nights so to spice things up a bit, we might stay at each one suggested, and see which one is the best.
once again thanks for the help.
4 days to go........ bloody hell it goes slow, especially when your counting down the minutes
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Follow Up By: Gramps (NSW) - Tuesday, Nov 04, 2008 at 16:03
Tuesday, Nov 04, 2008 at 16:03
Don't rub it in LOL. Have a great time.
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Reply By:- Tuesday, Nov 04, 2008 at 16:03
Tuesday, Nov 04, 2008 at 16:03
We were at Christie's Beach 2 days ago. Nice spot, but FULL of speed boats and skiers. Very noisey.
We're now at
Police Paddocks just outside Rutherglen - much quieter spot.
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Reply By: 01xl7 - Tuesday, Nov 04, 2008 at 16:40
Tuesday, Nov 04, 2008 at 16:40
That doesnt sound too relaxing. hope they are gone during the week. we should be there by monday
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Reply By: Member - JohnR (Vic) - Tuesday, Nov 04, 2008 at 18:23
Tuesday, Nov 04, 2008 at 18:23
We camped at The Five Mile, West of Moama, overlooking the Murray. It is
free camping, no facilities. Position? Five
miles West of Moama in a lovely spot. There is a
boat ramp there but we saw no boats.
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