help! where to camp at Christmas
Submitted: Monday, Sep 14, 2009 at 18:38
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Member - Greg T (ACT)
Hey Gang,
planning on a
camping trip at Christmas, the only trouble is where to
camp.
our requirements:
-dogs allowed (3 dogs,
well behaved)
-vehicle based
camping ( I have roof top)
-
water for swimming very close to
camp
-not jammed packed at Christmas (this narrows it down a bit)
-
bush camping (free) preferred, but if we have to pay, we have to pay
-
toilet and shower if available, but not mandatory
-willing to travel upto 6 hrs from
Canberra
access isn't a concern, as we both have
well equipped 4wds set up for almost anything, and we wouldn't mind a bit of 4wding on the trip anyway.
the challenge is set. been looking and found a few
places (as one would within 6 hrs of
Canberra) but no dogs closes the search very quickly.
help!!!!PLEASE!!!
Reply By: tazbaz - Monday, Sep 14, 2009 at 22:44
Monday, Sep 14, 2009 at 22:44
We are NOT a Gang
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Follow Up By: Member - Johny boy (NSW) - Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009 at 06:16
Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009 at 06:16
That's right Tazbaz were not how dare he call us that...
I prefer Pirates ARHH ARHH ARHH !!
Just kiddin I'm going now LOL :)
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Reply By: L & S plus 4 - Monday, Sep 14, 2009 at 23:27
Monday, Sep 14, 2009 at 23:27
Good luck! It's a tall order, dogs are harder to cater for than kids, hopefully someone has a hot tip for ya.
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Follow Up By: Member - Greg T (ACT) - Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009 at 07:17
Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009 at 07:17
sorry,
there is only so many hrs in the day where i can be politically correct, pirates it is.
i know it is a tall order. you would think being in a beautiful country of
camp a hollics travelling with your best mate would be easy.
i might buy the
bush camping for dogs. been meaning to for a while
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Follow Up By: Shaker - Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009 at 12:03
Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009 at 12:03
Dogs are often better behaved!
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Reply By: Member - Anthony G (ACT) - Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009 at 08:19
Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009 at 08:19
Not a bad
camp spot on the
Shoalhaven River, no facilites though.
T/O the Kings Hwy at Warri onto Mayfield road, follow this along to you come to Stewarts Xing Road, T/R, the
camping spot is at: 35o 14'45.56S
148o 53'29.40E.
Can be a few
camp there if the
water in the river's flowing.
The T/O on the Kings Hwy is only a few k
Canberra side of the big bridge on the way to
Braidwood.
There is another spot on the same river, but this time you go out through
Tarago. Check the Google maps for this one. Oealan Ford or a name like that.
Hope this gives you a better result than you have got so far.
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Reply By: Robin Miller - Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009 at 12:40
Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009 at 12:40
The usual spot Greg ,
Talbotville - will get crowded following boxing day , but its not to bad , secret is to be there before about 2pm 26/12
More than satisfies all other critera except shower.
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Reply By: Member - John M (NSW) - Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009 at 14:05
Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009 at 14:05
Hi Greg
I agree we are not a "Gang", that's for "God Damm" language.
If you like the ocean, try
Mystery Bay just south of Naroomba.
Fits all your requirements and you can take the dogs in the
camping ground but watch the NP rangers on the north and south sides of the area.
Regards
John
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Reply By: Pete Jackman (SA) - Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009 at 14:09
Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009 at 14:09
I would recommend the Barmah
state forest near
Echuca. Dogs allowed and it's free. Lots of good spots on the river and it was not crowded when we camped there last Christmas. No facilities though.
It was very quiet until the
Murray Marathon swept past one afternoon. Then it was quiet again.
Cheers
Pete
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Reply By: prad- Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009 at 19:54
Tuesday, Sep 15, 2009 at 19:54
Greg,
You can try
Wee Jasper, Billy Grace Reserve. Might be a tad close to
Canberra (hour or two) but will cater for all you ask except the fees. By memory its $6/night per adult. Has hot showers &
toilets,
camp right on the river (shallow), dog friendly, plenty of room, never been flat out whilst ive been there even in
Easter. Theres a website i believe. Good luck.
Prad
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