South West WA Christmas Camping...

hi
hamelin bay is very nice too but what used to be a very large camping ground has now been over taken by chalets developement with only a handfull of camp sites left
the national parks are nice as mentioned above and it's hard to get into the np's because there has been a huge nuber of caravan parks wiped out by chalet and resort type accommodationin last 7yrs

but in the summer time for a small baby you will find it quiet hot in the bush and some insect problems mijjies /mosyie's but u will still get aussie mossies in augusta too just on sundown or anywhere for that mater because !!!! this is australia !!!!! and by all accts turners caravan park is also going to be reduced and changed with chalet development as well soon

I have to disagree with Barry.

Yes, there were 6 chalets built recently however there is still a huge amount of campground.

The park is well run and is the older basic type of park with a great atmosphere, 150 metres to the beach in a bay sheltered from the prevailing South easterlies that are a feature of Xmas down south.

Plenty of trees for sun control too.

Paul

Do book early though as it is *very* popular.

www.campingwa.net you need to register to access alot of the features

There are 4 caravan parks in Denmark, and if you want a site you'd better book now.

If you want to check them out, try googling the names.

1. Rivermouth Caravan Park. On the mouth of the Denmark River where it flows into Wilson Inlet. Largish park,grassed, some shade, quite a few permanent resident retirees in park homes Two Ablution blocks w/ laundry, camp kitchen,, small store on site, about 2km from town centre. May not be suitable for swimming.
(Best option IMHO)

2 . Ocean Beach Resort Caravan park. Large park, has recently been upgraded in some areas, park homes, some shaded areas, grass sites, store on site, adjacent to safe swimming in Prawn Rock channel, close to Ocean Beach for surf and strong swimmers, about 10km form town centre. Don't know about ablution blocks/laundry or campers kitchen. Bush surrounds.
(IMHO worth trying )

3 . Karri Mia Caravan Park. Near top of Mt Shadforth, great views over rural landscape, concrete slabs and own ensuite for each bay, about 8km from town, campers kitchen, No store on site, Onsite restaurant, close to a number of wineries. Reasonable shelter but can be windy at times.
(IMHO, only if there is nothing else available)

4 . Riverbend Caravan Park. Small park on banks of Denmark river, about 5km from town, no store on site, some shaded sites, Ablution and laundry on site,
Usually a quiet park even at Xmas,
(IMHO worth a look)

There's a fair bit to do in Denmark over the Xmas/new Year period and plenty to see within a 25 km range of town.

Hope this helps

Disco

A bit more information to consider.
Denmark is a good 5 hour drive south of Perth via Albany Hwy to Mt Barker, then south to Denmark, or about 6.5hours via Bunbury, Bridgetown, Manjimup, Walpole to Denmark.

Disco, again.