Camping Around Australia Book Review

Submitted: Thursday, Nov 11, 2010 at 15:42
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Having decided to renew my membership by buying two of these books from the
EO shop, I thought someone may be interested in a review...
It's a thumbs up from me...good value. Many of you have the Camps Australia
Wide books, & I believe this is a quality adjunct to that series, or indeed a better buy if you dont have CAW. While I dont have any negative issues with CAW, it can be a bit like reading the phone book, whereas this one gives a good
description of each site, with all facilities noted & good concise directions. It
leans towards the National Parks & forests a lot which is good, but does not go
into parking bays & rest areas that much. It includes a full Atlas & detailed area maps, as well as contact phone numbers & some GPS points. I suspect mine will join the mass of stuff I carry around Oz when camping as it is easy to read &
good value at under $40. I bought with the idea of giving as gifts if not up to
my standard but am happy to report I will keep one & BIL will score the other
for Christmas. Its a very nice gift for the traveller. cheers....oldbaz.
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Reply By: Michael ( Moss Vale NSW) - Thursday, Nov 11, 2010 at 19:42

Thursday, Nov 11, 2010 at 19:42
Thanks Baz!! Sounds ok!! Michael
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Reply By: Motherhen - Thursday, Nov 11, 2010 at 20:19

Thursday, Nov 11, 2010 at 20:19
Good on you OIldBaz, and thanks for purchasing and posting the review. How does it compare with numbers of camps listed? Is this similar to CAW?

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Follow Up By: Member - Oldbaz. NSW. - Friday, Nov 12, 2010 at 08:59

Friday, Nov 12, 2010 at 08:59
Hi Motherhen, this one says 2500 sites & my CAW says 3000. I suggest the difference is mainly roadsite rest stops & such in CAW. These are not, strictly speaking, camp spots. The book is of similar size but easier to read, with better
directions & more info on each site. Both are good tools but I favour this one.
cheers...oldbaz.
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Reply By: Fred G NSW - Thursday, Nov 11, 2010 at 22:15

Thursday, Nov 11, 2010 at 22:15
Baz......your lucky day mate LOL M/H has been hanging out for someone to buy this and just maybe the costs will be shared LOL LOL...????????

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Reply By: ExplorOz - David & Michelle - Thursday, Nov 11, 2010 at 23:40

Thursday, Nov 11, 2010 at 23:40
Great OldBaz we thought it was a good product also. Can you please do us a favor and add a ratingcomment in the actual item please just visit the product at Camping Around Australia and rate the product and add the text - thanks. This way the review will stay with the item, we do not have a way of linking this forum thread to the product.
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Follow Up By: Member - Oldbaz. NSW. - Friday, Nov 12, 2010 at 09:09

Friday, Nov 12, 2010 at 09:09
G'day Team, happy to do that. I wasnt aware of the option to rate products,
but consider this one very worthy. Keep up the good work....oldbaz.
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Follow Up By: Pete Jackman (SA) - Friday, Nov 12, 2010 at 09:27

Friday, Nov 12, 2010 at 09:27
What happened to the URL in your post David?
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Follow Up By: ExplorOz - David & Michelle - Friday, Nov 12, 2010 at 11:27

Friday, Nov 12, 2010 at 11:27
Thanks OldBaz and yeah Pete I typed it in manually and must have stuffed it somehow. I have now corrected it - thanks.
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