Free camp spots north of Perth
Submitted: Friday, Aug 24, 2012 at 23:30
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Clint & Chell
Hi guys
Wanting to see if anyone knows of any overnight freecamp spots north of
Perth on the Brand Hwy. We have a 28ft onroad van. Had a look at the Camps Australia Wide 5 book and the first one we come across is Waddi
Farm Resort which has dirt road. We have already done two tyres since we started 2 months ago so we have become overly cautious.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Chell
Reply By: Motherhen - Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 at 00:17
Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 at 00:17
Hi Chell
The coastal Shires to the north of
Perth do not allow camping outside of caravan parks and authorised campgrounds. Main Roads WA provide good overnight rest areas along major highways, but none between
Perth and
Geraldton. There are rest areas, some with dump points. If wanting to rest overnight by stopping late and leaving early you may not be noticed.
Motherhen
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Reply By: two_ks - Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 at 00:48
Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 at 00:48
Clint & Chell,
Hi, try traveling north on West Coast Drive to
Cliff Head North, just short of
T junction to Brand Hwy. 500m of good gravel, road Easy turn around for your rig. All to yourself mid week. Short run in to Dongra, try the goodies at the
bakery
Ken
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Follow Up By: two_ks - Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 at 00:51
Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 at 00:51
good fishing and swimming there to.
Ken
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Follow Up By: two_ks - Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 at 01:01
Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 at 01:01
Sorry Chell road name is Indian Ocean Drive!!
Ken
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Reply By: Member - DingoBlue(WA) - Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 at 09:54
Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 at 09:54
Ellenbrook Pool is a good free
campsite with plenty of access for your van. Turn off the Brand Highway at
Greenough just past the 'S' bend and follow the signs
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Follow Up By: Motherhen - Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 at 22:26
Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 at 22:26
Hi DingoBlue
Isn't
Ellendale Pool $5 per person?
I wasn't thinking of a far north as
Geraldton where is have listed:
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Geraldton -
Ellendale Pool: 45 kilometres south east of the city. (Pass through small settlement of Walkaway on way to pool) $5 per person per night. Dogs on leads.
Dump point provided. Basic
toilets, barbecue area, nice walking area and swimming spot. Fig Tree Crossing: Fifteen kilometres north east of the city on Chapman Valley Road on the way to Nanson/Nabawa. Free with maximum 48 hour stay. Dogs on leads.
Dump point provided. Basic
toilet and covered picnic areas provided."
Mh
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Reply By: Dennis Ellery - Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 at 11:12
Saturday, Aug 25, 2012 at 11:12
2 Tyres in two months on-road – How old are your tyres, are they of light truck construction?
We have done 2 loops of Australia in a standard on-road 24 foot van (about 3 tonne loaded) – Includes thousands of Ks on gravel and rough dirt roads. No tyre damage.
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