Happy Hours
Submitted: Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 at 12:55
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Member - John and Val
Now we're not big users of caravan parks, preferring
bush camps where possible. But every so often on a trip we do stop at CPs. Occasionally we have come across CPs or organised
camp grounds that put on a Happy Hour. These can be fun and a good way to meet with other travellers.
On our trip this year we encountered a good one at
Kalbarri at The
Anchorage - small cost for a BBQ sausage in a roll, BYO - maybe 80 people attended. At Cape Arid in the NP campground the
camp hosts organised a small get-together one evening in one of the
camp kitchens. We sat around by candlelight and sampled some smoked fish and of course exchanged travel tales.
Over the years we have encountered similar events put on by
camp hosts in various WA National Parks - Kennedy Ranges and Bungle Bungles come to mind. And there are the talks etc that are arranged by the Big 4
park in
Alice Springs.
Have others joined in and enjoyed similar happenings - where are the good HOs to be found?
Happy Hour at Kalbarri - early on.
Cheers,
Val
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Reply By: Robin Miller - Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 at 15:04
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 at 15:04
Hi Guys
We have found a good impromtu gathering occurs at
Copley CV
Park S.A.- for a while they
also had morning talks.
They are a bit less formal than some other
places and always have a big nightly fire around which people gather.
Of late though they have moved a bit towards accomodation units at high prices and this tends to gather a less bushy cliental.
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Follow Up By: baz&pud (tassie) - Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 at 15:54
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 at 15:54
We prefer
bush camping as
well, but a couple of years back we stayed at the
Copley CVP waiting for friends to come down from
Birdsville.
On checking in the receptionist at the time told us the nightly charge, but wouldn't take the money, insisted on us paying the next morning,
well the next morning we found out why, went into pay, and was informed that if we hang around for a few more minutes there will be free coffee/tea and scones with jam and cream.
You then have another chat to other caravaners, next thing you end up staying another night.
One smart lady.
Cheers
Baz
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Follow Up By: Member - Tony Z (NSW) - Thursday, Nov 29, 2012 at 19:36
Thursday, Nov 29, 2012 at 19:36
Also stayed at
Copley CP, but had to use a cabin as the Camper Trailer poles were bent by severe wind while at
Arkaroola.
Talk about a friendly host as was said dont pay now see us in the morning plus a cuppa to take with us from the reseption
Good
Park
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Reply By: Gone Bush (WA) - Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 at 15:35
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 at 15:35
Ilfracombe in QLD.
Sapphire Caravan
Park in
Sapphire, QLD.
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Follow Up By: Gone Bush (WA) - Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 at 15:42
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 at 15:42
One more, and a beauty,
Capella Caravan
Park, Capella in QLD.
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Follow Up By: Gone Bush (WA) - Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 at 15:45
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 at 15:45
And the free pancake breakfast, Thursday mornings, at
Cairns Coconut Resort Caravan
Park.
Best
park in Australia, imo, of course.
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Reply By: Member - Old Girl - Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 at 17:10
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 at 17:10
Quilpie
is another. They encourage
young families to join in what first looks like
Grey Nomads laughing their heads off realy enjoying each others company. They had all the kids playing music while the adults sang. It was an unreal atmosphere. Hence we stayed another night.
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Reply By: Member - eighty matey - Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 at 18:27
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 at 18:27
Hi,
while not stictly a Happy Hour, Barnhill CP, between
Broome and 80 Mile Beach, put on a great Sunday Roast Dinner in the season.
Great spot,
Steve
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Reply By: Crackles - Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 at 18:37
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 at 18:37
That's one of the benefits of travelling in a 4x4 club, happy hour every night no matter where we are :-)
Cheers Craig....................
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Reply By: Member - Scott M (NSW) - Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 at 18:44
Wednesday, Nov 28, 2012 at 18:44
Bush Poetry sessions at Kidmans
camp outside
Bourke....
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