Last 12 months, our first 12 months with our Jayco Hawk caravan, we stayed at 25 totally different campsites. It was such a enjoyable exercise to look again at each place we stayed, we now have determined to proceed recording every of our campsites (apart from one we missed!). This 12 months we beat our complete from final 12 months, staying at 31 campsites all year long. It goes to be a problem to maintain this up, it will be nice to remain at as many locations in 2022, nonetheless, I can’t see this development persevering with.
Our first campsite for 2021, stopping at Wave Rock (within the background) on our technique to Esperance from Perth. There was a lot to maintain us busy for the in the future we stayed right here.
2. Pink Lake Tourist Park, Esperance WA
Unfortunately we didn’t get a photograph of our van setup at Esperance, however we did get this nice photograph of kangaroos on the close by Lucky Bay. The Pink Lake Tourist Park was the one park with availability after we booked late, we have been squished in out the again but it surely labored out properly with a children’ cricket match occurring consistently.
3. Porongurup Range Tourist Park, Porongurup, WA
Leafy Porongurup Range Tourist Park was located on the base of the Porongurups, with some nice bushwalks only a brief distance away.
4. Riverbend Chalets & Caravan Park, Denmark WA
The Riverbend Chalets & Caravan Park is the choose of the caravan parks in Denmark. It’s situated a brief distance away from the city, the websites well-spaced out, and you’ll even stroll alongside the river again into city.
5. Galena Bridge, WA
The free tenting spot at Galena Bridge on the Murchison River was the right stopover when heading north from Perth. I arrived late so I needed to discover a place to drag up in the dead of night and sadly didn’t have time to get pleasure from this quiet bush tenting spot.
6. Barradale Rest Area, Yannarie River WA
Another free camp as I drove up the coast. Barradale Rest Area was a handy spot at Yannarie River in Western Australia. Plenty of room to seek out your personal house.
7. De Grey River Rest Area WA
The free camp at De Grey River relaxation space was busy, however I used to be nonetheless capable of finding a spot to park up with fascinating bushland views out the window.
8. Broome Gateway Caravan Park, Broome, WA
The Broome Gateway Caravan Park is on the outskirts of city. I selected to arrange camp out the again away from the opposite campers whereas I took a day to discover Broome.
9. East Baines River Rest Area, WA
I pulled into the East Baines Roadside free camp and camped underneath a younger boab tree, although additionally on prime of an ant nest.
10. Edith Rail Camp, close to Edith Falls, NT
After trying out Edith Falls campground (it was full) I slotted into an area at a free camp initially of the street that results in Edith falls.
11. Florence Falls Campground, Litchfield National Park, NT
Camping as a household once more, we now have the total arrange on the Florence Falls campground in Litchfield National Park, with a brief stroll to the falls. It was busy throughout the faculty holidays, we got here early to safe our spot.
12. Corroboree Park Tavern, NT
We arrange the van at Corroboree Park Tavern as we explored the close by Corroboree Billabong.
13. Kakadu Lodge Campground, Jabiru, Kakadu National Park, NT
At the Kakadu Lodge Campground, in Jabiru, there are many unpowered websites on the outer rim in a dusty space.
14. Mardugal 1 Campground, Kakadu National Park, NT
Mardugal Campground in Kakadu was an inexpensive nationwide park campsite, with bathrooms and showers. There have been heaps of web sites in a big space, too many choices for us. We have been drawn to the grassy space close to the amenities, with our personal desk.
15. Edith Falls Campground, NT
We needed to arrive early to safe our spot at Edith Falls, simply north of Katherine. It was definitely worth the effort as it’s a pretty, pleasant and well-run campground.
16. Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk) Campground, NT
Katherine Gorge (Nitmiluk) Campground was a busy campground with a fantastic pool and near the Katherine Gorges
17. Little Roper Stock Camp, Mataranka, NT
Little Roper Stock Camp close to Mataranka was good for our household. It is rather more than only a caravan park, there have been buffalo, bulls and pigs to feed, a lot of reptiles to carry, hay bales to climb, freshly baked bread and Jonny truffles every morning. It was arduous to depart.
18. Daly Waters, NT
Daly Waters is only a nation pub, however they’ve turned it right into a must-stop vacation spot with quirky props within the bar and alongside the road, making it a enjoyable household stopover. It was very busy, we have been positioned in one among their a number of overflow areas throughout the street from the pub.
19. Banka Banka Station, NT
We returned to Banka Banka Station after a few years. It is so much busier now, the sundown views from the hill overlooking the homestead was definitely worth the keep.
20. Karlu Karlu / Devils Marbles Conservation Reserve, NT
They packed us in at Karlu Karlu (Devils Marbles) Conservation Reserve, however that didn’t cease us from having a lot enjoyable exploring and chilling out. We even didn’t thoughts a bit that we needed to keep an additional day whereas ready for the Alice Springs lockdown to finish.
21. Temple Bar Caravan Park, Alice Springs, NT
We have been so glad we selected to remain at pleasant Temple Bar Caravan Park on the outskirts of Alice Springs. The views of the MacDonnell Ranges have been spectacular.
22. Ormiston Gorge, West MacDonnell Ranges, NT
It was a rush to discover a spot on the well-liked Ormiston Gorge West MacDonnell Ranges, NT
23. Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve, NT
We mainly had the distant Henbury Meteorites Conservation Reserve to ourselves. There have been big flocks of pleasant wild budgies, their numbers have exploded as a result of unusually moist summer time. It was fascinating watching the massive flocks swarming round.
24. Kings Creek Station, Kings Canyon, NT
The Kings Creek Station campground is the marginally cheaper of the 2 campgrounds close to Kings Canyon, however all the things you anticipate for this distant location.
25. Ayers Rock Campground, Yulara, NT
We acquired probably the very best campsite on the packed Ayers Rock Campground.
26. Marla Traveller’s Rest, NT
We had an overnighter on the Marla Traveller’s Rest, establishing subsequent to the well-equipped camp kitchen.
27. Woomera Traveller’s Village & Caravan Park, SA
Nothing particular in regards to the Woomera Traveller’s Village & Caravan Park, however was handy for trying out the Woomera Rocket Park and Museum.
28. Nullabor Roadhouse, SA
We discovered a spot of the sting on the campground subsequent to the Nullabor Roadhouse. We have been spoiled with this sundown view, although we didn’t have time to get pleasure from it as we arrived late and needed to get off early the subsequent day.
29. Baxters Rest Area, Caiguna, WA
A fast overnighter as we have been heading residence. The Baxters Rest Area was simply what we wanted, and the desk was a bonus.
30. Boondi Rock Campground, WA
Camping at Boondi Rock and Dam on our closing night time after 50 action-packed days on the street. It was a fantastic National Park campground contemplating it was free to camp. We’ll be again.
31. Nannup, WA
On the final day of the 12 months, we camped subsequent to the Blackwood River, within the Nannup Caravan Park overflow space. We couldn’t have requested for a greater spot to complete the 12 months.
