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What a stunning spot to set up camp for a few days!  So good that it has claimed the title of "our favourite campsite". Perlubie Beach is only 15 minutes north of Streaky Bay and as the beach has a hard base it allows you to camp right on the sand, it does get a little softer as you continue up the beach. WHERE IS IT? 20kms north of Streaky Bay, Eyre Peninsula SA CAMP FEES Donation - honesty box is at the entrance to the beach. **fees current at the time of this post CAMPGROUND [Read more...]

We spent five nights at Shelly Beach Caravan Park in Ceduna while we explored the far top corner of the Eyre Peninsula. This wasn’t our typical caravan park stay! We nearly had the park to ourselves, had a HUGE site and only paid $44/night (2A/2K)!!!  The van park is only a few kilometres from the town centre and a short stroll over the sand dune to the beach, we highly recommend this park if you are coming this way!   WHERE IS IT? 244 Decres Bay Road, Ceduna SA CAMP FEES We [Read more...]

You are now HALFWAY ACROSS AUSTRALIA!!! Kimba Recreation Reserve would have to be up there with one of the best free (donation ) camps we have stayed at in the middle of a town!   WHERE IS IT? North Terrace, Kimba, South Australia CAMP FEES Donation box near the toilets... it’s well worth putting in some so they keep this facility open for everyone to enjoy!  **fees current at the time of this post CAMPGROUND INFORMATION Huge area, quiet location, toilets, showers ($$), great [Read more...]

Just south of Renmark in South Australia you will find Murray River National Park.  There are a few sections to this camping area and we stayed in Lyrup Flat.  This link provides details and maps of the camping areas. WHERE IS IT? Murray River National Park - Lyrup Flats Section  20 minutes south of Renmark, SA CAMP FEES $13 per night / per campsite.  Book online at https://www.parks.sa.gov.au/booking/details#/accom/73205 **fees current at the time of this [Read more...]