Camp Grounds
Carmila Beach, Carmila Queensland
Carmila Beach, Carmila Qld is a beachfront camping ground located 100kms south of Mackay.
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Carmila Beach Camping – 2WD & 4WD Access Areas
There are several camping spaces all along the beachfront but the first one is the only one available to Motorhomes, the rest are 4WD only.
That is of course unless you’re us and misjudge which one is Campground 1, 2 or 3.
Watch what happened when we ended up in the wrong spot in soft sand with the Motorhome.
We were aware that only Campgrounds 1 and 2 were available to Motorhomes and 4WD would be required to go further on to Campgrounds 3 and more.
I drove through the first Campground which was full and decided to proceed to the second campground. Unfortunately I didn’t realise the first one was Campground 1 and 2.
Don’t be like Kev and make that mistake if you are in a Motorhome lol
Carmila Beach Campground – Online Booking
As you enter Carmila Beach Campground you will notice the signs saying there is no phone coverage and to book your space online prior to entering the grounds.
The Carmila Beach Campground is located just metres from the beach. The tides go out up to a km at low tide.
Carmila Beach Campground Facilities
Carmila Beach Campground has toilets available at the first Campgrounds. There are also bins there too. A dump point is also in place.
There are no other facilities and no water available at the Campground or in Carmila. Bottles of water can be purchased at the Puma Servo. Bring plenty of water with you.
Phone coverage is almost non-existent although occasionally it picks up service before soon dropping out again.
5 Essentials – 4WD Accessories
- 4WD Recovery Tracks will get you out of most situations, especially in sand. We bought a pair of these generic branded tracks that have worked well whilst other brands include the Australian made TRED or the Australian Designed and made MAXTRAX 4wd Recovery Tracks.
- For our 4WD we went with this EDECOA 1500 3000w Pure Sine Wave Inverter which has been excellent value and works great.
- I’m a massive fan of my Victron IP65 15a Battery Charger. I use it often to give batteries a boost and it really is an essential part of my tool kit.
- When camping my Kings 200w Solar Blanket gets a lot of use and works really well. Only downside is it doesn’t work with Lithium batteries.
- Brass Tyre Deflators are a fast and easy way to lower your tyre pressure to your desired level. Perfect for when you are hitting the beach.
Are Pets Allowed?
Carmila Beach Campground is pet friendly and therefore dogs are welcome.
Open Fires are permitted. As with all fires please ensure you put your fire out completely.
Maximum stay at Carmilla Beach Campground is 14 nights.
Crocodiles are not common on the beaches however sightings have been made here before. There are creeks either side of the campgrounds which are great for fishing but also a perfect habitat for Salt Water Crocodiles.
Cost is $10 per vehicle per night.
*Update June 2020. Cost is now $12.50 per night per vehicle.
Our stay was 10th June 2018
How to get there:
Follow the Bruce Highway north of Clairview or south of Mackay to the highway township of Carmila. Turn right heading north at the Puma Fuel station into Music St which becomes Carmila Beach Rd.
Follow Carmila Beach Road for approx 6 kms to the T junction and turn right. You can’t miss it.
Carmila Beach to Mackay
It is just over 103kms from Carmila Beach to Mackay.
Other great places to stay in the region:
Pin – Carmila Beach Campground
Safe travels
Kev & Adele
Indefinite Leave
We are Adele & Kevin, an Aussie couple from Brisbane in Queensland Australia who have embraced our adventurous spirit and ventured out to explore the world around us. We had spent so much time overseas we decided it was time to see our own truly amazing country and we needed to take some time to see everything it has to offer.
Our Aim is to inspire others to travel and help design the greatest adventure they can experience.
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Photography and Socials
Our camera equipment we use for all our photos and videos are:
Samsung Note 10 Plus Phone – https://ebay.to/2XOjXhi – Most of our photos are simply from our phones. The Samsung phone cameras are pretty insane. Our phones have 512gb storage in ours but the 256gb in this one is heaps. We have sourced this one which is approx $500 less than we paid for ours.
Canon 800d – https://ebay.to/2XQYnsk – the latest DSLR Canon 24mp camera, buy here to save.
Lenses
Canon 50mm lens – https://ebay.to/3nx5pyG This is the lens I use the least, ideal for still, close up shots.
Canon 24-105mm lens – https://ebay.to/3eCueUo This is my all round, everyday use, zoom lens. Amazing quality, great price.
Canon 70-300mm lens – https://ebay.to/33xYeht – I use this one a lot for long range shots.
Sigma 10-20mm lens – https://ebay.to/2TWt0vA – My wide angle lens for all my inside photos & video plus lots more, love this lens.
Our Go Pro 7 Hero Black – https://ebay.to/34thTP1 – is an awesome piece of equipment. I use this for all underwater, action video and some general use. Buy here brand new and great value.
Mavic Pro Platinum Drone – https://ebay.to/2ARPxTo This is an absolute ripper of a drone. The Fly More Combo will provide you with everything you will need. I use this for all my aerial footage and this price is well below other retail stores.
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Adventurers Diary
Great Low Cost Campgrounds in Tasmania
Tasmania has quite a number of great low cost campgrounds alongside rivers, in National Parks and many in and around golf and sporting clubs at very reasonable prices.
Low Cost Campgrounds in Tasmania range from as little as $5 per night through to $25 per night based on 2 Adults. Generally the nightly fee for low cost campgrounds depends on the range of facilities. Campgrounds charging around $25 per night include power and possibly water.
You will find the campgrounds charging around $10 per night have fairly basic facilities. Naturally there are no powered sites available in the lower price category, and they are for an unpowered campsite only.
We have compiled a list of Great Low Cost Campgrounds in Tasmania breaking them down into the different price categories. These are just the campgrounds that we have discovered on our travels and naturally there are many more around Tassie.
There are also a lot of Free Camps right throughout Tasmania which makes it a very affordable place to visit for an extended period of time. We spent 6 weeks exploring Tassie and could have easily enjoyed another 2 weeks.
Read all about: Great Free Camping in Tasmania
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Here is our list of Great Low Cost Campgrounds in Tasmania
We have broken our great low cost campgrounds in Tasmania into 3 categories:
- $25 and Under per night Low Cost Campgrounds
- $10 and Under per night Low Cost Campgrounds
- $5 and Under per night Low Cost Campgrounds
Campgrounds $25 and Under per night
Ulverstone Blue Wren Tearooms
Location: West Ulverstone, Tasmania
About: A campground area is provided for self contained RV’s and Caravans within the grounds of the beautiful gardens and tearooms with views of the Bass Straight.
Pop along to Burnie to the Burnie Little Penguins Observation Centre and see the gorgeous little creatures come up out of the water after dark.
Full review: https://indefiniteleave.com.au/blue-wren-tea-gardens-ulverstone-tasmania/
- Cost: $12 for 2 Adults Unpowered /No Water and $22 for 2 Adults Power & Water
- Max Nights Stay: No limit
- Toilets: No
- Showers: No
- Potable Water: Available by donation
- Bins: Yes
- Power: Yes – at an additional cost outlined above
- Pet Friendly: Yes
- Dump Point: No
- Free Wifi: No
- Telstra Coverage: Yes as well as Vodafone
Contact Phone: 0455 533 979
Read all about: The Very Best of Things to See and Do in Tasmania
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Mount Field Campground
Location: Mount Field National Park adjacent to the Visitor Information Centre, Tasmania
About: The Mount Field Campground is the perfect place to explore Russell Falls and Horseshoe Falls which are right at the doorstep. It has excellent facilities. Apart from an amenities block, it also has coin-operated washing machines and driers plus a camp cooking shelter including free electric barbecues as well as a sink with hot water.
Just a reminder, a valid Tasmanian Parks pass is also required.
- Cost: $16 per night Unpowered and $20 powered for 2 Adults
- Max Nights Stay: N/A
- Toilets: Yes
- Showers: Yes, hot free showers
- Potable Water: Yes
- Bins: Yes
- Power: Yes – 14 sites
- Pet Friendly: No as it is National Park
- Dump Point: No
- Free Wifi: No
- Telstra Coverage: Yes
Contact Phone: (03) 6288 1149
Book a Russell Falls & Mount Field National Park Tour from Hobart here>
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Rosedale Homestead previously Taranna Cottages
Location: Taranna, 10 kms from Port Arthur in Tasmania
About: Rosedale Homestead previously Taranna Cottages offers self contained RV parking as well as 3 self-contained cottages in a beautiful farm and bush setting. There’s also a Restaurant, Animal Farm and Heritage Museum.
This location is perfect for exploring Port Arthur Historical Site as it is just 10kms from Taranna. A visit to Port Arthur during the day is a definite must but you can also do a Port Arthur Ghost Tour and explore at night.
We can highly recommend the Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Tasman Island Cruise from Port Arthur as well.
Full Review: https://indefiniteleave.com.au/taranna-cottages-taranna-tasmania/
- Cost: $25 per night Unpowered (Additional $2.50 if paying by card)
- Max Nights Stay: No limit
- Toilets: Available at the Museum during opening hours only
- Showers: $2 for 3 minutes
- Potable Water: No
- Bins: Yes
- Power: $33 per night
- Pet Friendly: Yes
- Dump Point: No
- Free Wifi: No
- Telstra Coverage: Yes however no Vodafone
Contact Phone: 0418 126 151
Book your Pennicott Wilderness Journeys Tasman Island Cruise here>
5 Essentials – Outside RV Accessories
- To plug your RV with standard 15amp in to standard residential 10amp power source you will need a converter. We love our waterproof Ampfibian and after over 4 years it’s still perfect.
- Most people carry a Generator for back up power. 4wd Supacentre has a good low cost and popular generator while the Yamaha 2000w is a robust yet quiet excellent performer.
- A 20m 15amp Power Lead will ensure you reach your power source in Caravan Parks and Campgrounds.
- You will want a good blue Drinking Water Hose. Your typical green garden hose is not suitable for drinking from.
- A 4 way tap handle will help you find water whenever you need it
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Low Cost Campgrounds $10 and Under per night
Neck Game Reserve Camping
Location: Narrowneck South Bruny Island
About: The campground is tucked in behind the dunes at the south of the Isthmus and has easy access to the beach.
Note as the Camping area is just outside the South Bruny National Park boundaries, no National Park Fees apply, just the camping fees.
Bruny Island is a great place to get your taste buds flowing. Be sure to check out the Bruny Island Chocolate, Bruny Island Premium Wines, Bruny Island Cheese Co, Bruny Island Berry Farm.
Also we highly recommend the Bruny Island Wilderness Tour.
- Cost: $10 per night ($15 for family of 2 Adults & 2 Children)
- Max Nights Stay: No limit
- Toilets: Yes, Drop Toilets
- Showers: No
- Potable Water: No, water available but recommended you boil water for drinking
- Bins: No – Must take all rubbish with you
- Power: No
- Pet Friendly: No
- Dump Point: No
- Free Wifi: No
- Telstra Coverage: Yes but not a strong signal
Contact Phone: (03) 6121 7026
Book your Bruny Island Wilderness Cruise from Adventure Bay here>
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Strahan Golf Club
Location: Strahan, Tasmania
About: The Strahan Golf Club offers a camping area for self contained RV’s and Caravans. You must have your own self-contained toilet to camp at the golf club. Tent camping is not permitted.
The Golf Club Bar opens from 4pm for drink.
While in Strahan, don’t miss the famous Gordon River Cruise which takes you into ancient rainforest of the UNESCO Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area which is stunning and cruising the Gordon River is so serene.
Full Review: https://indefiniteleave.com.au/strahan-golf-club-camping-area-strahan-tasmania/
- Cost: $10 per night
- Max Nights Stay: 7 nights
- Toilets: Yes
- Showers: No
- Potable Water: Yes
- Bins: N/A – Must take all rubbish with you
- Power: No
- Pet Friendly: Yes, however pets must be restrained and kept quiet at all times
- Dump Point: No
- Free Wifi: No
- Telstra Coverage: Yes but no Vodafone
Contact Phone: (03) 6471 7242
Book your Gordon River Cruise here>
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Horsehead Creek Campground
Location: Devonport, Tasmania
About: The Horsehead Creek right alongside the Mersey River is a great low cost campgrounds for when you arrive in Tasmania or are about to re-board the Spirit of Tasmania.
This camping facility for self-contained vehicles and caravans only.
A Camping Permit is required and can be obtained from the Devonport Visitor Information Centre during office hours or via the EasyPark app
Full Review: https://indefiniteleave.com.au/horsehead-creek-devonport-tasmania/
- Cost: $10 per night
- Max Nights Stay: 72 hour limit
- Toilets: No
- Showers: No
- Potable Water: No
- Bins: Yes
- Power: No
- Pet Friendly: Yes
- Dump Point: Yes
- Free Wifi: No
- Telstra Coverage: Yes but no Vodafone
Contact Phone: (03) 6420 2900
Book a Cradle Mountain Day Tour from Devonport here>
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Franklin Campground
Location: Franklin, 50kms south of Hobart in Tasmania
About: Grassy campground ideally located right beside the Huon River for RV’s. Camping in tents is not permitted. Stay 4 nights and the 4th night is free.
Check out Willy Smith’s Cider House and Apple Shed Museum in Grove which is just under 20 minutes away,
Full Review: https://indefiniteleave.com.au/franklin-campground-franklin-tasmania/
- Cost: $10 per night per vehicle
- Max Nights Stay: 4 nights
- Toilets: Yes
- Showers: No.
- Potable Water: Yes
- Bins: Yes
- Power: No
- Pet Friendly: Yes, dogs are allowed but must be on a leash
- Dump Point: Yes
- Free Wifi: No
- Telstra Coverage: Telstra and Vodafone
Contact Phone: (03) 6264 8400 or 0428 875 619
Book a Huon Valley Tour from Hobart with Tahune Forest Air Walk here>
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Freycinet Golf Club
Location: Swanwick Tasmania
About: The Freycinet Golf Club provides a great level campground which is only 6kms from Coles Bay so a great base for exploring the Freycinet National Park and fabulous Wineglass Bay.
Be sure to visit the world famous Wineglass Bay. We did the Wineglass Bay Lookout walk and you can also take a Wineglass Bay Cruise which includes lunch.
Full Review: https://indefiniteleave.com.au/freycinet-golf-club-swanwick-tasmania/
- Cost: $10 per night per site
- Max Nights Stay: 5 nights
- Toilets: Available at the Golf Club 24/7
- Showers: No
- Potable Water: No
- Bins: Yes
- Power: No
- Pet Friendly: Yes
- Dump Point: No
- Free Wifi: No
- Telstra Coverage: Yes
Contact Phone: (03) 6257 0053
Book a Wineglass Bay and Freycinet Day Tour from Hobart here>
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Stanley RV and Caravan Campground
Location: Stanley, North West Tasmania
About: The Camping area kindly allocated by the Circular Head Council, is right alongside Tatlows Beach near the entrance to the Stanley Golf Club.
Fees are collected by the Site Manager evenings and mornings.
Full Review: https://indefiniteleave.com.au/stanley-rv-and-caravan-campground-stanley-tas/
- Cost: $10 per night
- Max Nights Stay: 7 day stopover
- Toilets: No
- Showers: No
- Potable Water: Yes
- Bins: Yes
- Power: No
- Pet Friendly: Yes
- Dump Point: Just around the corner
- Free Wifi: No
- Telstra Coverage: Telstra and Vodafone
Contact Phone: (03) 6452 4800
Book a Stanley Day Tour from Burnie or Devonport here>
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Sorell Sports Complex
Location: Sorell, 25kms from Hobart in Tasmania
About: The Council run RV Park is a great rest area for self-contained Caravans and Motorhomes.
A permit fee is payable and permits may be obtained from the Sorell Council Chambers between 8am and 4.45pm Mon – Fri or onsite from the deposit box near the Dump Point.
Full Review: https://indefiniteleave.com.au/sorell-sports-complex-sorell-tasmania/
- Cost: $7.50 per night per vehicle (or $26 for 5 nights)
- Max Nights Stay: 10 nights
- Toilets: No
- Showers: No
- Potable Water: Yes
- Bins: No
- Power: No
- Pet Friendly: Yes, dogs must be on a lead and there is a dog park next door
- Free Wifi: No
- Telstra Coverage: Yes
Contact Phone: (03) 6269 0000
Book a Hobart City Mt Wellington and Richmond Day Tour here>
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Campgrounds – $5 and Under per night
Gordon Recreation Reserve, Three Hut Point
Location: Three Hut Point, Gordon south of Hobart
About: Although we didn’t stay here, it looked the perfect place to stay for a few nights with lots of level grassy sites right on the water overlooking Bruny Island. It is one of the cheapest low cost campgrounds in Tasmania and even has water views. You couldn’t ask for more!
Plus, it is an ideal spot for fishing and swimming.
Full Review: https://indefiniteleave.com.au/gordon-recreation-reserve-three-hut-point-tasmania/
- Cost: $5 per night
- Max Nights Stay: No limit
- Toilets: Yes
- Showers: No
- Potable Water: No
- Pet Friendly: Yes
- Dump Point: Yes
- Free Wifi: No
- Telstra Coverage: Yes
Contact Phone: (03) 6211 8200
Book a Hobart City Tour with MONA Ferry and Entry here>
Pin – Great Low Cost Campgrounds in Tasmania!
Hope our list of great low cost campgrounds is useful and helps you plan your road trip around Tasmania. Let us know of any other great places you find or have stayed at.
Safe travels
Kev & Adele
Indefinite Leave
We are Adele & Kevin, an Aussie couple from Brisbane in Queensland Australia who have embraced our adventurous spirit and ventured out to explore the world around us. We had spent so much time overseas we decided it was time to see our own truly amazing country and we needed to take some time to see everything it has to offer.
Our Aim is to inspire others to travel and help design the greatest adventure they can experience.
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Photography and Socials
Our camera equipment we use for all our photos and videos are:
Samsung Note 10 Plus Phone – https://ebay.to/2XOjXhi – Most of our photos are simply from our phones. The Samsung phone cameras are pretty insane. Our phones have 512gb storage in ours but the 256gb in this one is heaps. We have sourced this one which is approx $500 less than we paid for ours.
Canon 800d – https://ebay.to/2XQYnsk – the latest DSLR Canon 24mp camera, buy here to save.
Lenses
Canon 50mm lens – https://ebay.to/2yQwPed This is the lens I use the least, ideal for still, close up shots.
Canon 24-105mm lens – https://ebay.to/3eCueUo This is my all round, everyday use, zoom lens. Amazing quality, great price.
Canon 70-300mm lens – https://ebay.to/2XlOZ0I – I use this one a lot for long range shots.
Sigma 10-20mm lens – https://ebay.to/2TWt0vA – My wide angle lens for all my inside photos & video plus lots more, love this lens.
Our Go Pro 7 Hero Black – https://ebay.to/38wMc7V – is an awesome piece of equipment. I use this for all underwater, action video and some general use. Buy here brand new and great value.
Mavic Pro Platinum Drone – https://ebay.to/2ARPxTo This is an absolute ripper of a drone. The Fly More Combo will provide you with everything you will need. I use this for all my aerial footage and this price is well below other retail stores.
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Camp Grounds
Little Roper Stockcamp, Mataranka Northern Territory
Are you heading north to Katherine or Darwin? Don’t miss this great place to stay at Mataranka called Little Roper Stockcamp.
Only open 5 weeks when we were there, this is one of the most enjoyable outback stays you will have. It’s one of our Our Best Low Cost Campgrounds in Australia.
Des and Telka, the owners of Little Roper Stockcamp are fabulous..
Des is a former stockman and school Principal while Telka is still teaching at the local school. They are fabulous.
Every morning is free brekky and there’s friendly python snakes you can hold or pat, Cows, Buffalo, Pigs, Chickens and their pet dogs. All very friendly and good for kids.
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Little Roper Stockcamp Facilities
There’s rustic toilets and showers that are semi-open air which adds to the country atmosphere. Washing facilities are available for a small donation.
The Dump Point is in Mataranka.
I had 1-2 bars with Telstra, enough to use ok. No Vodafone or Optus coverage.
Powered sites at Little Roper Stockcamp are currently $30 per night or unpowered is $15pn.
There’s a fire pit each night to cook dinner on an open fire in the cooking pots provided.
Read more about: Our Best Low Cost Campgrounds in Australia
Are pets allowed at Little Roper Stockcamp?
Little Roper Stockcamp campground is pet friendly.
The grounds aren’t great for being level so the hosts provide levelling chocks to use if required.
Best to bring as much water with you as possible, it is bore water in the town of Mataranka.
Just 2kms down the road is the Mataranka Thermal Pools or it is a short 5 minute drive to Bitter Springs. This place is special.
Come meet Des and Telka, enjoy a fabulous outback experience with some very special features.
Mataranka is an hours drive south of Katherine in the NT, around 4.5 hours south of Darwin.
Cost to stay is $15 per night unpowered or $30 per night powered.
Update 30/7/2018: Unpowered cost is now $20 per night. Powered remains $30 per night
Update 11/1/2021: Unpowered cost is $30 per night and powered site is $35 per night for 2 adults. Extra adults are $10 a night. Children are free.
Our stay was 25th-27th May 2017
5 Essentials – Outside RV Accessories
- To plug your RV with standard 15amp in to standard residential 10amp power source you will need a converter. We love our waterproof Ampfibian and after over 4 years it’s still perfect.
- Most people carry a Generator for back up power. 4wd Supacentre has a good low cost and popular generator while the Yamaha 2000w is a robust yet quiet excellent performer.
- A 20m 15amp Power Lead will ensure you reach your power source in Caravan Parks and Campgrounds.
- You will want a good blue Drinking Water Hose. Your typical green garden hose is not suitable for drinking from.
- A 4 way tap handle will help you find water whenever you need it
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Contact Details for Little Roper Stockcamp:
Phone: 0427 880 819
Website:
Address: 547 Homestead Road Mataranka NT
Open hours are during every dry season starting in April
How to get to Little Roper Stockcamp
Mataranka is approximately 100kms and a 1 hour drive south of Katherine in the Northern Territory.
From the Stuart Highway just south of Mataranka turn East in to Homestead Road.
Follow Homestead Road and go over Roper Creek and Little Roper Stockcamp is on your left soon after.
What is there to do in and around Mataranka?
Bitter Springs
Once you have found your Bitter Springs accommodation at Little Roper Stockcamp it’s time to head to Elsey National Park and find these amazing spring fed thermal pools within Roper Creek.
Take some noodles with you and float down Bitter Springs where the water temperature is 33-34c.
Whilst Crocodiles have been spotted at Bitter Springs they are rare and it’s not often you visit without there being a crowd already enjoying the fun.
Bitter Springs is located by following Martin Rd all the way to Roper Creek. There is a carpark there and signs directing you to the short walk to Bitter Springs Thermal Pools.
Mataranka Thermal Pool
The Mataranka Thermal Pools are a series of crystal clear natural pools which you can float down to Mataranka Falls. This is a small water flow over rocks that has incredible force given it’s small size.
Mataranka Thermal Pools are located just behind the Mataranka Homestead at the end of Homestead Road past Little Roper Stockcamp.
Territory Manor Barramundi Feeding
Territory Manor is located on Martin Road on the left as you head out to Bitter Springs. We stopped in for an ice cream and to watch the Barramundi feeding.
Our son Matt was invited to feed a Barra. If you’ve never seen a Barramundi bite you should try. But you better be watching closely, they are super fast and it all happens very quickly.
Katherine Gorge
Just an hour north of Mataranka is Katherine Gorge located in Nitmiluk National Park which is simply amazing.
It is made up of Sandstone and has formed in to 13 Gorges and features waterfalls and rapids.
Kayaking the Katherine Gorge is very popular way to experience it.
During the wet season the Gorges fill with water and Salt Water Crocodiles are able to make their way in to the waters of Katherine Gorge. There is therefore no swimming in the wet season.
At the start of the dry season the Salt Water Crocodiles are captured and removed back to the lower reaches of the Gorge.
Fresh Water Crocodiles live in Katherine Gorge and there all year round. They do not attack humans and it is safe to swim there during the wet season as we did.
To see the full beauty of Katherine Gorge, you do really need to do a tour which is our experience.
Book your Tour of Katherine Gorge here
We of the Never Never
Jeannie Gunn left Melbourne in January 1902 after her husband bought in to the Elsey Cattle Station at Mataranka.
In those times white woman were not considered appropriate on a cattle station is such remote locations but Jeannie had other ideas.
In 1908 Jeannie wrote an Autobiography called We Of The Never Never of her life moving from Melbourne to Mataranka and her time there which was short lived when her husband Aeneas died of malarial dysentery just over 12 months of arriving.
The park in Mataranka has memorials of people featured in her book.
We of the Never Never Book had sold over 1 million copies over 30 years ago in 1990 and in 1982 a movie by the same name was made and filmed in Mataranka based on Jeannie’s novel.
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Other great places to stay in the region:
Pin – Little Roper Stockcamp
Check out these other interesting stories:
Safe travels
Kev & Adele
Indefinite Leave
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Photography and Socials
Our camera equipment we use for all our photos and videos are:
Samsung Note 10 Plus Phone – https://ebay.to/2XOjXhi – Most of our photos are simply from our phones. The Samsung phone cameras are pretty insane. Our phones have 512gb storage in ours but the 256gb in this one is heaps. We have sourced this one which is approx $500 less than we paid for ours.
Canon 800d – https://ebay.to/2XQYnsk – the latest DSLR Canon 24mp camera, buy here to save.
Lenses
Lens – Canon 50mm lens – https://ebay.to/3nx5pyG This is the lens I use the least, ideal for still, close up shots.
Canon 24-105mm lens – https://ebay.to/3eCueUo This is my all round, everyday use, zoom lens. Amazing quality, great price.
Canon 70-300mm lens – https://ebay.to/33xYeht – I use this one a lot for long range shots.
Sigma 10-20mm lens – https://ebay.to/2TWt0vA – My wide angle lens for all my inside photos & video plus lots more, love this lens.
Our Go Pro 7 Hero Black – https://ebay.to/34thTP1 – is an awesome piece of equipment. I use this for all underwater, action video and some general use. Buy here brand new and great value.
Mavic Pro Platinum Drone – https://ebay.to/2ARPxTo This is an absolute ripper of a drone. The Fly More Combo will provide you with everything you will need. I use this for all my aerial footage and this price is well below other retail stores.
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Florence Falls Campground, Litchfield National Park NT
Litchfield National Park is a fantastic location south of Darwin in the Northern Territory. Within a short walking distance to Florence Falls is the Florence Falls Campground.
The campground is excellent with big sites making it easy to park your Caravan, 4WD or Motorhome.
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Florence Falls Campground Facilities
Each site comes with your own fire pit although you will need to bring your own fire wood.
There are modern toilets and showers at the Florence Falls Campground which are currently quite new and very clean. Facilities also include barbecues.
There are no bins and you will need to take your rubbish away with you to dispose of. Generators are not permitted.
Are Pets allowed at the Florence Falls Campground?
This is National Park and therefore it is not pet friendly.
The Florence Falls Campground has no phone coverage although in the early morning we did receive limited coverage until around 9am.
Cost to stay is $6.60 per person per night, children are $3.30 per night or there is a family rate of $15.
Our stay was 25th-27th June 2017
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How to get there:
From Darwin it is approximately 115kms drive to Litchfield National Park and takes about 90 mins to drive there.
Take the Stuart Highway south from Darwin to the Batchelor Rd exit on the right. Follow the signs along Batchelor Rd through the township of Batchelor and also Rum Jungle until you arrive at Litchfield National Park.
Follow Litchfield Park Rd until you see the sign to turn right to the Florence Falls Campground.
The roads to Litchfield National Park and the campground are fully sealed.
Florence Falls
The Florence Falls Campground is the perfect place to stay to get out and enjoy Florence Falls, Buley Rockhole, Wangi Falls and so much more.
Florence Falls is 135 steps down from the Lookout to a short track at the base of the falls. Here you can swim and enjoy the scenery of this amazing waterfall.
Please don’t climb to the top and jump in, we witnessed people ejected and fined by National Parks staff for doing so. It’s also extremely dangerous for both those who jump and others below.
Things to See and Do in Litchfield National Park
There are a number of other falls and rock pools to explore in Litchfield National Park.
Buley Rockhole
Nearby Buley Rockhole rock pools are a lot of fun. Lay in the fast running stream and swim and jump in the deep holes of water.
There are different sections you can enjoy, just be careful of the very slippery rocks whenever walking across the waterways.
Wangi Falls
Wangi Falls is a short drive further on from the Florence Falls Campground.
This is a big rock pool with lots of fun to be enjoyed. Climb into the rocks to find small pools of water with views back over the main area.
You can also have a picnic in the grounds overlooking the Falls or take the walking track
There is also the Wangi Falls Cafe to enjoy lunch and a drink after your swim.
Read more: Things to See and do in Top End Darwin, NT and Kakadu and Litchfield National Park by Motorhome
The video provides information on how to pay for your stay at the Florence Falls Campground and lots more about Litchfield National Park.
Check out these great places to stay in Kakadu National Park:
Safe travels
Kev & Adele
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