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Noosa North Shore Camping, Noosa Qld

Noosa Northshore

The Noosa North Shore Camping ground is a fabulous location for camping with ocean front views and excellent modern facilities.

It is surrounded by the Great Sandy National Park and has 4wd beach access to Teewah, Double Island Point and Rainbow Beach.

Access to Noosa North Shore is via the Noosa River by Ferry from Tewantin on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

Noosa North Shore Camping ground is positioned directly beside the beach, just metres from the breaking waves which you can listen to as you go to sleep at night.

There’s lots of local wildlife around the campground with kangaroos seen roaming the grounds throughout the day.

Aerial view of Noosa North Shore from Noosa North Shore Beachfront Campground
Noosa North Shore

About Noosa North Shore

Noosa North Shore is at the very northern end of Queensland’s amazing Sunshine Coast region.

It is separated from the main Noosa township by the Noosa River and is located away from the shops, highrises and bustling community of Noosa Heads.

Noosa North Shore is approximately 160 kms or a 2 hour drive from the capital city of Brisbane.

Discover the Noosa Everglades during your stay, one of only 2 in the entire world. The only other Everglades is in Florida in the United States.

While Noosa North Shore is located in the Great Sandy National Park and is surrounded by incredible Lakes and Rainforest with amazing walking trails and 4wd tracks.

It is teaming with incredible native wildlife and birdlife without the concern of Crocodiles or the Dingo’s of Fraser Island just a few kms away.

The Great Sandy National Park is divided into two areas, the Cooloola Recreation Area which covers 45,000 acreas from Noosa North Shore to Rainbow Beach.

The other area of the Great Sandy National Park is the magnificent Fraser Island (K’gari) which covers 140,000 kms.

This is an extraordinary part of the Sunshine Coast region and a popular fun place to visit and enjoy for lots of adventures.

New Noosa North Shore Camping Facilities

#Update Jan 2020. The Campground closed in 2019 and re-opened in 2020. The park underwent significant renovations and changes.

New toilets are now available throughout the Noosa North Shore Campground.

The original amenities block still remains but it has had a significant upgrade also.

A large camp kitchen has been built which is including new BBQ’s and heaps of seating and tables.

Noosa North Shore Camping
Noosa North Shore Camping
Noosa North Shore Beachfront Campground new toilet block
New toilets

Open cold water outdoor beach showers are also available as you come back from your swim to the camping area.

Sites are now marked and are quite large, suitable for Caravans, Campers or Motorhomes.

New concrete paths around the campground have been installed to make it easier and safely to walk around the Noosa North camping ground.

The Park now accommodates a lot more powered sites than previously with most sites now having powered access.

Noosa North Shore Campground Camp Kitchen
New outdoor showers at Noosa North Shore Beachfront Campground

There is no drinking water so bring that with you as well as cash to pay for the Ferry and Campground costs.

Are Pets allowed when camping at Noosa North Shore

Pets are not permitted in the Noosa North Shore Camping ground or in the reserve.

There are so many amazing wild animals that hang out around the Campground.

Generators and Fires are also not allowed at the Campground.

In 2020 huge bushfires came very close to destroying Noosa North Shore Beachfront Campground but did burn much of the local bushlands.

The Noosa North Shore Camping ground is surrounded by National Park.

Looking down on Noosa North Shore Beachfront Campground
Noosa North Shore Camping

We had have Telstra and Vodafone coverage in the Campground however we did find it slow. At the beach we had normal good coverage with both networks.

The beach is great for swimming and fishing. Also keep an eye out for the horse riders which come up the beach most days.

4WD’s can not access the beach in front of the Campground. Access is to the south and to the north however the area in front of the campground is inaccessible.

To drive on the beach you will need a Vehicle Permit for Cooloola which is available from Queensland Parks and Forest.

You can access the website to purchase your permit here.

Noosa North Shore Beaachfront Campground from above
Fishing at Noosa North Shore
Fishing Noosa North Shore

Cost to stay is:
Update as at May 2022 – Off peak stay for 2 people, Beach area $51 for powered site, Bush camp $48 powered. Unpowered sites are $36. Extra person over 5 years old is $11.50 per night.

Our stays at the Noosa North Shore Camping ground were 18-24th April and 27th to 31st August 2018

Check out the video for a look around this fabulous campground although it has changed since this footage was taken.

Noosa North Shore Camping ground is one of our Best Low Cost Campgrounds in Australia.

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How to contact Noosa North Shore Beach Campground:

Phone: 07 5449 8811
Address: 240 Wilderness Track, Noosa North Shore, Queensland
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How to get to Noosa North Shore Camping ground:

From Noosa follow the main road in to Tewantin to Poinciana Avenue to the roundabout at Moorindil Street.

Follow Moorindil Street to the Noosa River where the Tewantin Ferry will take you across to Noosa North Shore.

The Beach at Noosa North Shore
Noosa North Shore beach

Once you are off the Ferry follow the road ahead.

Take the bend to the right in to Beach Road past Noosa North Shore Retreat and follow the road all the way to Noosa North Shore Camping ground on your right.

The Ferry costs to cross the Noosa River is $7 for a car, $9 for our 8m Motorhome and $16 for 4WD and Caravan to go one way.

You can only pay the Ferry by cash.

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Teewah Beach
Cherry Venture Wreck Teewah Beach

What else is there to do around Noosa North Shore?

Teewah Beach

Head up the beach in your 4WD to Teewah Beach for more great swimming and fishing.

Discover what is left of the Cherry Venture shipwreck and see the Double Island Point Lighthouse before heading over to the stunning bay and calm waters at Double Island Point.

Noosa Everglades
Noosa Everglades

Noosa Everglades

Visit the Noosa Everglades, one of only two of its kind in the world.

Take a kayak and yak your way up and down the river and discover the amazing eco system.

You will want a 4WD to navigate the tracks through the Cooloola National Park to get there.

There are a number of tours if you don’t have access to a 4WD or would rather have someone else look after the trip for you.

Book your Noosa Everglades Explorer Cruise here>

Boiling Pot at Noosa National Park
Noosa National Park

Noosa National Park

A visit to the Noosa region has to include taking a walk around the incredible Noosa National Park.

This is a truly beautiful part of Queensland with stunning bays, gorgeous beaches and a walking trail that provides some of the countries most wonderful views.

You can swim, snorkel and go fishing or find the Rock Pools near the tip of your walk at Hell’s Gate.

Take water with you and good comfortable walking shoes.

Horse riding on the beach at Noosa North Shore
Horse Riding Noosa North Shore

Noosa North Shore Horse Riding

During your stay at Noosa North Shore you can go Horse Riding along the beach.

Equathon caters for horse riders of any skill level and there’s a beautiful horse to suit every rider.

Ride the horse along Noosa North Shore which goes up to the front of the Noosa North Shore Beachfront Campground.

Visit the Equathon website for more information.

Check out these other interesting blogs for things to see and do in the region:

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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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Our camera equipment we use for all our photos and videos are:

Samsung Note 10 Plus Phone – http://ebay.us/9vMXEH – 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.

Samsung s21 Phonehttps://ebay.us/QAdwva – this looks an insane camera within a phone. We have friends and our son who own one and it seems quite extraordinary with their camera quality. If you’re after a new phone this is what I’d be looking at.

Canon 800dhttps://ebay.us/Q0UV1z – the latest DSLR Canon 24mp camera, buy here to save.

Nikon Coolpix p1000https://ebay.to/37cORUV – We have the Nikon P900 and this is the new model. The zoom lens is unbelievable and so awesome when travelling and you want to capture photos from a distance.

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 lenshttps://ebay.us/br9MeO 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 lenshttp://ebay.us/zWvfuI  – My wide angle lens for all my inside photos & video plus lots more, love this lens.

Our Go Pro 9 Hero Black – https://ebay.us/6CQOVC  –  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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Dalmeny Campground, Dalmeny NSW

Dalmeny

The Dalmeny Campground is perfectly located overlooking spectacular Dalmeny Beach.

This is a very popular camping spot for Caravans, Motorhomes, Campervans and Tents.

With it’s spectacular ocean views, fantastic surfing opportunities and excellent fishing along the beach it’s a perfect place to relax and unwind.

If you’re looking for the ideal Narooma camping location, the Dalmeny Campground is your escape from chaos.

About Dalmeny

Dalmeny is just 5 mins drive from the beautiful nearby town of Narooma on the south NSW coast and is 340 kms south of Sydney.

It is known for it’s many stunning beaches which provide excellent swimming, fishing and surfing opportunities.

With a population of around 2000 people Dalmeny is a peaceful laid back community which thrives during the summer tourism season when travellers and holiday makers visit Dalmeny, Narooma and nearby winery regions such as Tilba Tilba.

Brou Beach, which is commonly called Dalmeny Beach, is located in the Eurobodalla National Park where there are lots of fantastic walks and you can visit Brou Lake which is the perfect spot to swim, kayak and throw in a line.

This is one of our favourite regions within the NSW south coast.

Dalmeny Campground Location

The Dalmeny Camping area is some amazing real estate given the panoramic outlook from the position of each Caravan and Motorhome.

The campground is located on a hilltop of sloping grounds so most sites are not level but they do provide spectacular views.

Remember to bring your levelling chocks and enjoy some of the most exquisite views you’ll ever have whilst camping here at Dalmeny Campground.

Don’t forget your camera and binoculars to witness the amazing Humpback Whale season as they make their way north and back again, playing and breaching along the Eastern coastline.

Dalmeny Campground
Dalmeny Campground

Dalmeny Campground Amenities

There is a large amenities block located here which includes toilets, hot showers and a laundry which are all modern and clean.

A dump point is also available onsite just near the amenities block. Bins are also located at the campground.

A children’s playground is located in the park next to the Campground.

An IGA for all your groceries and a fuel station are located directly across the road.

There’s also a great Fish and Chips shop which is popular with other campers.

An aerial view of Dalmeny
Dalmeny Beach
Dalmeny Beach

Fire pits are available for hire along with firewood, just see the caretakers who will look after you.

The beach is excellent for swimming although not all beaches have lifesavers and can be subject to rips and dangerous surf conditions.

Surfing the beaches surrounding Dalmeny is very popular with plenty of great wave action.

There’s lots of good fishing along the beach in the gutters and we saw a few fish being caught during our stay.

You may even spot the resident Emu’s that often wander along the beach.

We had good Telstra coverage and I also had 1 bar of Vodafone network during our stay at Dalmeny Campground.

Are pets allowed at Dalmeny Campground?

The Dalmeny Campground is pet friendly and therefore dogs are allowed.

Read more: Travelling Australia with our dog MACKS

Dalmeny Campground
Drone view of Dalmeny
Dalmeny Campground

Cost to stay at Dalmeny Campground

Cost to stay is $33 per night for 2 adults for powered site. Children 5-16yo are $6 each per night.
* Updated 27/12/2022 Prices vary throughout the year depending on season. Off peak is $31, Shoulder season is $37 and Peak season is $56 a night for a powered site.

Unpowered sites are available and are $26 a night for off peak, $34 a night during the Shoulder season and $45 a night in peak times.

Check the Dalmeny Campground website for more details.

Also look for Stay 7 nights and pay for only 6 deal or any other offers they may have throughout the year.

Our stay was 22nd February and 28th February to 6th March 2019.

For video reviews on hundreds of other Caravan Parks, Campgrounds and Free Camps around oz, simply click on the Where to Stay Button above or here to search by category. Alternatively you can click on the Destinations Button above or here to search by State.

Check out these other great places to stay near Dalmeny NSW:

Pretty Beach Campground

Congo Campground

Ulladulla Headland Holiday Park

Nearby Narooma
Narooma NSW

Contact Details for Dalmeny Campground and Caravan Park:

Phone: 0428 635 641
Address: 1 Noble Parade, Dalmeny NSW
Website
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Emus on Dalmeny Beach
Emus on Dalmeny Beach

How to get to Dalmeny Campground:

From the Princes Highway turn in to Mort Avenue at Dalmeny to Dalmeny Beach until you come to the Dalmeny Campground on your left.

The entrance is on the ocean side, it is a one way road in and out of the campground.

5 Essentials – Outside RV Accessories

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. A 20m 15amp Power Lead will ensure you reach your power source in Caravan Parks and Campgrounds.
  4. You will want a good blue Drinking Water Hose. Your typical green garden hose is not suitable for drinking from.
  5. A 4 way tap handle will help you find water whenever you need it

Things to see and do in and around Dalmeny Campground

1. Dalmeny and Narooma Beaches

Dalmeny and Narooma are a stunning beachside location and there is so much to see and do.

You will also be able to see the resident Dalmeny Emus regularly wandering along the beach!

Josh’s Beach is nearby and is another popular place for swimming and fishing.

Yabbara Beach is a bigger beach and more preferred for beach walks and is similar to Duesburys Beach next to it.

Kianga Beach is popular for surfing and fishing and there are BBQ’s and picnic area overlooking the beach making it a favourite Sunday lunch position for locals and visitors.

2. Kianga Point

Take a drive out to Kianga Point off Dalmeny Road and enjoy a picnic lunch with spectacular views.

The circular drive around Kianga Point provides stunning sweeping views along the beaches and across to the islands offshore.

Kianga Point
Kianga Point

3. Australia Rock

See Australia Rock, a rock formation in the shape of the map of Australia. It is located at Wagonga Head and you can drive there along Bar Rock Rd.

Be sure to check out Australia Rock, it’s one of the most popular attractions close to Dalmeny Campground.

4. See the Seals

While at Australia Rock, take the walk along the Bar rock wall and see the Seals as they laze about and swim in the waters of the entrance to Wagonga Inlet.

Here you can witness the Australian and NZ fur seals in their own habitat, sunbaking and playing in the waters and catching some lunch throughout the day.

Australia Rock is one of the popular attractions close to Dalmeny
Australia Rock Narooma

5. Feeding Stingrays

Watch the stingrays being fed at the Apex Park Boat Ramp.

When the charter boats come in from their day out fishing the Stingrays school around the boat ramp in hope of a free feed.

Sometimes if you are lucky the fishermen help you to feed the Stingrays.

We were fortunate and one of the guys brought over a fish frame and showed Adele how to attract a Big Stingray to take the fish from her hand.

He also helped key the pelicans at bay who were also keen on an easy feed.

Feeding Stingrays at nearby Narooma
Feeding Stingrays Narooma

6. Montague Island Tour

We highly recommend the Tour to Montague Island called Montague Island Tours with Wazza.

The tour leaves from Narooma and takes you for some amazing snorkelling with the Seals before a tour around the lighthouse and keepers cottage.

It was a great day out, swimming with seals and enjoying tour of Montague island.

Seals at Montague Island is one of the other more popular attractions close to Dalmeny Campground
Seals at Montague Island

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Safe travels

Kev & Adele
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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 of our photos and videos are:

Samsung Note 10 Plus Phone – http://ebay.us/9vMXEH – 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.

Samsung s21 Phonehttps://ebay.us/QAdwva – this looks an insane camera within a phone. We have friends and our son who own one and it seems quite extraordinary with their camera quality. If you’re after a new phone this is what I’d be looking at.

Canon 800dhttps://ebay.us/Q0UV1z – the latest DSLR Canon 24mp camera, buy here to save.

Nikon Coolpix p1000https://ebay.to/37cORUV – We have the Nikon P900 and this is the new model. The zoom lens is unbelievable and so awesome when travelling and you want to capture photos from a distance.

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 lenshttps://ebay.us/br9MeO – 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 lenshttp://ebay.us/zWvfuI  – My wide angle lens for all my inside photos & video plus lots more, love this lens.

Our Go Pro 9 Hero Black – https://ebay.us/6CQOVC  –  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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Mount Gambier Camping, South Australia

Mount Gambier Showwground

In Mount Gambier we chose to go camping at the Mount Gambier Showgrounds.

The Mount Gambier camping area at the Showgrounds is close to town and within easy driving of the local landmarks.

The Umpherston Sinkhole is a short walk away and Blue Lake is only a short driving distance from this Mount Gambier camping ground.

There is no Free camping in Mount Gambier so the Showgrounds are an excellent alternative.

Umpherston Sinkhole is just 1.7kms from Mount Gambier Showgrounds Camping Area
Umpherston Sinkhole is just 1.7kms from Mount Gambier Showgrounds Camping Area

About Mount Gambier

Mount Gambier is in the very south east of the State of South Australia.

It is approximately 435 km drive from Adelaide to Mount Gambier which is just 17 kms to the Victorian border.

The population of Mount Gambier is 29,940 making it the city with the second highest amount of residents in South Australia.

The beaches of Port Macdonnell are an easy 28 km drive south from Mount Gambier which are great for surfing, swimming and snorkelling.

There is lots to see and do in Mount Gambier which is why so many travellers base themselves here to explore the region.

Sunset while camping at Mount Gambier Showgrounds

Mount Gambier Camping Facilities

Camping facilities at the Mount Gambier Showgrounds include clean toilets and showers.

Drinking water is available and a basic camp kitchen is provided.

There is a Dump Point on site and laundry facilities include a washing machine but no dryer.

The Camping area at the Mount Gambier Showgrounds can accommodate Motorhomes, Caravans & Big Rigs of 10m+ but camping in tents is not permitted.

I had excellent Telstra and Vodafone coverage.

Mount Gambier Camping at the showgrounds
Mount Gambier Camping facilities at the showground include Dump Point

Cost for Camping at Mount Gambier Showgrounds

It is great value at just $22 per night plus $3 for Matt for a powered site with water. Unpowered sites are $15.

Cost Update November 2022:

Powered Site: $25 per night for 2 people

Pet Friendly Mount Gambier Camping at the showgrounds

Mount Gambier Showground Court Case

In 2020 a Caravan Park took action against the Mount Gambier Showgrounds in their efforts to expand its camping facilities.

In recent years only 8 or 9 fully self contained Caravans or Motorhomes were allowed to stay at the Mount Gambier Showgrounds.

The Magistrate however over ruled the Caravan Park and the Showgrounds have applied for space to increase the numbers to 22.

The Magistrate though ruled in favour of 30 sites, pending dump point being installed and fire hoses.

This work is currently being completed and it is expected the Mount Gambier Showgrounds will be operating with 30 sites in March 2023.

The website Border Watch says the Mount Gambier Agricultural and Horticultural Society president Brian Kerr commented “I hope having that facility there will enable more people to stay locally in the South East and in Mount Gambier and have a look at our region”

This is fantastic news and great that common sense prevailed.

Are Pets allowed at the Mount Gambier Showgrounds Camping Ground?

The campground is pet friendly which was great as we were travelling with our beautiful Golden Retriever MACKS at the time.

Read more: Travelling Australia with our dog MACKS

While we were in Mount Gambier, we visited the spectacular Umpherston Sinkhole and the amazing Blue Lake. Be sure to check them both out when you visit this fabulous region.

Check out the video for all the details on camping at the Mount Gambier Showgrounds.

Our stay was 12-14th March 2017

Mount Gambier Showgrounds is one of our favourites.

View all of our 29 Best Low Cost Campgrounds in Australia here>

Contact Details for Mount Gambier Showgrounds

Phone: 0408 492 182
Address:
1 Pick Avenue, Mount Gambier, South Australia
Website

How to get to the Camping ground at Mount Gambier Showgrounds

Upon entering from South Australia from Victoria, head along the Princes Highway/A1 for 48 kms.

Turn left onto Pick Avenue/C192 and follow Pick Avenue for 500 metres.

Enter the Mount Gambier Showgrounds Camping Ground via Gate 4 off Pick Avenue.

Umpherston Sinkhole

What to do in Mount Gambier

Umpherston Sinkhole

The Umpherston Sinkhole is one of the most spectacular places in the Mount Gambier region.

This amazing sunken garden is a very tranquil setting full of beautiful plants, flowers, ferns and a fountain. At night, the garden comes alive with hundreds of possums as they enter the garden to feed.

Umpherston Sinkhole was once a typical limestone cave and was naturally formed when the roof collapsed.

Named after James Umpherston who transformed the sinkhole into the magnificent garden in 1886.

Phone: 08 8724 9750
Address:
Jubilee Highway East, Mount Gambier, South Australia
Opening Hours:
Open every day from dawn to dusk and until late in the evening

Blue Lake
South Australia’s Blue Lake

Blue Lake

Another one of Mount Gambier’s stunning attractions is Blue Lake. The lake sits on one of the extinct volcanic craters in Mount Gambier.

It’s very distinct cobalt blue coloured water is most prominent from December through to March year whereas from April to November the lake is a more steel grey colour.

There is a 3.6 km walking trail which leads to the various viewing platforms around Blue Lake and to the underpass between Leg of Mutton Lake Crater and Blue Lake.

Address: Lot 391 John Watson Drive, Mount Gambier, South Australia
Opening Hours: 24 hours

Little Blue Lake

Just 11 kms south of Mount Gambier is the Little Blue Lake. Little Blue Lake is a popular place for swimming and diving.

There is a stepped walkway leading to a floating pontoon on the lake for easy access.

The temperature of the water in Little Blue Lake is a constant 12 degrees.

Address: Lot 747 Mount Salt Road, Mount Shank, South Australia
Opening Hours: 24 hours

Kilsby Sinkhole

The last place you would expect to find an amazing and extremely popular diving spot is in the middle of a sheep farm.

Kilsby Sinkhole is located just 10 kms from Mount Gambier.

This unique geological feature was once just a watering hole for travelling stockman but now is an incredible crystal clear 60 metre chamber of water and a divers delight.

It is one of the first sinkholes to be dived in the Mount Gambier region and this world famous dive site is also used as a training site by the SA Police Divers.

Phone: 0408 825 355
Address:
Sisters Road, The District Council of Grant, South Australia
Website
Opening Hours:
Not open to the General Public – a tour booking is required to access the sinkhole

Engelbrecht Cave

Engelbrecht Cave is an amazing cave system right in the centre of Mount Gambier. It winds its way under streets and homes in town and is definitely a cave with a difference.

Take the 45 minute guided tour where you will be able to view the sinkhole before entering the two caverns and also see the clear blue water of the underground lake.

The Engelbrecht Cave is the only cave which is actually a tourist site as well as a cave dive site.

Phone: 08 8723 5552
Address:
26 Chute Street, Mount Gambier, South Australia
Website
Opening Hours:
Open 6 days a week – closed Wednesdays

Mount Gambier weather
Fine weather in Mount Gambier during our visit in March 2017

Mount Gambier Weather

Mount Gambier experiences mild, generally dry Summers, cool Winters and mild temperatures in Autumn and Spring.

There is usually a moderate amount of rainfall in autumn, spring and winter.

August is generally the wettest month with February normally receiving the least amount of rainfall.

Mount Gambier recorded it’s highest ever temperature of 44.9 °C on 2 February 2014. The lowest temperature on record has been −3.9 °C on 20 June 1950 and 2 July 1960.

Other great places for camping in the Mount Gambier region:

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Have you been camping at the Mount Gambier Showgrounds? Tell us about your Mount Gambier camping experience.

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.

____________________________________________________________________________

Photography and Socials

Our camera equipment we use for all our photos and videos are:

Samsung Note 10 Plus Phone – http://ebay.us/9vMXEH – 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.

Samsung s21 Phonehttps://ebay.us/QAdwva – this looks an insane camera within a phone. We have friends and our son who own one and it seems quite extraordinary with their camera quality. If you’re after a new phone this is what I’d be looking at.

Canon 800dhttps://ebay.us/Q0UV1z – the latest DSLR Canon 24mp camera, buy here to save.

Nikon Coolpix p1000https://ebay.to/37cORUV – We have the Nikon P900 and this is the new model. The zoom lens is unbelievable and so awesome when travelling and you want to capture photos from a distance.

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 lenshttps://ebay.us/br9MeO 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 lenshttp://ebay.us/zWvfuI  – My wide angle lens for all my inside photos & video plus lots more, love this lens.

Our Go Pro 9 Hero Black – https://ebay.us/6CQOVC  –  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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Longreach Camping Area Qld

Apex Riverside Park

The Apex Riverside Park Longreach Camping Area is the perfect location to stay when exploring the area. It is an easy 3 kms out of town. Plus, it is situated right on the Thompson River which we hear is great for fishing.

For a very low cost Longreach Camping option, you cannot go past the Apex Riverside Park at Longreach.

It provides an awesome affordable base to allow you to explore Longreach and all the wonderful experiences it has to offer.

Longreach Camping

Longreach Camping Facilities – Apex Riverside Park

This Longreach camping ground provides Toilets, Bins, BBQ’s and Water. Potable Water is available from the Caravan Day Parking Area on Kite Street in Longreach.

A Dump Point facility is available only minutes away in the town of Longreach.

We had good Telstra and Optus coverage.

There is no power at the Apex Riverside Park Longreach Camping area however generators are permitted.

Apex Riverside Park Camping Area Longreach

Is the Apex Riverside Park Longreach Camping Area Pet Friendly?

The Apex Riverside Park camping ground in Longreach is pet friendly. Dogs are therefore allowed. You will find chickens, roosters and brolgas roaming freely througout the campground.

We parked near to the toilets as the campground is based on dirt. Therefore given where we were, we didn’t have too many people driving past and fortunately didn’t find it overly dusty. It does get busy in the afternoon.

During our second Longreach Camping stay, it was quite full so we joined others in the overflow area on the opposite side of the road.

Our Longreach Camping in the Apex Riverside Park Overflow on 11 May 2021

Enjoy the video for more details.

The cost to stay at the Apex Riverside Park, Longreach is just $3 per day or $15 per week.
Update 2021: $5 per night per vehicle or $27 per week.

Our Longreach Camping stays at the Apex Riverside Park are 29th August to 1st September 2017 and 11th May 2021. Our second visit was during our Brisbane to Darwin trip.

Read more: Brisbane to Darwin Free Camping

Apex Riverside Park Longreach Camping Contact Details:

Phone:  07 4658 4150
Address: Lot 206 Landsborough Highway, Longreach, Queensland
Website:

How to get to the Longreach Camping Area

Take the Landsborough Highway north from Longreach and take the first right before crossing the river.

Follow the road and turn left at the T Junction. The Apex Riverside Park Longreach Camping Area will very soon be on your left.

Longreach Camping at the Apex Riverside Park
Longreach Camping at the Apex Riverside Park

5 Essentials – Camping Accessories

A good Tent or Swag is the first decision for going camping. We like the Coleman Tent from Tentworld or the Wanderer 7 Man Tent from BCF. For a Swag, we were so close to buying the Kings Double Swag from 4WD Supacentre .

We like our BCF Wanderers Camping Chair which gets a lot of use as we travel Australia.

No more lugging around a huge BBQ and gas bottle now that we have a brilliant Gasmate Dual Burner Butane Cooktop from Tentworld

A good Portable Fridge Freezer we have found to keep the beers cold and steaks frozen are the Kings 70 L Fridge Freezer in the budget range, the Waeco 75L Dual Zone Fridge Freezer or the ever popular and long lasting Engel 75L Fridge Freezer.

A good quality Hand Held UHF is ideal and I like this Uniden UH750 5 watt UHF for long range and quality. The 5 watt range will give you maximum distance, especially if you need help!

Longreach Camping Area

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What else is there to do in Longreach?

There is so much to see and enjoy at Longreach. Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to enjoy the reinvigorated outback town. We recommend you allow at least 4-5 days.

We thoroughly enjoyed all Longreach has to offer and their unique experiences are some of our favourite experiences in all of Australia.

Read more: Our Favourite Experiences as we Travel Australia

Things to do in Longreach ASHOF

Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame & Outback Heritage Centre

Longreach is known as the heart of the outback Queensland and for the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame. It truly is a magnificent centre and has received a $15m makeover.

We not only looked through all of the amazing exhibits and galleries but also made the most of the opportunity and did the complete experience which included the live show which we thoroughly enjoyed and certainly recommend.

Live Show ASHOF

Qantas Founders Museum

Another of the top tourist attractions in Longreach.

There were two things we wanted to explore while we were in Longreach and the Qantas Founders Museum, Longreach, Queensland was one of them!

We can happily tick it off our list. It was great to wander through the museum and the National Heritage listed Q.A.N.T.A.S. Hanger and see the history of Qantas and the advancement from the 1920’s.

It was an exceptional experience doing the 747 and 707 Jet Tour and Wing Walk in addition to checking out this amazing museum.

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Outback Pioneers Starlight Cruise

Outback Pioneers Tours & Experiences

Outback Pioneers have created 3 fabulous tours providing unique experiences showcasing the pioneering past of Australia’s iconic outback and we thoroughly enjoyed two of them.

The Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience provides Australia’s only stagecoach gallop!

Besides the tremendous thrill of riding in an authentic restored stagecoach, you are treated to a delicious home-made morning tea, an Australian movie in a Retro Cinema and the hilarious old time tent show!

The Starlight’s Cruise provides a sensational sunset cruise along the majestic Thomson River, a traditonal aussie bush dinner, after dinner entertainment including the barefoot poet, a light and sound show finishing with billy tea and damper.

Update October 2022: Sadly Scotty the Barefoot Bush Poet passed away in late October 2022.

The Cobb & Co Stagecoach Experience as well as the Starlight’s Cruise Experience are highly recommended and not to be missed when visiting Longreach.

Read more about our: Top 10 Things to Do in Longreach

Outback Pioneers Experiences

Other great places to stay near Longreach:

Thomson River sunset

Pin – Longreach Camping

Have you visited Longreach and stayed at the Apex Riverside Park Longreach Camping Area? Tell us about your Longreach camping experience.

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.

Samsung s21 Phonehttps://ebay.us/QAdwva – this looks an insane camera within a phone. We have friends and our son who own one and it seems quite extraordinary with their camera quality. If you’re after a new phone this is what I’d be looking at.

Canon 800dhttps://ebay.us/Q0UV1z – the latest DSLR Canon 24mp camera, buy here to save.

Nikon Coolpix p1000https://ebay.to/37cORUV – We have the Nikon P900 and this is the new model. The zoom lens is unbelievable and so awesome when travelling and you want to capture photos from a distance.

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 lenshttps://ebay.us/br9MeO 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 lenshttps://ebay.to/2TWt0vA  – My wide angle lens for all my inside photos & video plus lots more, love this lens.

Our Go Pro 9 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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