Camp Grounds
Taranna Cottages, Taranna Tasmania
We chose to stay at the Taranna Cottages just 10kms from Port Arthur as it was the closest we could stay with our dog MACKS.
Taranna Cottages is a great base to explore this historic region.
Besides the 3 cottages, Taranna Cottages also offer camping area for self-contained motorhomes and caravans. It is suitable for all sized vehicles.
There is the top area where you can stay or the full paddock which is a huge open space.
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Taranna Cottages Facilities
There is a cafe available and a small museum which you can pay to enter and see. Since our stay Rosedale Homestead has added an Animal Sanctuary and they have a Restaurant serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
We had Telstra coverage however no Vodafone.
The owners of Taranna Cottages were great and we enjoyed a fire and a few drinks with everyone on our first night.
Are pets allowed at Taranna Cottages?
At the time of our stay at Taranna Cottages it was pet friendly. Now Rosedale Homestead has a no-pets policy which is understandable as they have added the Animal Sanctuary.
Read more: Travelling Australia with our dog MACKS
Cost to stay at Taranna Cottages now Rosedale Homestead
Cost was $10 for the night to stay at Taranna Cottages. You can add toilets and power to your stay which would make it $25 per night.
Our stay was 2-3rd February 2017
Update: Since our stay Taranna Cottages are now known as the Rosedale Homestead. Email Rosedale Homestead regarding information and current prices for camping at rosedale@trump.net.au
Here is some more information on fun things to see and do in Tassie: https://indefiniteleave.com.au/best-see-do-tasmania/
Contact Details – Rosedale Homestead formerly Taranna Cottages
Phone: 0418 126 151
Address: 19 Nubeena Road, Corner of Arthur Highway and Nubeena Road, Tasmania
Email: rosedale@trump.net.au
Website:
How to get to Rosedale Homestead formerly Taranna Cottages
From Port Arthur head north on Arthur Highway/A9 towards Kruvale Road. In 9/3kms turn left onto Nubeena Road Road/B37.
Taranna Cottages now known as Rosedale Homestead will be on the left.
5 Essentials – Ryobi Tools for Traveling
- A chainsaw certainly is an essential tool while traveling especially when camping and 4WDing. Perfect for cutting up wood for the campfire and ideal for clearing tracks of fallen branches when 4WDing. I really like the Ryobi Chainsaw and will be looking to buy one very soon to match all of my other Ryobi tools.
- The Ryobi Cordless Hand Vacuum has been super handy for the motorhome while traveling and now it is also great to use in our 4WD.
- Even prior to traveling, I have always used a Ryobi Cordless Drill. They are an essential tool for use at home and while on the road.
- We have had heaps of use from our Ryobi 18v Area Light. It’s great for fishing, camping and outdoor entertaining and even when we want to save power at night while free camping. Just charge it up the next day when you have solar.
- There are so many uses for our Ryobi Blower while traveling. Blowing the leaves off the top of the slideout before bringing it in, accelerating the campfire, clearing away any dirt, grass or sand from around your campsite.
Things to do in and around Taranna Cottages
Port Arthur
Port Arthur is one of the most historic places to visit in Tasmania as it is where the penal settlement began in 1830.
World Heritage listed Port Arthur is Australia’s best preserved convict site.
Take a self-guided tour and walk around the grounds of the historic convict settlement site over 2 consecutive days and for the brave-hearted there is the Port Arthur Ghost Tour.
Book your Port Arthur Historical Site Entry, Walking Tour & Cruise here>
Tasmanian Devil Unzoo
Just 5 minutes from Taranna Cottages now Rosedale Homestead is the Tasmanian Devil Unzoo.
This very unique zoo is the reverse of a traditional zoo where enclosures have been removed and you can visit natural habitats where the animals are the dominant feature.
Open daily from 10am – 5pm
Tasman Arch, The Blow Hole & Devil’s Kitchen
There are 3 natural wonders along the Tasman Peninsula and all are just a 15 minute drive from Rosedale Homestead formerly Taranna Cottages.
Tasman Arch is the result of a large sea cave being battered by waves for thousands of years. It now resembles a huge natural rock bridge.
The Blow Hole is just under 2kms from Tasman Arch. Like most blow holes it is best to visit at high tide to see it performing. Unfortunately when we were there it wasn’t blowing.
Devil’s Kitchen is a 150 metre walk from the Tasman Arch Carpark where you will look down at the where the Tasman Sea has carved a deep trench into the enormously high cliff.
Other great places to stay in the region:
Pin – Taranna Cottages Camping
Have you stayed at Taranna Cottages now known as Rosedale Homestead? Tell us about your Taranna 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 – 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 Phone – https://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 800d – https://ebay.us/Q0UV1z – the latest DSLR Canon 24mp camera, buy here to save.
Nikon Coolpix p1000 – https://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 lens – https://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 lens – http://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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Camp Grounds
Noosa North Shore Camping, Noosa Qld
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Check out all of the awesome spots for: Camping within 2 hours of Brisbane
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
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 Cruise ‘n’ Canoe Noosa Everglades EcoSafari Tour here>
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.
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:
Pin – Noosa North Shore Camping
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Other great places to stay in the region:
Have you enjoyed camping at the Noosa North Shore?
Tell us about your 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 – 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 Phone – https://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 800d – https://ebay.us/Q0UV1z – the latest DSLR Canon 24mp camera, buy here to save.
Nikon Coolpix p1000 – https://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 lens – https://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 lens – http://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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Camp Grounds
Whalebone Bay Campground, Denham WA
Just 26kms south of Denham in Western Australia is the Whalebone Bay Campground which is a fabulous place to stay for 24 hours.
The Whalebone Bay camping area is located looking directly out over the bay with spectacular views and stunning sunsets.
Access is via the main Highway road on to a dirt road which has some corrugations and is 2kms from the beach and camping area.
Only 4 permits are issued each day and therefore it is always quiet and you won’t have many neighbours if any at all.
There are no facilities at Whalebone Bay Campground. This means there are no bins, no water, no power and no toilets. Fires are also not permitted.
There is a water station as you enter Denham, the cost for drinking water is $1 for 20 litres.
There is a Dump Point at the Information Centre in town.
We had limited Telstra coverage however no Optus of Vodafone.
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Is the Whalebone Bay Campground Pet Friendly?
Whalebone Bay Campground is pet friendly and we had our dog MACKS with us.
Read more: Travelling Australia with our dog MACKS
Whalebone Bay Campground Permit
You need to go to the Information Centre in town and book your camping permit there. The Rangers came each day and were strict on only 24 hour stays.
Back in 2016 when we visited they did allow us to stay a second night but that is not possible now.
Permits are for strictly 24hrs only and you can now only stay at one of the 4 Shark Bay campgrounds – Whalebone Bay, Fowler’s Camp, Eagle Bluff or Goulet Bluff.
We recommend walking to the top of the small hill beside the camping area to see fabulous views out over the bay and along the coastline.
From atop here we saw sting rays and sharks in the clear turquoise waters below.
Find more details here on our favourite Low Cost Campgrounds around Oz.
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
How to find Whalebone Bay Campground
From Shark Bay Road take the turnoff to Whalebone Bay along the dirt road for 2kms until you reach the beach.
It was a bit corrugated however we drove slowly in our 2WD Motorhome and did it easily.
Find a space to camp at the Whalebone Bay Campground on the waters edge and enjoy the fabulous sunset.
How to book a site at Whalebone Bay and stay
To book and receive your permit to stay at Whalebone Bay Campground you need to contact the Shark Bay World Heritage Discovery and Information Centre in Denham.
You can personally visit or call the Information Centre on 08 9948 1590.
Things to See and Do in and around Denham
While in Denham and Whalebone Bay we enjoyed visiting a number of great places to see.
Monkey Mia
Monkey Mia is a short drive from Denham and is infamous for it’s dolphin feeding. It gets very busy and hundreds of people are usually there most days. Only approx 5 people are chosen to feed the dolphins.
https://www.sharkbay.org/place/monkey-mia/
Ocean Park Aquarium
We visited the Ocean Park Aquarium which was excellent. Take the tour and see the shark feeding along with a large range of fish and marine species.
It is located just 8kms south of Denham and 18kms north from Whalebone Bay.
Cost for the Ocean Park Aquarium is $27 per adult and $19 per child.
Shell Beach
Shell Beach is an extraordinary beach in Shell Bay approx 20kms further south east of Whalebone Bay Camping area.
The beach is made up only of Cockle Shells for 60kms and is up to 10m deep. It is one of only 2 beaches in the world made up only of shells.
The ocean water within the bay has a very high salt (salinity) content.
Shell Bay is free to visit and has easy access from the carpark.
Read more: 49 Amazing Things to do in Western Australia
Pin – Whalebone Bay Campground
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Safe travels
Kev & Adele
Indefinite Leave
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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.
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 Phone – https://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 800d – https://ebay.us/Q0UV1z – the latest DSLR Canon 24mp camera, buy here to save.
Nikon Coolpix p1000 – https://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 lens – https://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 lens – http://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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Camp Grounds
Lucky Bay Campground, Cape Le Grand National Park
Lucky Bay Campground is located in one of Australia’s most spectacular locations overlooking the beautiful turquoise waters and incredible white silica sand in Cape Le Grand National Park near Esperance in Western Australia.
Cape Le Grande National Park is 65kms east of the nearby town of Esperance.
Such an amazing location and fantastic campground, you must stay whenever visiting the region.
Cape Le Grand is approx 630kms south east from Perth, just over an 8 hour drive.
The roads to Cape Le Grand are all fully sealed and accessible by any vehicle. We did it easily in our large 8m 2wd Motorhome.
Lucky Bay Campground certainly features high on the list of our Best Beaches in Australia!
Check out our: The Best Beaches in Australia 1-10
Go swimming, fishing, snorkelling, surfing or launch your tinnie, the ocean will entice you with it’s pristine beauty.
You can even drive your 4WD down on to the beach and along the sand.
There is no camping on the beach but the Campground is so close to the sand you will feel like you are.
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Lucky Bay Kangaroos
Enjoy the Kangaroos as they make themselves comfortable around your campsite and are very friendly when on the beach.
Sometimes they will come over to you and allow you to pat them and certainly grab some great photos with a stunning backdrop.
On the beach there is usually a coffee van, the Lucky Bean, that also sells ice creams, snacks and drinks.
It’s the perfect spot to sit and relax and take in the majestic views.
Lucky Bay Campground Facilities
Lucky Bay Campground has solar powered showers available although there is not always hot water.
There is no drinking water available at the campground, you will need to bring all your potable water with you for your stay.
Bins are now available although the website still states no bins are in place.
Campfires in Cape Le Grand National Park are also not allowed.
There is no internet coverage at the campground but Telstra is available near Frenchman Peak.
Are Pets Allowed at the Lucky Bay Campground?
No Pets are allowed at Lucky Bay Campground, this is National Park.
We left our dog MACKS at Country Lane Kennels on the way to here from Esperance which cost us $22 per day including food.
Costs for dogs to stay vary between $21 to $30 a night, contact Jo on 0488 929 442 to confirm the cost for your pet.
They were fantastic and we can recommend leaving your pet there.
Read more: Travelling Australia with our dog MACKS
How to book for Lucky Bay Campground
Bookings are now available through the WA Government website and are essential prior to arriving.
Remember you will also require a Western Australia Parks Pass to enter the Cape Le Grand National Park.
An annual National Parks Pass will cost $120, or $75 if you have a concession. You can also purchase a Holiday Pass for 5 days for $25, 14 days for $40 or for 4 weeks for $60.
Aim for site number 12 where we stayed at the Lucky Bay Campground, it has outstanding views.
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!
Read about more of our Best Low Cost Campgrounds around Australia.
This is one of Australia’s most spectacular regions and is a very popular place to stay.
Our stay was 8-9th December 2016
Cost to stay at the Lucky Bay Campground is $15 per night for each Adult, $9 for Concession Card Holders and $3 per Child aged 5-15yo.
Check out our video for all the information.
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Lucky Bay Campground Contact Details:
Phone: 1800 885 775
Address: Lucky Bay Road, Cape Le Grand. Western Australia
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How to get to the Lucky Bay Campground:
Head North-East out of Esperance on Fisheries Road until you come to Merivale Road on your right.
Follow Merivale Road past Esperance Stonehenge until you see the sign to turn right in to Cape Le Grand Road on your right.
Continue on Cape Le Grand Road where you will pass the entrance to the National Park until you come to Lucky Bay Road on your left.
Follow Lucky Bay Road past Frenchman Peak and soon you will see the magnificent beach that is Lucky Bay. The Lucky Bay Campground is on your right.
Check out these other great stories:
What is there to do in and around Lucky Bay Campground, Cape Le Grande National Park?
Climb Frenchman Peak
Frenchman Peak was named by a surveyor named Andrew Forrest in 1870. The shape of the peak was thought to resemble that of a hat worn by French Troops.
A cave near the top is believed to have been created by waves and ocean waters 40 million years ago when sea levels were much higher then today.
This is also where you will likely get the best phone coverage in Cape Le Grand National Park.
Relax at Hellfire Bay
Hellfire Bay and Little Hellfire Bay are incredibly spectacular beaches not far from Lucky Bay Campground.
You can swim when conditions are right and walk along this stunning beach or climb the rocks for even better views.
A visit to the region should always include seeing Hellfire Bay.
Discover Thistle Cove and Whistling Rock
Another glorious beach in Cape Le Grand National Park is Thistle Cove with rocks nearby that due to their shape provide natural sounds from the wind.
This is yet another stunning bay within the amazing Cape Le Grand National Park.
Swim at Cape Le Grand Beach
It was my opinion that this was the most breathtaking beach of them all.
It’s hard to judge which one is the best because they are all so magnificent but Cape Le Grand beach is a long stretch of the most pristine waters you could ever hope to see.
With some small waves it was a great spot to swim and enjoy the ocean.
The rock outcrop gave the beach some protection and the views over the islands just a little off shore makes this one of Australia’s most incredible beaches.
The colours of the sand and water in this region are extraordinary.
Read more: 49 Amazing Things to do in Western Australia
Pin – Lucky Bay Campground
Other great places to stay in the South West Coast of WA:
Have you stayed at the Lucky Bay Campground? Be sure to add it to your list!!
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 – 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 Phone – https://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 800d – https://ebay.us/Q0UV1z – the latest DSLR Canon 24mp camera, buy here to save.
Nikon Coolpix p1000 – https://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 lens – https://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 lens – http://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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