Accommodation Page - Camping versus Hotel/Motel/Unit
We prefer camping as we just love being outdoors and travelling with friends and family. When the kids were younger it was great for them to be able to get outside, run around and play rather than us having to pack them and their gear up and take them some place to play. Camping tires them out early, leaving parents free to enjoy the evening. There is nothing more relaxing than drinks and nibblies around a campfire. Now that the kids have grown up we still prefer the freedom of camping on most occasions. The added bonus is of course the price difference. We would never be able to afford the number of holidays we take if we were to stay in more formal accomodation. The occasional luxury accomodation interspersed with camping then makes the resort-style holiday even more appreciated. Australia's climate, and Queensland in particular, is suited to outdoor living, travelling and camping.
For great maps all around Australia with marked camping areas ranging from Free Camps to reasonably priced Caravan Parks and National Parks it is worth buying a copy of this book. Camps Australia - The ultimate guide for the budget conscious traveller. We referred to our copy every day of our round Australia trip in 2006. There are plenty of great free camps especially in Western Australia where you can camp right on the water eg Cosy Corner
If you want to make hotel/motel type holiday bookings to any destination in Australia, I suggest you visit this website for Discount Hotel Reservation. If less than 21 days before your intended stay, then an even better website for great last-minute deals is Rates to Go .
Caravan Parks we loved
Mataranka Homestead, NT, has caravan sites and is situated next to the Mataranka Hot Springs which are crystal clear thermal pools. A must see.
Closer to home for us... you can still find some caravan parks where you can stay right on the water's edge of Queensland Beaches. Usually you would have to go to more remote areas eg Fraser Island to camp this close to a beach. At the Southport Broadwater, Gold Coast, you can put your caravan on a waterfront site. Have a look at our photos in the Southport Web Album.
We are regular visitors to Brunswick Heads Massey Greene Caravan Park as we love to be right on the riverfront for fishing and easy canoe access.
Great National Park campgrounds
All National Parks are worth a visit and most allow camping and provide excellent facilities for the traveler. Boodjamulla ( Lawn Hill ) Gorge in north west Qld is great - like an oasis in the middle of a desert. The canoes will come in handy here. There are also some great walks and an amazing sunrise to be had from the top of sandstone cliffs and spectacular gorges. For something different, you can also explore fossil sites not far from here .
Each year we camp on Fraser Island. For ease of travelling we take the tent not the caravan/camper trailer. We love to watch the whales, fish, canoe and just relax.
Different Accommodation options
If you don't mind a bit of walking (20km one way) then try staying in the old lighthouse keeper's cottage on the southern-most point of the Australian mainland - Wilson's Promontory. It was quite a walk with spectacular scenary to make the long walk worth it. You need to book at least a month ahead to ensure you get a bed. To save carrying much in you can also book ahead for food to be there for you when you arrive. The helicopter drops off supplies every couple of weeks to the park rangers.
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