Monday, August 15, 2011

15th August 2011 - Lake Douglas Recreation Reserve

This campsite is located about 12k South West of Kalgoorlie and 26k North East of Coolgardie. The signed turnoff leads to a mine and the campsite is about a further kilometer along a reasonable dirt road. The main camping area is a large, open, level site with tables, bins and wood fire places. There are two long drop toilets which are a bit rough. The area is popular as travellers leave their caravans at the site and explore Kalgoorlie and surrounds using this as a base.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. WA - 314
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No. WA - 314
GPS: 30°49'01.0"S – 121°22'56.0"E – (At the Highway turnoff)
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Monday, August 8, 2011

8th August 2011 - Niagara Dam – Menzies District

Located off the Goldfields Highway 60k North East of Menzies via Kookynie Road, is Niagara Dam Camping Area. Firstly, the road to the dam is sealed for the whole trip and is easily accessed by any vehicle.

The area is divided into three different sections. One level is an un-shaded area that overlooks the dam, is suitable for 4 or 5 rigs. Below the dam wall is another camping area that is level and has shade that would suit small gatherings of caravans. Further away from the dam is another level, shaded and open area suitable for larger groups of tents and caravans. There are walking tracks around the dam, wood fire places (BYO wood), bins, one composting toilet (Above Dam) and one dual flush toilet and a dump point (Below Dam).

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. WA - 344
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No. WA - 350
GPS: 29°24'26.0"S – 121°16'33.0"E (At highway turnoff)
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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

2nd August 2011 - Boondi Rock - Boorabbin National Park

Located 84k West of Coolgardie and 98k East of Southern Cross and two kilometers off the highway along a reasonable dirt road brings you to Boondi Rock in Boorabbin National Park. The area is level with plenty of shade, tables, a composting toilet and wood BBQ’s, all very close to the rock and dam. The man made channels from the rock meet close to the dam and are easily accessed from the camping area. Another good spot to investigate as you travel through the goldfields of Western Australia

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. WA - 321
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No. WA - 321
GPS: 31°11'25.0"S – 120°24'05.0"E - At Highway Turnoff
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Friday, July 29, 2011

30th July 2011 - Karalee Rock - Southern Cross District

This exceptional campground between Coolgardie and Southern Cross is accessed along a dirt road from the highway for about 3k. The area is large, level, shaded and open, has tables, wood fire places, a septic/ composting flushing toilet, and a dump point. The water catchment engineering achievement has well defined walking tracks with signs giving the details of the process taken, and the reason for the construction. Another “out of the way” camp site well worth a look and at least an overnight camp.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. WA - 323
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No. WA – 323
GPS: 31°16'40.0"S – 119°51'03.0"E – (At Highway Turnoff)
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Saturday, July 16, 2011

17th July 2011 - Parry Beach - 27k West Denmark

Parry Beach Camp is a large well shaded, level area that has solar showers, septic toilets, and water that requires boiling prior to drinking. Most sites are fairly large that would accommodate a couple of medium size vans. Unfortunately, there is a height limit of 2.8m due to low branches, but there are two sites outside the camp area that will take higher rigs. There is an onsite caretaker that enforces the 21 day time limit to ensure all have a fair go. Boats may be launched from the beach and a close offshore reef ensures a good fish catch. The rocky outcrops have plenty of good sandy swimming holes suitable for the young and old. Make sure you have plenty of provisions as there are no shops other than at Walpole (49k east) or Denmark (27k west). Generators are allowed from 8.00am to 10.00am and from 5.00pm to 9.00pm.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. WA -107
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No. WA - 107
GPS: 35°02'01.0"S – 117°09'43.0"E
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Thursday, July 14, 2011

15th July 2011 - Shannon National Park – Walpole District

Adjacent to the South Western Highway 67k North West of Walpole and 53k South of Manjimup, this very large camping area is ideal for bush walkers and those that appreciate a forestry environment. Consisting of mostly large, reasonably level shaded sites, the area is well maintained and during the summer holiday season there are on site caretakers. The ablution blocks (2) have septic toilets, hot showers (Wood Heated Hot Water Services), and laundry tubs. Also, firewood (supplied), tables, wood fire places are all there to make your stay comfortable. There are several small cabins that are open and contain bunks and a pot belly stove for those that prefer a few extra comforts if tenting.

Camps Australia Wide No. 5 Site No. WA – 116
Camps Australia Wide No. 6 Site No. WA – 116
GPS: 34°35'46.0"S – 116°24'42.0"
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