Day one of this article covered a trip to Tully Gorge and Koombooloomba dam. Day two of our search for out of the way places on the Cairns Tablelands took us to historic Herberton and Irvinebank followed by an off-road loop via Mount Misery and the Silver Valley Roads. The loop was just over a rugged 30 kms and was a wonderful off-road adventure. Leaving our camp site at Atherton we drove south west to historic Herberton. … read more … »

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In April 2013 my wife and I decided to take a midweek break up to the Cairns Tablelands again. We had been camping there on many occasions at different locations. This time we opted for our favourite spot near Atherton – Woodlands Caravan Park (click the link to read the review on this site). Our aim this time was to discover a bit more about the tablelands. … read more … »

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There’s no denying that Australia is a very old island continent. Before European settlement in the late 1700s, the land had been occupied for 40,000 years or more by indigenous peoples, but before that it was the land where dinosaurs roamed. So what better outback camping trip to take than to trace some of those prehistoric inhabitants? … read more … »

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It would not be surprising, given the unpredictable weather, if UK citizens didn’t embrace the camping spirit as much as people in other more climate-favourable parts of the world. The truth is however, that various factors have made camping in the UK a popular choice for holidaymakers. … read more … »

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If you are looking for a nice little camping spot in the Ingham area, you won’t go far wrong with Palm Tree Caravan Park. This delightful park is situated just south of Ingham town centre, and north of Townsville on the east coast of Queensland Australia and within easy reach of many of the attractions the area has to offer. … read more … »

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This was our first visit to Beachcomber after the devastating cyclone Yasi of 2011. We couldn’t believe how much they had recovered in so short a time, and the campground has been restored to pretty much as we remembered it from our first visit. Part of the renovation included replacing all the beachfront cabins. Beachcomber is a must visit location, and I’ll tell you why. … read more … »

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This week we have picked the best family friendly campsites in the UK. Finding your ideal caravan site or camping site largely depends on what you are hoping to get out of your holiday. Caravan sites vary in size, facilities and what they can offer. We have selected the ones that we think are most suitable for family holidays. … read more … »

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In part one of this article we looked at ‘real’ camping (in tents), on some of the Great Barrier Reef islands. This part looks at some of the coastal camp-grounds that include caravans, RVs and cabins; yet still maintain a close proximity to the splendours of the Great Barrier Reef. As with the previous part, this is not an exhaustive list but does include reviews of camp-grounds we have frequented. … read more … »

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The Great Barrier Reef stretches for 1240 miles along the east coast of Australia, from just below the tropic of Capricorn to south of Papua New Guinea. It is the only natural wonder of the world visible from space and the most extensive reef system in the world. Luckily, in our case it is right outside our back door. But it can be yours too to explore and wonder at the teaming tropical marine life there. So pack up the tent and sleeping bag and we’ll point you in the right direction. If you prefer caravans, RVs or cabins we cover those options in part two here. … read more … »

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In an earlier article I discussed Derbyshire Peak District camping. Here is another campground review from a nearby area – Ashbourne in Derbyshire. If you like the peace and olde world charm of the English countryside then this could be for you. … read more … »

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