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Exploring dog friendly trails Are you an avid hiker but instantly feel stressed at the idea of bringing your furry friend along for the ride? Hiking with your dog can be a fun experience and needn’t be stressful, but preparation is key to ensuring a safe and enjoyable adventure. It’s important to be familiarise yourself with trails that are dog friendly, especially in or around national parks, as well as potential hazards including 1080 poison, dirty water sources, and more. In this beginner’s guide to hiking with your dog, I break down how to prepare for a hike with your ... Read more Have you done this hike? It'd be great if you can leave a review on the hikes profile page. https://www.trailhiking.com.au/preparation/beginners-guide-to-hiking-with-your-dog/?feed_id=8378 #trailhikingaust #trailhiking #adventure #hiking #hike #bushwalking #bushwalkingaustralia #besthikes #lovehiking #greatwalks #hikingadventures #outdoors #hikeaustralia #hikinginaustralia #hikinglife #letsgohiking #trails #trailhikingaustralia

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Places on the east coast of Australia to discover in your camping swag

If this is going to be your first visit to the East Coast of Australia then we can guarantee it will welcome you with open arms and will introduce you to that enlightened state of being that traveling this part of the world will offer you! But first - a word of warning. Are you ready for the vast miles of pristine sandy coastline? the crystal-clear waters of the Great Barrier Reef, the exhilarating freedom to explore breathtaking scenery?

But where to start?

The whole of the East Coast in Australia is full of great locations to stop off and explore. It is also extremely campervan-backpacker-friendly so there's no real need to plan where you are going to visit and when, half the joy of traveling is the spontaneity right? However, there are some areas that are just too irresistible to be missed!

Some Suggested beauties!

The BLUE MOUNTAINS - Allow yourself to take a step into Australia's stunning wilderness. Approximately 100kms east of Sydney, catch the train to Katoomba - arrive at the heart of the Blue Mountains (NSW) and spend the day bushwalking around the forests and gazing across from Three Sisters. Don't miss out on the blue haze rising up off the Eucalyptus trees. Gardens, galleries, waterfalls, and more there is just so much to see here!

BYRON BAY - Byron, a sure favorite of us. Byron Bay bustles with the liveliness of locals and travelers alike whilst maintaining its laid-back and care-free lifestyle. A great place to spend several days (weeks, or even months!) chilling out, partying till the sun rises up over the picturesque lighthouse. Stroll up to Cape Byron, learning to surf - Australia's most easterly point - and look out for humpback whales and dolphins (oftentimes viewed in the months of June, September, and November).

SURFERS PARADISE - A beloved spot of Paris Hilton's! And we agree 100%. The skyscrapers and looming tower blocks resemble a 1990's vintage LA soap opera however, the extensive sandy beach is worth the sight. If you do head to Surfers Paradise, then October is a good time to visit.

FRASER ISLAND - The world's greatest sand island formed over thousands of years from longshore drift, and home to dingoes (wolf-like wild dogs). Take your Camping Swags and find a place to make home and explore the island, the best idea is to stop for camp at night under the stars of the Southern Cross. Always aim to arrive early hours of the morning where Dolphins can be seen gliding in the waters below.

Sand-surf down the dunes, explore the rusted shipwreck and swim in the cool refreshing clear waters of Lake McKenzie.

CAIRNS - Steer out to the Great Barrier Reef for the scuba dive of your life. If scuba-diving isn't your game, then Cairns has plenty of galleries, shops, museums, and local parks to visit. End your day in the infamous messy Woolshed that calls out to all campervan-budget backpackers that offers cheap drink with their flamboyant charm.

Other must-sees.

The list is very long. That includes Magnetic Island and the gems that are Noosa, wine tasting at Hunter Valley, Brisbane's city-life charisma, Cape Tribulation, and majestic

Mission Beach.

A trip with your loved ones to the East Coast of Australia is a great reason to go camping! Camping Swags will get you and your family close to nature, but still in comfort.

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The essence of country with modern conveniences

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Pitch a tent, sleep under the stars or wake up to sounds of the bushland in a private cabin – holiday parks and campsites provide some of the most impressive locations in Australia and now cater to all budget levels and types of holiday-makers from families to groups. The Grampians The Grampians National Park and surrounding …

The Grampians

The Grampians National Park and surrounding state parks offer some of Victoria’s best free camping spots. The park, three hours west of Melbourne, offers a great base for day-trips to waterfalls or challenging hikes to renowned rocky escarpments. Visitors can get closer to nature and meet resident wildlife.

Jimmy Creek Campground located in the Southern Grampians, offers an outback camping experience just a short drive to Dunkeld. Campers can stock up on wood fired bread, locally produced yoghurt and honey from the Dunkeld General Store.

Jimmy Creek Campground – Grampians

Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park is surrounded by the picturesque beauty of the Grampians National Park and is only three kilometres from the centre of Halls Gap township. The park features a heated outdoor pool, new amenities with individual bathrooms and modern facilities. Halls Gap Zoo, Grampians Adventure Golf and Brambuk the National Park & Cultural Centre are just some of the family friendly attractions visitors can experience within Halls Gap.

Wimmera Lakes Caravan Resort is ideally located on the Western Highway at the eastern end of Horsham with the Grampians National Park as a distant breathtaking backdrop to the park. Visitors can enjoy a barbecue in the camp kitchen, a swim in the solar heated pool or some fun on their outdoor playground Jumping Pillow.

BIG4 Parkgate Resort located in the foothills of the Grampians National Park is a short drive from the town centre of Halls Gap. Ensuites and powered sites, set in idyllic locations with modern amenities are ideal for enjoying the great outdoors.

The Murray

With temperate  climate and spectacular wilderness areas, The Murray region provides idllyic bushland and riverbank camping along the Murray River.

Gunbower Island in Gannawarra is an expansive island situated alongside the Murray River, well suited for the adventurous camper. There are three free camping sites set among spectacular bushland, with access to the river for water skiing, swimming and fishing.

Gunbower creek cohuna – The Murray

The Murray River is lined with 12 BIG4 holiday parks offering cabin, caravan and camping accommodation. Big 4 Riverside Swan Hill offers riverside camping and deluxe cabins surrounded by breathtaking scenery, as well as pool facilities and golf packages for the award winning Murray Downs Golf Course which is located nearby.

Just a short drive from Swan Hill, Lake Boga Caravan Park offers the visitor magnificent lake views and easy access to the iconic Lake Boga. The lake is a great place for all water sports. The Caravan Park has its own boat ramp with other facilities including laundry, camp kitchen and a BBQ area.

Gippsland

For the combined bushland and coastal camping experience, Gippsland offers striking terrain, ideal for a range of adventurous activities.

Nestled between the river and the ocean beach, near Point Hicks, the Thurra River is the largest camp ground in Croajingolong National Park. With 46 campsites, the Thurra River is shallow, making it a popular spot for families to relax on hot days.

Cape Conran Coastal Park has 135 camping sites spread over one kilometre along with a range of accommodation including cabins and a large lodge which sleeps up to 17 people. The Park fronts on to 60 kilometres of isolated sandy beaches facing the rugged Bass Strait.

For those wanting a, ‘glamping’ option Parks Victoria Wilderness Retreats are ideal. Located at Wilsons Promontory National Park, Cape Conran Coastal Park and Buchan Caves, the comfortable safari-style tents combines the “close to nature” experience of bush camping with the comforts of modern park cabins.

Cape Conran Wilderness retreats – Grampians

Great Ocean Road

From Torquay to Port Campbell, visitors will find a range of camping options from luxury ‘glamping’ at remote and secluded beaches to wilderness camping at sites nestled deep in the Otways.

A popular camp ground in the region is Johanna Beach, located in the Otway National Park among sand dunes, excellent for camping with dogs, caravanning and catching the surf.

Pebble Point is another luxury camping experience situated at the end of the Great Ocean Walk in the small coastal village of Princetown. The exclusive bush retreat has five luxury tents with quality king-sized beds, linen and towels with spacious ensuite bathrooms and private decks.

Those looking for a more leafy green camping experience can stay at Bimbi Park in Cape Otway. Bimbi Park is sheltered among tall manna gums with many resident koalas spotted in the area. The Park caters for a range of camping options with powered camp sites, on-site vans, bunk rooms and standard and deluxe cabins.

Bimbi Park – Great Ocean Road

Geelong and the Bellarine

For a camping experience with all the bell and whistles, visitors can pitch a tent at the award winning Big4 Beacon Resort in Queenscliff. Much more than just a holiday resort, Big4 Beach Resort is home to an onsite day spa – Mud Day Spa, a  gym, heated swimming pool, modern amenities and full kitchen facilities. For a gourmet glamping experience, guests can stock up on supplies at the onsite shop, which is full of locally grown produce and local beer, wine and cider from The Bellarine region.

Barwon Heads Caravan Park has a stunning location at the mouth of the Barwon River, where the river meets the sea. Guests can book waterfront camping sites which offer commanding views of the Barwon River and further out onto the ocean. Barwon Heads Caravan Park is ideally located in the heart of Barwon Heads, meaning guests can easily walk to the main street which is filled with trendy cafés, restaurants and shops. Popular surf beach, 13th Beach, is also within easy walking distance.

Tucked off the main road between Barwon Heads and Torquay is the tiny hamlet of Breamlea. The Breamlea Caravan Park is nestled off the main road in its own hidden piece of paradise, looking onto the picturesque Thompsons Creek on one side, with a surf beach the other side. Secluded and quiet, civilization feels hundreds of miles away, although it is located only 25 minutes from Geelong or 90 minutes from Melbourne. The Caravan Park is home to powered and unpowered sites, on-site cabins, a general store and Post Office, plus all the other usual amenities.

Located little more than an hour’s drive from Melbourne, the Brisbane Ranges National Park is where you can find the state’s richest wildflower habitat.  Set in a low range of mountains dissected by rocky gullies, the unusual geology of the National Park has preserved plants that have long since vanished from other parts of the region. The park is home to a handful of off-the-beaten-track camping sites -some of which are walk-in only – and an excellent base for bushwalking, wildflower and wildlife studies and exploring the historic gold mining area of Steiglitz Historic Park.

Brisbane Ranges

High Country

Camping within the High Country region offers pristine natural environment combined with proximity to bountiful towns boasting vibrant food and wine as well as plenty of outdoor adventures with cycling and walking trails.

Porepunkah Pines Caravan Park is an award winning park conveniently situated on the Great Alpine Road, just minutes from the beautiful township of Bright. The park features two solar heated pools with a shaded water park for the little ones, also a large camp kitchen, barbecues, games room and kids playground. Accommodation ranges from powered sites to well-maintained cabins and two houses that sleep up to 12 people.

Campers can enjoy sweet seclusion in Victoria’s far north east at Colac Colac (Clack Clack) Caravan Park, near Corryong. Located in a beautiful valley, Colac Colac Park boasts tall trees, sprawling lawns and a great swimming hole for the kids.

Colac Colac – High Country

An hour’s drive from Mansfield, Sheepyard Flat in the old gold-mining Howqua Hills Historic Area, is one of several flats along the Howqua River, with open, grassy campsites arrayed on either side of the Howqua Track. A popular spot for picnics, horse riding, bushwalking, fishing and 4WD driving.

Goldfields

The Goldfields region is rich with things to do and see, especially within the towns of Ballarat and Bendigo. From beautifully preserved architecture, some of Victoria’s best galleries and museums to quality local produce at many top restaurants. Holiday parks just out of town provide the best of both worlds – enjoying natural surrounds and located only a short drive to the region’s many family friendly attractions.

The multi-award winning BIG4 Ballarat Goldfields Holiday Park is situated in Ballarat, within close proximity to the city’s major attractions. Caravan and camping sites, budget cabins, spa cottages and villas are available, along with a solar heated swimming pool, giant jumping pillow, giant checkers, indoor heated spa, tennis, go-karts and more.

Bendigo Park Lane Holiday Park located within close proximity to Bendigo’s CBD, offers powered sites, cabins and luxury villas. Families will keep entertained with Bendigo’s largest indoor play centre, Parky’s Wonderland – a four level indoor play structure – as well as pedal karts, a sand volleyball court, plus much more.

Bendigo Park Lane Holiday Park

Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges

The scenic beauty of lush forest, bush settings and clear mountain streams make for the perfect backdrop for a camping holiday. Visitors can stay in a forest park or choose a holiday site with full facilities.

Big 4 Badger Creek Holiday Park is surrounded by 24 hectares of peace and tranquility, immersed by natural bush land in the Yarra Valley. The Holiday Park offers quality caravanning, camping or self-contained park accommodation. Hillside Cabins are nestled amongst the native trees and the Park cabins overlook the creek.

The Warburton Caravan Park is located on the banks of the Yarra River, in the Upper Yarra Valley, surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery. The Park includes a tennis court, laundry and shower facilities, children’s playground and electric bbq and shelter areas. There are many scenic campsites as well as cabins along the kilometre of river frontage which is ideal for canoeing or fishing.

Big 4, Badger Creek Holiday Park – Yarra Valley

Mornington Peninsula

The beautiful Port Phillip Bay coastline of the Mornington Peninsula, from Rosebud to Rye to Sorrento, boasts 13km of foreshore camping with white sandy beaches and turquoise waters. There are excellent facilities with shower and toilet blocks, barbeques and kids’ play areas, as well as top dining destinations and many places to pick up gourmet foods in nearby coastal villages.

The Rosebud Foreshore Reserve stretches approximately 7km from Anthony’s nose in McCrae down to Chinaman’s Creek in Rosebud West. There are 665 camping sites available, both powered and non-powered, all with great access to the beach, amenities and various shops.

Camping at the Rye & Sorrento Foreshores is available from the last weekend of October to April. There are 315 camping sites available with both powered and non-powered sites for caravans and tents.

The Mornington Peninsula Shire manages camping along the natural foreshore reserves with all bookings to be made via the Foreshore Camping Team.

Mornington Peninsula Foreshore

Daylesford and Macedon Ranges

Visitors to the region will be rewarded with lush parks, rugged river gorges and dramatic rock formations in state and regional parks. Days are filled with waking up to panoramic views, energising springwaters along with plenty of walking tracks to explore.

O’Briens Crossing camping area is located beside Lerderderg River in Lerderderg State Park and flanked by steep, wild slopes. It offers a true bush experience and walking is the best way to get to know the park – there are several tracks for a range of walks from short, easy strolls to strenuous overnight hikes for experienced bushwalkers.

O’Briens Crossing, Lerderderg State Park

The sheltered extinct volcanic crater of Mount Franklin in Hepburn Regional Park provides ideal surroundings for a picnic or short term camping. Panoramic views can be obtained from the summit and there is a scenic walking track along the rim of the crater.

Phillip Island

Phillip Island has all the elements for a memorable seaside holiday with plenty of family attractions, friendly wildlife and sheltered bays perfect for a spot of beach cricket.

BIG4 Phillip Island Caravan Park is nestled amongst the sand dunes of the Newhaven Beach in a natural landscape setting of trees and gardens, and is conveniently located within 500 metres of restaurants, cafes and shops. There is a wide variety of accommodation, ranging from shady camping sites to three bedroom deluxe villas as well as entertainment rooms, a children’s play area and sport facilities and washing vicinities.

Phillip Island Caravan Park

Cowes Caravan Park offers beach front sites, only one kilometre from Cowes township. The park offers a full range of accommodation with cabins and powered and unpowered camp sites. The park is well equipped with a camp kitchen, recreation hall with open fire, playground and full amenities.

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Top 10 Ultimate Camping Escapes near Sydney!

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Top 10 Ultimate Camping Escapes near Sydney!

If you are looking for somewhere amazing to go camping this weekend, here are the top 10 campsites within a couple of hours from Sydney. From family friendly camping to cracking boys trips. Campsites on the blacktop to hardcore 4WD destinations. Every single one of these campsites can be found on the VMS Touring700HDX.

  #10 Burralow Creek Camping Ground

Incredible free campsite less than an hour from home!

Search for ‘Burralow Creek Camping Area’ near Lithgow on VMS On-Road Navigation for turn by turn directions.

Open Sprawling, grassy campground makes the list as it is less than an hour from home offers Sydney based campers a huge amount of wide-open space, and clean and tidy facilities like drop toilets and permanent fire pits.

  Leave the caravan at home for this campsite location though, the track in is rough, rocky and steep 4WDing tracks, standard 4WD vehicles driven with care will easily gain access, but LOW range gearing is a must for the climb out, particularly when the conditions are damp. This spot is perfect for larger groups thanks to its sprawling open grassy campsites under the gumtrees, but because it is in the national park there are no dogs allowed and collecting firewood is prohibited.

  #9 Tattersall’s Camping Area (Karuah)

Cracking boys fishing trip campsite!

Search for ‘Tattersall’s Camping Area’ near Newcastle in VMS On-Road Navigation for turn by turn directions.

This has to be the perfect boys trip destination, it is isolated and rugged bush camping with heaps of room for a campfire and big groups along with sensational fishing right on the edge of your Adventure Kings Swag, located just 30 minutes north of Newcastle, it is a rippa of a bush campsite, with only basic facilities, you might want to bring your own amenities, like a Kings 20L Portable Camping Toilet.

  Access is off ‘The Buckets Way” with approximately 5km of gravel roads, but be aware it can get boggy after a bit of rain, so don’t forget your recovery gear.

What this destination lacks in facilities it makes up for in isolation, if you want to crank your music and get the fire roaring with your mates, then this is the place for your next camp, plenty of space to spread out, and even a high tide dirt boat ramp for dropping in the tinny!

    #8 Gap Creek Camping Area   

Camp amongst a genuine freshwater waterfall just outside of Newcastle!

Search for ‘Gap Creek Camping Area’ near Newcastle in VMS On-Road Navigation for turn by turn directions.

The perfect place to take the family for an incredible experience of the best the Aussie bush has to offer.

  A couple of hours out of Sydney & about 45 mins out the back of Newcastle, and you are in  the middle of a proper rainforest, how EPIC is that. With easy access via 2WD friendly graded dirt roads, the only issue with access would be smaller campsites with tight access ways which are unsuitable for larger caravans.

With excellent toilet blocks, a couple of concrete pads for caravanners, permanent fire pits, and FREE gas Barbeques, you would expect to pay for the privilege of staying here, but the best part is that there are NO CAMPING FEES here. Amazing facilities, incredible views and some of the most rewarding bushwalks you will ever do, directly from your campsite, it’s the perfect campsite to escape with your family, you are going to love it!

  #7 Blacksmiths Beach (Belmont)

 A full blown beach camping you can’t miss, only half an hour south of Newcastle!

Enter a waypoint at E151°41’12.5” S33°01’13.6” into VMS On-Road Navigation for turn by turn directions to entry gate.

4WD’s ONLY, You will need to air your 4WD tyres all way down to 16psi to avoid getting bogged on the notoriously soft sand.

  You can actually drive nearly the whole length of the beach, from Swansea in the south, to Belmont in the north, for a bit of fun on the way to camp and leave the camper trailer at home unless you are a highly experienced 4WDer. Just two hours from Sydney and you are camping right on the beach, the only downside is there are NO FACILITIES HERE, and you are exposed to the brunt of a storm if a strong southerly hits, but when the weather is good, camping at Blacksmiths beach is simply UNMATCHED!

You do require a permit for access to beach driving and camping but these can be bought from a local service station, this is one location that should be experienced by EVERY 4WDer at some stage!

  #6 Wild Bull Camping Area

This location is further away from Sydney but is worth making a long weekend trip out of it.

Search for ‘Wild bull Camping Area’ near Port Macquarie in VMS On-Road Navigation for turn by turn directions.

Wild bull Campgrounds are located in Kippara, which is out the back of Wauchope, and is one of the best fresh water swimming holes you will find anywhere, plus it has excellent clean facilities that wont cost you a cent.

The fresh water swimming here, rivals ANYTHING in the Northern Territory, this spot has been a local secret for years, and thanks to sustainable logging in the area there are plenty of funds to maintain these grounds without costing you a cent in camping fees. The campgrounds here do have bollards blocking them in, meaning this location is ideal for swags and tents, as camping is forbidden in the carpark. A warm weekend will see you swimming in the crystal clear water for hours, plan your visit for a couple of weeks after a good rain has flushed out the swimming holes, and remember to bring your snorkel! #5 Ganyamalbaa Camping Area – Stockton Beach 

Stockton beach is world famous for being a coastal beach driving location, right in the heart of Newcastle, but back in 2012 camping was banned seemingly ending decades of travel. Enter a waypoint at E151°50’37.5” S32°49’02.3” into VMS On-Road Navigation for turn by turn directions to entry gate.

Stockton Beach has earned its reputation for some of the best sand driving in Oz and the ability to get up close and personal with some of the biggest dunes in Australia in your 4WD.

    Happily we can report that you can now camp back on Stockton beach again! Ganyamalbaa Camping Area is a stretch of 26 predefined camping areas, nestled right in the forward dunes in the southern section of Stockton Beach.

You can drive the 32Km length of the beach from top to bottom, chuck in a fishing line or kick back and enjoy the sunset over the dunes.

These campsites area rigidly controlled, with a maximum of 2 cars and 8 people for each site, with online prebooking being essential, and you MUST bring your own camping toilet like the Adventure Kings 20L Portable Camping Toilet. Whilst these might seem like a minor inconvenience to some, it doesn’t really matter because now we can all still get out and camp right on Stockton beach again!

  #4 Coorongooba Campground    6:21-

This gem takes us out west, about one hour out the back of Lithgow, with only one word to describe this spot in Wollomi National Park…. Stunning!

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  This Beautiful massive open grassy campsite has impressive amounts of space to spread out, some of the best camping facilities we’ve ever seen at any campsite, and breathtaking scenery. You will be camping amongst all the locals with plenty of friendly kangaroo’s eager to say G’day at happy hour! Coupled with plenty of easy bushwalks offering incredible scenery, and a shallow river nearby, perfect for paddling in after a bit of rain! All of this is located just a couple of hours out of Sydney, and is truly a next level campsite you MUST visit this camping season, and thanks to its slightly further proximity from Sydney, it’s often much more quiet when other sites are packed!

  #3 Swans Crossing Camping & Picnic Area

3 hours north of Sydney, this is one of the most family friendly campsites we’ve ever camped at.

Search for ‘Swans Crossing’ near Port Macquarie in VMS On-Road Navigation for turn by turn directions.

    This well kept location is another forestry NSW maintained campsite, and features massive sprawling green grass campgrounds, and boasts amazing facilities such as toilet blocks, rainwater tanks, undercover picnic areas, permanent fire pits, and a fully fledged kids playground. Only 20 minutes off the highway, and you have the best family campsite you will ever come across and it is entirely FREE, and sits approximately half way between Sydney and Brisbane, making it the perfect stopover point to break up the drive!

There is a beautiful creek just by the campsite, perfect for a dip on those scorching days, and access is easy even for 2WD’s along the regularly graded roads, earning 3rd place on our list!

  #2 Newnes Campground. The perfect campground to take the family to, this campsite has excellent facilities, EPIC scenery and plenty of things to see and do and only just north west of Lithgow.

Search for ‘Newnes Camping Area’ near Lithgow in VMS On-Road Navigation for turn by turn directions.

The camping here is superb, with plenty of space, abundant wildlife, but the Newnes area is dripping with history and even a bush museum in the middle nowhere, that will keep the whole family, young and old entertained for hours.

For hot days, there is even a freshwater creek with sandy riverbanks perfect for taking the edge off! 

Access is via Lithgow on easy graded roads, with plenty of room for camper trailers and caravans. No dogs or collecting firewood, as it is part of the beautiful Wollomi National park, but the best thing about it is that it is 100% free to stay here!

#1 Mungo Brush Camping & Picnic Area The single best bit of summer camping we have ever done – Just a couple of hours north of Sydney this spectacular location has EVERYTHING!

Enter a waypoint at E152°18’37.3” S32°32’38.2” into VMS On-Road Navigation for turn by turn directions.

  It doesn’t get much better than this, Mungo Brush has toilet blocks, free gas barbeques, and sheltered picnic areas, and a concrete boat ramp offering instant access to the stunning Myall Lakes. This spot does get busy, so definitely book ahead to secure a space. But it is certainly worth it with the lake lapping at your campsite and the beach just 500m away, you don’t even need to leave the blacktop to get to Mungo Brush! A family of 5 would expect to pay up to around $40 a night, it certainly isnt the cheapest site around, but this is a true bucket list campsite, offering life long memories, and has earned our #1 spot on the top 10 Ultimate camping escapes from Sydney!

  To find out more about setting up your campsite, or to get your hands on the VMS touring 700HDX for over 1000+ other Campsite locations all across Oz, head to www.4WDSupacentre.com.au call us on 1800 88 39 64 or visit one of our stores or dealerships to ask an expert in person and leave with the best tips and tricks and an epic bargain on your setup!

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Wednesday 23rd May 2018

Good Morning Gentle Reader….  All 1770 of you that diligently read and follow The Daily Tulip please accept my sincere thanks for reading what I scribble every morning.. So far I have managed to write 9,155 Daily Tulip’s.. a number of which I am very proud.. Come hell and or High Water, and we have had enough of that these past weeks  I have somehow managed to write, even when I had a brief time in hospital, I did it on my phone… I love your comments, your concern about Bella and if I’ve had my coffee today.. Thank You again for supporting me I certainly do appreciate it……..

WW2 GERMAN SEA MINE WASHES UP NEAR BOGNOR REGIS….A live German sea mine from World War Two has washed up on the Sussex coast. Bomb disposal teams inspected the device and work is taking place to make it safe while the tides allow access near Bognor Regis, Sussex Police said. The large metal device measures about 6ft (1.8m) and is thought to weigh about 1,000kg. Residents nearby have been alerted. The coastguard said it was likely the mine would be towed out to sea and detonated. A one-mile maritime and air exclusion zone is in force and coastguards are broadcasting to vessels in the area. Sussex Police said the device was found in the water off Elmer Beach. Residents nearby have been advised to leave their windows open and use only the rear part of their premises. Paul Austin, who found the device and alerted emergency services on Saturday, said when he looked at it closely, it was "quite clearly a weapon". He had been walking on the beach with a friend when he saw the object and noticed it had a propeller, or a fin, and a cone nose.

DISAPPEARING TARN: TASMANIAN LAKE'S RETURN DELIGHTS VISITORS…. The Disappearing Tarn fills with water only after heavy rain. A lake known as the Disappearing Tarn has delighted hikers and photographers on a mountain in Australia after filling with a rare volume of water. The normally dry lake on Mt Wellington in Tasmania is not easily seen. It was once described by a local newspaper as part of state "bushwalking folklore". Heavy rain on Friday prompted it to swell with clear, blue-green water. The site typically fills with water about once or twice a year following rain or snow, locals say. "The pictures I've seen in the last two days show it at the fullest I've ever seen it," Wellington Park ranger Ben Masterman told the BBC. "It's not a filter - it's actually that colour - that remarkable blue that becomes more intense and sapphire and more mesmerising the deeper the water gets." He said that the lake forms in a "boulder field" about halfway up the 1,271m (4,200ft) mountain. Irish photographer James Spencer trekked to the region on Saturday. "It was about the size of a swimming pool when we were there - and a good 3-4 feet deep," he said. "It's just such a tranquil feeling. It's like something you'd see in the Caribbean - this beautiful, clear, almost tropical water." The lake has grown in popularity in recent times. Mr Spencer said about 30 other people were there when he visited, adding: "It's definitely not a secret any more".

A DOG THAT TRANSFORMED A 104-YEAR-OLD'S LIFE…. Milt Lessner has "always had dogs" throughout his life - and he's 104 years old, he tells writer Jen Reeder. So are dogs the secret to longevity? "I'd like to think so," he says. "I enjoy the familiarity with them, and the pleasantness, and the bonding - especially the bonding." That bonding has been particularly important since the passing of his wife and their dogs several years ago. After a few rescue organisations declined to adopt to a man over 100, he reached out to a dog rescue that specialises in older dogs - Lionel's Legacy in San Diego, California. The charity arranged for him to foster a dog named Layla for as long as he's able. The affectionate, even-tempered mutt immediately adapted to her new life when Milt brought her home in November 2016. "In no time at all, we were quite friendly with each other," he says. "She's very conciliatory and very agreeable. "We're trying to stay in good health, both of us. So far, we've succeeded and we're still alive." Milt is a retired psychiatrist and used to bring dogs with him to work to help relax his patients. He says Layla is a terrific companion - an older dog who is already house-trained, friendly and mellow. Older dogs often wind up in animal shelters when their owner moves into apartments that don't allow pets, or when their owners face financial issues or personal challenges such as divorce or illness. Laura Oliver, founder of the charity, says it's rewarding to have chosen such a perfect match for Milt. "You can tell they're both smitten."

SOUTH CHINA SEA DISPUTE: CHINA LANDS BOMBERS ON ISLAND…. China has for the first time landed bombers on disputed territory in the South China Sea, its air force said, prompting fresh US warnings that it is destabilising the region. The long-range H-6K bomber was among those which took part in drills on islands and reefs to improve China's ability to "reach all territory". The sea, a key trade route, is subject to overlapping claims by six countries. China has been accused of militarising the sea to support its vast claims. The latest move could provoke new tension in the region. Beijing's defence ministry did not specify where the bombers landed but said the training involved simulated strikes against sea targets. An H-6K pilot, Ge Daqing, was quoted in a statement as saying that the training "sharpens our courage and enhances our capabilities in a real war". Experts from the Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI) said a video from the Chinese Communist Party's People's Daily newspaper showed an H-6K landing and taking off from a base on Woody Island, the largest of the Paracel Islands. Although China has deployed fighter jets to Woody Island in the past, this is the first time bombers have landed on a South China Sea island, the AMTI said. It added that an H-6K could reach all of South East Asia from the island.

ECUADOR REMOVES JULIAN ASSANGE'S EXTRA SECURITY….Ecuador has removed extra security at its London embassy following claims that $5m (£3.7m) was spent to protect WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. The money was used to monitor Mr Assange's visitors, embassy staff and UK police, media reports in the UK and Ecuador said. Mr Assange has been at the embassy since 2012 after being granted asylum. He fled there to avoid extradition to Sweden over sex crime allegations, which he denies. The Swedish authorities have since dropped their investigation, but Britain is still seeking his arrest for breaching bail conditions. Mr Assange, 46, believes he will be extradited to the US for questioning over the activities of WikiLeaks if he leaves the building. He set up Wikileaks, which publishes confidential documents and images, in 2006 - making headlines around the world in April 2010 when it released footage showing US soldiers shooting dead 18 civilians from a helicopter in Iraq.

Well Gentle Reader I hope you enjoyed our look at the news from around the world this, Wednesday morning… …

Our Tulips today are rather wonderful combination of colours ..

A Sincere Thank You for your company and Thank You for your likes and comments I love them and always try to reply, so please keep them coming, it's always good fun, As is my custom, I will go and get myself another mug of "Colombian" Coffee and wish you a safe Wednesday 23rd May 2018 from my home on the southern coast of Spain, where the blue waters of the Alboran Sea washes the coast of Africa and Europe and the smell of the night blooming Jasmine and Honeysuckle fills the air…and a crazy old guy and his dog Bella go out for a walk at 4:00 am…on the streets of Estepona…

All good stuff....But remember it’s a dangerous world we live in

Be safe out there…

Robert McAngus #robertmcangus

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"Bomaderry Creek cuts through sandstone to form a spectacular gorge with cliffs and overhangs. The vegetation ranges from lush rainforest in the gullies to dry, open eucalypt forests on cliff tops. The sandstone flora is particularly colourful in spring.

The walks through the park include steps and creek crossings and there are unfenced cliffs.

Please supervise children at all times.

Dogs are allowed in regional parks but must be kept under control and on leashes at all times."

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"I stopped to admire a scribbly gum tree to my left, always left in awe of them and their scribble patterns. I realised that I could travel the world, I could even move overseas. But the sights, sounds, and smells of Australia would always remain with me. Growing up camping, bushwalking in, hearing its sounds, it had become a part of my soul."

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