Western Australia’s Kimberly region is for very good reason a destination that is prominent on the radars of many caravanners, and for many of us the Gibb River Road (GRR) is high on our bucket list. The GRR is one of a handful of doable epic Aussie outback adventures, and one that we all want to be able to casually drop into the conversation at a suburban backyard BBQ, “yeah, I’ve done the Gibb”.   The question is it doable for us, because it can be difficult to access, or make an informed decision when we’ve never experienced that kind of environment and might not have any real idea what to…

There is abundant supply of freecamps in the huge area surrounding the entire Lake Eildon, and Howqua is located where the Howqua River enters Lake Eildon. Running Creek Camping Reserve is off the Howqua River Road, on the Howqua River and has been a camp ground for many many years.   The camp ground is well known, very popular for peak periods and long weekends.   Other times should always have plenty of room.   The turn off of the Howqua River Road is via the Mansfield Woods Point Road.   The Howqua River is around 2/3 of the way from Mansfield to Jamieson and just after the Howqua River bridge.   The dirt…

Kevington is an area located in the Victorian High Country very popular for camping, four wheel drives and trail bikes. Its a beautiful location easily accessible via blacktop all the way, and is easy access for caravans, motor homes and 5th wheelers.   The roadside Skipworth Reserve itself is the only dirt encountered, and the camp ground is dog friendly The camp ground has plenty of shaded areas, along with adequate solar and satellite friendly open space As beautiful as it is, unfortunately the easily accessible location can at times attract people and groups that disregard their fellow campers when it comes to language and noise.   That’s always a possibly with…

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