In times when money is tight and it seems too expensive to have a holiday, here’s a few tips to make it possible. The biggest expense when we are travelling is usually fuel so to combat that, think about going away not far from where you live. You will often see a place differently when… Read More Caravan & Camping on a Budget
What is free camping as opposed to off grid camping? What’s the etiquette when it comes to staying off grid, and what sort of preparation is needed for this type of caravanning and camping? These and other questions are all valid and for people wanting to give it a go for the first time, it… Read More Essential Guide to Free & Off Grid Camping
Caravanners are spoilt for places to stay on the Murray River in Mannum. As well as the caravan park, there are two off grid areas on the opposite side of the river where you can park with river views and enjoy the ambiance. This part of the river saw some major flooding in 2023 when… Read More River Recovery – Mannum SA
A little update on a campground that we’ve visited in the past which has had some changes, and is now being administered by the National Parks and Wildlife Service SA. Ippinitchie Campground is located in the former Wirrabara Forest off Forest Road approximately 6 km west of Wirrabara.
I can’t think of a better place than somewhere along the banks of the Murray River in South Australia, for a truly relaxing carefree break in the caravan, and luckily there are still some low cost and even free spots to spend a few serene days. One such spot is Tenbury Hunter Reserve at Swan… Read More Off Grid at Swan Reach on the Murray River, South Australia
If you’re looking for a peaceful and relaxing few nights off grid with picturesque lake views, drop in to Cockatoo Lake in South Australia’s south east for a good dose of nature. The reserve is around 30 kilometres north of Naracoorte and is managed by the Naracoorte Lucindale Council. You can get there from two… Read More Free as a Bird at Cockatoo Lake – South Australia
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