Where can I camp?

[kie4]

Hi whats the camping like in western australia? Ive got a discovery with a roof tent.
We like moving around, stay in a different place each night.
Can you camp on the beaches or anywher other than a camp site ?
In the uk you can hardly get near a beach with a vehicle not alone camp on one.
There is one beach in south east England we managed to get onto, we had had a drink and just got back to the land rover after running down to the sea (stark naked)when a tourch light came towards us. while still trying to get some clothes on, a knock at the window. It was the MOD, we had camped on a military base. With the tent still up on the roof I had to drive 200m to get of of MOD land , anyone watching must have thought they were going mad. After laughing about it we thought with all the night vision equipment they have they were probably watching us for ages. we are probably on a web site somewhere.
Anyway any tips or advise would be appriciated
Thanks
Richard

[spudboy]

Can't comment specifically on WA, but here in SA you can camp on beaches and in parks or reserves unless there is a sign specifically saying you can't.

It is getting harder and harder to free camp. 15-20 years ago there were a lot less restrictions.

If you are inventive you can get away with free camping almost anywhere. We did 8 weeks up the east coast to Cape York and back through the centre, and only stayed in a caravan park for 2 nights in Karumba (Far Nth Qld) because we were worried about the crocodiles! Other than that we managed every night in the roof-top tent in various parks, deserts, bylanes, and beaches.

[Tusker]

There are some books with this stuff in them, state by state. Any camping shop will have them.

Regards
Max P

[BigJon]

Spudboy - What sort of crocs are likely to get you when you are in a roof top tent?!?

[spudboy]

Haven't you heard about the ladder climbing crocs around Karumba?

[BigJon]

I guess they are related to the tree climbing dingoes on Fraser Island.

On another note, I am heading down your way in September. Mates wedding in the Barossa. I will probably stay with my folks in Bridgewater. I grew up living at Mount Osmond, just down the road a bit.

[Graz]

Hi Richard

Most WA towns have a tourist bureau where you can get the info you require and good local knowlege. Generally the camping gets less restrictive as you head north.
P.S. whach out for the drop bears in the heavily wooded areas,:D
Enjoy

[kie4]

Hi ,Not heard of drop bears but I know about the flying snakes:D

[billnjim]

there's a few books that might be of value to you; 'a guide to priceless campsites & rest areas in the north of western australia' and 'a guide to priceless campsites & rest areas in the south of western australia', both by jan holland. as a general rule don't camp on the beach, the onshore winds are a bitch, try camp in the dunes just behind the beach; you'll usually find evidence of someone else thats camped there previously (campfire remains) & you'll still be within a stones throw of the beach, fishing, diving, surfing, etc etc.

[Mulgo]

Once you hit the WA border go into the next Tourist Info and ask for the list of campsites in state and national parks. Often they are for free or ask for a donation only. Also you will find them at beautiful spots and very often you will be the only one - because nothing of the fancy stuff is available.

Anyway - pm me if you want some GPS points of South WA.

Cheers,
Daniel

[hiline]

Hi ,Not heard of drop bears but I know about the flying snakes:D

thats nothing .......... we get lion mice over here in the eastern states:eek:

[kie4]

Thanks for all the info but with all these stange animals about i think i stay in the uk:)

[kie4]

strange I mean

[DirtyDawg]

Richard if you want to get some sand practice in there is a beach called "whiteheads" just south of port bouvard mandurah which allows access and is considerably long. Take ya snatch along with you as there is always some dumb bastard stuck.

[hiline]

Hi ,Not heard of drop bears but I know about the flying snakes:D

if you venture over to our Eastern states please be careful of the lion mice :D :D

these little buggars big hard and look like a small lion hence the name i suppose...........;)

[dobbo]

thats nothing .......... we get lion mice over here in the eastern states:eek:

Lion mice or lying mice?

[dobbo]

Oh right the lion mice, and don't forget the Sydney giant cockroaches. I saw one eat a steak once.

[DirtyDawg]

We can cut the BS now fellas Richard lives and works here, we are taking him out on Saturday for some adventure with some other West AULROians:)
he will not see any drop bears, hoop snakes or lyin mice. But he is a fully qualified Landy mechanic who is currently working for a large L/R dealer here after Leaving Foley special VehiclesL/R in the UK , so a valuble contributor he will be;)

[hiline]

not to me he wont :mad: :mad: Wrong state:(