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Submitted: Friday, Jan 02, 2004 at 22:36

gjbrns

what is the very best camp site within 6 hrs drive of sydney to get away from the madding crowd next week? i have a 4wd, and it doesn't have to be on the coast.
any suggestions?
gary barnes
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AnswerID: 41610   Submitted: Friday, Jan 02, 2004 at 23:50

Member - Ross replied:

Hey Gazza

Fit a nitro kit and join us at Straddie ... (30km east of Brissy)

....... ;-}

CheersFidei defensor

Rosco
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FollowupID: 304124   Submitted: Saturday, Jan 03, 2004 at 16:43

gjbrns posted:

thanks
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AnswerID: 41611   Submitted: Friday, Jan 02, 2004 at 23:53

Truckster (Vic) replied:

ANywhere out round Bathurst, Hill End, Sofala, Oberon, doesnt have to be 4wding does it?

Sawtell - remember this place when I was a kid, NFI what it would be like now, probably like a major town, but could be worth a try...
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FollowupID: 304165   Submitted: Sunday, Jan 04, 2004 at 10:38

gjbrns posted:

thanks
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AnswerID: 41613   Submitted: Saturday, Jan 03, 2004 at 00:22

mrdesmo replied:

GDay gjburns,
As for the "very best"...its all down to what ya want.
As has been said, Hill End up the Bridle Track is about 3 1/2 hours west of Sydney..top spot including all the surrounds, however very busy this time of year, but if you head out mid week you should get yourself a good spot. Some camping area's have drop dunnies, but there are a few places we used to camp at with no dunnies, have to cross the river though..if you got a topo map, a place called Root Hog Hole was pretty good and another spot a bit further up (look for the VERY steep track that drops off to the left, heaps of top spots down there if you're brave).
Or the Myall Lakes was pretty good, used to go sailboarding up there a fair bit. Barrington Tops is up that way as well.
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FollowupID: 304166   Submitted: Sunday, Jan 04, 2004 at 10:38

gjbrns posted:

thanks
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AnswerID: 41616   Submitted: Saturday, Jan 03, 2004 at 06:13

Eric from Cape York Connections replied:

Gary theres a fantastic spot in the ------------- ------- area and it never gets crowded and is on the coast it has great 4wd tracks and heaps of fire wood cut to size and stacked next to nice clean bbqs. There are hot showers and no flies. The camping is free and the rangers help you put your tents up.

Iam going there next week for ten days.
Hope to see you there I will be the only other camper there so it wont be hard to find me.

all the best
Eric

www.capeyorkconnections.com.auCape York Connections
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FollowupID: 304168   Submitted: Sunday, Jan 04, 2004 at 10:44

gjbrns posted:

is it cape york?
too far for me
there are 5 of us
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FollowupID: 304179   Submitted: Sunday, Jan 04, 2004 at 14:24

Eric from Cape York Connections posted:

No it is about 6 HRS Nt of sydeny.

All the best
eric

Ps there could be a few more people than I said and the rangers only charrge you to go into the place and the showers are cold and its a total fire ban so you dont need the wood.
It sounded pretty good thoughCape York Connections
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FollowupID: 304518   Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 07, 2004 at 15:10

Lyds posted:

Eric,

Sounds like your backyard!

and Happy New Year to you and the family.Cheers,
Stuart
- To err is human, to moo bovine -
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FollowupID: 304536   Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 07, 2004 at 15:55

Eric from Cape York Connections posted:

Lyds all the best you and yours.
How was the trip to Adeilade.
How is the new truck.

all the best
EricCape York Connections
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FollowupID: 304542   Submitted: Wednesday, Jan 07, 2004 at 16:31

Lyds posted:

Trip went well - didn't quite get to Adelaide. Went down the Murray - staying at Albury, Cobram, Cohuna (2 nights), Robinvale, Mildura (2 nights). Then back along the Murrumbidgee staying at Hay and Yass.

The truck went well. I've put in some drawers which has made life easier.

Cheers,
Stuart
- To err is human, to moo bovine -
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AnswerID: 41630   Submitted: Saturday, Jan 03, 2004 at 09:15

GaryInOz (Vic) replied:

........Canberra. All those irritating polies have gone home for a month or two.

You could spend days driving in ever decreasing circles, take a drive through the spectacular plate glass windows of Parliament House, get a birds eye view of both Houses, pick up a take away lunch from the taxpayer funded, heavily subsidised resturaunt, pick up a few pieces of art from the walls as you drive the corridoors, see how far you can ramp your fourby up the staircases, and finally have the entire security service escort you to your accomodation for the next 25 years. But hey, you dont have to worry about mortgage payments, bills, food as it will all be paid for by us, your loyal taxpayers.

Enjoy your holiday...........................
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FollowupID: 304123   Submitted: Saturday, Jan 03, 2004 at 16:30

Eric from Cape York Connections posted:

garyinoz it sound better than the place i was thinking of.

All the best
EricCape York Connections
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AnswerID: 41634   Submitted: Saturday, Jan 03, 2004 at 10:29

guy (sydney) replied:

My favorite would have to be dingo dell (near oberon)
its about 3 hours from sydney (depends on where you live) no yahoos only 4wd clubs come through theres a toilet and a running creek plenty of shade and heaps of little tracks to practice 4wding on.
Then you can always head to wombeyan cave to camp (only about 4 or 5 hours away) and they have hot showers and real nice camp grounds and the rangers there are real easy going.

Its my favorite choice by far.
Guy
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FollowupID: 304167   Submitted: Sunday, Jan 04, 2004 at 10:41

gjbrns posted:

thanks
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AnswerID: 41649   Submitted: Saturday, Jan 03, 2004 at 14:36

brian replied:

Tried deua national park 30 k west of moyura miles of tracks not many people lots of camping area???Shallow crossing on clyde river privately owned land.
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FollowupID: 304169   Submitted: Sunday, Jan 04, 2004 at 10:46

gjbrns posted:

thanks
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AnswerID: 41878   Submitted: Monday, Jan 05, 2004 at 21:47

Member Colin - NSW Bungendore replied:

What about Tom Groggin or Geehi on the Murray from Thredbo.
or the Diggings ?? camp site near Thredbo.
or Paddys River Dam near Tumut.

All these spots have water and drop dunnies and are easy to reach.Subaru Forester
"size isn't everything"
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AnswerID: 41883   Submitted: Monday, Jan 05, 2004 at 22:09

zac_sprint replied:

Mystery Bay, south of Sydney on the coast, but you will need a good map to find it is one of the best and most picturesque campsites I have ever stayed at. Well worth a visit.

regards,
zac_sprint
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