Rollingstone Beach Camp

Our sixth Beach Camp was held in April 2010.  We are unsure if we’ll be returning to this venue in 2011.  Feedback welcomed.

Where: Rollingstone Beach Caravan Resort, Hencamp Creek Road Rollingstone– 60km north of Townsville, 50km south of Ingham. Phone 07 47707277 or 1800 006 567. Their website is here. And you can also email the park.

Facilities: camping ground, powered sites, amenities block with laundry and baby/toddler bath, ensuite sites for vans only, cabins (sleep 4 or 8), pools (incl. toddler pool), gorgeous beachfront (for fishing, walks, activities), large open grassy areas, waterways with wildlife, small kiosk, camp kitchen with fridge, BBQ, hot plates, washing up facilities, tables and chairs.

Rollingstone township nearby with store, service station, pub etc. Near to Paluma turn-off to visit falls and walks.

Activities: May include - concert, music, sport and games, fishing and fish feeding. Most activities occur on the Saturday. Check the blackboard for details! If you would like to arrange an activity, please contact me with details if is necessary for people to bring anything, for example.

Price: Approx $30 for 1-2 adults/night, plus $5 per child 4-16 and $10 per extra adult per night in the unpowered area.

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Lake Tinaroo Camp

For the past couple of years we have enjoyed a new venue – still on the lake but at Kauri Creek. It has a gorgeous fresh water stream to explore and is closer to the forest.

Dates: 7-11 October, 2010 (more people there Fri-Sun)

Schedule:

*Come for a day visit, come for the whole time, come for part of the time.

*There will be a concert on the Saturday night. Bring your short skits, teach a new song, tell a joke, sing a song, do some acrobatics, recite a poem, participate in the games.

*All Natural Boat and Thong races down Kauri Ck.

*Bring your drums – there could be some vibrant drumming sessions, along with playing tunes on the Humarimba.

*Bring your sketch pads

*We’ll be bringing the sailing boat, Bring your canoes, tyres and other floating devices.

*I’d like to see a whittling session – yes – there could be a whistling session too – but a whittling session – Can we whittle something out of forest woods?

Campground features:

This camping area is on the edge of a quiet inlet that is well suited to a peaceful swim or exploration by canoe. Take the 600m, easy walk along the link track through the forest to the Kauri Creek day-use area.

Location:

9km from the western entrance and 19km from the eastern entrance of the Danbulla forest drive.

Access:

The campground can be reached by conventional vehicle or boat.

Number of sites:

Open area without separately defined sites.

Campsites are suitable for:

Tent camping beside your car, caravans, camper trailers, motor homes and large groups.

Campsite surface:

Grass.

Facilities:

Flushing toilets (wheelchair-accessible), cold showers, individual fire rings and rubbish bins.

Open fires:

Allowed (except when fire bans apply).

Generators:

Not permitted.

Essentials to bring:

Drinking water and insect repellent. Purchase firewood before entering the park.

Mobile phone coverage:

Generally available.

Booking:

Please book your site online. If you can’t book online, call 13 13 04

When filling in the form, note that the Location is Danbulla and the Campground is Kauri Creek.

Contact Grace Chapman for further information.

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Camp Paterson, Mt Carbine

Seeking expressions of interest for a camp at Mt Carbine, north of Mareeba.  Contact Bel if interested.

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Echo Creek Camp, Mission Beach

Another camp venue I was looking at is Echo Creek near Mission Beach.  Contact Bel if interested.

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Camp With Wings

Dates: January 2011.

Location: in 2010 it was held at Camp Duckadang
Duckadang nestles in the lush and tranquil Brisbane Valley between the Blackbutt and Conondale ranges. It is two hours north west of Brisbane.

For: homeschoolers 13-18 years

More info: Camp With Wings website

Contact: Janine Banks (07) 4614 0564 or by email.

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Yahoo Group

Are you interested in camping with other homeschoolers, or camping on other family’s properties or welcoming homeschooling families to camp at your place?  The yahoogroup aussiehomeschoolcampers will help you stay in touch!