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FlexMyFoil 58 - January 20th, 2012 at 05:02 AM

..from you guys in OZ

Me and the gf are looking to travel out in Oct/Nov/Dec/Jan time for a 3 months to explore Australia, kitesurf and camp out!

Will be truly awesome!!!

But the gf is looking for a book which we can't get in the UK!

I am asking for a trusty dubber to help her out by locating and posting the below book to the UK.. I will pay via PayPal but please confirm costs of book and shipping before purchasing ;)

Camping Around Australia
http://www.mapsbookstravelguides.com.au/upimages/Explore_Aust/Books/camping_around_aust.jpg

You have my word I will pay and will be very thankful for your help!

Thank you all :)

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FlexMyFoil 58 - January 20th, 2012 at 05:06 AM

http://img805.imageshack.us/img805/5919/adur2012010700187.jpg


donn - January 20th, 2012 at 05:48 AM

I have a book titled "CAMPS 6 " it lists camp sites Australia wide, available in 3 versions
1. standard bound paperback
2. standard ring bound
and
3. complete with pics of the camp sites.
It gives all you need to find camp sites including co-ordinates, road maps, and conditions ($, amenities etc) I used it on a recent 3 month excursion from NSW to WA and found it an excellent travel tool and would recomend it to anyone travelling Oz, wether this has the info you are after I'm not sure but it is an excellent book for traveling and readily available in just about any book shop, road house or tourist center and many othyer places, if it is of interest let me know, I have the standard version A4 size about 20mm (1") thick and set me
back around $40.
PS I reckon you will have a ball but don't expect to do too much of Oz in 3 months, try to narrow it down to what you realy prefer to do / see and concentrate on an area that will provide what you really want, help is at hand if you need it.:tu:


donn - January 20th, 2012 at 05:57 AM

Just found this, google is your friend

http://www.exploroz.com/Shop/Books/ExploreAustralia/Camping_Around_Australia....

only 2 reviews on the site, (pasted under) looks like it may be a bit short on info but basicaly the same as CAMPS 6


I have only used the WA section to date and found it of little use especially when seeking free camping sites.


Very useful tool with good directions & local area maps, along with concise info on each site including contact phone numbers. Good value & comparable with other similar publications.


Bizarre - January 20th, 2012 at 06:51 AM

as stated - Goggle is your best friend

http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/NationalParks/searchCampgrounds.aspx 


matberry - January 20th, 2012 at 08:37 AM

Not seen the book in question, but also used the Camp6 and recommend it, up-to-date advice on free camping grounds and roadside rest stops around the country. I'd get both maybe.....


FlexMyFoil 58 - January 21st, 2012 at 05:58 AM

Guys, thanks for your help and advice, Camp6 seems to be the one to go for, what with the extra rest stops and free camping, soo looking forward to this trip!! I hope to see some bugs when rolling the streets ;) hook ups and pads to crash would be super cool too :cool:


whathaveidone - January 21st, 2012 at 07:11 AM

if your comming over in Oct, Start your trip in warwick QLD with a weekend of VW drag racing!!!!!!!!


AA003 - January 21st, 2012 at 08:39 AM

Here it is by mail order $39.95

http://www.exploreaustralia.net.au/Bookshop/Guides/Camping/Camping-Around-Australia

http://www.exploreaustralia.net.au/images/content/file/91/45774_306-222x400.jpg


FlexMyFoil 58 - January 21st, 2012 at 09:42 AM

Quote:
Originally posted by whathaveidone
if your comming over in Oct, Start your trip in warwick QLD with a weekend of VW drag racing!!!!!!!!


IF ONLY!!! :crazy: flying in to Perth first, then hitting the southcoast after finding a car/4x4 for the long journey to Uluru, then to Sydney.. missions!! :cool: