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The lure of a Great Aussie Road Trip along one of our most iconic roads in a brand new Avida motorhome was too great to pass up, and the deal was sealed on our cross-country adventure.

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The iconic Nullarbor was just one leg of our cross-country adventure.

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s we rolled over, first, the Bolte Bridge then took the West Gate Bridge out of town, Melbourne felt almost like a different city in the soft light of dawn with its bare, quiet streets. But give it an hour or two and the mighty West Gate would be bumper to bumper again, with commuters streaming rank and file into the city centre. By the time that happened, however, we would be at least a hundred kays away, on a near empty stretch of highway with another 3700km ahead of us.

The Great Australian Road Trip is a rite of passage that most Aussies undertake at least once, at some point in their life. For many lucky readers, it might even be a way of life! I’ve taken more than my fair share of road trips over the years, I reckon, but, despite a burning desire to do so, I’d never made the time to drive across the country between my hometown of Fremantle, WA, and my adopted home of Melbourne, Vic, across the Nullarbor Plain; surely one of the most iconic Aussie road trips of all time.

So when the opportunity arose to head across the country with Ali Millar, the editor of the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia’s (CMCA) magazine, The Wanderer, I jumped at the chance.

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WORDS LAURA GRAY

Clockwise from left: Raising funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation at Discovery Parks Woodman Point, WA; admiring the saltpan at Lake Tyrrell, Vic; exploring Alligator Gorge in Mt Remarkable NP, SA; ‘officially’ halfway across Australia at Kimba, SA; for such a large vehicle, the Birdsville was surprisingly fuel efficient.

Along with our photographer Matt and videographer Steve, we planned a route that was, perhaps, not the most direct but certainly one of the most interesting and scenic ways of getting from A to B – or from Melbourne to Perth. We planned to cover the roughly 3500km distance in seven days.

I used to lived in the Republic of Ireland, where you can literally cross the country east to west in four hours, and I spent a lot of time while there trying to illustrate or articulate just how big Australia is to Europeans.

“It’d take about three days to drive from Perth to Melbourne. It’s about 3500km,” I’d say, resulting in puzzled looks and head-scratching.

“But that’s like driving from here to Russia; you’d cross at least five countries before you get there!” they’d exclaim!

In our case, it was just three states – and only about half of Victoria, if you want to get technical!

We planned to make the most of our trip by raising money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation along the way and set our target at a dollar per kilometre, to be raised before, during and after the adventure.

Avida RV generously got on board by offering a brand new Avida Birdsville motorhome for the trip and, from there, we were almost ready to go.

After picking up the Birdsville from Avida dealer Roberts RV in Campbellfield, Vic, one afternoon, I started to get to grips with the motorhome on the drive home. After tackling bumper-to-bumper peak hour traffic then steep, narrow country roads and single-land bridges, I felt like I could handle anything.

“The Nullarbor will be a breeze after that,” I thought.

Although the Birdsville comes with a whopping 782kg payload, we initially thought storage space might be an issue – not for Ali and I, who travelled with one bag each, but for Matt and Steve, who are physically unable to travel light! With seven bags of camera gear between them, we made good use of every nook and cranny we could find inside – and outside – the Birdsville, including the cavernous spaces under the lounges, and even the shower!

After farewelling Melbourne, we set our sights on Murray Sunset NP – a semi-arid park famous for its glistening pink salt lakes in far northwestern Victoria, and our camp for the night.

“Are you just going to put Fremantle into the GPS?” my co-pilot Steve enquired, as I fiddled about with our Hema HX1 navigation system.

“Uhh, no,” I laughed. “We’ve got a few stops to make before that!”

After a night’s free-camping next to the salt lake at Lake Crosbie campground in Murray Sunset – where we started as we meant to

continue with happy hour drinks and cheese, followed by a delicious barbecue cooked over a roaring campfire – we hit the road again.

Our less-than-direct-but-very-scenic route across the country took us to Melrose, SA, in the southern Flinders Ranges, and on to picturesque Streaky Bay, SA, via Australia’s ‘official’ halfway point of Kimba, SA. That was a pretty momentous occasion for our party, but knowing we still had to cross the Nullarbor proper, then the entire state of WA, Fremantle still seemed like a very long way away.

From Streaky Bay, we headed slightly north then directly west across the Treeless Plain. This day was the most interesting and meaningful to me, as I was actually doing something I’d long dreamed of. And while the scenery out here was nowhere near as dull as I’d been led to believe, so much else happened which really brought the Nullarbor to life.

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”We planned a route that was, perhaps, not the most direct but certainly one of the most interesting and scenic ways of getting from A to B”

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Clockwise from top: Enjoying morning coffee in the peace of Fraser Range Station; our adventure attracted some attention near Yalata; finally crossing the border at Border Village.

Good communications Although our route was fairly well-patronised, we didn’t want to take any gambles when it came to staying in touch. We had daily check-ins scheduled with our trusty commander-in-chief back in our Melbourne office, who was tasked with ensuring we had arrived at our destination safely each day – good practice for any tourers, really.

With the possibility of sketchy phone reception, as is often the reality once you get out to more remote areas, we took an Iridium Extreme 9575 portable satellite phone from TR Telecom along with us for the journey.

The Iridium Extreme was easy to use, and looks a little like the ‘oldfashioned’ Nokia mobile phones.

But looks can be deceiving and this satellite phone is far from oldfashioned.

To use, you simply pull up the antenna and press the power button to turn it on. It generally took about a minute to locate the satellite signal and then you’re good to go!

As well as being able to make calls, it has a two-way SMS function which allows you to update friends and family as to your whereabouts.

But unlike a normal mobile these messages take a while to send, so in

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the case of an emergency, a call is still the way to go.

It’s designed to be dust proof, shock resistant and water resistant and weighs just under 250g.

The Iridium Extreme also has customisable GPS, online tracking and an emergency one-touch SOS button with notification features that notifies the recipient of your exact location

and also lets you know when help is on the way.

Luckily, we didn’t have any emergencies to test this feature out, but it’s always good for peace of mind.

West of Port Augusta, we started seeing magnificent wedge-tailed eagles feasting by the roadside every few kilometres. The road trains thundering past scared them off every time we spotted them and it meant we weren’t able to get great footage, but just watching them from afar was impressive enough.

Just past the settlement of Yalata, we encountered a couple of friendly outback cops who were keen to hear all about our trip, have a look through the motorhome and talk drones with Steve. Anything to break up another long day on road – for us and for them!

As the road drew nearer the coast, the change in scenery was obvious and intriguing but we were absolutely blown away by the spectacular cliffs and views out over the Great Australian Bight.

We spent that night in Eucla, after crossing the SA/WA border at Border Village and, again, relinquishing most of our fresh produce to the friendly quarantine officer stationed there.

Curiously, but happily, she let us keep our onions for that night’s barbecue by cutting the ends off them – and we did the same with the carrots!

The following day, we made tracks for Fraser Range Station. It was another long, 605km-day behind the wheel across the western part of the Nullarbor – including the infamous 93km stretch of dead straight road between Balladonia and Caiguna. But we looked forward to the home-cooked meal that awaited us at the ‘oasis’ (as it’s frequently called) of Fraser Range. A halfa-million-acre former sheep farm-turned-cattle ranch with a strong tourism focus, Fraser Range station was the first station on the Nullarbor but is also one of the smallest.

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The next morning, we rose before dawn to hike up to the ‘summit’ of the range to catch sunrise.

With warnings about King Browns also being frequent visitors to Fraser Range ringing in our ears, we were delighted to spot only wallabies and a few emus dotting the landscape.

This was the shortest driving day of the trip – just 309km to the Goldfields town of Kalgoorlie, with plenty of time on arrival to explore the Superpit gold mine, the historic main street of Boulder, the infamous Kalgoorlie Two-Up Shed and the iconic pubs and hotels of Hannan Street.

Above: Spectacular ocean views over the Great Australian Bight.

Melbourne to Fremantle

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Above: Kalgoorlie’s infamous ‘Two-Up Shed’ was a striking Goldfields icon.

Above right: Watching the sun set over the Indian Ocean in Fremantle was the perfect way to end our journey.

3300km down, only 600km to go and we knocked that off the following day, arriving at the Discovery Park Woodman Point, about 10km from Fremantle, WA, in the early afternoon after skirting around Perth from the east. A short, 10-minute walk from the holiday park along a walking trail brought us to the beach, where we swam in the Indian Ocean (a first for a couple of our party) and sprawled on the warm sand to watch the sun set over the ocean – another truly iconic Australian pastime.

After seven days, 3900km, about 600L of fuel,

more than 5000 photos, countless hours of video footage, too many pies and parmas, not enough vegetables, and zero mechanical failures, we had done it. Our Avida Birdsville Cross-Country Epic had come to an end and we’d all had the experience of a lifetime.

If you feel inspired by the Avida CrossCountry Epic, please consider donating to help the NBCF achieve its goal of zero deaths from breast cancer by 2030. You can donate here: nbcf-hostyourown.gofundraise.com.au/page/ avidacrosscountryepic

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TOURIST PARK GUIDE 2018 NEW SOUTH WALES Central Coast Central Ranges Far West Greater Sydney Hunter Illawarra/South Coast Mid-North Coast New England/Tamworth Northern Rivers North-West Riverina Snowy Mountains The Murray

VICTORIA Gippsland Grampians Great Ocean Road Greater Melbourne High Country The Murray

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SOUTH AUSTRALIA Adelaide Adelaide Hills Barossa Clare Valley Eyre Peninsula Fleurieu Peninsula Flinders Ranges Kangaroo Island Limestone Coast Murray River Outback Yorke Peninsula

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WESTERN AUSTRALIA Gascoyne Goldfields Great Southern Kimberley Mid-West Peel Perth Pilbara South-West Wheatbelt

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NORTHERN TERRITORY Alice Springs Darwin Kakadu/Arnhem Land Katherine Tennant Creek Uluru-Kata Tjuta

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East TASMANIA’S EAST offers one of the finest scenic coastal drives in the world – from the pink granite mountains of Freycinet National Park to the worldacclaimed beaches of the Bay of Fires and Wineglass Bay, which is also a popular honeymoon destination.

The Bay of Fires is also one of Tasmania's most popular conservation reserves, extending from Binalong Bay to Eddystone Point.

St Helens and Bicheno offer some of the best game fishing in Australia, while Maria Island National Park is a wildlife haven ideal for bird-watching.

Swansea, overlooking Great Oyster Bay, evokes old world charm, while Orford, with its riverside and bayside appeal, is a popular holiday base for families.

Other East locations worth exploring are St Marys, Scamander, Triabunna and Pyengana.

Great game fishing Wildlife haven Conservation area

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BICHENO

BICHENO

COLES BAY

Bicheno Caravan Park

Bicheno East Coast Holiday Park

BIG 4 Iluka on Freycinet

52 Burgess Street 03 6375 1280

RIQU Listing ID: 20953

Key

4 Champ Street 03 6375 1999

SCAMANDER

Listing ID: 21730

SWANSEA

SWIMMING POOL

KIOSK BARBECUE AREA

Scamander Tourist Park 70-88 Scamander Avenue 03 6372 5121

Swansea Holiday Park 2 Bridge Street 03 6257 8148

SITES FOR BIG RVS WHEELCHAIR ACCESS CAMP KITCHEN DUMP STATION POWERED SITES

10 Chimney Heights Road 03 6376 3298

BIG4 St Helens Holiday Park 2 Penelope Street 03 6376 1290

REIQU Listing ID: 21695

TRIABUNNA

St Helens is the largest town on the East Coast of Tasmania and the park is in walking distance from town.

Close to nearby attractions Binalong Bay, Bay of Fires, St Columba Water falls and Freycinet National Park. Great Fish (...)

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CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND

ST HELENS Hillcrest Tourist Park and Mini Market

Reserve Road 03 6257 0115

AOPF OPF REQWU EQWUA Listing ID: 20954

ST HELENS

Welcome to Scamander Tourist Park. We are situated in Scamander on the East coast of Tasmania. Some of our key features include: BBQ area, children’s playground, camper’s kitchen, laundry facilities, pensioners concession. We (...)

WAOP

Situated less than two hour's drive from either Hobart or Launceston or an easy three hour drive from Devonport, Swansea is known for its laid back ambiance, its quaint seaside village feel and its hospitality. The beauty of (...)

REWU Listing ID: 22630

SCAMANDER Scamander Sanctuary Holiday Park 1 Winifred Drive 03 6372 5311

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Triabunna Cabin & Caravan Park 4 Vicary Street 03 6257 3575 The Triabunna Cabin and Caravan Park is almost an attraction in itself. You won't find a more friendly or hospitable place to stay in Tasmania. There are beautifully appointed modern cabins, powered and unpowered caravan site (...)

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UNPOWERED SITES ON-SITE VANS/ CABINS SITES WITH ENSUITES HOT SHOWERS WI-FI

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Listing ID: 22543

Listing ID: 22690

Listing ID: 20493

Listing ID: 22806

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Hobart THE SECOND oldest city in Australia, Hobart exudes a relaxed contemporary lifestyle – a far cry from its convict days.

Sitting on the Derwent River, Hobart boasts a rich maritime history and its iconic waterfront remains a major impetus for the city.

Its colonial genesis is reflected in the sandstone architecture evident in the CBD, Battery Point and Salamanca Place, which is a setting for the famed Salamanca Market.

Hobart is also home to a cosmopolitan café society and serves as the gateway to gourmet food and boutique wines.

North Hobart is recognised for its popular restaurants and hotels while Sandy Bay, home of Wrest Point casino, is renowned for its boutiques and gift shops.

And the city’s backdrop, Mt Wellington, is a scenic hiking and cycling destination.

Maritime history Sandstone and colonial architecture Gourmet food and boutique wines

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BRONTE PARK

CAMBRIDGE

CAMBRIDGE

96 Main Road 03 6259 3011

378 Marlborough Road 03 6289 1126

Listing ID: 21095

PORT ARTHUR

Barilla Holiday Park 75 Richmond Road 03 6248 5453 Barilla Holiday Park is located in beautiful Cambridge, Tasmania. In a central location a 6 minute drive to the Hobart international airport. 15 minute drive to the capital city of Hobart.

With other iconic destinations withi (...)

NRMA Port Arthur Holiday Park Garden Point 03 6250 2340

WAOP Listing ID: 20885

MORNINGTON

Hobart Airport Tourist Park 2 Flight Street 18 0044 1184 The Hobart Airport Tourist Park is Hobart’s best cabin and caravan park consisting of 37 fully self-contained cabins and 35 secure and well lit caravan/motorhome sites. It also has a centrally heated amenities block, playgrou (...)

Gumleaves Bush Holiday Park Swanston Road 03 6244 8147

19 Goodwood Rd 03 6272 7115 Under new management and currently undergoing renovations, Hobart Cabins and Cottages is an oasis in the city and is Hobarts' most central holiday park. The parkland setting will help you relax after a busy day with the (...)

Listing ID: 21753

RISDON

Listing ID: 20844

RICHMOND

Listing ID: 21483

SNUG

48 Middle Tea Tree Road 03 6260 2192

346 Cambridge Road 03 6244 8152 Settle in and indulge at Discovery Parks – Mornington, with its gorgeous views of Mount Wellington.

Surround yourself with invigorating greenery, just 10 minutes from the bustling city centre. We’re ideally located to explore (...)

Discovery Parks - Hobart 673 East Derwent Highway

03 6243 9879 Nestled in a serene parkland setting and only a short walk to Risdon Cove and 10 minutes from the heart of Hobart , Our park is in the South of Tasmania and is a perfect spot to base the family, to explore Hobart and its (...)

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Listing ID: 21809

LITTLE SWANPORT

Hobart Cabins and Cottages

Richmond Caravan & Cabin Park

Discovery Parks - Mornington Hobart Listing ID: 22381

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Located on the Tasman Peninsula, under one and half hours from Hobart, Port Arthur Holiday Park is central to the area’s iconic attractions including the Port Arthur Historic Site.

The park offers a range of accommodation inc (...)

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GOODWOOD

Station Park in Kempton (Southern Midlands Council)

Bronte Park Village

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KEMPTON

Listing ID: 20715

Listing ID: 21413

U RDEIQ Listing ID: 22460

SEVEN MILE BEACH

Seven Mile Beach Camp and Caravan Centre 12 Aqua Place 03 6248 6469

Snug Beach Cabin and Caravan Park 35 Beach Road 03 6267 9138 Beach front holiday cabins, powered sites and tent sites with easy access to Huon Valley, Bruny Island and Hobart. Snug Beach Cabin and Caravan Park offers beach front holiday accommodation at Snug, in southern Tasmania. Snug (...)

OPF RQWUA RQWU Listing ID: 22561

Listing ID: 22597

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SOUTHPORT

TARRALEAH

WHITE BEACH

WHITE BEACH

Southport Hotel & Caravan Park

Tarraleah Highland Caravan Park

White Beach Tourist Park

Port Arthur Cabins

8777 Huon Highway 03 6298 3144

5 Oldina Drive 03 6289 0111

128 White Beach Road 03 6250 2142

Main Road 03 6250 2142

AOPF F AOPF RIQWU REQAP EIQWU R Listing ID: 22614

Listing ID: 22291

Listing ID: 22915

Listing ID: 22380

King Island KING ISLAND is surrounded by the Bass Strait and is marked by long sandy stretches that hide tales of woe, ready for intrepid history buffs to explore. In fact, for more than 150 years Cape Wickham and Currie lighthouses have proudly assisted sailors through its treacherous reefs.

Today, fertile soil and green pastures make King Island a foodie’s paradise, where prized beef is produced and cheese is available to taste at the local dairy. The world's best abalone and crayfish are also caught in the cool waters surrounding King Island.

Private and beguiling, King Island is available to tourists exclusively by air, with the King Island Airport in Currie connecting commuters with car hire services. Pre-arranged tour buses will take you to tourist hotspots, including the townships of Naracoopa and Grassy.

CURRIE Bass Cabins King Island 100 Main Street 03 6462 1168

UO Listing ID: 20897

Shipwreck coast Sample award-winning cheeses Suits solitude seekers

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Launceston LAUNCESTON, LOCATED at the head of the idyllic Tamar Valley, is the gateway to northern Tasmania.

Noted for its elegant and colonial architecture, Launceston is dotted with historic parks and gardens.

But only a hop, skip and a jump away is the spectacular wilderness of its No. 1 natural attraction, Cataract Gorge and First Basin.

Launceston is also recognised for the award-winning cool-climate wines of the Tamar Valley and the James Boag’s Brewery.

And its rich cultural heritage comes to the fore courtesy of the Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery.

A trip to Tasmania Zoo is a rare wildlife experience, while the West Tamar is home to the infamous but heritage-filled Beaconsfield Mine.

Vibrant Georgian streetscape Lush Tamar Valley Spectacular Cataract Gorge

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WHITEMARK

BEAUTY POINT

BICHENO

BRIDPORT

Flinders Island Cabin Park and Car hire

Beauty Point Tourist Park

BIG4 Bicheno Cabin Park

Bridport Caravan Park

West Arm Road 03 6383 4536

30 Tasman Highway 03 6375 1117

Bentley Street 03 6356 1227

1 Bluff Road 03 6359 2188

IQUO

RQU

Listing ID: 21524

EQU Listing ID: 20928

DELORAINE

GREENS BEACH

Deloraine Apex Caravan Park

Greens Beach Caravan & Holiday Park

51 West Parade 03 6362 2345

Listing ID: 21385

LAUNCESTON BIG4 Launceston Holiday Park 94 Glen Dhu Street 03 6344 2600

Listing ID: 20952

HADSPEN

Listing ID: 21633

LEGANA Launceston Holiday Park Legana 711 West Tamar Highway 03 6330 1714

Listing ID: 21082

KELSO BIG4 Kelso Sands Holiday Park 86 Paranaple Road 18 0066 4826

1774 Greens Beach Road 03 6383 9222

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Discovery Parks - Hadspen 9 Main street 03 6393 6391 Within strolling distance to the banks of the beautiful South Esk River, Discovery Parks - Hadspen in Tasmania’s famous wine producing Tamar Valley, is conveniently located between Discovery Parks -Hobart (2 hours) and D (...)

Listing ID: 21936

Listing ID: 20841

Discovery Parks - Cradle Mountain Cradle Mountain Road 03 6492 1395 Discovery Parks - Cradle Mountain is located on the perimeter of the stunning, World-Heritage listed Cradle Mountain Lake St. Clair National Park at the start of the famous Overland Track.

Inviting gas log-heated cottages and (...)

DEIQU WOP Listing ID: 21807

Listing ID: 20709

LONGFORD

LOW HEAD

Longford Riverside Caravan Park

Low Head Tourist Park

Archer Street 03 6391 1470

OPF WAOPF RQWUA WAOPS RQU Listing ID: 21583

CRADLE MOUNTAIN

136 Low Head Road 03 6382 1573

REQU Listing ID: 21975

Listing ID: 21981

MOLE CREEK

ROSS

SCOTTSDALE

SMITHTON

TOMAHAWK

Mole Creek Caravan Park

Ross Caravan Park & Heritage Cabins

Northeast Park

River Breeze Caravan and Cabin Park

Tomahawk Caravan Park

2 Union Bridge Road 03 6363 1150

2 High Street 03 6381 5224

OPF RQWUA RQU Listing ID: 22100

Ringarooma Road 03 6352 6500

69 Montagu Road 04 1852 9597

1 Main Road 03 6355 2268

G EQUAF RQAPF RIQU Listing ID: 22520

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Listing ID: 22240

Listing ID: 22183

Listing ID: 22768

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NorthWest TASMANIA’S VIBRANT North-West is a touring mecca, offering some of the most amazing wilderness in the world – from Table Cape near Wynyard, Mt Roland near Devonport, and an extinct volcanic plug known as the ‘Nut’ at Stanley.

Stunning natural beauty abounds in the Tarkine Wilderness Area, which is recognised as Australia’s largest tract of unprotected temperate rainforest.

Exploring the north-west you’ll also discover charming coastal villages, beautiful national parks and sumptuous food trails in areas like Penguin, Latrobe and Burnie.

It also commands significant spiritual heart, and is one of the most pristine natural places in the world.

The Nut at Stanley Tarkine Wilderness Area Charming coastal villages

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TOURIST PARK GUIDE 2018

ARTHUR RIVER

BURNIE

CRAYFISH CREEK

DEVONPORT

DEVONPORT

Burnie Ocean View Motel and Caravan Park

Crayfish Creek Van and Cabin Park

Discovery Parks - Devonport

Mersey Bluff Caravan Park

Arthur River Cabin Park 1239 Arthur River Road 03 6457 1212

RQU Listing ID: 20839

EAST DEVONPORT

Devonport Holiday Village 20-24 North Caroline Street

03 6427 8886

253 Bass Highway 03 6431 1925 Situated 3.5Km from the centre of the city of Burnie.

Well away from the bustle of the city and with a beautiful beach opposite the site, this caravan park will provide your perfect base when visiting the North West Coast.

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AOPSF REIQU WAOP Listing ID: 22798

EAST DEVONPORT

6 Wright Street 03 6427 8794 Welcome to Abel Tasman Caravan Park. We are situated in East Devonport, Tasmania.

Some of our key features include: Resident manager, BBQ area, children's playground, camper's kitchen and more… We have accommodation availabl (...)

WAOP Listing ID: 20762

Welcome to Crayfish Creek Van and Cabin Park. We are situated in Tasmania, Crayfish Creek. Our park is a labour of love, the moto is you will never want to leave.

Some of our key features include: resident manager, games ro (...)

Listing ID: 21337

GUNNS PLAINS

LAKE ST CLAIR

Wing's Wildlife Park

Lake St. Clair Lodge

Listing ID: 22940

Port Sorell Lions Caravan Park 42 Meredith Street 03 6428 7267

Listing ID: 21921

QUEENSTOWN Queenstown Cabin and Tourist Park 19 Grafton Street 03 6471 1332

Listing ID: 22400

41 Bluff Road 03 6424 8655 Due to our wonderful location, amazing views, family friendly activities and our pet friendly policy and the proximity to local shopping we make for a great destination for everyone's next holiday. Mersey Bluff Caravan Park i (...)

Listing ID: 21425

PENGUIN

Listing ID: 22057

PORT SORELL Moomba Holiday and Caravan Park 24 Kermode Street 03 6428 6140

Penguin Caravan Park By the Sea 6 Johnsons Beach 03 6437 2785 Our park is Pet friendly, we are situated right on the Beach front only 50 meters from campsites. We are situated in the middle of many great adventures to be had on the North West Coast of Tasmania an we have REAL Penguins l (...)

PSF EQUAO Listing ID: 22114

RIANA Riana Pioneer Park 1399 Pine Road 03 6437 6137

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For full park details visit caravanworld.com.au

Discovery Parks - Devonport offers quality waterfront accommodation in beautiful Devonport, the perfect place to start or finish your Tasmanian holiday.

Offering an absolute waterfront setting, jumping pillow, playground and (...)

Lake St Clair road 03 6289 1137

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13 Tarleton Street 03 6498 6333

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Listing ID: 21127

Winduss Road 03 6429 1335

Abel Tasman Caravan Park

20049 Bass Highway 03 6443 4228

Listing ID: 22431

Listing ID: 22332

Listing ID: 22457

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