SA - Yorke Peninsula-Wauraltee Beach

This was our first free camp on the Yorke Peninsula and we chose a great spot. After four klms of dirt road we arrived at the beach, backed our van facing it and enjoyed the view. We were the only ones here and at first felt a little nervous but later we relaxed and appreciated the fact that you could pull up somewhere so beautiful and it not cost you a cent. We went for a couple of walks along the beach and found several abalone shells which were almost perfect.
The sunset was spectacular as it set over the ocean.
What a spot!

Camping spot #398
Hema 68 G4
Head west at Wauraltee on 4 klms dirt road.

SA -Yorke Peninsula-Wallaroo

Wallaroo is a major grain exporting centre for the area. The jetty is large and is always busy with people fishing. Unfortunaltely, the end of the jetty has been closed to the public and can only be accessed by the employees silos.
Between two of the jettys is a large swimming area which has a shark net around in the summer time. The water was lovely and warm while we were here.
There are two camping areas in town. We stayed at the Office Beach Holiday Park which is a very small park within walking distance to down town and the jetty. The amenities block was small but clean. There was an outside shower which was handy after our swim in the ocean. The fee for one night was $22.00.
There is also another park in town which is much larger and looks lovely. It is the Wallaroo North Beach Tourist Park.
They have recently built a marina in Wallaroo which has a restaurant, bottle shop and apartments. We had lunch here and it was lovely sitting watching the water. One of my favourite pastimes.

Office Beach Holiday Cabins and Caravan Park
11 Jetty Rd
Ph: 08 8823 2722

SA - Port Augusta

Port Augusta is known as the crossroads of Australia. It is where the major north/ south and east/west highways meet.
We chose the Shoreline Caravan Park because of the name. We had not seen a river or the ocean for a while and the name sounded as though we might be in luck to view some water.
The park certainly was on water but we felt like we were imprisoned. There were high fences all the way around with barbed wire across the top. All the gates that led out onto the sand and the water were locked and the only way in or out was through the main gate. We had an uneasy feeling when the lady at reception told us to keep our van and car locked at all times as thieves may be around.
The park has a pool. Even though it is small it was a life saver in the 40 degree heat. The park is large with two amenities blocks which are very clean, a TV room and play area for the children.
The park is a Top Tourist member so the fee was $22.50 a night.

Shoreline Caravan Park
Gardiner Ave
Port Augusta, SA
Ph: 08 8642 2965

SA - Roxby Downs

This is the only caravan park in town so this makes things easy. The park has many cabins but only a few camping sites. We were lucky enough to get one with trees as a semi permanent site had just been vacated. The normal caravan section is very barren, on gravel and no shade.
The two amenities were large and clean. They also have a lovely grassed area for barbeques. The owners are wonderful and there is a book exchange at the office.
We came up this way to visit Woomera and noodle for opals at Andamooka. Unfortunately the temperature was up in the 40’s for both days that we were here so very little noodling was done.

Myall Grove Holiday Park
56-94 Burgoyne St
Roxby Downs SA 5725
Ph: 08 8671 1991
website: www.aspenparks.com.au

SA - Coober Pedy

We had been recommended by several people to stay at the Stuart Range Caravan Park and were very happy here. Many of the sites were covered by shade cloth which helped keep the direct heat off the van.
The amenities block was clean, a good camp kitchen with lots of seating and a beautiful swimming pool. As it was in the 40’s while we were here so the pool was a life saver.
The park also has a pizza restaurant with delicious pizza’s. They have thin crusts which are my favourite and very generous with their tasty toppings.
The powered site was $24.00 with our Big 4 discount.

Stuart Range Caravan Park (a Big 4 member)
cnr Hutchinson St and Stuart Hwy.
08 8672 5179

NT - SA Border

This rest area is 273 klms south of Alice Springs and on the border. There are information boards about what to see in both states as well as a bit of history.
There are many parking bays for large vehicles. Fires are permitted and there is a wood barbeque available. There are two drop toilets which don’t smell which amazes me out here in this heat.
A good place to stop.
Hema Camps 4, stop #54.
Hema 100 K7

NT - Finke River Rest Area

This free camp area is 126 klms south of Alice Springs beside the river, or should we say beside the dry river bed.
Number 42 in the Hema maps.
We had a lovely night camping here with three other couples and lit a fire which was much needed as the temperature dropped to 6 degrees. Mike got up in the morning and re started the fire which was fantastic to wake up to.
There is a toilet block and two covered eating areas but as the rest area is beside the road the road trains feel like they are rolling right next to your bed.