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Title: Looking for nice spot to camp
Post by: mudge1 on November 02, 2016, 07:27:25 AM
Hi Guys
On the road up the Newell Hwy to pick up new Conqueror from Brissie
Thinking of pulling up for the afternoon somewhere between Goondiwindi & Toowomba
Any suggestions for a good bush camp in that region
Cheers


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Title: Re: Looking for nice spot to camp
Post by: mudge1 on November 02, 2016, 07:32:11 AM
Maybe after Moree might work


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Title: Re: Looking for nice spot to camp
Post by: KingBilly on November 02, 2016, 09:34:55 AM
There is a nice free camp beside the creek in Allora and another at Rudds Pub in Nobby.  Good feed from the pub also.

KB
Title: Re: Looking for nice spot to camp
Post by: mudge1 on November 02, 2016, 10:34:45 AM
Pub sounds tempting, might not make it that far.....will take a break for a couple of hours and see how I feel
Thanks for the local knowledge ????


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Title: Re: Looking for nice spot to camp
Post by: Alien on November 02, 2016, 12:02:28 PM
A spot I was told of not long ago so I'm yet to visit.
It not free to camp($5) but the hot springs are.
http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/country-nsw/moree-and-narrabri-area/narrabri/attractions/pilliga-artesian-bore-baths (http://www.visitnsw.com/destinations/country-nsw/moree-and-narrabri-area/narrabri/attractions/pilliga-artesian-bore-baths)

I've bush camped in the Piliga just off the highway when on a quick run.
Looking at the park notes I'll explore it when I'm up there next.
The camp site there is free with few things on offer to see.
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/sculptures-in-the-scrub-picnic-area-and-campground (http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/camping-and-accommodation/campgrounds/sculptures-in-the-scrub-picnic-area-and-campground)
Title: Re: Looking for nice spot to camp
Post by: mudge1 on November 02, 2016, 12:04:11 PM
Where are the springs?


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Title: Re: Looking for nice spot to camp
Post by: GUEY on November 02, 2016, 12:06:15 PM

I've bush camped in the Piliga when on a quick run.

Not for me. The Piliga Princess might be hanging around  :o  ;D
Title: Re: Looking for nice spot to camp
Post by: Alien on November 02, 2016, 12:10:02 PM
Where are the springs?


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Forgot the link so I edited it into the post and added one more for good luck.
Title: Re: Looking for nice spot to camp
Post by: Fizzie on November 02, 2016, 12:22:44 PM
Not for me. The Piliga Princess might be hanging around  :o  ;D

Talking to a bloke I used to work with awhile back. His Dad was a truckie back in 1940s-50s & Tony said he often told stories about weird things happening around Pilliga area - broken down cattle truck being found empty next morning with the cage bars ripped open; different spot - remains of dead cattle being found up a tree; sudden weird growling sounds & foul smell coming out of the bush when he's stopped for a quick pee. Reckoned most truckies wouldn't stop there in a pink fit.  ???

Please tell us more about the Princess   
Title: Re: Looking for nice spot to camp
Post by: mudge1 on November 02, 2016, 12:27:55 PM
Ok, not ready to be ravished by the princess
Will keep driving
Anyone been to Mount Kaputar?
Hema has a couple of camps up there (fees) to look good, with showers



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Title: Re: Looking for nice spot to camp
Post by: Alien on November 02, 2016, 12:30:27 PM
Not for me. The Piliga Princess might be hanging around  :o  ;D

She passed away many years ago.
http://blogs.abc.net.au/localradio/2009/10/the-pilliga-princess-.html (http://blogs.abc.net.au/localradio/2009/10/the-pilliga-princess-.html)
Title: Re: Looking for nice spot to camp
Post by: Alien on November 02, 2016, 12:37:41 PM
Ok, not ready to be ravished by the princess
Will keep driving
Anyone been to Mount Kaputar?
Hema has a couple of camps up there (fees) to look good, with showers



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We stopped there on a day trip many(15?) years ago.
Sawn rocks is worth a look if you haven't seen that type of rock formation.
From memory caravans aren't to be towed up to the top/lookout area.

Another spot I wish to revisit and stay at(park fees apply)...
http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/warrumbungle-national-park (http://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/visit-a-park/parks/warrumbungle-national-park)
Title: Re: Looking for nice spot to camp
Post by: mudge1 on November 02, 2016, 07:12:57 PM
Checked in My Kaputar
No caravans
Great camping spot @ Bark Hut
Hot showers, flush toilets, lots of fire places, tables etc
Settled into the swag, next time I camp out will be Friday night in my new Conqeror 390 !!
Can't wait


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Title: Re: Looking for nice spot to camp
Post by: Spada on November 02, 2016, 07:15:09 PM
so which Conqueror you getting ?

edit....just read above  ::).... 390, sweet. Where you camping Friday night ?
Title: Re: Looking for nice spot to camp
Post by: mudge1 on November 02, 2016, 07:16:54 PM
390 escape.....poor mans version....
Was set on a Patriot until I laid eyes on the 390..,,
My sort of camper (ex Army)


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Title: Re: Looking for nice spot to camp
Post by: Spada on November 02, 2016, 07:23:21 PM
nice, my boss has got a 390. She's in the process of swapping the tent with a Bundu tent (http://bundutec.com.au/rooftop-tents/bundutop/ (http://bundutec.com.au/rooftop-tents/bundutop/)) and awning (http://bundutec.com.au/awnings/bundu-l/ (http://bundutec.com.au/awnings/bundu-l/)). Sick of poles apparently.
Title: Re: Looking for nice spot to camp
Post by: mudge1 on November 02, 2016, 07:24:55 PM
Heading down the coast towards Sydney, see how far we get
Looking forward to a quicker set up than the old one.....she has been a good intro to camping though #bigredbash


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Title: Re: Looking for nice spot to camp
Post by: mudge1 on November 02, 2016, 07:26:31 PM
nice, my boss has got a 390. She's in the process of swapping the tent with a Bundu tent (http://bundutec.com.au/rooftop-tents/bundutop/ (http://bundutec.com.au/rooftop-tents/bundutop/)) and awning (http://bundutec.com.au/awnings/bundu-l/ (http://bundutec.com.au/awnings/bundu-l/)). Sick of poles apparently.

Yeah, saw that on a forum....watch something similar in a shop demo, pretty cool


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Title: Re: Looking for nice spot to camp
Post by: Spada on November 02, 2016, 07:32:17 PM
I don't think they come with a manual, so take plenty of note during the hand-over (which is usually pretty good).

There is a fairly good source of info here- http://www.conquerorforum.com/ (http://www.conquerorforum.com/)

Cheers enjoy the new 390. great bit of kit  ;D
Title: Re: Looking for nice spot to camp
Post by: Bird on November 02, 2016, 07:44:47 PM
She passed away many years ago.
http://blogs.abc.net.au/localradio/2009/10/the-pilliga-princess-.html (http://blogs.abc.net.au/localradio/2009/10/the-pilliga-princess-.html)
nice read :)