Easter Camping trip 2011

[41jas]

I know its a while away but Easter books out real fast. This year we have an extra day due to the Anzac holiday.

Easter falls on Friday 22nd April 2011. Have up to Tuesday as holidays.

A couple of us have decided to go to Girraween National Park. The site is here to look at. There is a link to book on line.

If you are interested I'd be booking as soon as you can. It goes on how many people are allowed in the park. Once you are there it's find your spot. No sites are allocated. There are hot showers(free) and loos(I think they flush). For van's there are spots posted for them but if we know how many are going we can save places close together.

If you are interested, you HAVE to book prior to going....and early. Fills fast. Even if it's months away for that time of year.

There are 2 camp sites in Girraween. The one we are going to and recommended by the guy I rang was "Castle Rock" campground. You turn off the highway into Girraween National Park camping grounds. Bald Rock Creek Camp ground is first and he said go 200m past that one to "Castle Rock". That's the one we will be at.

It's bush camping. No power. You can have fires in the BBQ pits but you have to supply your own wood. Gas cookers are probably a must.

Lots to see and do there. Explore the giant granite boulders, walks, falls and winerys. Tenterfield and Stanthorp are close by. Tenterfield has plenty to look at. Maybe we can organise a lunch in there one day.

So if you are interested, book and tell us so we can save an area as a group.

Wongi Waterholes was a great meet last year. Lots of us went to that. I'm sure this could be even better.

[larrywen]

Do we need to have our own tents or they have tents so we can rent?

[41jas]

Larry, you have to take everything yourself.

[41jas]

We do have a huge tarp we will put up as extra shelter like last time. So you will have a dry/cool area where we usually meetup and socialize.

[Ian]

Hi ya Jas, put me down as very interested. have three man tent, have bow up matteress, have a lean-to, have me and camera gear( i think) all i have to do is get permission from minister of entertainment and finance. so i'll leave it as tentively very interested for the time being. it has been over ten years since in the area last. ian(aka pappa smurf)

[castaway]

Hi Jas
I know we've been in hideing a lot lately but we would love to come along.
I'll have my son with this time but I'm not sure about Shayn .She finally got her aprentiship as a chef (yay) and may get stuck working.
I should have my fourbie on the road by then to.But put me down as pretty definate.seeya

[41jas]

I have just booked...

5 less counting us 2, 7 have been booked from yesterday. From 350 people at one time in the 2 camp sites, there is 202 people left allowed to book. So if you really want to go I'd be booking to save your spot. Easter is a busy time and with camping being bigger than ever, positions go fast.

When you do book...please let me know you have so I can save that amount of sites. We plan on getting there early the Friday.

[41jas]

Ian I'm sure you will be allowed out. It will be good if you can join us. x

Michael, So glad you are coming...Just let me know when you have booked ok.

Thanks..x

[Jacs14]

Go camping with you bunch of crazy people again??????????????? HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!! I'm in and booked

DEFINATE & BOOKED

Julie-Anne & Ivan
Jacs & Paul

INTERESTED STILL TO BOOK

Ian
Micheal

[41jas]

Glad to hear Jac and thanks for doing the definite list for me.

[larrywen]

I've booked for three nights (22nd to 25th) with my family. 4 people in total. My wife, me and two sons.

When I made the booking, there is a field called group name. I have filled "AP", not sure if it is the right group name, or doesn't matter.

Have fun

[MarkChap]

Would love to join in, but I think it is a bit far out for me to confirm that I can get Easter off work.
And it is a long drive all the way down there, google is telling me 850 ish kilometres, so 9-10 hour drive.
I think I will pass and wait for the next one

[castaway]

looks like it will be four of us I'll book on thursday
this should be fun

[41jas]

I've booked for three nights (22nd to 25th) with my family. 4 people in total. My wife, me and two sons.

When I made the booking, there is a field called group name. I have filled "AP", not sure if it is the right group name, or doesn't matter.

Have fun

I was meant to say the group name. "AP" is fine but I put "AusPhotography".

Would love to join in, but I think it is a bit far out for me to confirm that I can get Easter off work.
And it is a long drive all the way down there, google is telling me 850 ish kilometres, so 9-10 hour drive.
I think I will pass and wait for the next one

Yeah it is a long drive for you Mark. I know you like camping to. Sorry but I'm sure there will be a next time.

looks like it will be four of us I'll book on thursday
this should be fun

Glad you are all coming. Plenty to do. Let us know when booked.

[41jas]

DEFINATE & BOOKED

Julie-Anne & Ivan
Jacs & Paul
Larry & family

INTERESTED STILL TO BOOK

Ian
Micheal

[Allann]

DEFINATE & BOOKED

Julie-Anne & Ivan
Jacs & Paul
Larry & family
Allan & Kathryn

INTERESTED STILL TO BOOK

Ian
Micheal

[41jas]

Oh good Allan.
From 2 days ago there was 209 now only 182 people left. Looks like it goes fast.

[powellbruce]

Registering interest Probably book in the next week or so if I go

[41jas]

Down to 190...that's 19 people since last week. BOOK NOW!!!

[Kuzzie]

I just went there to tentatively check and the Sat and Sun nights are fully booked already, so looks like a no to anyone that hasn't booked already. Does anyone know if there is a motel anywhere near there or cabins?????