Easter Camping trip 2011

**41jas** · 29-12-2010, 8:42pm

I called into here today on the way past. "Castle Rock" camp ground where we decided to go is way better than the other one. More level and larger. The other one is more bush camping for tents.
So "Castle Rock" is 8km in from the turnoff off the New England Highway on the right, past the first campground. 6km past Ballandeen. I will draw a mud map to where abouts I think is the better spots but really, I wouldn't care where we get. With it being a busy time of year, all we can do is try and save spots for everyone to be around the same area.
Looks like there are 40 places left for Fri/Sat and 52 for Sun. Plenty more for the other days.
I will draw a mud map up now and post it so you understand the way the grounds are layed out. I will post that soon.

**41jas** · 29-12-2010, 10:01pm

Link to Girraween National Park
With the link here to the park. As you can see the area called "Wyberba". The turn off is as you can see on the map from the highway which is 6km out of Ballendeen. To the campground is 8km from this turnoff. There is a T section which is well sign posted and just keep following it and is on the right hand side 250m past the first campground which is on the left hand side (which is rougher and the one we don't want) The one we want is larger and more level. Called "Castle rock" Right hand side.

"mud map" as shown

I'm easy to where we park our bums but having some with vans and some with tents, I'm thinking the area right at the end so we can have the tents close by. There are really only 2 bays there because one in washed out really bad.
OR
The bays where you can fit 2-3 vans in or even tents alongside, closer to the tent area to the center of the park where you first drive in so we can try and be all together there as well. They are drive through and should fit in easy 2-3 there. Shaded there as well.

The van bays to the left hand side are for small vans but might do if needed and still near the tents for the others. It also depends what is left and the times people arrives but I'm sure Greg will save a few spots if he can. Maybe put up signs to save spots???? Either that or get out the shotgun...LOL

The first ones there have the choice. None are allocated I just thought I'd draw a "rough" map to give you an idea of the layout.

We plan on getting there at daylight to help save some spots to try and be together.

If there is anything else just ask.

**Jacs14** · 30-12-2010, 11:05am

Still not sure which way we are doing this, either we will be there for first light aswell on the Friday, or we may still change our booking and go up on the Thurs afternoon, so there will hopefully be a few of us to save some spots, we'll just spread out till others get there

**41jas** · 30-12-2010, 11:20pm

I'm sure what ever happens we'll all have a great time. I wish it would hurry up.

**castaway** · 31-12-2010, 4:13pm

Finally booked in. We'll be there on the friday heading home on the tuesday.
Not sure which of the kids will be there .Probably my son Alex.
Well I'm all syked up for this one after Mount Barney cant wait till were on our way

**41jas** · 31-12-2010, 8:53pm

Originally Posted by castaway

Finally booked in. We'll be there on the friday heading home on the tuesday.
Not sure which of the kids will be there .Probably my son Alex.
Well I'm all syked up for this one after Mount Barney cant wait till were on our way

Good to hear Michael. I was going to contact you this weekend. Glad to hear you are coming. The area is awesome. I can't wait.

**41jas** · 31-12-2010, 9:10pm

Friday and Saturday are booked out......22 left for Sunday.
I told you we had to be fast. Well looks as if it's who's going is going.

DEFINITE & BOOKED

Julie-Anne & Ivan - VAN
Jacs, Paul & Caren - TENT
Larry & family
Allan & Kathryn - TENT
Phil & Alayne
David and Raeann
Greg & Debbie - VAN
Michael - TENT/UTE

**castaway** · 31-12-2010, 9:44pm

I might be bringing a poptop camper this time go in a little style for a change and hopefully my new fourbie if I have it finished by then.
I'm glad i got in today and booked tho

**41jas** · 31-12-2010, 9:52pm

DEFINITE & BOOKED

Julie-Anne & Ivan - VAN
Jacs, Paul & Caren - TENT
Larry & family
Allan & Kathryn - TENT
Phil & Alayne
David and Raeann
Greg & Debbie - VAN
Michael - VAN

I'll put VAN down for you so we can keep those places suited saved for you ok. How many were left when you booked today Michael?

**OzzieTraveller** · 01-01-2011, 9:32am

G'day Jules

Seeing that you are adding 'van / tent' etc to each name, could you pl add 'MH' to our names

Regards, Phil

**Jacs14** · 01-01-2011, 12:47pm

Originally Posted by 41jas

Friday and Saturday are booked out......22 left for Sunday.
I told you we had to be fast. Well looks as if it's who's going is going.

DEFINITE & BOOKED

Julie-Anne & Ivan - VAN
Jacs, Paul & Caren - TENT
Larry & family
Allan & Kathryn - TENT
Phil & Alayne
David and Raeann
Greg & Debbie - VAN
Michael - TENT/UTE

It did go quick, nice crowd, really looking forward to it after a wet and pretty flat Xmas

**41jas** · 01-01-2011, 5:55pm

DEFINITE & BOOKED

Julie-Anne & Ivan - VAN
Jacs, Paul & Caren - TENT
Larry & family
Allan & Kathryn - TENT
Phil & Alayne - MH
David and Raeann
Greg & Debbie - VAN
Michael - VAN

There you go phil. Who ever gets there first and saves mainly for the vans since they are the hardest to get all in the same area. Tents will fit around them.
So looks like 4 vans. In the long bays you should squeeze a few vans in there and have the tents nearby. I'm sure it will all work out.
Phil, I will look up some info for you and email it to you on the area tomorrow.

**41jas** · 22-01-2011, 1:30am

Ivan and I were thinking of all these camping trips we've been on with AP. This should be our 7th trip counting this one.
unless I've missed one.

1. The Darlings Downs. Sight seeing and freezing cold but were lucky we stayed at a warmer night. First star trails around the camp fire. great company. We didn't want to leave. It was just Allan and us 2.

2. Queens Mary Falls. Driving around the surrounding areas and falls.

3. At Kirstys (yummymummy) shooting sunflowers.

4. SS Dickie Caravan Park. Beaches and the SS Dickie itself. Rained that night.

5. Mt. Barny. Arrived at Temps of -2 degrees and white. But days were awesome. Unreal fun.

6. Wongi Waterholes. Unreal fun.

Looking forward to this trip so much. Looks like they have closed the roads into there at the moment but there are 3 months before we are in there.

**MarkChap** · 22-01-2011, 4:15am

I think you have missed Bunya Mountains Jules

**41jas** · 22-01-2011, 9:57am

aww yeah. I was sitting here last night trying to think of them all but come to think of it we have really had a great time being a part of AP.

Can't forget "Lake Murphy" Mark. Gezz, they just go on and on.

**MarkChap** · 22-01-2011, 10:04am

of course, that was a good weekend

**41jas** · 22-01-2011, 10:07am

yeah we loved it there. So relaxing. Even though I couldn't brown my chicken because I didn't listen to Noelene...LOL

**Ian** · 22-01-2011, 6:19pm

hi all, shame i am going to miss this one, are there any chances of more sometime down the track? somewhere in the middle? just a thought.

ian(aka pappa smurf

)

**41jas** · 22-01-2011, 6:33pm

Ivan and I want to head out to Jondaryan Wool shed one day. That will be closer for you.

**Ian** · 23-01-2011, 12:19am

Originally Posted by 41jas

Ivan and I want to head out to Jondaryan Wool shed one day. That will be closer for you.

thumbs-up

on that one. let us know when.

ian(aka pappa smurf

)

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