It will be bloody cold but there is nothing like sitting around a campfire in winter.

I am throwing this out there to gauge interest.  Yes late May/early June will be good for us.

I have looked at two different camp grounds so far but please add yours to the list

Kilkivan Bush Camping - http://www.bushcamping.com.au/

Barambah Bush Caravan Park - http://www.barambahbush.com.au/

Open for discussion!!!!!!!!!

Any takers on this one. Need to lock it in if we are going ahead.

We are keen but we don't plan on being home until early June. We have our nephews wedding the last weekend in June but mid June would suit us, or July.

Jeff

Either place would be a good spot with the bride and I .
If it falls in with my R&R week we will be there to learn how to cook and if it's ok I would like to bring an old mate that has been around and loves his camp oven food
Cheers Brett

Another option is Murphy's Creek Escape

http://www.murphyscreekescape.com.au/

I have visited at all three of these places,  all are good.

But the frugal COCIA members might freak out at the camping costs................


KD

Kingsthorpe David wrote on Mar 29^th, 2014 at 2:51pm:

I have visited at all three of these places,  all are good. But the frugal COCIA members might freak out at the camping costs................ KD

Nothing wrong with frugality.  Means I can spend more on drinks and less on accommodation  ;)

We'll be at Kilcoy mid May for an AGM of a club I'm in so am interested if the dates don't clash.
Rob.

Time to make some decisions.

Sooooo . . . weekend of 21 and 22 June.

Place - Kandanga RV Park in the Mary Valley. See report here - http://www.freecampsaustralia.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=105 ; We visited today and were very impressed.

Fires are only permitted in the communal fire place however cooking around the fire on the concrete or with using heat Beads we should have no problem.

The site has a 3 day limit on stays however I wouldn't see too much of an issue with a day or so over providing we spend a dollar in the town.

It is a free camp however they ask for a donation towards upkeep and the firewood that is provided.

Maggie and I plan to arrive on the Friday and depart on Monday and you are all welcome to join with us.

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We will be back home by then so we will see if we can make it. It looks a nice spot but it's a shame the fire pit area wasn't bigger.

Jeff

I know there are some out on the road that haven't checked in for a while but is there any further interest in this one?????

Have noted the date.

KD

Yeah Derek
Wendy and I are going to try and get there for a day trip as we have abit on that weekend .
Cheers Brett

Derek wrote on May 26^th, 2014 at 9:48am:

but is there any further interest in this one?????

Im still thinking about it , dont rush me  ;D

Unfortunately the lack of facilities is not too friendly to ladies.

So doubt we will be present.


KD

Kingsthorpe David wrote on Jun 12^th, 2014 at 6:16pm:

Unfortunately the lack of facilities is not to friendly to ladies. So doubt we will be present. KD

Lack of what facilities David? 

There is water and toilets.  Most bush camps won't have showers if that is what you mean.

Looks like a small gathering :)

We will be there as this is the shakedown trip with the new van.  Arriving Friday after lunch.

Any takers or are Maggie and I going to be cooking alone :)

Sorry, but we won't be able to make it Derek. With only being home a week and a half, a wedding the next weekend and then perhaps heading away again the following weekend we have too much on the go here.

Jeff

Sorry  Derek Wendy and I can't make it either

Cheers Brett

Looks like we might be cooking for ourselves then  ;D ;D ;D ;D

Derek wrote on Jun 17^th, 2014 at 9:04pm:

Looks like we might be cooking for ourselves then

Maybe so. Sorry it was just wrong timing for us.

Jeff

All good mate, will be a good run for the new van anyway.