Camps Australia Wide

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Camps Australia Wide

This is definitely the most expensive camping guide available in Australia - but is it? All the others to date, bar one, cover individual states and some just parts of a state, so overall it really is terrific value. Added to this, it truly is a very professional publication. Author, Phil Procter is a long time motorhomer and has spent seven continuous years on the road. The huge problem with all published guides is they are out of date even before the first book is sold. Phil has overcome this limitation in a very unique way, using the technology that most of us use everyday. As updates come in they are entered onto his dedicated internet site. Already there are almost 100 entries and the book has only just been released. The extract below shows how the legends work. We liked the big A4 pages and the night/day symbol indicating at a glance if the spot is definitely an overnighter. Another great idea is having a Hema map reference as well as the books own easy to read 63 maps.

The publication is mainly designed for those caravanners and motorhomers who, because of budget restraints, tend to look for low-cost or free camp spots whilst travelling. It's also great for those who enjoy camping the most when well away from crowds. Lets face it, you can save a lot of money if you just use commercial parks just a couple of days a week to do the washing and have long hot showers. Phil has even ferreted out road houses and service clubs who are "camper" friendly. Those following the Bowen saga in Caravan World would have read how a roadhouse owner is inviting tourists to stay overnight at his premises - free! Like most of you we have downloaded and printed out various guides available on the internet. Most efforts print out extremely badly. The big drawback is they are all so hard to read as they do not use the legend system. Those spread out across two pages are almost impossible to use in the vehicle whilst on the move. Phil's couldn't be easier and of course it follows main routes, so you don't actually have to have a good geographical knowledge of the area.

There are over 2,300 listings which include:

Rest Areas

Free Camps

Low Cost Caravan Parks - (under $15.00)

National Parks

State Forests and Parks

Reserves

Roadhouses

Service Clubs

Phil, has personally been involved with motorhoming for ten years, and during that time has amassed a wealth of information on camping spots around Australia. He has also held various committee positions within the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia Ltd, the largest club of its kind in the country - 27,000 members at last count and growing at the absolutely astounding rate of 500 new members a month. Lots more info can be found on Phil's very clear easy to use website at: http://campsaustraliawide.com/. Cost is $39.95 and includes postage. You will easily recoup the cost of the book in the first week, and yes it does show the pet friendly places! It really is the definitive guide to camping in Australia and is a "must have". Absolutely recommended.

Bob Eustace

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UPDATE 10/5/02

Phil has just shown us the latest printing efforts for Camps Australia Wide. The cover is now much thicker and has glossy laminate on both sides so you no longer need to mess about sticking on contact. It looks like being a runaway best seller as it is now in its third printing.