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10 Remote Campsites to stay connected with Boost Mobile
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****For the final instalment of our Travel Around Australia with ****Boost Mobile ****series, we will take you on a journey to some remote campsites located across the nation where you can stay connected with Boost Mobile. ****
Off-grid camping provides seclusion, untouched beaches, and all the freedom you want. Off-grid doesn't mean you have to leave all your creature comforts at home. Pack all you need, including your mobile phone, and let us show you ten remote campsites to which you can stay connected with Boost Mobile… After all, if you didn't gram' it, did it even happen?
10. Cape Leveque, WA
Picture this, open woodland, unspoiled beaches, and calm tidal flats just waiting for you and your sense of adventure. Grab a four-wheel drive and adventure down red dirt roads deep into the Dampier Peninsula. Famous for its striking landscapes and rich Aboriginal culture, you can experience a real bush-tucker adventure while keeping the folks updated during your travels.
Stay at Kooljaman, a remote wilderness camp owned by local Indigenous Bardi Jawi communities. Experience the stunning scenery and off-grid nature at this eco-conscious beachfront campground.
9. Lake Argyle, WA
You will find Lake Argyle in the far north of Western Australia. Nestled deep in the Kimberly region, this vast freshwater lake is surrounded by incredible rugged landscape. Cruise, fish or simply kick back and relax around this biggest man-made lake in the southern hemisphere. Feel like upping the ante? Jump on a scenic flight to truly gauge the scale of this shoreline and surrounding islands.
The Lake Argyle caravan and camping parkis a great place to rest your head and wheels. Situated 35km off the Victoria highway this campground comes with picture-perfect Kimberly views.
8. Mataranka Springs, NT
This spot will have your Instagram followers itching to jump in and experience this place for themselves. Visit the quaint town of Mataranka for a welcome stop during your NT road trip. Put some time aside to visit the sandy-bottomed thermal pools and your chance to unwind in the most natural way possible. With crystal clear waters, special healing powers, and a paradise backdrop, you would be crazy to miss it.
Stay at Bitter Springs Cabins & Camping. A safe, peaceful retreat close to the springs and Elsey National Park, walking distance from a dip in natural spring paradise.
7. Daly Waters Pub, NT
New to the Aussie way of living? You will soon hear the term out in the woop's a few times during your off-grid road trip.The Daly Waters Pub is precisely that. Remote is far from anything and packed full of character through exciting and unique decor from around the globe. Soak up the Pub's atmosphere as you sink a beer at the bar and sample some local delicacies, including crocodile, kangaroo, and buffalo. Sleep under the stars after an evening of pure entertainment in this famously decorated Pub.
6. Menindee Lakes, NSW
Explore the Kinchega National Park, which surrounds several of the Menindee Lakes. A quick Instagram location search will pull up images of remote lakes scattered with trees, and if you are an avid bird watcher, this place is for you. Home to Pelicans, hawks, eagles, and Emus. Jump online with Boost Mobile and record your findings during your stay.
Go back to basics during your visit and park atThe Menindee Lake Caravan Park. A short 5km drive from the township and sitting pretty on the lake edge. Wake to incredible sunrises and kick back for a night in the wilderness.
5. Birdsville, QLD
If you are thinking authentic Aussie outback towns, then Birdsville is front and centre. Deep in the heart of the Queensland isolated outback, you will find a thriving community waiting to welcome you into their sanctuary. Check out the Waddi Tree Australia's rarest plant, catch the sunset over big red, the tallest dune in the Simpson Desert, hop in your 4WD, and explore Munga-Thirri National Park that spans a whopping 1,012,000 hectares in the arid outback.
If iconic destinations pique your interest, book a stay at the Birdsville Tourist park. For incredible billabong views and Instagram-worthy sunset vibes.
4. Winton QLD
Known as the outback hub of Queensland, this friendly outback town has a lot to offer those on the road. One of the most popular attractions is a visit to the Australian Age of Dinosaurs. You will find one of the planets only known preserved dinosaur stampedes. Feel like getting your groove on? Check out the musical fence, a wire fence installation that can be played as an instrument.
Book a night at the Winton Wanderers Caravan Park, just 2 km out of town, featuring large drive-through sites, giving you plenty of room to spread out and relax.
3. Cape Otway, VIC
The Great Ocean road is an iconic Australian road trip destination. Venture through Cape Otway and witness some of Victoria's most remote and scenic landscapes. Check out the rainforest, abundant native wildlife, and the famous Cape Otway lighthouse, Australia's longest serviced lighthouse. Feel like a little hike? Strap on your hiking boots and explore part of the Great Ocean Walk and the towering cliffs along the coast.
For a secluded stay, meander down to theBlanket Bay Campground on the eastern shore of Cape Otway. Swim, snorkel, walk, beach, relax, and look for Koala bears overhead in the Manna Gum Trees.
2. Binalong Bay, TAS
You will be thanking the team at Boost Mobile for days on end when you upload your IG-worthy snaps from what is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, the Bay of Fires, in Binalong Bay, Tasmania. Located on the north-eastern coast of Tasmania, this incredible coastline stretches over 50 kilometres. Check out the surf on the main beach, head inland for a local wine tasting session, or hop your way around some of the cosy, secluded hotspots along the coast.
Get back to basics with some Aussie-style beachfront camping at popular spots on the southern section of theBay of Fires Conservation Area. Cosy Corner south, swimcart beach, and Grants Lagoon are popular spots to spend the night.
1. Broken Hill, NSW
Broken Hill is Australia's oldest mining town in the outback, close to the South Australia and Victoria border. Broken Hill certainly has the desert and distance from everything, but don't let that stop you from visiting. If you want to experience the earthy outback hues and clear blue skies, get out on the following hiking trails. Broken Hill heritage trail, the sundown nature trail, or the living desert reserve for your taste of what the outback is really like.
Broken Hill and surrounds offer a diversity of campgrounds to suit all travellers. For those bringing their digs on wheels, you will find two excellent caravan and camping parks in Broken Hill, with powered and unpowered sites available.
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