GORV - Digital Magazine Issue #10 | Page 23

RV TRAVEL With so many amazing campsites to choose from, the task of narrowing down to five favourites is a big ask. But hands down, it’s the national parks that get the nod. Managed for both conservation and recreation, visitor numbers are strictly controlled. You’ll rarely be shoehorned into a tight spot to maximise numbers. In most cases, there’s plenty of room to move and the restriction of numbers works well to spy native animals in their natural habitat. Here are our top five remote campsites… VRILYA POINT, QLD No Cape York adventure is complete without a few days out at Vrilya Point. The log bridge over Crystal Creek is a barrier to entry for many, as is the zig-zagging through the trees to get to the beach, so its best suited to compact offroad rigs. There are two designated to the beach and the other north at the inlet. The northern camp tends to attract the volume of visitors including quad bikes, so if you like some peace and quiet, you may find a better spot further south. FAST FACTS campsites; one near the entry CAPE LE GRAND NATIONAL PARK, WA Pristine beach at Cape Le Grande. Campsites are tucked into the native bushland. best with campsites cut into the surrounding scrub. Lucky Bay, in comparison, is more If, like us, you live on the east like a big carpark. coast and rarely muster up Kangaroos wander around enough annual leave for a west coast adventure, then prepare unperturbed by the human activity and can often be to be amazed! Pure white seen on the beach. beaches fronting the ocean, And being a national park, clear blue water and isolated there’s always plenty of walks beaches. And yet only 45 to keep the blood pumping. minutes from Esperance. Of the two campgrounds, Cape Le Grand is easily the FAST FACTS gorv.com.au 23