Respectfully, lack of free camping in WA isn't a legal issue. 🙏 It's those travellers who break the local rules, leave their mess and disrespect country that will see more and more places closed off or "managed" to restrict access. I'm hoping your obvious love for camping, touring and respect for our great state of WA will influence the people who follow you to also do the right thing. Thanks
Around 2000 WA was such an awesome place. You could camp ANYWHERE! But I sort of agree with the introduction of illegal camping because people simply took it for granted and abused it.
We hope so too, we always leave no trace and wish others would do the same. So many places have rubbish and toilet tissue and in the end councils close these areas . Thanks for watching 👍🤩
The ranger literally said that it’s illegal to free camp anywhere in WA unless there’s a sign stating that you can… it’s news to us, we’ve free camped in lots of places lol 😂
@@turtletrackstravels It would honestly be a brave Government official that ordered you to move on, if you were taking a rest break from driving, that could be over a few hours even. Obviously, people should be aware of parking in areas with attention to their own safety, and that of others. Fatigue anyway can be one of those things, that hits you, and no one should force anyone to keep driving if they are like this or if they are unwell. It would pay to get the official's name, where they work, in this event. Per your reference per Rangers, I am assuming you mean a National Park Ranger? Maybe Council parking ranger, or police?? National park rangers should only be responsible for national park areas! Anyway, I found this guide to travelling in Western Australia, inclusive of resting stops, even allowing up to 24 hr stays. Ideally, it is always better to plan out trips around rest locations, but again, people can also get caught out. Too many horrible accidents as is, so always it is better for all concerned to err on the side of caution. May you continue to enjoy safe travels. Cheers! www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/globalassets/travel-information/long-distance-driving/driving-in-wa-a-guide-to-safe-stopping-places.pdf
@@turtletrackstravels it's my understanding that if you could legally park your car and leave it there overnight, you can sleep there overnight. So you can free camp anywhere that isn't signposted saying something to the effect of "no camping", "no overnight parking" or some other restriction like normal parking areas, such as 2 hour parking (obviously). Either the ranger was lying to you, or he didn't explain properly.
A beautiful spot off the road with creek/lagoon have stayed there and swam there, not to far from Timber Creek Stayed a couple nights❤❤❤and would definitely stay again and just around the bend a little walk was a deeper pool to swim in 😊
So, back in the good old days you could camp anywhere across Australia, but as public lands and state forests moved into National parks free camping has significantly disappeared. This is a major issue happening in Victoria today with the Great Forest Nation Park proposal. In WA free camping (unless assigned by Gov) is illegal and currently carries a $1000 fine. Some argue this is revenue raising for both tourist operators and aboriginal communities, but regardless it does make travel unviable for some. There is also the senseless. For example in the Nuytsland Nature Reserve WA it will take you 2 - 3 days driving to follow the Old Telegraph track and yet ALL Camping is prohibited. Obviously people simply ignore the law. But when you travel Australia you also learn about the dark side, and some of that dark side is Australia really is increasingly only a country for the wealthy. As such, I think if you cant afford to be paying for accommodation in WA when there is no allocated free camping then you probably shouldn't be there.
Thanks for the information, you’ve made some really interesting points. I think most people, like you said are just ignoring it and hope they don’t get caught. 👍🤩
The ranger literally said that it’s illegal to free camp anywhere in WA unless there’s a sign stating that you can… it’s news to us, we’ve free camped in lots of places lol 😂 and will continue to do so 👍
The ranger literally said that it’s illegal to free camp anywhere in WA unless there’s a sign stating that you can… it’s news to us, we’ve free camped in lots of places lol 😂
Yes we have done loads of it and never had a problem....as long as you take all your rubbish with you then these places will stay open for other people to use....sadly not everyone does the right thing.....😃👍
Hey guys how ye doing. So question I have and it seems no one ever seems to give a good explanation of it. We are planning to do what ye guys are doing in the future. But i wish someone would please explain on video and show what systems ye use. So portable toilet I know it’s not a nice topic but if ya don’t know you don’t know eh… Do you guys use a chemical or compost.?? And showers do ye have a heater or what sorta setup have ye got and if so, how much water do ye carry and how many showers can you get?? TIA any info greatly appreciated. Apologies for the awkward topic😂
Hi, we use a chemical toilet but don’t put chemical in it so we have the option to dig a hole and bury it if needed, we try to empty it frequently (every 1 to 2 days) so it doesn’t really smell. We don’t have a hot water system, cold showers most of the time, if water is too cold we boil a kettle lol . We carry 80 L but when we can we use creek water instead of our drinking water, how many showers we get is difficult to answer depending on where you’re camping and how long for, some places you have to be economical because you can’t get water so maybe you won’t shower for a couple of days….when we do use our water we use 10L each…..we show system in our 4month review ua-cam.com/video/_R3HOrAxNQU/v-deo.htmlsi=5YvNu1xeUpd2akro Thanks for watching 👍
Thank you Craig, glad you enjoyed our video. We know you can’t just free camp anywhere but we didn’t realise that it’s actually illegal, we were taken back when the ranger said that….👍🤩
😂😂 The ranger literally said that it’s illegal to free camp anywhere in WA unless there’s a sign stating that you can… it’s news to us, we’ve free camped in lots of places lol 😂
@@turtletrackstravels I think he's wrong.Usually the sign should say you can't camp. Also camping is not legally defined in Australian federal law, but maybe in Western Australia. There's also jurisdictional issues, like a shire council can't legally dictate what happens in your vehicle as it's the jurisdiction of the Road Authority. Parking isn't camping. Everyone has a right to sleep on crown land.
Even though he told us it was illegal he did go onto say that they only patrol up to 30km out of town because we asked about the Gibb and he said no one patrols it.
Yeah, we thought it was a bit strange when the ranger said it was illegal. We didn’t get caught we were just asking him about free camps and that’s when he said free camping is illegal in WA… we’ve done lots of Free camping and will continue to do so 👍🤩😂
I think you will find it is illegal to camp any where within 16km [10 miles] from a town with a caravan park
@@frank-xc5dp thanks Frank for the info 👍🤩
Love your videos. Where did you get the lovely floral shortfalls from? You looked great in them. ❤
@@peneloperobertson2803 thank you Penelope, glad you enjoy our videos. The shorts are only from Big W or Kmart lol 😂
Respectfully, lack of free camping in WA isn't a legal issue. 🙏
It's those travellers who break the local rules, leave their mess and disrespect country that will see more and more places closed off or "managed" to restrict access.
I'm hoping your obvious love for camping, touring and respect for our great state of WA will influence the people who follow you to also do the right thing.
Thanks
Around 2000 WA was such an awesome place. You could camp ANYWHERE! But I sort of agree with the introduction of illegal camping because people simply took it for granted and abused it.
We hope so too, we always leave no trace and wish others would do the same. So many places have rubbish and toilet tissue and in the end councils close these areas . Thanks for watching 👍🤩
We used to put about 20% Lemonade into a schooner and call it a Shandy. Problem here is the more drinks you have the less lemonade you put in.....lol
😂😂😂 yes, I remember people drinking shandy in the UK… 😊👍
its not illegal to free camp in WA, probably just in certain areas
The ranger literally said that it’s illegal to free camp anywhere in WA unless there’s a sign stating that you can… it’s news to us, we’ve free camped in lots of places lol 😂
Mate get a grip, this is Australia!! It is totally illegal to free camp in WA, except where signed.
@@turtletrackstravels It would honestly be a brave Government official that ordered you to move on, if you were taking a rest break from driving, that could be over a few hours even. Obviously, people should be aware of parking in areas with attention to their own safety, and that of others. Fatigue anyway can be one of those things, that hits you, and no one should force anyone to keep driving if they are like this or if they are unwell. It would pay to get the official's name, where they work, in this event. Per your reference per Rangers, I am assuming you mean a National Park Ranger? Maybe Council parking ranger, or police?? National park rangers should only be responsible for national park areas! Anyway, I found this guide to travelling in Western Australia, inclusive of resting stops, even allowing up to 24 hr stays. Ideally, it is always better to plan out trips around rest locations, but again, people can also get caught out. Too many horrible accidents as is, so always it is better for all concerned to err on the side of caution. May you continue to enjoy safe travels. Cheers! www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/globalassets/travel-information/long-distance-driving/driving-in-wa-a-guide-to-safe-stopping-places.pdf
@@turtletrackstravels I think your ranger may have told you that as a matter of convenience as it's not true.
@@turtletrackstravels it's my understanding that if you could legally park your car and leave it there overnight, you can sleep there overnight. So you can free camp anywhere that isn't signposted saying something to the effect of "no camping", "no overnight parking" or some other restriction like normal parking areas, such as 2 hour parking (obviously). Either the ranger was lying to you, or he didn't explain properly.
Free camping that’s me leave no trace lol ❤ you’re Chanel
Exactly....if you do the right thing these spots will always be there for everyone to use....Thanks for following our chanel...👍😃👍
Thanks for the video ( love it ) what month were you there at the crossing .
Cheers
Thank you, glad you enjoyed our video. Was there in August 👍🤩
Thank you, glad you enjoyed our video. Was there in August 👍🤩
A beautiful spot off the road with creek/lagoon have stayed there and swam there, not to far from Timber Creek
Stayed a couple nights❤❤❤and would definitely stay again and just around the bend a little walk was a deeper pool to swim in 😊
Thanks Jenny, we will definitely check it out when we’re next in the area 👍🤩
So, back in the good old days you could camp anywhere across Australia, but as public lands and state forests moved into National parks free camping has significantly disappeared. This is a major issue happening in Victoria today with the Great Forest Nation Park proposal.
In WA free camping (unless assigned by Gov) is illegal and currently carries a $1000 fine. Some argue this is revenue raising for both tourist operators and aboriginal communities, but regardless it does make travel unviable for some.
There is also the senseless. For example in the Nuytsland Nature Reserve WA it will take you 2 - 3 days driving to follow the Old Telegraph track and yet ALL Camping is prohibited. Obviously people simply ignore the law.
But when you travel Australia you also learn about the dark side, and some of that dark side is Australia really is increasingly only a country for the wealthy. As such, I think if you cant afford to be paying for accommodation in WA when there is no allocated free camping then you probably shouldn't be there.
Thanks for the information, you’ve made some really interesting points. I think most people, like you said are just ignoring it and hope they don’t get caught. 👍🤩
Sorry to tell you but you can buy lemon beers at the bottle I think😊😎
😂😂😂 there goes my micro-brewery idea lol 😂
The ranger is telling you BS because WA has millions of free camping places. Many national parks you can't but everywhere else is good to go.
The ranger literally said that it’s illegal to free camp anywhere in WA unless there’s a sign stating that you can… it’s news to us, we’ve free camped in lots of places lol 😂 and will continue to do so 👍
Is that no camping in National Parks only or everywhere?
The ranger literally said that it’s illegal to free camp anywhere in WA unless there’s a sign stating that you can… it’s news to us, we’ve free camped in lots of places lol 😂
No, and the issue is in WA most camps will cost you $20pp a night. Given the distances, unless you are cashed up other states offer far better value.
Yep, in QLD in NP it’s only $7.25 pp
Plenty f free camping in WA.
Yes we have done loads of it and never had a problem....as long as you take all your rubbish with you then these places will stay open for other people to use....sadly not everyone does the right thing.....😃👍
Hey guys how ye doing.
So question I have and it seems no one ever seems to give a good explanation of it.
We are planning to do what ye guys are doing in the future.
But i wish someone would please explain on video and show what systems ye use.
So portable toilet I know it’s not a nice topic but if ya don’t know you don’t know eh…
Do you guys use a chemical or compost.??
And showers do ye have a heater or what sorta setup have ye got and if so, how much water do ye carry and how many showers can you get??
TIA any info greatly appreciated.
Apologies for the awkward topic😂
Hi, we use a chemical toilet but don’t put chemical in it so we have the option to dig a hole and bury it if needed, we try to empty it frequently (every 1 to 2 days) so it doesn’t really smell. We don’t have a hot water system, cold showers most of the time, if water is too cold we boil a kettle lol . We carry 80 L but when we can we use creek water instead of our drinking water, how many showers we get is difficult to answer depending on where you’re camping and how long for, some places you have to be economical because you can’t get water so maybe you won’t shower for a couple of days….when we do use our water we use 10L each…..we show system in our 4month review ua-cam.com/video/_R3HOrAxNQU/v-deo.htmlsi=5YvNu1xeUpd2akro
Thanks for watching 👍
@@turtletrackstravels awesome thank you 🙏
Also this video
HONEST REVIEW! QUICKEST CAMP SHOWER TENT SETUP- KICKASS SHOWER TENT REVIEW /travel Australia
ua-cam.com/video/sWA_yEC9xxs/v-deo.html
It’s only illegal if you get caught
😂😂😂😂 too right 👍🤩
OR the ranger is havin a BAD day🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂
Shame about wet spam beating Ipswich, but all said your on the best journey 👍
Great result for us…. Makes up for all those times we were sh#t … 😂😂😂
Lovely ep and spots guys. Home Valley station told us it was Illegal to free camp 36 years ago Noone I know been Fined,
Thank you Craig, glad you enjoyed our video. We know you can’t just free camp anywhere but we didn’t realise that it’s actually illegal, we were taken back when the ranger said that….👍🤩
@@turtletrackstravels Silly rules in some states hay.
@craigtomkinson2837 yes lol 😂
The current fine is $1000 per vehicle.
A couple told us they got a $100 fine off the rangers
So it wasn't the screaming parrots that afternoon, screaming. Lemon and beer, hmmm. I didn't know it's illegal to park and sleep in Western Australia.
😂😂 The ranger literally said that it’s illegal to free camp anywhere in WA unless there’s a sign stating that you can… it’s news to us, we’ve free camped in lots of places lol 😂
@@turtletrackstravels I think he's wrong.Usually the sign should say you can't camp. Also camping is not legally defined in Australian federal law, but maybe in Western Australia. There's also jurisdictional issues, like a shire council can't legally dictate what happens in your vehicle as it's the jurisdiction of the Road Authority. Parking isn't camping. Everyone has a right to sleep on crown land.
@@turtletrackstravels Maybe they are commenting on Parks, since it was a ranger.
Even though he told us it was illegal he did go onto say that they only patrol up to 30km out of town because we asked about the Gibb and he said no one patrols it.
How many cups of teas do U have a day...
How ling have U been here in Aussie sounds like U just got off the Boat...😂😂😂😂❤
We have shares in Tetley...😂😂😂. One every minute....😃👍.....we came to Australia in 2006 and love it....😃👍
Good men break bad laws
Definitely, rules are there to be broken 👍🤩
Ah nope not illegal you just chose the wrong place maybe.
Yeah, we thought it was a bit strange when the ranger said it was illegal. We didn’t get caught we were just asking him about free camps and that’s when he said free camping is illegal in WA… we’ve done lots of Free camping and will continue to do so 👍🤩😂
Great Vid....
Thank you 🤩
Love the Hat's !!
Thank you 🤩
@@turtletrackstravels I like your humour too... Happy Travels.
@R00RAL thank you 🤩