Jindera NSW is a small, historic country town ten minutes drive off of the Hume Highway in New South Wales, shortly before you reach Albury and the NSW/Victoria border crossing.

We visited in mid 2020 and found that this little town makes a great overnight stopover or tourist camping base for the Albury Greater Hume region, as you can stay for free in a quiet country environment.

Free camping 10 minutes off the Hume Highway

Free camping is available at the Greater Hume Council run Jindera Showground and Recreation Grounds (also known as the Jindera Primitive Camping Ground), which is a level, weatherproof site just five minutes walk from the town centre.

The Showground has a semi circular blacktop road passing through it with both entries off Dight Street, Jindera. There is lots of room for big rigs, caravans, motorhomes, camping trailers, tents and all kinds of camping at the Showground campground area.

Camping at the Jindera Showground

Visitors are allowed to camp at the showgrounds for up to three nights. Pets are allowed at the showground and camping area.

Upon arrival or prior to arrival, visitors should first register their stay with the Jindera Showground manager Mrs Jenny O’Neill on phone 0438 263 417.

Jindera Showground facilities

The Jindera Showground has basic camping facilities. A toilet block is located at the far entrance. There is a separate modern toilet located closer to campers. Vast, level grassy lawns which border the Showground oval in the centre are available to campers. There is no powered sites available, and although there is water taps on site it is best to ask permission before helping yourself. There is no dump point on site.

There is a small concrete skate park, a playground and several sports courts – all free to use. A local public swimming pool is also located onsite.

Watch our Jindera free camping and tourist sites visit on YouTube

Watch this video to take a look at the Jindera Showground and some of the tourist attractions in the town such as the local Fox and Brew Cafe, and the Jindera Pioneer Museum.

Don’t miss another of our Australian family YouTube videos! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel here 

You can find out more about the Jindera free camping showground at the council official website here.

Places to visit in Jindera & the Albury Wodonga region

The town of Jindera is full of heritage buildings to see, including an old Blacksmith’s barn, church and the local heritage museum.

Jindera Pioneer Museum

Jindera has deep historical ties to a foundation population of German heritage. Located on Urana Street and next door to the Showground you’ll find the Jindera Pioneer Museum. It showcases historic antiquities of Jindera’s Germanic past. It also operates as the Visitor Information Centre for the area.

For an entrance fee of $10 adults and $5 kids, visitors can explore this interesting museum with it’s old store, houses and out buildings. You can even bring your pet with you, as dogs are allowed inside (on a leash).

At the entrance you’ll find a fascinating olde world shop, Wagner’s Store. First opened in 1874, the store is beautifully kept, lined with hand-painted labeled wooden shelves and drawers. Explore through the buildings upstairs and down to see antique furniture, knick knacks, dolls, farming equipment and much more.

You can find out more about the Jindera Museum at their official website here.

The Fox and Brew Cafe

Located on the main street of Urana Street, the Fox and Brew Café is a charming little café offering a range of snacks, drinks, and local crafts and preserves. With dining both indoors and outside, it’s open everyday from mid morning to early afternoon.

Watch our Ettamogah Pub visit and caravan campsite video on YouTube

Another nearby place to visit and camp just two minutes off the Hume Highway near Albury is the Ettamogah Pub at Tabletop which also offers overnight camping in their gravel carpark (no power or water but there are toilets) for a minimum $10 pub spend.

Don’t miss another of our Australian family YouTube videos! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel here 

Watch our Albury Murray Art Museum visit video on YouTube

Another tourist attraction in the local area is the Albury Murray Art Museum, located in the nearby city of Albury NSW. Take a tour of the Albury Art Gallery in this video!

Don’t miss another of our Australian family YouTube videos! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel here 

Jindera is a quiet little town with a big historical past, and the opportunity of free camping at a well-maintained showground within cooee of the Hume Highway is also a big attraction. It’s definitely worth a look on your next Melbourne to Sydney Hume Highway road trip!

Have you ever visited Jindera, or do you plan to go? Tell me, or ask your questions in the comments below…

All pricing information is correct as at May 2022 – please check the official websites of the locations listed (some linked above) for relevant, up to date information and prices.

Like it? Pin it on Pinterest!

The post Free camping at the Jindera showground NSW – Sydney to Melbourne road trip appeared first on Let's go Mum.

The Ettamogah Pub is a famous novelty pub restaurant and tourist spot located at Table Top, NSW – not far from Albury at the NSW/Victorian border.

A cartoon-inspired architectural triumph, the Ettamogah Pub was built just as it was originally drawn in the famous Ken Maynard Ettamogah Pub comics.

The pub stands at exaggerated, wacky proportions. The fun Aussie theme continues both inside and out with a truck on the roof, a crashed airplane in the garden and lots of quirky signs and decorations. It’s a great fun place to explore, mate!

The pub features two levels. A full service bar can be found downstairs. There’s plenty of room inside with lounge TV areas, large verandahs and seating both inside and out.

The cosy heating in winter makes it a great place to grab a delicious hot pub meal, with Chicken Parmies, chips and spaghetti for the kids all standard on the menu. Both kids and dogs are welcome at the Ettamogah Pub!

Caravanning and camping sites

Caravans, motorhomes and other campers are welcome to camp in the large Ettamogah Pub carpark, with more room on the grassed oval out the back. A minimum spend of $10 in the pub is all that’s required to camp overnight at the Ettamogah Pub.

The camping area is hard-packed gravel, suitable for wet or dry weather. Drinking water isn’t available, however a 24hr toilet block and shower room is available for campers to use, free of charge.

Watch our video of the Ettamogah Pub

Watch this video to see what visiting the Ettamogah Pub is like…

Where is the Ettamogah Pub?

The Ettamogah Pub is located in the small rural town of Table Top, just a couple of minutes drive from the Hume Highway – the major route between Sydney and Melbourne. Fifteen minutes further drive down the road are major twin cities of Albury and Wodonga located on the New South Wales and Victorian border.

Love it? Pin it on Pinterest!

The post Ettamogah Pub, Albury – Hume Highway, NSW Camping & Caravanning appeared first on Let's go Mum.

The Mullumbimby Showground is a low-cost camping option located just five minutes drive from the centre of the famous hippie and alternative lifestyle town of Mullumbimby – more fondly known in town as Mullum.

A peaceful, large showgrounds overlooked by Mount Chincogan, once a week the opposite side of the showgrounds comes alive with the famous Mullum Farmer’s Market.

The showground makes a great tourist base to access many Byron Shire beaches and attractions, including the famous surf beach town of Byron Bay.

Pet Friendly

The showgrounds are very welcoming of many types of pets.

Dogs in particular are well catered for, with a Dog Station tie up point at the toilets, huge off-leash areas and dog poo bag dispensers.

Dogs are allowed to be tied up outside their owners caravan/van, etc. but must be on a leash in the camping area at all times.

Other pets such as rats and guinea pigs are also welcome at This Showground!

Mullumbimby Showground Facilities

Camp sites at Mullumbimby Showgrounds are well maintained and level. There are both powered and unpowered site options with good pressure town water taps with fittings.

Sites are spacious, and are located on mowed green grass.

There is ample room for large and small motorhomes, fifth wheelers, buses, vans, caravans and camper trailers or tents.

Amenities

A new camp kitchen was being built during our January 2021 visit.

Campers have access to a modern, new amenities block with flush toilets and hot showers. All kept spotlessly clean by the onsite caretaker.

A laundrette is located a 5 minute drive away in town.

Dump Point

There is a dump point located behind the amenities on site where you can empty your caravan and motorhome toilet systems, porta-potties and toilet cassettes.

Grey Water Requirements

Grey water containment can be as simple as moving your outlet hose pipe around on the grass, or a bucket under your grey water outlet pipe/s is fine.

Watch our video of Mullumbimby Showground

Watch this video to see what camping at Mullumbimby Showground is like…

Mullumbimby facilities

The town of Mullumbimby has a small fuel station, Woolworths supermarket, post office, pharmacy, laundrette and many small boutique and alternative lifestyle-type shops, cafes and restaurants.

Nearby attractions to visit

The Showground is within 20 minutes drive of Byron Bay,10 minutes drive of Brunswick Heads, 10 minutes drive of the Crystal Castle attraction and 45 minute drive to the Queensland border at Tweed Heads.

The town of Mullumbimby is 10 minutes drive from the M1 motorway along flat bitumen road.

Other cheap Showgrounds in the area

Another great, clean and inexpensive Showground in the area is Murwillumbah Showground which is closer to the NSW/QLD border.

How much do Mullumbimby Showground camping sites cost?

Current 2021 powered camp site rates are $30 per couple ($25 unpowered), and an additional $5 per child.

Discounts: There is a current discount of pay for seven nights and get the seventh free.

Please call to check availability and that rates are current, as they can change at any time.

You can find out more by visiting the official website or calling the caretaker on (02) 6684 5390.

Love it? Pin it on Pinterest!

The post Mullumbimby Showground Camping & Caravanning NSW appeared first on Let's go Mum.

Grab a copy of today’s Daily Telegraph (NSW), Herald Sun (Victoria), Courier Mail (QLD) or The Advertiser (SA) to see our latest media feature on the hottest new camping gear for 2021.

We’re currently caravanning throughout different areas of our gorgeous country and we were excited to be featured, and asked by Newscorp journalist Patrick Tadros to give our recommendations on what’s hot in family camping gear for this year.

Caravanning and camping with kids is fun!

Exploring with the family caravan like us, or packing up a tent and going camping is a holiday they’ll never forget. Summer is such a fantastic time to get out there and have some fun in the surf, and maybe a bushwalk to a hidden waterfall in the hinterland too. Or perhaps explore a road less travelled inland – exciting family adventures together are all waiting for you. What better way to experience it all, than to sleep out amongst the wildlife and get back to nature with the kids?

Some camping planning before you go

Before you go, there’s some planning to be done to ensure that everyone is well-fed, clean and comfortable – so that your family weekend or holiday trip away is remembered for all the right reasons. That’s where the new 2021 camping gear guide comes in. From cosy sleeping bags to nifty kitchen sets, you’ll be sorted in no time!

To see what essential 2021 camping items you can get right now, buy your state’s News Corp newspaper at your local newsagent to read the new article. Or you can read the article here – or if you have a subscription, view it online in many Newscorp publications in NSW, Victoria, Queensland and South Australia.

Grab your gear, load up the kids and get ready to camp – we’ll see you out there!

The post Our News Corp feature – The Best Gear For Camping In 2021 appeared first on Let's go Mum.

The Murwillumbah Showground, NSW is a great place to camp. It is the perfect tourist accommodation base to access many Northern New South Wales and Queensland Gold Coast beaches and attractions.

There are many handy camping facilities and is a great place to spend up to a week, or for free-camping frequenters to use as a (paid) camping service point – stay overnight to refill, recharge, dump and get back on the road!

A peaceful country campground

Whilst located on the edge of town, the Murwillumbah Showground is in a peaceful country setting of rolling hills, tall trees and mown grass. One boundary is a sugar cane field. It is also home to many native birds, including Kookaburras, Ibis, parrots and Magpies.

Family Friendly

The speed limit at the showground is 10km per/hour, which keeps playing kids safe. Families can play cricket and football on the oval, or the large grassy spaces. Children can safely ride their bikes and scooters, or roller skate on the paved roads and covered pavilions within the showground.

Pet Friendly

The Murwillumbah Showground is pet friendly – dogs are welcome at the showground, provided owners keep them under control and pick up after them.

Doggy Day Care

If you would like to have a day out without your dog to visit the Gold Coast theme parks or other non-pet friendly attraction, there is a local Doggy Day Care currently priced at $15 per day (as of 2020 – subject to change) – ask the showground caretakers for details.

Murwillumbah Showground Facilities

Murwillumbah Showground camp grounds features

Camp sites at Murwillumbah Showgrounds include power and town water. Sites are spacious, and are located on mowed green grass, with most backing onto the huge showground oval.

Spacious camp sites

There is room for large and small motorhomes, fifth wheelers, buses, caravans and camper trailers or tents.

Amenities

The whole showground is very well maintained, and campers have access to an amenities block with flush toilets and hot showers.

There is also a large covered shed with dining tables and seats.

A laundrette is located a short drive away in town.

Dump Point

There is a dump point on site at the showground. (It is not a public dump point). Here campers can empty their campervan toilet systems, porta-potties and toilet cassettes.

Grey Water Requirements

Grey water containment is required, however a simple bucket under your grey water outlet pipe/s is fine. You can water the nearby trees with your gray water!

Watch our video of Murwillumbah Showground

Watch this video to see what camping at Murwillumbah Showground is like…

Nearby attractions to visit

Although located inland, the busy little town of Murwillumbah is a short drive to many world-class attractions.

Only 25 minutes drive away is NSW’s Cabarita Beach area, with the nearby Kingscliff Beach and Pottsville.

Murwillumbah is a 20 minute drive from the coastal M1 motorway. From there, head south down the M1 for a 30 minute drive to the very popular Byron Bay, which features gorgeous beaches, boutiques and the Cape Byron lighthouse.

Alternatively, turn left for a short drive north up the M1 to Tweed Heads (30kms total) and the Queensland border, with it’s stunning Gold Coast white sandy beaches. It is 45 minutes in total from the Murwillumbah Showground to the famous Surfers Paradise with it’s high-rise buildings, fun tourist attractions and stunning main beach.

Brisbane is one and a half hours drive away.

Stunning Mount Warning

Murwillumbah Showground offers beautiful sunset views of the remarkable Mount Warning. The Mount Warning National Park is located 30kms away.

Book ahead

The Murwillumbah Showground is a popular camp stop over, so booking ahead is essential.

The current phone number to call the onsite caretakers to book is 0423 327 234

How long can you stay at Murwillumbah Showground?

Whilst you could stay as long as two weeks in 2020, this has now been reduced to one week maximum for 2021 and into 2022. The way around this is to stay at another regional Showground such as Mullumbimby Showground and then you can return to Murwillumbah Showground for another week.

How much do Murwillumbah Showground camping sites cost?

Current 2020 camp site rates are $20 per single, $25 per couple and an additional $5 per child.

Please call to check that rates are current, as they can change at any time.

You can find out more at their official website here.

Love it? Pin it on Pinterest!

The post Murwillumbah Showground Camping & Caravanning NSW appeared first on Let's go Mum.