{"id":49143,"date":"2022-06-20T11:05:54","date_gmt":"2022-06-20T01:35:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=49143"},"modified":"2023-01-10T15:41:45","modified_gmt":"2023-01-10T05:11:45","slug":"podcast-finding-the-best-campsites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-finding-the-best-campsites\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep61 &#8211; Finding the Best Campsites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"for-amp wp-block-heading\">Listen to the full episode here:<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-10819844\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/10819844.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-10819844&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-close\"><\/div>\n\t\t<iframe class=\"wp-video-popup-video is-hosted is-landscape is-resizable\" src=\"\" data-wp-video-popup-url=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/embed\/GRSTxAvFev8?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"for-amp wp-block-heading\">Or watch the video version here:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ep 61 - Finding The Best Campsite\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GRSTxAvFev8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Many resources lead the way to the best campsites in our outback-yard, <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>be they paperback maps scribbled with the curves and contours of rural Australia, or online platforms for following the footprints of fellow adventurers across beaches, base camps, and bucket-list locations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode of the Snowys Camping Show, Ben and Lauren detail the various modes by which to identify, plan for, and book into the campsites that best suit your off-grid getaway \u2013 from the bayside campsites along sandy coastlines, to Station Stays beneath the pink skies of the bushland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shortcuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 \u2013 Intro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>01:20 \u2013 Finding a Campsite<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>04:43 \u2013 Planning<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>05:22 \u2013 Sharing Your Campsites<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>06:40 \u2013 Word of Mouth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>07:12 \u2013 Books and Websites<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>14:06 \u2013 Other Online Resources and Databases<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>16:58 \u2013 Wiki Camps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>23:54 \u2013 Council Sites<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>25:17 \u2013 Social Media<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>32:14 \u2013 Ben\u2019s Process<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>35:32 \u2013 Apps<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>37:49 \u2013 Petrol<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>38:42 \u2013 Other Sources<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentioned in this episode<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Podcasts:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-waste-leaving-no-trace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep18 &#8211; Camping, Waste &amp; Leaving No Trace<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Products<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camps-australia-wide-guide-book\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camps Australia Wide Camping Guide (11th Edition)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=hema\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hema Maps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.parks.sa.gov.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Parks and Wildlife Services, South Australia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/familyholidaydestinations.com\/youcamp-the-best-way-to-camp-in-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouCamp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stationstayssa.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Station Stays South Australia<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/outbackbeds.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Outback Beds<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.stationhoppers.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Station Hoppers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikicamps.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wiki Camps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/au\/app\/camps-australia-wide\/id537864549\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">App Store: Camps Australia Wide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hemamaps.com\/collections\/mobile-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hema Maps: Mobile App<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"CamperX app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HemaX: CamperX app<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.madpaws.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mad Paws<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All Trails<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/petrolspy.com.au\/map\/latlng\/-33.8657305\/151.20733\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Petrol Spy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.avenzamaps.com\/mobile-maps?campaignid=10221828697&amp;adgroupid=102940455500&amp;adid=453328850375&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwkruVBhCHARIsACVIiOzrBfDx0QTglXRSXd5ZHckHnDND7HwjsoCLwfkKZ_pq2UZhpSLZxwMaAv0xEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Avenza Maps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Finding a Campsite<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This used to be a fairly straightforward process. Rock up, set up, present that little envelope at the entrance with the payment fees, and stay for as long as you like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, with the growing interest in outdoor adventuring and substantial rise in camping over the last couple of years, the campsites marked with an inky star in our guidebooks are filling up faster \u2013 and often already full when we arrive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this change has also come a shift in payment methods, where expenses once paid in cash are now done so via online bookings. Prior to these systems, Lauren describes how one could pull into a camping ground on a Friday (possibly a Thursday on a long weekend, with the anticipation that sites could be busier), and score an available site effortlessly. Now, with the option to book far in advance, some campers are booking the same site between three and 12 months out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this change in approach, camping trips for the most part require far more planning \u2013 excusing some of the more remote locations in their off-peak seasons. When Ben embarked on his half-lap through Western Australia and the Northern Territory, he chose to do so in the hot season when fewer people were travelling. This meant he had a greater chance of landing a campsite with little notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, given it\u2019s not a first-in-best-dressed scenario anymore, it\u2019s recommended to plan well in advance if your trip is scheduled for the busier time of year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Planning<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On that, thorough planning simply starts with jumping online, navigating the necessary park websites for suitable sites and costs, and planning your itinerary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, planning also involves maintaining a level of flexibility. For example, those wishing to book somewhere one night and drive 200 kilometres the following day may not find a free campsite \u2013 in which case, that 200 kilometres must come either before or after whatever the distance is to the next rest spot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Sharing Your Campsites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ben and Lauren receive a lot of questions surrounding how to find the best campsites. Lauren admits that sharing or broadcasting favourite campsites with others shouldn\u2019t be something to form a habit of, unless done so between close family and friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Public campsites and spaces are available to everyone, be they via online sources or doggy-eared in a travel guide. That said, the more they\u2019re spoken about with others the less likely they\u2019ll remain that quiet, ever-available site that was once your special, go-to place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this in mind, Ben and Lauren share the options that they use and rely on to identify the best campsites \u2013 so you can too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Word of Mouth<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s common to hear of a particular campsite through friends or family members who camp regularly and are happy to share their experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When this happens \u2013 treasure that campsite. Just like every campsite you visit, look after it well and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-waste-leaving-no-trace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">leave no trace<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Books and Websites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ben and Lauren recommend the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/camps-australia-wide-guide-book\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camps Australia Wide Camping Guide (11<sup>th<\/sup> Edition)<\/a>. Complete with maps and photographs, this resource is also online \u2013 though the book remains a clever companion in your centre console for the moments when you have no reception (or a headache from too much screen time).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to Camps Australia Wide, Lauren notes Make Trax: Free Camps Australia, detailing most to all free campsites around the country including those suitable for fishing. Another brand is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/search?w=hema\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hema<\/a>, offering stacks of travel books, local guides, and maps from the scenic seasides to the red dirt and rubble of the outback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Purchasing the current or latest edition of guidebooks today doesn\u2019t necessarily mean they\u2019ll be out of date tomorrow \u2013 the updated versions simply include the new sites that have developed since the previous edition. For example, if in using a two-year-old Camps Australia Wide book the caravan park you\u2019ve called to book into has since closed \u2013 Lauren suggests simply putting a marker through it. The rest of the book is still comprehensive and valuable!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EP61-Body-Image.jpg\" alt=\"A 4WD is parked on a beach at sunset. The rest of the shore is deserted, and the sun casts a bright orange hue across the land.\" class=\"wp-image-49223\" title=\"Hema offer stacks of travel books, local guides, and maps from the scenic seasides to the red dirt and rubble of the outback.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EP61-Body-Image.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EP61-Body-Image-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EP61-Body-Image-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/EP61-Body-Image-10x7.jpg 10w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Hema offer stacks of travel books, local guides, and maps from the scenic seasides to the red dirt and rubble of the outback. Credit: Shutterstock<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Other useful resources include the National Parks websites, where South Australia offer a full list of national and conservation parks on their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parks.sa.gov.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">main site<\/a>, managed by Park SA \u2013 including PDF maps of campsites, online booking, and more. The booking system indicates price per site, while the equivalent website for Western Australia specifies cost per person via a slightly different payment portal. The simplicity of the South Australian site is beneficial, as campers simply pay one fee for one site \u2013 boding well for group camping. That said, both sites offer the same service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Those staying somewhere that falls under a national or conservation park will find that the campsites are dispersed across a large area. Before heading home, Lauren tends to take a detour to each vacant site to keep notes of their respective site numbers and general features. This serves as a helpful reference for when she visits next time and saves her searching time on arrival.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Online Resources and Databases<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as the National Parks websites, <a href=\"https:\/\/familyholidaydestinations.com\/youcamp-the-best-way-to-camp-in-australia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">YouCamp<\/a> is an online platform where people display their private properties for others to camp at on their getaways. Lauren once visited a place near Robe, listed on YouCamps. The camping space was located up in a grassy field of somebody\u2019s farm, just past the sandy shore to offer a sense of beach camping. While it remains important to be respectful of these private properties, this system is great for those looking for a more out-of-the-way camping experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A similar concept is offered by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stationstayssa.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Station Stays<\/a>, specific to SA. Ben speaks highly of the organisation, through which farms with an abundance of space have allocated camping sites with basic facilities, such as long-drop toilets and prepared timber for fires. Offering more of a bush-camping experience, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stationstayssa.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Station Stays<\/a> was an initiative developed in 2009 by a handful of tourism businesses in the Flinders Ranges and outback regions of SA. The equivalent in Queensland and New South Wales is <a href=\"https:\/\/outbackbeds.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Outback Beds<\/a>, offering similar facilities for farm stays and bush camping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stationhoppers.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Station Hoppers<\/a> is a generic database website that covers similar camping experiences to those mentioned above, as well as access to remote campsites and camping grounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wiki Camps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A community-based database, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wikicamps.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wiki Camps<\/a> offers a platform for campers to both submit and find a range of free or low-cost camping grounds, parks, and backpacker hostels \u2013 as well as dump stations, visitor information centres, bathroom facilities, and more. The program also enables campers to leave active reviews and feedback for public viewing, mostly found to be useful, thorough, and accurate. The benefit of this real-life user feature is that it enables adventurers to access up-to-date feedback on each campsite, even extending to how accessible the site\/s are to caravans and 4WDs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So\u2026surely there\u2019s a catch?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a fee, isn\u2019t there? There\u2019s <em>always <\/em>a fee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, there\u2019s a fee. A whopping eight dollars \u2013 paid only once, for a lifetime! With those eight dollars, you receive an awful lot in return. Other features include filtering, which makes identifying free camps, campsites with toilet facilities, campsites with dump sites nearby, and even dog-friendly campsites \u2013 to name only a few \u2013 a very straightforward process. Bookings are made directly through the respective campsite\u2019s website, via a link on Wiki Camps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This said, Ben clarifies that one wouldn\u2019t rely on Wiki Camps for navigational purposes. Instead, the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/au\/app\/camps-australia-wide\/id537864549\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Camps Australia Wide<\/a> app is subscription-based but free to download with the purchase of the book itself. <a href=\"https:\/\/hemamaps.com\/collections\/mobile-apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hema<\/a> also offer apps, including <a href=\"https:\/\/camperx.com.au\/Content\/CamperX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CamperX<\/a> \u2013 all relatively expensive in housing both high-quality and high-resolution maps for all intents and purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through Wiki Camps, one can book multiple sites and view a rough trip plan. That said, Lauren has visited some of the sites recommended and later discovered they weren\u2019t legal camping spaces. With this in mind, she suggests looking for photos and plenty of reviews instead of merely trusting a pin on the map. Just because people have camped there previously and subsequently listed it as a campsite\u2026 doesn\u2019t necessarily mean it\u2019s genuine!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ben has also explored the New Zealand-based app Camper Mate, but confirms it didn\u2019t offer the same positive experience as the others \u2013 especially Wiki Camps. Unlike Hema, Camp Australia Wide, and other resources alike, Wiki Camps is user-generated. No, Snowys do not have any association with the database\u2026 Ben and Lauren are just huge fans!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Council Sites<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many councils run their own campsites within their local areas. These can be found in Camps Australia Wide and on Wiki Camps, operated by their local communities and usually more maintained than other sites listed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ben clarifies that while they\u2019re often nice places to stay, most of them are used for convenience. According to relative reviews and photographs, quite often these sites are set up for layovers or overnight stays as opposed to week-long holidays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Social Media<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Lauren\u2019s humble opinion \u2013 social media is fantastic for identifying suitable campsites. On Instagram, she recommends following both state and local tourism bodies, which will often present great places to visit or \u2013 at the very least \u2013 attractions to see and cool activities to partake in. Most of the time, these locations are regional.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the Facebook-ers new to camping, and keen to learn the top tips and hot spots \u2013 Lauren suggests joining the relevant Facebook groups. There are at least seven or eight groups that post information specific to free camping alone, each home to a minimum of roughly 30,000 members! Simply use the \u2018search\u2019 function within the group to key in where you\u2019re looking to go, and Facebook will present every post in which someone has discussed the location. Searching aside \u2013 if push comes to shove, post a question yourself and watch as the hot tips, tricks, and comments rack up!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every member of these Facebook groups is there for the same reason. As well as exchanging experiences and advice, this method is beneficial for encouraging a level of social responsibility, including reminders about Fireban seasons, campfire logistics, and rubbish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lauren notes of a recent spotlight cast on Perlubie Beach \u2013 a stunning location where it often blows a gale, though allows for camping right up on the sand and a pleasant spot for the locals who take responsibility for how well it\u2019s maintained. In this area, camping isn\u2019t permitted within 50 metres of the shelters. Despite this, it\u2019s often found packed with cars and camp set-ups from end to end. With much discussion around the possibility of the beach closing down, Lauren recommends researching this location (and others) before heading there yourself \u2013 namely the relevant Facebook groups. Get to know the site, what you may be in for, and any alternative locations as potential back-ups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ben\u2019s Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2026is a simple one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A fan of Wiki Camps, he uses the map feature as a starting point, zooming in on roughly where he aims to reach by the end of that day. Then, he taps on three or four suggested campsites in the area to read their basic outline, eliminating those that are already booked out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When he finds a suitable campsite, he books immediately \u2013 saving him the hassle later on, and allowing him to unwind in the meantime with the reassurance that he\u2019s secured a site. He may also choose to navigate some of the previously mentioned Facebook groups to establish where others have been before, and their experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly (and rather importantly), Ben recommends considering what you\u2019ll likely be taking to your chosen site. Some campsites nowadays request that campers are fully self-sufficient \u2013 that is, taking food scraps, rubbish, and <em>everything <\/em>else (yes, even toileting business) when departing the area. In fact, some station and property stays ask that visitors arrive with their own portable toilets to carry waste away in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Apps<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the trip itself, Lauren likes to use a selection of apps in the preparation stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Firstly, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.madpaws.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mad Paws<\/a> is both an app and a website that offers \u2018doggy daycare\u2019 or pet-sitting services. Those who are happy to mind another\u2019s pet while they\u2019re holidaying can put themselves out there on the app for others to find. Better still, the app allows you to identify pet-sitters local to the national park you plan to stay in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A shout-out must go to Bernie at Mount Dutton Bay on the Eyre Peninsula, who Lauren affirms is a fantastic dog-sitter. With the help of her husband, Bernie cares for the animals beautifully \u2013 where some have even travelled all the way from Perth simply to have their pets cared for by her!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another app Lauren enjoys is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alltrails.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All Trails<\/a>. Like Wiki Camps, this app is community-driven, though more centred around the various walking trails and hikes available in the areas relative to where you\u2019re camping. Covering tracks and treks nationwide \u2013 the app isn\u2019t specific to signposted, pre-established routes, but also combinations of trails and loops that someone may have freely walked themselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Petrol<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lauren recommends <a href=\"https:\/\/petrolspy.com.au\/map\/latlng\/-33.8657305\/151.20733\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Petrol Spy<\/a>, or applications alike that provide fuel maps. Petrol Spy lists petrol stations on a map and indicates their respective fuel prices. Wiki Camps offers a similar service without the price markings, though remains a useful tool when planning where to fill up heading both to and from your destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Sources<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ben occasionally uses <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avenzamaps.com\/mobile-maps?campaignid=10221828697&amp;adgroupid=102940455500&amp;adid=453328850375&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQjwkruVBhCHARIsACVIiOzrBfDx0QTglXRSXd5ZHckHnDND7HwjsoCLwfkKZ_pq2UZhpSLZxwMaAv0xEALw_wcB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Avenza Maps<\/a>, an offline GPS map that overlays where you are with the map of a particular area. Its geo-locator places you on the map and helps to keep you on the right track \u2013 literally!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simpler still, the National Park websites house <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parks.sa.gov.au\/know-before-you-go\/maps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">maps<\/a> that are free to download from the website onto your device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-2dafbca1-db34-4016-9207-f026b83fc830\">Thanks for listening, tune in again for next week\u2019s episode!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-3fc1e5f8-10be-4b09-998a-70c6506a24fc\">Thanks for tuning in to this week\u2019s episode of the Snowys Camping Show Podcast. 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