Adventure Awaits Issue #13 December 2020 | Page 21

CARAVANNING WITH KIDS | BIG LAPPERS
Great Artesian Basin . And I was fresh out of a ‘ shower ’ where I ’ d used less than 2L of water . “ We have to go there !” I said to Luke . I was sick of our quick showers and bringing shampoo to public pools . The idea of relaxing for an hour in a bathtub became my goal , and the destination was good enough to break our free-camp streak .
Wikicamps gave me the heads-up that prebooking at Julia Creek was essential , so I rang up and luckily secured a spot in the park . I ’ m glad we did – it ’ s only a small park , so is often full . Amenities were fantastic , the park was always clean , and the staff friendly , but the real selling point was that staying in the park gets you a discount to …
JULIA CREEK WAS SUCH A MEMORABLE
STOP ON OUR LAP OF AUSTRALIA , AND I KNOW I ’ LL BE BACK .
ALTHOUGH NEXT TIME , I ’ M RELAXING IN THE
BATH BY MYSELF .
FOLLOW THE VINCENT VANGOES

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