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Michelle and Heatley Gilmore had Lake Lenthall , Qld , all to themselves , despite the fact it was during school holidays !
3 . GET OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
Often , the further from the bitumen you are , the more likely there will be availability . Depending on the area and season , that is . For instance , there is not much bitumen on the Gibb River Road in the remote Kimberley , but during the season , you are likely to find it very busy !
4 . AVOID FESTIVALS
Small town festivals and race meetings are great if you have booked ahead . But if you come across an event and you don ' t have a site booking , return when it is quieter . Otherwise , perhaps stop for the day and camp at an out-oftown site . For example , south western Queensland is super busy around the Birdsville Big Red Bash , when about 10,000 campers arrive ! It is just not Birdsville that is pumping : when we travelled , campgrounds were hectic from Nindigully to Eromanga !
5 . LOOK OUT FOR COUNTRY SHOWS
Don ' t plan on stopping at a showground when the local show is on because they generally close the gates . When you are passing through many towns , this can be something that is difficult to keep track of . Closures are normally on their website or social media channels , and they can be shut for days before and after an event .
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