The following is an extract from an article by David Mason, on many of the things he loves about our great country.


There’s a lot to admire about Australia , especially
if you’re a visiting American, says David Mason.

Free camping.
We used to have this too, and I guess it’s still free
when you backpack miles away from the roads.
But I love the fact that in Oz everyone owns the
shoreline and in many places you can pull up a
camper van and stare at the sea for weeks. I love
the ”primitive” and independent camp-grounds,
the life out-of-doors. The few idiots who leave
their stubbies and rubbish behind in these
pristine places ought to be transported in chains
to the penal colonies.

Could not have said it any better/.
Jay&Dee

Hi Jandee,

Spot on. The Poms can have them back.

Cheers CHONGA

We were in a freecamp called "The Herbert Parker Rest area" in 2007 (back before it was a 24hr camp and it was also a lot bigger than now)
I and another camper were watching a group of back packers (2 male, 2 female) in a wicked (TYPE) van packing up, all their gear was going in and the rubbish was being left on the ground.
With 2 of us watching, I thought that they would do the right thing but alas
As the last of them was climbing into the van, the other guy said
"In Australia, we take our rubbish with us and put it in the bin"
they all looked at each other, one muttered something and the one about to get in the car said (with a very strong French accent) I don’t speak English, to which they all laughed.
Knowing full well that they did speak English I said
"En Australie, nous prenons nos crasses avec nous et ont les met dans la poubelle"
(Obviously the same as above but in French, my native language)

The look on their faces (and the other campers) were priceless
They all got out (red faced) picked up their rubbish, put it in the van and left without another word

the crowd that by now had gathered had a great laugh

A lesson well taught I hope

Well done Frank, I wish I had been there to see that.

I concur with Brian re that F&B well done mate.
Jay&Dee