The NSW town of Dungog is the latest rural community to begin investigating the possibility of setting up a short-term free camping option for travellers.
At its recent meeting, Dungog Shire Council received a 24-hour caravan and RV parking site assessment report.
This was in response to a Motion of Notice submitted by Deputy Mayor Liam Ley a few months ago.
“It’s something that I’ve been advocating for over the past year, and there’s still a little bit more work to do,” he said in a video statement. “But it’s another important step forward to providing safe overnight options for visitors.”
A 24-hour RV area could offer grey nomads another reasoon to stop at Dungog. PIC: Ezza
Mr Ley said a few key sites had been identified that might be suitable for additional 24-hour camping.
“Supporting RV tourism means supporting our local cafes, pubs, our shops, and small businesses in general,” he said. “And by increasing travellers’ time in the shire, we are encouraging them to spend more money in our communities rather than just driving through.”
Dungog Shire, which is situated adjacent to the Barrington Tops in rugged country, already has a number of budget camping options for grey nomads and other travellers, including 16 powered sites at the Dungog Showground.
WIN DENI UTE MUSTER TICKETS
Grey Nomad members are being given the chance to win one of three admission and camping packages to the iconic Deni Ute Muster event in the NSW town of Deniliquin.
Each package is valued at $800 and includes two General Admission tickets, a reserved campsite, and early entry from Wednesday for the event which this year runs from Friday, October 2, until Saturday, October 3.
Click here to learn more about the competition.
