Escaping Chaos in this Blue mountains Free Camp- IS THIS NORMAL?

Sofia, Stella, and I are in the middle of our big lap of Australia in our Jayco Caravan and we finally made it to the Blue Mountains in NSW.
This place was as beautiful as you can imagine. We camped up in a FREE camp called Cathedrals Reserve, we were a little worried we wouldn't find a spot, it being the long weekend.
However, escaping chaos was on the agenda
In this video we:
-Visit the Blue Mountains
-Find dog-friendly activities around the Blue Mountains
-Incredible night walk in Katoomba
-Five Falls Walk around Blue mountains
-Bump into inconsiderate campers
-Pack up the caravan earlier than expected
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[@Nath4n1977]

My wife and I camped a few times at Cathedral Campsite Reserve. One time, we had a bunch of tourists turn up, walk through our small setup campsite, stand on the side, and take pictures of us. Every time we had been there, the european wasps have been prolific, attacking our beef sausages 😅

[@360-Explorers]

Thanks for the comment yes, a group did show up and basically set up over some poor small families tents when they were away for a walk. We were worried about Stella eating the wasps! she was snapping at them. Allbeit its a beautiful spot!

[@user-ze4lc8nw1b]

Thoes late night noisy campers should have been woken up to the sound of your petrol chainsaw at full revs, it's the second best use of a chainsaw😂

[@360-Explorers]

hahaha not a bad idea. This would actually work!

[@offroadexcitement0211]

Absolutely beautiful! Maybe one day I can visit Australia. Safe travels. 🤙

[@360-Explorers]

Thank you! Yes, and we dream of getting up north and taking the caravan. Incredible, I'd imagine

[@deirdrefisher2773]

These days with everyone out for a free camp, our option for those weekends is to pay at a park. As you found a site, usually worth the fee for space . Thanks for sharing

[@360-Explorers]

That's very true. We usually do this and yes we end up paying a premium. But you're not going to have much dramas. We just need to remember to book well in advance to find a nice park. Thank you so much for watching

[@davidmedlyn3475]

Nice presentation guys. You fellas are cool. Next time do more on your camp cooking.

[@360-Explorers]

Thanks David! really appreciate that, we do love cooking so can definitely include some meals we make on the regular

[@ulrikezachmann7596]

Unfortunately there are awful people in a lot of free camp spots. Usually yahoos who drink too much. Also be careful with used fire places and rake through to coals to make sure there are no things in there that shouldn’t be. We had a fire place someone left bullets in many years ago and our camping neighbours got a hole blown through their tent when the bullets went off after a fire had been lit. So lucky they were not hurt or killed. Maybe next time go down the south coast and places less popular. Kangaroo Vally might have some dog friendly places but you would need to do your research. Going in the off season and winter is helpful too.

[@360-Explorers]

Thank you for the comment! That is scary, we never thought that but yes I can see how that could be disastrous. Yes, our fault for heading to such a popular place on a long weekend. Lesson learnt!

[@benkerry2006]

Just so your aware no dogs are allowed in the blue mountains national park ‘special area’, NPWS takes it very seriously and there are harsh fines

[@360-Explorers]

Thanks Ben. You may not know, but there a several dog-friendly spots around the Blue mountains, in particular Cathedrals reserve camping ground, and Katoomba Falls. Which are outside the national park. We triple-check everything before we visit.

[@shanemcmullen239]

Some great spots around that area Lincoln’s rock is a good lookout as well

[@360-Explorers]

We were blown away by the scenery, amazing! Also, it had its fair share of dog friendly activities too. Thank you for the comment :)

[@shanemcmullen239]

I lived around there and loved taking my dog for trips around there to lookouts and fire trails

[@360-Explorers]

The Katoomba falls walk at night was incredible! Dog friendly and wow the look outs were out of this world.

[@shanemcmullen239]

Might see you guys out there sometime once mars finally gives me my van

[@360-Explorers]

@shanemcmullen239 That'd be awesome, mate. Hopefully, it's not long to go now

[@AUmarcus]

It's the mountains mate.....we don't do flat. 😆👍

[@360-Explorers]

It sure gave the ranger a good workout. Well and truly worth it though.

[@TheMonstercookiee]

Get some earplugs 😂

[@360-Explorers]

Hahaha, for the first time in 8 months, we experienced something like that. Will be throwing some in the draw for sure.

[@grahameroberts8109]

Those air fresheners dangling from the rear view mirror are so annoying to a viewer (illegal there too btw). Cheers 👍🏻🙏🦘

[@360-Explorers]

Thanks for the comment. You know, I had no idea until I just googled it after your comment 😬 Cheers for that

[@Jones_and_co_travels]

And dogs should be restrained Can be big fine

[@360-Explorers]

We are well aware of this. Thank you for your comment

[@stevencondron9355]

Try lake Wallace next time only can camp for 2 nights but it’s for free it does get busy on weekends

[@360-Explorers]

@@stevencondron9355 That sounds good. Will have to add it to the list. Thanks for sharing