FREE Camping in Wine Country NSW ALONE

Come with me on my solo challenge of taking our beloved Mildred (our 14.6 offroad caravan) to explore an awesome free camp in the Hunter Region of NSW. Surrounded by wineries, restaurants, chocolates, cheese, markets and stunning countryside, I was definitely up for the ALONE challenge.

[@BusterTheWonderDog2003]

Yes please for your cookbook! Tried your choc banana strudel and I’m OBSESSED with it! Your cooking segments are fabulous!

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Oh wow, that’s wonderful. You must try the strudel with all the different flavours of chocolate. I’m keen to try it again with a Cadbury Snack block of chocolate, raspberries & sliced almonds. So good!

[@garygraham7301]

My wife and I like watching you put your food ideas together, your cook book would be great to use off grid

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Thank you, I’m going to create it and it will be digital so you can download it to your mobile or laptop, or available to print a hard copy to keep in a folder to take away with you.

[@Sharyn-hs1bz]

I love this episode! How brave you were! We’ve been following you guys for ages and love your adventures both with family and just the two of you🤗 You’re an inspirational cook, and I just love watching your episodes, they make me smile!

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

You make us smile and feel so happy. How good is camping outdoors.

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Forgot to thank you for watching our episodes. The week before going away I worried but surprised myself. If camping close to Sydney, this is the place to go.

[@paullothian]

A Cook book is a great idea. I always look forward to see what you come up with each video...

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Thanks Paul, I think I’m going to do it. Watch this space & Instagram where I’ll probably let you know.

[@theresehowes7282]

Yes please, your cookbook, especially if it's online, would be very handy. Good "Alone" video! Loved Steve and your son turning up! 😁😁

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Consider it done - hopefully in the next 2 weeks. Thank you Therese for your feedback.

[@mj2745]

Great stuff! Go you for doing it alone. I would definitely love a cook book! Everything you make looks delicious! Cute the boys turning up for the 2nd night.🥰

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Thank you, that’s a lovely compliment, our camp food is always such a delicious delight. Appreciate the kind feedback. Having Steve & Nick join me was the best, sitting around the campfire the first night by myself was pretty lonely, it’s so much better to share the experience with someone.

[@karenbrosnan2860]

Yes please, a recipe ebook would be great 😊

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Thank you Karen, I'm definitely going to make it happen. I'll make the announcement in the coming weeks on Instagram, if not via our next road trip.

[@elleb7158]

Love your channel and your van Mildred - she is a trooper! Definitely a taker for your digital cookbook - you come up with ideas I never would have thought of. Loved the Soup in a Bottle and the Baked Apple in Puff Pastry which I am making tonight but alas not in the camp oven. Thankyou for showcasing what we have in our own backyard. We were feeling for you in the Wattagans episode as we owned a property backing onto Boundary Road where all those potholes were... never has been properly maintained (we used to run a Horse Riding stables for trail rides in the mountains) there some years ago. Must also add that your photography and drone visuals are excellent.

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

What a fabulous comment, thank you so much Elle for your kind words. I hope you love the baked puff apple as much as I did, so simple but looks so good when all golden - don’t forget to enjoy it with dollop cream or ice cream. Cheers for the thumbs up on a digital cookbook, I’m working on it right now. Kindest Regards Marg

[@denton3385]

Absolutely love for you to share your yummy goodness, and you’re doing great on your own.

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Hello Denton, seriously I missed my darling and I’m commited now to share my camp recipes.

[@craigb1427]

That would be a yes from me for the cook book. That would be a great idea as I’ve tried a few of your recipes while camping and enjoyed them

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Awesome Craig, after tonight’s response watch this space and follow us on instagram as that’s probably where I’ll announce it. Truly appreciate your feedback. Cheers Marg.

[@nicoleb2985]

Always love your episodes, this was another great trip. Definitely a yes to the cookbook. The food you make always looks amazing.

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Thanks Nicole - with the feedback received from last night's video, I'm definitely going to make the digital cookbook dream come true.

[@michaelriordan9579]

Your cooking is comfort food ,love it . E book sounds great.

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Thanks Michael, I’m working on a digital cook book to hopefully make available soon. I’ll announce it on our Instagram account Gibbo’s Road Trip Adventures, otherwise when we next go away.

[@andrewlovern1768]

My wife reckons you 100% need to release a camping cookbook Mama G!

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Thank you, let your lovely wife know that with the feedback received from last night's video, I'm definitely going to make my digital cookbook dream come true.

[@fatmanoverlanding]

I generally camp solo (w/my dogs), as my other half is not too keen. So, good for you for not stopping you getting out there. You should stop by the Budgewoi Boat Ramp at Budgewoi. Then take a short walk along the walking path (that goes around the point not far from the boat ramp). The path is lined by various (100s) painted stones like what you do. Some of them are works of art, and some are very clever and funny. They go on for about a kilometre. You should add a stone (or two) of your beautiful work to the collection.

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

That’s awesome, I’ll definitely check it out some time this year. Our good friend lives in Budgewoi and plays in a band called Roll Again, we might come up next time they are playing at the pub. Such a fun band who play covers and Budgewoi is so beautiful by the water. Thanks for stopping by to leave a comment. Good on you for traveling with your dogs, it’s a shame your wife isn’t into the camping, I think I it’s the best. Cheers Marg

[@JudithHessey-vw8zy]

Well done Marg . Glad to see you getting out there yourself. You most definitely should make a cook book. We are always commenting to each other on how great you are at planning and utilising your small fridge and limited space . You have some really great simple ideas . 😊

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

@@JudithHessey-vw8zy Thank you Judith, guess what I’ve released 2 digital cook books which include 45 of our best camp recipes. Search for this in your browser or check out our Instagram page for a QR code, we are thrilled with the interest we’ve received with them. payhip.com/GibbosRoadTripAdventures

[@JudithHessey-vw8zy]

@@gibbosroadtripadventures fantastic Congratulations, we'll check it out 😄

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

@@JudithHessey-vw8zy thank you, so happy with how it’s come together.

[@WendyPoyser]

Yes please to the cookbook idea, an excellent idea and I would be very interested

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Hi Wendy, after receiving such positive feedback I released a digital cookbook via our Coopernook KZbin video. You can also find details via our Instagram page, search for Gibbo's Road Trip Adventures. Thanks for taking the time to comment, much appreciated. 🙂

[@kateparker183]

Loved this episode! Good on you for being brave! I would love your digital cookbook please! That pumpkin looked divine!! xx

[@kateparker183]

And the apple!! Love your rocks too - I paint rocks too and leave them for people to find…I love doing it! xx

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

@@kateparker183 that apple was such a wonderful achievement, I had no idea at the time how it was going to turn out and it was delicious. I missed Steve plus him looking after the fire, but I loved the challenge to see if I could do a trip by myself. I realised sitting around the camp fire by myself that I need my darling with me, it's just not the same by yourself.

[@gilesy7169]

Good on you for giving it a crack solo👍

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Thank you - I surprised myself. 😁

[@begoodjohnny62]

Another great episode Marg, thanks for sharing and the giggles too ! JBG

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Thank you brother Johnny Be Good, a day without laughter is a day waste. Live your best life, that’s my motto. Love Marg x

[@juliehurley9795]

Well done you. Another fabulous adventure.

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Thank you Julie. ☺️

[@loudybelle]

Pumpkin looked amazing

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

@@loudybelle hope you give it a go, it’s delicious.

[@mickyg8633]

Well done mate!! We really enjoy your content. Beautiful places & such great recipes. We hope to come across one of your pebbles one day. 👍

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Thanks Micky, appreciate the kind feedback. Let me know if you do come across one of my painted stones. Cheers Marg

[@fatmanoverlanding]

I did a trip to Wollombi today, then to my favourite boutique winery - Tumberlaine Wines, followed by lunch at the HVG at Pokolbin. From Wollombi to Pokolbin, I decided to go the slightly longer route via Broke to see if I can find the pebbles you left at McNamara Park. Happy to say, I found two out of three. Kept one (couldn't decide which one to keep) and return the other one back to where it was hidden. This was like a treasure hunt. Great art BTW. 👍

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Awww that's so exciting to hear, love that you kept one and put one back for someone else to find. Hope it brought a bit of fun to your road trip. Cheers Marg

[@carolynburns8550]

Love the idea of a cookbook

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Thank you, I’m going to work on putting it together this weekend.

[@cathyyork4578]

Love the idea of a cook book.

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Thank you 🤞🏻

[@nigelgoninon4889]

Cookbook would be great, your meals look delicious

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Thank you Nigel, I’m working on making something available soon.

[@LyndaHolford]

Definitely would buy your book❤

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Hi Lynda, I've appreciated the positive response for a cookbook and have been working at putting something together. Hopefully our next video on YT and via Instagram, I'll be able to make an exciting announcement. Cheers Marg

[@peterstaunton-smith586]

Mate you got to do a recipe book,your fritters look amazing as does your desert. If your struggling to fill your cook book i'm sure others would throw their favorite camp cook ups your way to try.

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

It’s a given now … stay tuned. Who needs resorts when you can eat this well. Appreciate your feedback.

[@user-id7ut9kf8b]

Really enjoy your adventures & cooking you do on the road a cook book would be great

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Thank you Linda, really appreciate you taking the time to leave a comment. We love this camping lifestyle and the yummy delights are all part of the enjoyment for us.

[@PaulNisatouring]

We will be out there on the June long weekend for the Smoke in Broke BBQ FESTIVAL. Might just stumble across one of your rocks 😂

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

How awesome, enjoy & love you to let me know if you do find one. ☺️

[@robertcatania2842]

Yes please do a digital cook book .

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Thank Robert, I'm definitely going to do it and make the digital cookbook dream come true.

[@lisabaker9777]

Such a great spot to camp. We were back there just a couple of weekends ago. Well done on heading up on your own. I would definitely love a cookbook of yours especially if it had the non poisonous mushroom recipes. 😅

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Ah the mushrooms, the poor mushroom farmers must have been impacted, love what you can do with them. Appreciate the feedback on creating a cookbook, after the lovely response I’m going to make it happen.

[@shelley1699]

Hi Marg, a cookbook is a great idea. I made the chocolate and banana in puff pastry dessert from your last video, it was delicious. I used raspberries and banana with an almond chocolate. We love a weekend in Broke,it’s a great spot for a quick getaway.

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Glad you gave the strudel a go, how easy & delicious is it! So lucky to have a free camp in the Hunter Valley, us it’s so close and we have camped there a few times, I think it’s awesome that the council maintain it so well.

[@shelley1699]

@@gibbosroadtripadventures the strudel will be a regular for us! Broke is only about a 50 minute drive for us, so perfect distance for a night or two to visit some vineyards

[@mickandkimbilliet1192]

Would love your cook book and good on you for going solo 🍹

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Thank you, will seriously look at making our camp cookbook happen. Appreciate your feedback. Cheers Marg

[@ShaneO34]

I like the idea of a cookbook, my wife was as impressed as I was with your cooking, great video. Thank you

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Awwww thanks Shane, I’ve been feeling a little paranoid about this episode, so I appreciate your positivity. I think I’m going to make the cookbook happen. Make sure you follow us on Instagram as that’s probably where I’ll let you know about a camp cook book.

[@adriannekapp702]

Pls make a digi cookbook. We luv ya tucker

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

Thank you Adrianne, we love it too - from tonight it’s motivated me to make it happen.

[@keiranbaker2591]

I would love to purchase your cook book ,

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

It’s a given now with the positive feedback. Keep watch on KZbin and please follow us on Instagram, so much easier to send a message.

[@user-jv7om3ii8y]

Digital cook book ? Sounds like a great idea

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

How cool right, with the feedback received from last night's video, I'm definitely going to make the digital cookbook dream come true.

[@wongneverwrong]

Do you need to reserve or book the free camping site? Love all your videos

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

@@wongneverwrong thank you, at Broke Reserve you just rock up and pick a spot. Cheers Marg

[@wongneverwrong]

@@gibbosroadtripadventures thank you for your reply. I am new to this.

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

@@wongneverwrong no problem at all. KZbin is a great place to research. Enjoy! Cheers Marg

[@wongneverwrong]

@@gibbosroadtripadventures May I know how you do the star shots setting in your camera? Just watch your snowy Mitta Mitta so beautiful

[@gibbosroadtripadventures]

@@wongneverwrong I use a Canon 6D DSLR camera. I manually focus before it gets dark, then depending on the moon, determine what ISO & F-stop to use to take a slow release photograph.