2024 provided another great Easter at Echo Bend.
“It was great to see all the visitors arriving on Thursday, some trying to beat the traffic on Friday,” Echo Bend Camping Park owner, Julie Webb, said.
“Our grounds were lovely and green, awaiting their arrival. This year we had a number of campers who have been with us for some years now, coming back each Easter as their families grow, all enjoying the annual activities set out over the Easter break.”
Campers each year do well in supporting all activities, starting with decorating their camp site so the Easter Bunny can find them.
“On Easter Sunday morning we have a huge amount of families join the annual Easter Bunny walk, 80 kids plus their parents. This year we had quite a few new bubs, being their first Easter Bunny trail, hoping they too will make it an annual event.
“Lots enjoy taking photos at the Easter Bunny tree, also a family tradition for the Webb family throughout the years.”
In the afternoon events include junior gumboot throwing, leading into teens then the exciting adults who are all keen to have a go.
“While we have their attention, we then flow into the most important event, the billy boiling competition. This event is planned with care by Geoff, camp park owner/operator,” Julie said.
“Each team of two has their place set with a block of wood, axe, a billy half filled with water, a box of matches but only three sticks inside.
“The aim is to get that water boiling. Not an easy task when you are under pressure. Two teams went out quick as they had no matches left, one billy fell putting the fire out. The calmness and concentration was exciting for both the crowd and judges, Justin Aitkinson and Dan Wheeler (2023 finalists), looked to see who would be this year’s winner.
“After all the events were concluded and prizes were awarded, campers then relaxed for the evening, sitting by the campfires listening to local entertainer Mark Linsay.”
Echo Bend Camping Park adjoins the Mitchell River National Park and Den of Nargun.
“Do a walk, drop into the Bark Hut tearoom/kiosk, bring your caravan and stay a few days. The surrounds are abundance of birdlife, wild life to sit back and relax just taking in the quiet serenity of the bush,” Julie said.
