Here in Australia we are gifted with an abundance of natural beauty, much of it preserved for future generations by our National Parks. This website is dedicated to bringing you photo stories of family camping adventures, close to home on the Far South Coast of New South Wales and around Australia.

Photo Stories by Laurie and Lesley McArthur

So, G'day! My name's Laurie McArthur. Together with my wife, Lesley, I've been exploring and photographing our National Parks for enough years to raise three kids who in turn have brought us six grandchildren. When we can, all 14 of us camp together in our nearby national parks.

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Fine Art Landscape Images

Among the images are fine art photographs, some of which have achieved recognition in national and international photography exhibitions. Then there are the "been there" and photo-journalistic images, enhancing the stories of great camping spots and rewarding experiences.

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What is a National Park?

Australia's national parks serve many purposes encompassing, but not limited to:

• Preservation of the natural environment
• Preservation and display of Aboriginal and European history
• Passive and active recreation
• Adventure travel on foot, in the family car or 4x4 and by boat
• Camping
• Photography
• Education
• Scientific research
• Commercial activities in keeping with national park values