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7 Tips for a Stress Free First Camping Trip!

January 7, 2018 By Melissa Leave a Comment

Knowing how to set up will make your first camping trip much easier.

If you are about to go on your first camping trip, getting organised can be a bit daunting. You certainly won't want it to turn out like my first camping trip! But with a little bit of planning, there should be no reason … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Camping, Hints Tagged With: camping

7 Things You Don’t Need to Take Camping

December 8, 2017 By Melissa 2 Comments

things not to take camping

A little while ago I asked our Facebook community to share with us those things they have taken camping or caravanning with them that they probably didn't need. The answers were quite surprising and provided a few laughs … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Camping, Hints Tagged With: camping

Back to Basics Camping

December 5, 2017 By Melissa Leave a Comment

back to basics camping

After six years of travelling in our camper trailer which could carry so much 'stuff' and then more recently doing a couple of trips in a caravan, we decided it was time to get back to basics and go camping for a couple … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Camping, Hints Tagged With: camping

Bargara Beach Caravan Park – REVIEW

September 3, 2017 By Melissa 3 Comments

bargara beach caravan park

On our recent trip to Bundaberg, I took a bit of a stab in the dark and booked into the Bargara Beach Caravan Park. We really wanted to stay somewhere close to the beach. I had been to Bargara before and really loved the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Caravan Parks, Places to Stay, Queensland, Reviews Tagged With: camping, caravan parks

Tent Camper Trailer or Caravan? Which One Should You Choose?

August 10, 2017 By Melissa 12 Comments

Tent, Camper Trailer or Caravan

When you first decide that you want to travel Australia the biggest decision you will have to make, after choosing a vehicle, is what your travelling home will be. There are so many options available and working out what … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hints and Tips, Planning for the Future, Products Tagged With: camper trailer, camping

10 Things to Never go Camping Without

July 8, 2017 By Melissa 4 Comments

never go camping without

I recently asked the lovely people who follow us on Facebook what was one thing they never went camping without. I received some great answers so I thought I would put this list together for everyone. So here are 10 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Camping, Camping Equipment, Hints Tagged With: camping, trip planning

Narrabri, NSW – Things to See and Do

May 15, 2017 By Melissa 2 Comments

Sawn Rocks near Narrabri

Narrabri, NSW is a rural town of about 8000 people located on the Newell Highway approximately 560 kilometres north west of Sydney. It is a farming region well known for its cotton and grain crops. It may not be the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: A-Z of Aussie Towns, New South Wales Tagged With: camping, camping spots, NSW

Yarrie Lake Camp Ground, NSW – REVIEW

May 6, 2017 By Melissa 3 Comments

Yarrie Lake Campground from above

One of the things we love most about travelling around in this beautiful country of ours, is finding awesome spots to camp. (And sharing them with you!) Located about 30 kilometres from Narrabri on the northern fringes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Camping, Camping Spots, New South Wales, New South Wales, Where To Stay Tagged With: camping, NSW

Ipswich, Queensland

March 12, 2017 By Melissa Leave a Comment

Hardings Paddock Campground at Ipswich

If you are looking for somewhere different for a day out then Ipswich is probably not going to be the first place that comes to mind. However, I'm here to tell you that you should put it on your list of places to visit … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Travel, Queensland Tagged With: camping, Queensland

Tips for Camping and Caravanning in Hot Weather

January 14, 2017 By Melissa 2 Comments

How to survive camping in hot weather

Australia is a land of extremes when it comes to our weather. In the middle of summer we can have snow falling in Tasmania, whilst somewhere like Birdsville might be sitting at 48`. At the moment many parts of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hints, Travel Safety Tagged With: camping

Campfire Safety

December 6, 2016 By Melissa 6 Comments

campfire safety

There is no doubt that one of the best things about going camping is being able to have a campfire. We love it and will have a fire at any opportunity that we can. But whenever we do have a campfire, we always keep in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hints, Travel Safety Tagged With: camping

Travelling As A Family

November 23, 2016 By Melissa 13 Comments

Travelling as a Family

There is so much that can be said about the positive benefits of travelling as a family. I know it has enriched our lives and that of our kids. I don't think it matters whether you go for two weeks or a whole year. Just … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family Travel Tagged With: camping, travelling

Caring For Our Camping Environment

September 8, 2016 By Melissa 6 Comments

Your camping environment

I think you will all agree that here in Australia we are spoiled for choice when it comes to great camping spots. Unfortunately, there are some people who take these beautiful spots for granted and abuse our sometimes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hints Tagged With: bush camping, camping

How to Start a Camp Fire

July 17, 2016 By Melissa 3 Comments

How to Start a Camp Fire

One of the things that my family and I love most about camping is being able to have a campfire. There is just something that is so relaxing about sitting around one and staring into the flames! The kids have always … [Read more...]

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Chicken and Veg Kebabs

June 1, 2016 By Melissa Leave a Comment

If you think camping food is all sausages and baked beans then think again!  Whenever we go camping I still like to eat well and have a nice variety of foods to eat but I also like to keep our meals simple and quick to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Active/Healthy Travel, Camp Cooking, Cooking on the Road Tagged With: camp cooking, camping

Springbrook National Park, Queensland

May 1, 2016 By Melissa 10 Comments

Springbrook National Park

I think it's fairly safe to say that everyone has those days where you just want to escape to somewhere for a few hours of peace and quiet. Whenever Brenden and I feel like that one of our favourite spots to head to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Queensland Tagged With: camping, gold coast, gold coast hinterland, Queensland

Camping – You Don’t Have To Rough It!

November 29, 2015 By Melissa 10 Comments

Campfire at Night

I have a few friends who aren't keen on trying camping, because they think it means that they might have to 'rough' it a bit.  Well I'm here to tell you that you definitely don't have to 'rough it' if you don't want to. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Camping, Family Travel, Hints Tagged With: camping

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