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...]
7 Things You Don’t Need 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...]
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...]
Bargara Beach Caravan Park – REVIEW
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...]
Tent Camper Trailer or Caravan? Which One Should You Choose?
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...]
10 Things to 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...]
Narrabri, NSW – Things to See and Do
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...]
Yarrie Lake Camp Ground, NSW – REVIEW
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...]
Ipswich, Queensland
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...]
Tips for Camping and Caravanning 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...]
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...]
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...]
Caring For Our 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...]
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...]
Chicken and Veg Kebabs
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...]
Springbrook National Park, Queensland
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...]
Camping – You Don’t Have To Rough It!
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...]
