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Although the majority of campsites and caravan parks don’t change, updates come and go – here’s our camping news round up from across Australia. And a recipe that has people talking on our socials! Also remember Mother’s Day is on Sunday, May 12, this year. So now is the time to organise presents for mums, nannas and grandmas! It helps to check on the latest site information in your Camps Australia Wide App. Download it for free, it is easy to check the latest on sites you are planning to visit – like Apollo Bay, Victoria. (Here’s our yummy seaside

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Michelle Gilmore 12 April, 2024
Camps Top Christmas recipes
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Christmas and New Year’s Camping Recipes

If you are going camping for Christmas or New Year’s you might need some cooking inspiration for the trip. Camping doesn’t have to mean eating baked beans and cheese toasties by the fire try these quick, easy and camping friendly recipes! 1. Camping Fondue Fondue may be attributed to fancy dinners and restaurants, but you can do it camping too! Ingredients: One 220g block of chocolate (or bag of choc chips) A dash of longlife milk (add to desired consistency) Fruit or marshmallows (for dipping) Method: Heat saucepan over fire and add chocolate. When the chocolate has melted, add milk

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Camps Australia Wide 24 November, 2023
The Easiest & Quickest Seafood Recipe Ever
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The Easiest & Quickest Seafood Recipe Ever

Thanks to Terry Conway for this recipe. He told us: “I am an enthusiastic cook, in and outdoors, we have a home-made Wok burner, pizza /bread oven, smoker etc. I make sourdough regularly, and I preserve our olives and make prosciutto etc.” And another tip from Terry: “Weber BabyQ is the bees’ knees, but make sure you put a chain on it!” IngredientsFresh green prawns or scallops (or both)Japanese Kewpie mayonnaiseOlive/avocado/peanut oilSkewersGas gun/blowtorch Method Skewer 2 or 3 prawns on each skewer so they lay straight. Scallops should be on two skewers to facilitate turning. Lightly coat with a little

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Michelle Gilmore 15 August, 2023
Camps Stew
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Recipe for you: Camp Stew

This tried and true camps stew recipe was sent into the Camps Australia Wide Community Cookbook by contributor, Kennith Ayres.

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Michelle Gilmore 2 June, 2023
San Choy Bau Recipe
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San Choy Bau Recipe

  San Choy Bau is one of those dishes my kids keep asking for again and again. It’s a great one for camping because the ingredients store easily (oyster sauce should be kept in the fridge), and you only need one pan. The same amount works as a starter for a large group (gem lettuce leaves work better for this) – or feed the family as an easy carb-free lunch. I normally use chicken mince but pork mince works well, too. It can be made ahead of time and reheated when you want it!  Ingredients 1 packet dried shitake mushrooms

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Michelle Gilmore 25 November, 2022
Meatballs at Eulo Paroo River QLD
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Camping recipes: Meat Balls in Tomato Soup

by Jim and Vickie Salmon This is an easy to make quick meal using food items usually on hand when camping or caravanning. Plus it is great for leftovers the next day!  Ingredients: 1kg mince, beef is best 2 large onions Plain flour 1 can tomato soup Potato and mixed vegies Salt and pepper to taste Milk optional Method: Roll mince in to rissole size balls (add salt and pepper or extra flavourings if required). Place flour in a bowl and roll mince balls through flour and coat well, then place to one side. Cut onions in to rings. Heat

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Michelle Gilmore 5 October, 2022

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