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The Brown Family loved their camp at Goondiwindi Golf Club
Camping

CAMPING 101: 6 THINGS PARENTS NEED TO SHOW THEIR KIDS ABOUT CAMPING

Parents, if you are reading this then you are likely already GIFTING your children the joys of camping and outdoor adventures. Like the lovely Brown family pictured, who we met at Goondiwindi Golf Club in Queensland, this winter. (It has FREE camping if you play golf). Their son LOVED the new CAMPS wrap on the vehicle. This is what we reckon Mums and Dad’s ticklist for educating young campers is: 1 PICK UP Leave an area tidier than you found it. If a bin is overflowing, take your rubbish with you. Simples! Especially if free camping is to continue for

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CAMPS Roadtrip
Camping Tips

Reset for 2023

“Instead of a trip of a lifetime, plan a lifetime of trips.”

This is one of our CAMPS’ mottos. And it’s a good one, don’t you think?

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Karajini NP WA Gorge Rim
Destinations

A Dad’s Guide: Top 10 things to do in Australia with kids before they leave home

Karajini NP WA Gorge Rim Here are some epic action-packed adventures plus iconic Aussie destinations to share with your children and teens, that they will remember, and you will cherish. Bicentennial Tree Pemberton WA 1. Climb the Bicentennial Tree, Western Australia  Tallest of three fire lookout trees in the Pemberton area – this is super scary! Especially for mums looking on. We stayed at Pemberton Caravan Park. Kayak the Ord River Kununurra WA 2. Kayak the Ord River, Western Australia   We kayaked for a two-day self-guided tour on the spectacular Ord River, and stopped at a rustic private camp overnight.

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CAMPS at Dinner Plain VIC
Camping

Best family holiday getaways

The school break is here or soon will be! Not only is camping the best fun, it is also one of the cheapest ways to holiday with kids, or without.

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Eromanga Hall QLD
Camping Tips

Why it really doesn’t matter HOW you travel Australia

We talked about the steps we follow as I trip plan: check dates and set travel goals, build a wish list, develop an itinerary. If you missed the series, just click on these links. Our last step in TRIP PLANNING for 2023 series is sorting logistics and transport/accommodation. You need to ask HOW will I travel? Now, it is a 4WD and van for us! For many, working this out, is the number 1 step. You may need to know this to determine what type of sites you can camp at, or the roads you’ll travel. For instance, do you

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