Camping Tips & Tricks

15 Camping Games for Adults, Teens & Kids

Going on a camping holiday with your family or friends is a fun, memory-worthy event. But if you’re like most families, whether your kids are little or teenagers, you’re bound to hear the dreaded, ‘I’m bored’ at some point during the trip. That’s why we’ve put together a list...

10 Amazing Star Facts to Impress Your Kids

Camping is a great chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of our daily lives and relax at night with your family while appreciating Mother Nature. Part of that appreciation is sitting in awe of the night sky and the chance to sleep out ‘under the stars’—even if technically...

Most Common Camping Injuries & How to Avoid Them

Going camping is almost a rite of passage here in Australia according to the Caravan Industry Association of Australia. The association says that 85 percent of the Australian population has had a caravanning or camping holiday at least once. Plus, 88 percent of campers say it’s something that every...

Cool Eskies for a Byron Bay Holiday

Who doesn’t love a picnic? But what makes it a picnic is food and drinks, so that means you need a good cooler. Or as we Aussies say, ‘Esky’, as in the famous Australian brand that created the first official portable cooler. But besides keeping our food and drinks...

Slip, Slop, Slap! Our Best Beach Safety Tips

Let’s admit it, one of the biggest reasons you want to go on holiday to Byron Bay is hanging out at some of the most beautiful beaches in Australia. Going surfing, swimming or just relaxing on the sand are some of the top things to do in Byron Bay, and...

Camping on a Diet: Tips & Tricks to Keep You Trim

It’s January and that means it’s the time of year that people normally promise to eat healthy and exercise more—you know, shed those pesky Christmas pounds. However, the summertime weather in January and February is ideal for going on holiday, giving you more opportunities to indulge rather than cut back....

Caravan Buying Guide (Part II)

So you’re going to bite the bullet and purchase a new caravan. But there are so many brands and models on the market, so how are you supposed to pick one? It certainly depends on what your needs are—from how many people you plan to travel with, to how...

Top Family Christmas Camping Gifts

Tis the season. If you and your family like to take camping holidays, you might want to read this post and get ready to shop. We’ve gathered together Xmas present ideas for everyone on your shopping list from the man in your life to the wife to the kids....

Best 4×4 Awnings and Rooftop Tents for Camping

One of the reasons people like summer camping is the feeling of being in the great outdoors, plus it gives them a chance to take off in their 4×4. But even if you love being outside, it’s nice to have a covering overhead or on the sides of your 4×4...

Caravan Buying Guide (Part I)

According to ThisisOurAustralia.com, there were 10 million caravanners in Australia in 2013, with half of that number between 30 and 54 years old and another quarter 54 years old and above. We Aussies certainly love our camping holidays! And that’s why we made a caravan buying guide. If you...