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March 5, 2018 by Arlene

A Beginner’s Guide to Buying Camper Trailers

With Australia boasting some of the most diverse, beautiful and breathtaking scenery in the world, it’s no surprise that camping is a popular activity across the country. Many families choose to spend their holidays and long weekends travelling around the country to new places and checking out the great outdoors, and many do so in a camper trailer. This article will take a look at why camper trailers are an excellent choice of accommodation and why so many people choose them. If you’re looking for camper trailers for sale, this article will also provide some great reasons as to why buying one is a great idea.

Camper Trailers – The Different Types Available

Camper trailers are an economical and time-saving option for those who want to travel around the country and experience the great outdoors. They’re a cross between a caravan, a tent and a trailer, and they’re generally built tough and durable with serious outdoor use in mind. From the easy-to-set-up hard floor models through to the more economical soft floor models, there are a variety of camper trailers for sale around the country. When looking at camper trailers for sale, the type you select will largely depend on where you’re planning to take it, how big it needs to be, and of course, how much money you have available to spend on a camper trailer.

Hard Floor Camper Trailers

Hard floor camper trailers feature a hard fold out floor which is used as a floor as well as a lid when the camper is folded up. Hard floor models are easy to assemble and simply require the lid to be opened up and the tent folded out.

Soft Floor Camper Trailers

Soft floor camper trailers take a little longer to set up than hard floor models, but they can be set up more easily on uneven ground (which is not always possible with hard floor campers). Most soft floor campers come with fold out kitchen facilities, a double bed mattress, and other features that make for an enjoyable and comfortable camping experience.

Why Travel in Camper Trailers?

There are a number of reasons to choose camper trailers, including the fact that they’re quite compact and don’t take up much space. This also means they can be towed into places like underground car parks and fast food drive-throughs, unlike caravans. Camper trailers can be towed behind most vehicles with relative ease, plus they offer a good amount of storage space. In addition to this, most camper trailers for sale offer money-saving benefits, as they’re much cheaper to purchase than campervans and can also cost a lot less to tow due to being much lighter in weight.

In Summary

Camper trailers are a great alternative to campervans and caravans, offering travellers a time saving, space saving and money saving way to visit some amazing places. With a variety of different camper trailers for sale and many different models available, there’s sure to be a model that perfectly suits your needs and falls within your budget.

September 17, 2015 by author

Camping and the Outdoors of Australia

If you are an avid fan of the outdoors, you will definitely love the wilderness of Australia – it has various spots and destinations that offer tremendous hiking, cycling, kayaking and other similar activities. And for that true outdoor experience, you can bring along your swags and small tents so you can spend the night in the Australian outback underneath that great Aussie sky.

Freycinet National Park

Head out to Tasmania and get ready to explore one of the best national parks that Australia has to offer. In Tassie you’ll find the Freycinet National Park which boasts of hundreds of acres of wild bushland and scenic coastal areas. Take a walk in some of the many hiking paths scattered in the place like the Wineglass Bay Circuit. Hiking doesn’t have to be expensive, you can pick up hiking boots bargains at Foot Locker. Here you’ll start off in a flatland climbing to the hills and mountains by following a dedicated trail. When you get to the top, you are bound to see one of the most fantastic views in the whole of Australia – the Wineglass Bay. Look around and be amazed by the turquoise waters of the bay and the green surrounds of the coastal area. Walk down from the lookout and head on to Hazards Beach for some aqua fun. End the day by camping in Wineglass Bay or in any of the nearby campgrounds in the park.

Blue Mountains

The Blue Mountains is one park that holds various exciting treks in it, so many in fact that it can be difficult to choose which one to take. One of the most recommended though is a half day walking or hiking in the Canyons. Yep, they also have their canyons in Australia. However, unlike the Grand Canyon of the USA, the one in the Blue Mountains is not dry and desert like. Instead the canyons in the Blue Mountains are some of the best forested areas in Australia. Walk down stony paths (some of them paved while others are not) to reach the depth of the canyons, which is filled with lush vegetation of giant ferns and tall trees. Walk your way through the winding canyons admiring the tree life and insect life that thrive in the area. As for camping, there are many top-rated campgrounds near and in the Blue Mountains, some of them offering no electricity and no water – just pure and remote camping experience.

Binna Burra

If you are looking for a more challenging hike, then head on to Binna Burra and look for the Coomera Circuit. This circuit takes you from the base camp and back, while passing through some of the densest and robust vegetation found in Australia – by the way, this is one of the rainforests in Australia so you can expect the area to be heavily forested. The main highlight of the walk though are the different falls scattered along the walking path. There are many of these falls, but the most popular has got to be Coomera Falls – hundreds of feet tall with raging waters cascading down (especially during the rainy season).

There are different ways to enjoy Australia, and the outdoors is one destination that should not be missed.

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Photo by margiejames on Flickr

December 13, 2013 by author

A Camping Adventure In Perth Australia

Australia is a beautiful country to visit. With many attractions and much natural beauty it is definitely a country that should be on everyone’s list of places to visit. One exceptionally beautiful place to visit in Australia is Perth, here you can enjoy and exiting adventure campervan camping adventure while you explore the area around you.

Hire Your Campervan

Before you head off on your camping adventure you will need a campervan to do your camping in. Campervan hire Perth with Drivenow is your best option when it comes to easily booking your campervan for your entire stay. Drivenow offers a nice selection of various vehicles to suit your needs for camping and traveling around the area. Be sure and take the time to choose the perfect campervan to hire to ensure a hassle free camping adventure in Perth.

Camp at a Holiday Park

In Perth, you will find quite a few holiday parks that offer you exceptional camping as well as fun activities to be enjoyed during your stay. Some of your best parks for campervan camping include Discovery Holiday Parks and the Coogee Beach Holiday Park both with triple A ratings and other great parks such as Perth Vineyards Holiday Park. Each of these holiday parks offer plenty of sites to park your campervan on as well as a few other camping accommodations.

With The Kids in Mind

While some of the parks around Perth are more for those looking for a quiet and secluded break, there are some really great parks for travelers with kids. The Camp Wattle Grove was built for people to host camps at but they also have some great campervan camping sites for tourists who are just passing thru and their facilities offer plenty of fun for your kids to enjoy. The Central Caravan Park in Perth is another amazing option and is very close to the city for your convenience. With great facilities including a swimming pool and a Laundromat you surely can’t go wrong when choosing to camp at this park. While staying here you can enjoy activities such as fishing in the river not far from the park as well as tours and visits to other nearby attractions as well.

When Taking Your Pet Along

If you are going to be taking your furry friends with you on your camping adventure you should first ensure that the campsite you intend to stay at is pet friendly. Not all campervan camp sites in Perth allow pets and therefore it is necessary to check up on this ahead of time so you can plan accordingly. The Banksia Tourist Park in Hazelmere, Perth is a dog friendly park that happens to be a great option with several spots for campervans. This park has great facilities and amenities and is located in a very beautiful area.

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August 5, 2013 by Arlene

The Perfect Weekend Bag for Festival Season

Festival season is upon us with the result that stylish partygoers will be frantically trying to find the perfect weekend bag.

Most festival visitors will be loaded up with camping gear such as tents and sleeping bags, meaning even the most fashionable and high maintenance are obliged to pare down their usual kit to the basics to avoid looking like a pack horse.

However, while weekend bags do have to be practical, that does not mean they cannot also be fashionable. Take a look at New Look backpacks online for a seriously colourful range large enough to contain your essential gear but small enough to lug around on top of all your other kit.

The essentials

How much do you really need to take with you for the weekend? The non-negotiable festival requirement is the wet wipe. Useful for cleaning not only yourself, but also your camping utensils and the dreaded portaloos before use.

When it comes to toiletries track down travel size versions of your usual products or buy some empty miniature bottles and decant your own lotions and potions into them. Bear in mind that you only need the minimum for a short trip, so apart from wipes we are talking moisturizer and deodorant. Body lotions, shampoos and hairstyling products will be pretty redundant, but if you cannot bear lank hair, use a life-saving travel size dry shampoo.

Otherwise you will need toothbrush and paste (again in miniature), a couple of make-up essentials – go minimal but bright for maximum impact – a small hairbrush and at least one toilet roll. Despite the British weather’s reputation for ruining festival weekends, take a bottle of suntan lotion and some sunglasses in case you get lucky.

A small first aid kit is a must, along with a camera, a few pairs of undies and a change of clothes. If you do some smart shopping and careful packing, all this should fit into a backpack and be relatively easy to carry around.

You will not need a separate handbag to carry around with you. Use your pockets or a small purse on a strap.

Styling it up

There is plenty of weekend bag choice in the shops this season no matter what your signature style is. Laid back types can pack a few bindis, beaded flip flops, a toe ring and use a flower printed backpack to spread some peace and love. Boho chic girls will need a pair of cowboy boots, a wide brimmed hat and a fringed backpack in tan suede to go with their cool attitude.

Sporty girls will love a plain and practical block colour with a matching pair of tennis shoes while even fashionistas will find some sharp looking but awesomely practical bags with a quilted finish or smart black and white stripes with an accent colour.

However you style it, you will find pockets useful to keep smaller items neatly together instead of constantly fiddling around at the bottom of the bag and if you don’t have a smooth, wipe clean surface it may be worth applying a waterproofing treatment.

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Gemma Mason is a seasoned music journalist and festival-goer. She used New Look backpacks online to source her weekend bag and other festival gear.

Photo by mhaithaca on Flickr