Off Road Camping - where will you go today?
Who wouldn't want to go off road camping in Queensland, Australia? It's one of the best ways to be able to get back to nature and go one on one with you versus the wild. You and your off road caravan will be able to create memories and challenges for yourself throughout the course of your trip. However, the trip will only be as memorable as you and your off road caravan buddies make it. This means that you will need to prepare and plan accordingly so you are not left without any essential items.
Permits
When you go off road camping in Queensland, you'll need to plan your trip and then determine if you'll need to get a permit in order to be able to camp at your desired location. You'll need to check with the specific parks you plan to stay at to see what types of permits are required before you set off. Many of the permits are available online through the park's website and this will also tell you if you need a permit for your vehicle as well as permit for yourself to camp there.The Queensland EPA recommends that, if you're booking a camping area, you should book at least 6 weeks in advance to avoid disappointment as some camping areas can be very popular, especially during the school holidays.
Where To Go
When you get on the road with your off road caravan you'll experience what true 4WD camping is when you are out in the great outdoors of Australia. There are some great 4WD camping spots throughout Queensland. Some of these locations include the beaches at Double Island Point, Fraser Island and Bribie Island. Here you can enjoy the beautiful coastline and some wonderful swimming spots, just metres from your camping spot. You can also experience great swimming and stunning scenery in some of the waterfalls and waterholes near camping areas around the Jimna and Conondale Forests, the Sundown National Park and Stanthorpe. The choice is yours.
Being Prepared
Make sure that you are carrying the right equipment for the job. Make sure to bring along the right items and enough of them to prepare meals. Items such as gas, pots and pans and other cooking utensils are all good ideas. Don't forget the right toiletries either, depending on how primitive the camping will be, you'll need to bring along the necessary items. Things such as a portable shower and toilet will not be necessary if your off road caravan is already well equipped. Make sure you check into the type of facilities that are available before over packing for your trip.
Since it's unlikely you'll be near a shop on your off road adventures, you'll need to have enough supplies to last you the anticipated number of meals until you reach civilization. drinking water is also a consideration here: You may be living off bottled water or you may decide to take some form of water treatment so that you can drink the water available on site safely. And don't forget the sunscreen and the all important insect repellent to keep those nasty mozzies at bay.
Remember to take all your rubbish with you when you go and leave the countryside looking as beautiful as you found it. |
