Let's go camping!

Camping holidays are a great way to spend time on vacation with your family, without breaking the bank. There are a few limitations as to the area you stay in, attractions you fill your day with and how much you take with you. From sleeping rough to a luxury off road caravan, modern day camping is popular with all kinds of families.

As the recession has hit Australia's wallets, more people than ever are turning to camping holidays as a solution to a tight vacation budget. Even city folk, used to the pampering and luxuries of hotel suites and spa resorts, can find enjoyment in camping. After all, what better way is there to experience nature and freedom? Camping can be just as luxurious as a hotel, especially with modern conveniences.

Caravans and motor homes make camping an option for even the fussiest of people. The modern market provides hundreds of models, complete with plumbing and electricity, comfortable beds and the all important hot shower. You can even take the kitchen sink with you! For those who like a little luxury but are wild at heart, the off road caravan is perfect. Explore the bush from the cabin of your caravan. Get stuck in to the spirit of camping but still have a comfortable mattress to sleep on.

For those who can't afford to travel abroad or stay in a hotel while on holiday, camping is a very practical option. Once you have kitted your family out in suitable equipment, such as sleeping bags, mosquito nets, tents and rucksacks, you can reuse the same kit year after year. Even if you are buying new equipment or replacing tents, the cost of taking your family on a camping holiday saves you hundreds of pounds.

No longer do you need to worry about your kids getting bored in a hotel room or running riot in the lobby. Camping is the ideal family holiday. There's unlimited outside space for them to play in, the chance for them to get the taste of responsibility, from setting up their own tent to washing their dishes after dinner. Playing games and talking in the evening is ideal for family bonding.

The luxuries of modern camping allow everyone to enjoy the experience, while staying within their comfort zone. It's very easy to take babies and small children camping. Australia's campsites offer fantastic on site facilities and hiring or buying a caravan provides a home away from home. Gone are the days of slugs under your sleeping bag and beetles in your shoes. Camping holidays are great fun for everyone!

More people than ever are going bush and enjoying the experience of camping with an off road caravan. Why wouldn't they be? Camping is fun, affordable and flexible. Your family won't just have a great time, they will also be spending time with each other. Australia's natural beauty and vast number of attractions means that it is the perfect setting for a camping holiday, whatever your style of accommodation.