3 Top Tips for a Safe Camping Trip in Australia

3 Top Tips for a Safe Camping Trip in Australia

With amazing and unique wildlife, white sand beaches, lush rainforests, and tons of natural wonders, it is no surprise that Australia is considered one of the world’s top camping destinations. It’s the world’s sixth largest country, so you’ll never see all of it in one lifetime. But there’s more than enough to see and do to have a great time. 

A successful camping trip, however, requires some preparation on your part. For a comfortable experience, you’re going to need to know what to expect in the area where you are camping to be able to pick the right campsites. 

 This short guide contains three of the most important tips that will ensure you have an epic time camping down under. 

1. Choose the right gear – The choice of what to sleep in should not be taken lightly, especially if you’re planning a long trip. The basic options are a tent, campervan, caravan, or a camper trailer. The vast majority of campsites can accommodate all of those, so your decision should be based on your personal preferences. 

If you don’t feel like you can be without a sink, fridge, stove, or an elevated bed, then a campervan or caravan is for you. For other people, this does not give them the feeling of outdoor life that they are looking for. If that’s you, you might prefer a tent. A caper trailer is a sort of happy medium between a caravan and a tent. It can fit a few home comforts but still has a canvas roof. 

1. Be animal aware – Australia is home to some of the world’s most unique and interesting wildlife, not to mention some of the scariest. Take care while you are driving so as not to hurt any. In some places in Australia, especially the outback, cars only come down the roads every few hours. This means that the animals are not exactly on the guard, so you should be. 

Besides being aware of animals on the roads, you also don’t want any uninvited guests showing up in where you are staying. Keep your tent or campervan clean, taking special care to wash and store away plates, cutlery, sponges, and anything else that may have come into contact with food. Dispose of food waste in dedicated bins at campsites. 

Another important thing to remember is to not leave your shoes outside. You never know what you might find inside the next time you go to put them on.

1. Don’t camp too close to water – Northern Australia is crocodile country, and the creatures have not taken kindly to tourists camping close to the water’s edge in the past. Anywhere in Australia, it is best to stick to designated caravan and camping grounds, but if you are camping in the wild, keep at least 100m away from water. 

Also, do not swim, fish, or collect water unless there are signs telling you the area is crocodile-free. 

By bearing these tips in mind and exercising common sense, you can enjoy safe and stress-free camping in Australia, along with the thousands of visitors and locals who do so every year.