With the holiday season just about here, many families and groups will be out and about camping and enjoying life.
Just a couple of handy hints that might help new campers.
Camping means different things to different people so choose your camp ground or caravan park to suit your requirements before you leave.
Water: Untreated water from creeks, rivers etc can lead to gastroenteritis if not steadily boiled for 10 minutes to make it safe.
Avoid dehydration by drinking at least 4 litres per day especially if bush walking or hiking.
Ants: Good idea to check for ant nests before setting up your tent and campsite. Even campers in caravans need to check for ant nests.
Noise: Let nature's sounds prevail when you can. Try to avoid loud voices, radios, intrusive electronic devices, generators, inverters. Remember sound travels - respect your fellow campers and the surroundings.
Pets: Travelling with pets and want to visit a National Park. Call the Visitors Center or Ranger and make prior arrangements for your pet.
Rubbish: If there are no rubbish bins provided at your campsite, please take your rubbish home or place in first available bin provided. Do not leave it for wild animals to find - because they will no matter how well you bury it.
Toilets: Some toilets provided are not the cleanest. If you can take your own "Porta Potti" or portable toilet it is a good idea. (Mine has been everywhere - would not be without it)
Wet Gear: Wet camping equipment must be aired out and dried as soon as possible to stop mold and mildew.
Setting up: Best not to set up your camp underneath overhanging tree branches- they have been known to drop off and campers have been seriously injured or killed by a falling branch.
Campsite; Leave your campsite looking as if you're never been there. Clean up your rubbish and make sure the campfire is out. Nothing is worst than finding a lovely area to camp with bottles, drink cans, tins and general rubbish left by the previous camper. ( We always carry large heavy duty rubbish bags for occasions like this- we clean up the mess and hope it stays that way for future campers to enjoy)
Merry Christmas to all- Happy Holidays to everyone. Be Safe
Just a couple of handy hints that might help new campers.
Camping means different things to different people so choose your camp ground or caravan park to suit your requirements before you leave.
Water: Untreated water from creeks, rivers etc can lead to gastroenteritis if not steadily boiled for 10 minutes to make it safe.
Avoid dehydration by drinking at least 4 litres per day especially if bush walking or hiking.
Ants: Good idea to check for ant nests before setting up your tent and campsite. Even campers in caravans need to check for ant nests.
Noise: Let nature's sounds prevail when you can. Try to avoid loud voices, radios, intrusive electronic devices, generators, inverters. Remember sound travels - respect your fellow campers and the surroundings.
Pets: Travelling with pets and want to visit a National Park. Call the Visitors Center or Ranger and make prior arrangements for your pet.
Rubbish: If there are no rubbish bins provided at your campsite, please take your rubbish home or place in first available bin provided. Do not leave it for wild animals to find - because they will no matter how well you bury it.
Toilets: Some toilets provided are not the cleanest. If you can take your own "Porta Potti" or portable toilet it is a good idea. (Mine has been everywhere - would not be without it)
Wet Gear: Wet camping equipment must be aired out and dried as soon as possible to stop mold and mildew.
Setting up: Best not to set up your camp underneath overhanging tree branches- they have been known to drop off and campers have been seriously injured or killed by a falling branch.
Campsite; Leave your campsite looking as if you're never been there. Clean up your rubbish and make sure the campfire is out. Nothing is worst than finding a lovely area to camp with bottles, drink cans, tins and general rubbish left by the previous camper. ( We always carry large heavy duty rubbish bags for occasions like this- we clean up the mess and hope it stays that way for future campers to enjoy)
Merry Christmas to all- Happy Holidays to everyone. Be Safe
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