I’m getting the camping/off road bug biting again so thought I’d start this thread to get some stories, recommendations, tips, etc.
I haven’t been able to get out for a few years but have spent many nights under the stars in the Grampians. I used to live and work in Halls Gap for a few years so used to spend many hours driving through the park and surrounds.
Since moving to Qld I have enjoyed some beach trips and apart from sand everywhere, they’ve been great.
Anyway, fire away…always happy for camp oven recipes too!!
I’ve never done the caravan thing but my folks have one with an awning and pop top. Takes my dad about 5 minutes to set both up. I’m sure you can get different sleeping set ups to match.
Love camping, but not in caravan parks or such like. Love finding out of the way places, preferably near a river. Have a few hidey-holes I visit. Mates and I go on a big one annually. Everyone gets hammered. Saw a UFO about the size of a pea while I was face-down in a muddy track last year. And I wasn’t the only one. Also - trapped a fox on a dare. Set it free.
Wife and I have talked about doing the same but she has had both back and hip surgery in the recent past so might have to do the caravan thing purely for comfort. Got a big tent and a swag for boys trips or taking the kids out
Somewhat related to the OP.
It’s amazing what people are doing to 2nd hand Cargo Vans (Mercedes Sprinter or Renault Master) with 5-10k and 3-6 months of working weekends on the Van.
Pretty much building a complete off grid home.
Advancements in Solar Power systems over the past 10 years make this an option of alternate living for those inclined.
Not for everyone obviously, but it’s do-able, as evidenced by the growing number of build out videos on YT.
Own a GU patrol, lifted, muddies, rear draws, rooftop tent, lightforce spotties, uhf, hot water system, canvas seat covers blah blah the list goes on. Love to sit around a fire with mates, beers, camp cook ups and what not. It’s good for the soul!
Over here is awesome for exploring. The NW of wa has some of the most remarkable things you’ll ever see
My dream is to travel from here (Brisbane) up and across the top and down to Perth. One day.
I spent a little bit of time in the Territory years ago and I love the landscape. Northern WA appeals massively.
Kids and a wife change the dynamics. I used to take a swag, an esky and a camp oven basically. Now my hilux needs an extension almost.
We were camping at least every second weekend in winter when I lived in Hedland (and nearly the same in summer). You are right, unbelievable countryside. Geez I miss that so much,
