View Poll Results: How does the Camping thing sit with you??
Bought a tent with us from the UK!
19
21.59%
Bought a Caravan now in Oz, and Love it!!
2
2.27%
Bought a Camper Van!
1
1.14%
Bought a camper trailer now in Oz!
5
5.68%
Bought a tent now in Oz!
43
48.86%
NO WAY will we be buying a tent, camper van, Caravan or anything else remotely like it!
18
20.45%
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Camping In Oz!!
Apr 27th 2008, 2:37 pm
#1
A Returning Member!!
Thread Starter
Joined: Jun 2007
Location: Greenwith, Adelaide
Posts: 483
Camping In Oz!!
Just wanted to know the following as getting a load of grief back home for having bought a caravan recently, been called all sorts from "Old Farts, to "Gypos" etc etc
Alot of our Pomie mates have purchased a tent or caravan on arrival just wondered what the general scores on the doors are!!
Alot of our Pomie mates have purchased a tent or caravan on arrival just wondered what the general scores on the doors are!!
Apr 27th 2008, 4:14 pm
#2
Gutter Gob!!
Joined: Feb 2005
Location: Perth
Posts: 13,098
Re: Camping In Oz!!
no option for me, we rent a tent trailer when we camp.
Apr 27th 2008, 8:21 pm
#3
Happy migrant
Joined: Oct 2006
Location: Newcastle , NSW
Posts: 6,756
Re: Camping In Oz!!
We camped all over Australia when we were there and intend to do it again once we've emigrated.
Only difference now is I'll need electric hook up for my straighteners and hairdryer
Only difference now is I'll need electric hook up for my straighteners and hairdryer
Apr 27th 2008, 9:45 pm
#4
BE Enthusiast
Joined: May 2007
Location: Gold Coast, Australia
Posts: 337
Re: Camping In Oz!!
It's great..weather good, sites and facilities good. cost very reasonable...
Brought our tent with us from the UK< but have since upgraded.
Brought our tent with us from the UK< but have since upgraded.
Last edited by sa2uk2oz; Apr 27th 2008 at 9:49 pm.
Apr 27th 2008, 9:52 pm
#5
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Sep 2007
Location: Canberra
Posts: 8,378
Re: Camping In Oz!!
When we were young, we did a lot of bushwalking with the kids but now I am older, unless it has at least 4* with room service and cable tv I am not interested!
Apr 27th 2008, 9:52 pm
#6
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Joined: Jan 2004
Location: Morayfield - The Posh Part
Posts: 10,138
Re: Camping In Oz!!
Camping has to be the number one passtime in Qld, after fishing.
Go for it. !
Ste
Go for it. !
Ste
Apr 27th 2008, 11:37 pm
#7
Go the BNE Roar
Joined: May 2003
Location: Northside
Posts: 1,590
Re: Camping In Oz!!
Went camping once and vowed never to do it again. Totally hated the whole week and living like stig of the dump is not what I would class as a holiday. Give me a hotel/B&B (or something similar) any day of the week. 
Apr 28th 2008, 12:35 am
#8
happy to be here!
Joined: Aug 2003
Location: Ellenbrook, WA
Posts: 2,732
Re: Camping In Oz!!
We've been camping a few times now and I really enjoy it.
Never did it in the Uk apart from with the girl guides, years ago
Love the chilled out atmosphere and the fact that we only have a BBQ so OH does all the cooking
Never did it in the Uk apart from with the girl guides, years ago
Love the chilled out atmosphere and the fact that we only have a BBQ so OH does all the cooking
Apr 28th 2008, 1:18 am
#9
I'm watching YOU...
Joined: Oct 2004
Location: Searching for The Doctor
Posts: 844
Re: Camping In Oz!!
We got out tent here, and love camping. We always go with friends and have a great time. The kids love it too and if we are very lucky we only see them when they get hungry!
Apr 28th 2008, 1:29 am
#10
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 9,066
Re: Camping In Oz!!
Just wanted to know the following as getting a load of grief back home for having bought a caravan recently, been called all sorts from "Old Farts, to "Gypos" etc etc
Alot of our Pomie mates have purchased a tent or caravan on arrival just wondered what the general scores on the doors are!!
Alot of our Pomie mates have purchased a tent or caravan on arrival just wondered what the general scores on the doors are!!
We have a Trangia methylated spirit stove which has served us well in the past.
Notice here a lot of people use cast iron but it weighs a ton and will max the weight on a long journey then you need fuel to be available where you camp for the fire to cook on.
Do most people go for the gas (various versions) hob set up, wood or meths?
Also as I said what's the strongest light weight chair. I was looking at some primus folding ones the other day that seemed quite good but you never know how much stick they will take for real?
Apr 28th 2008, 1:44 am
#11
Gutter Gob!!
Joined: Feb 2005
Location: Perth
Posts: 13,098
Re: Camping In Oz!!
So on this theme what have people found to be the best camp burner and chairs for Aus?
We have a Trangia methylated spirit stove which has served us well in the past.
Notice here a lot of people use cast iron but it weighs a ton and will max the weight on a long journey then you need fuel to be available where you camp for the fire to cook on.
Do most people go for the gas (various versions) hob set up, wood or meths?
Also as I said what's the strongest light weight chair. I was looking at some primus folding ones the other day that seemed quite good but you never know how much stick they will take for real?
We have a Trangia methylated spirit stove which has served us well in the past.
Notice here a lot of people use cast iron but it weighs a ton and will max the weight on a long journey then you need fuel to be available where you camp for the fire to cook on.
Do most people go for the gas (various versions) hob set up, wood or meths?
Also as I said what's the strongest light weight chair. I was looking at some primus folding ones the other day that seemed quite good but you never know how much stick they will take for real?
We have Coleman chairs which cost us $50 each but they are sturdy and have a little insulated pocket to keep beer in
Apr 28th 2008, 1:54 am
#12
A Returning Member!!
Thread Starter
Joined: Jun 2007
Location: Greenwith, Adelaide
Posts: 483
Re: Camping In Oz!!
So on this theme what have people found to be the best camp burner and chairs for Aus?
We have a Trangia methylated spirit stove which has served us well in the past.
Notice here a lot of people use cast iron but it weighs a ton and will max the weight on a long journey then you need fuel to be available where you camp for the fire to cook on.
Do most people go for the gas (various versions) hob set up, wood or meths?
Also as I said what's the strongest light weight chair. I was looking at some primus folding ones the other day that seemed quite good but you never know how much stick they will take for real?
We have a Trangia methylated spirit stove which has served us well in the past.
Notice here a lot of people use cast iron but it weighs a ton and will max the weight on a long journey then you need fuel to be available where you camp for the fire to cook on.
Do most people go for the gas (various versions) hob set up, wood or meths?
Also as I said what's the strongest light weight chair. I was looking at some primus folding ones the other day that seemed quite good but you never know how much stick they will take for real?
Rays outdoors have some brilliant chairs, our friends got them and next time I am passing will pop in they take up to 120kgs and are well comfortable think they around the $50 each price range!
We have a caravan so a little easier on the taking stuff thing, so already have a gas stove, microwave, toaster, electric frypan and we take a barbie, so we are well and truely sorted, only thing I cant do is a proper roast!!
Apr 28th 2008, 2:53 am
#13
Banned
Joined: Jan 2004
Location: Morayfield - The Posh Part
Posts: 10,138
Re: Camping In Oz!!
Deffo recommend BCF ...
We use a 2 burner stove, a small barby ( both gas powered lol )
Chair wise, ... debs Kookaburra chairs are the comfiest, i prefer my fold flat jobbies with the snap up drinks holder and side table
Must get this year, is a small inverter.. to run smaller appliances, such as phones etc.
Would love to rig up a proper camper trailer, just sold my tradies trailer... so its next on the list..and ultimate would be a water spike and some solar panels lololol
If anyone comes up with a good camping trip... we were gonna do that, park up past Kilcoy ( landcruiser park ) but kinda forgot lol...
Perhaps as weather is cooling , a long weekend would be the go.
Ste
edit:
Get your arse over to a good army store. ex surplus.
Best ive found is at Browns Plains, but theres a goody at Ennogerra, and one at Strathpine i think.. or Lawnton ( always get mixed up )
We use a 2 burner stove, a small barby ( both gas powered lol )
Chair wise, ... debs Kookaburra chairs are the comfiest, i prefer my fold flat jobbies with the snap up drinks holder and side table
Must get this year, is a small inverter.. to run smaller appliances, such as phones etc.
Would love to rig up a proper camper trailer, just sold my tradies trailer... so its next on the list..and ultimate would be a water spike and some solar panels lololol
If anyone comes up with a good camping trip... we were gonna do that, park up past Kilcoy ( landcruiser park ) but kinda forgot lol...
Perhaps as weather is cooling , a long weekend would be the go.
Ste
edit:
Get your arse over to a good army store. ex surplus.
Best ive found is at Browns Plains, but theres a goody at Ennogerra, and one at Strathpine i think.. or Lawnton ( always get mixed up )
Apr 28th 2008, 3:28 am
#14
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 9,066
Re: Camping In Oz!!
I fancy the diesel fuled stove so limits all the crap you have to carry as should be carrying diesel anyway but, not many around here seem to be more popular in US. Primus do do one but no price.
I've posted re: Jimna on the Bobby thread.
I want fold up chairs of some sort as room is limited on big trip outback.
Strathpine one has shut but the Ennogerra one always has lots on offer.
When we go we have a 2 burner gas stove and as we always go powered site I take an electric frypan and a toaster. I can pretty much cook anything on a combination of those.
We have Coleman chairs which cost us $50 each but they are sturdy and have a little insulated pocket to keep beer in
We have Coleman chairs which cost us $50 each but they are sturdy and have a little insulated pocket to keep beer in
Deffo recommend BCF ...
We use a 2 burner stove, a small barby ( both gas powered lol )
Chair wise, ... debs Kookaburra chairs are the comfiest, i prefer my fold flat jobbies with the snap up drinks holder and side table
Must get this year, is a small inverter.. to run smaller appliances, such as phones etc.
Would love to rig up a proper camper trailer, just sold my tradies trailer... so its next on the list..and ultimate would be a water spike and some solar panels lololol
If anyone comes up with a good camping trip... we were gonna do that, park up past Kilcoy ( landcruiser park ) but kinda forgot lol...
Perhaps as weather is cooling , a long weekend would be the go.
Ste
edit:
Get your arse over to a good army store. ex surplus.
Best ive found is at Browns Plains, but theres a goody at Ennogerra, and one at Strathpine i think.. or Lawnton ( always get mixed up )
We use a 2 burner stove, a small barby ( both gas powered lol )
Chair wise, ... debs Kookaburra chairs are the comfiest, i prefer my fold flat jobbies with the snap up drinks holder and side table
Must get this year, is a small inverter.. to run smaller appliances, such as phones etc.
Would love to rig up a proper camper trailer, just sold my tradies trailer... so its next on the list..and ultimate would be a water spike and some solar panels lololol
If anyone comes up with a good camping trip... we were gonna do that, park up past Kilcoy ( landcruiser park ) but kinda forgot lol...
Perhaps as weather is cooling , a long weekend would be the go.
Ste
edit:
Get your arse over to a good army store. ex surplus.
Best ive found is at Browns Plains, but theres a goody at Ennogerra, and one at Strathpine i think.. or Lawnton ( always get mixed up )
I want fold up chairs of some sort as room is limited on big trip outback.
Strathpine one has shut but the Ennogerra one always has lots on offer.
Apr 28th 2008, 6:46 am
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Location: Morayfield - The Posh Part
Posts: 10,138
