Summer won’t last forever – time for a last minute camping trip! 

Camping is one of Australia’s most popular holiday activities, especially when the weather is great. 

Whether it’s your first or thousandth time camping in a tent or campervan, here are some useful reminders of what to pack for your end-of-summer summer camping trip. 
 

TOP TIPS FOR YOUR END OF SUMMER CAMPING TRIP 

What to Take  

Essentials (if you’re camping in a tent)  

• Tent 

• Roll-out mattress

• Sleeping bag

• Pillow

• Cook set 

• Reliable Lighting 

• First aid kit  

• Water! 

Essentials (if you’re in a campervan)  

• First aid kit 

• Extra petrol

• Chargers and spare batteries  

• Flashlights  

• Sunscreen and insect repellent  

• Water! 

How to Prepare for Your End of Summer Camping Trip  
 

Even if the worst heat of summer might be over, it’s still hot out there. 

Wear light-coloured, loose and breathable clothes  

Wearing long sleeves will protect your skin if you’re heading to a spot where you’ll spend most of the day outdoors. Also, light fabrics will dry quicker and help to regulate your body temperature.  

Use orange lights to illuminate your campsite  

No matter where you pitch your tent or park your camper this summer, you’ll want to avoid bugs as much as possible.  

Bugs are less attracted to warm lighting, so using orange lights to illuminate your campsite will reduce the number of bugs (but not entirely, so don’t ditch the insect repellent!).  

Protect yourself from biting insects  

Although camping near the beach or lake means you won’t have to walk far for an afternoon dip, it does mean that mosquitoes and midges will be rampant. The warmer months in summer are prime mosquito breeding times, and since they breed in water, it’s best to put some distance between your tent or camper and the water.  

Aside from that, flies can be a huge pain when cooking or relaxing outdoors. If you have a big enough tent, you can use one of the rooms as a place to eat in peace. If you own a camper and want to cook with the door open, you can purchase magnetic fly screens to prevent insects from getting into your vehicle.  

Pack electrolytes  

During summer, when the weather is warmer, it’s essential to stay hydrated. Don’t forget to top up your electrolytes whenever you’ve been sweating in the sun all day. 

A loss of electrolytes can lead to dehydration and heat stroke. Therefore, taking powder or hydration tablets with you on your camping trip is essential.  

What to Eat on Your Summer Camping Trip  
 

If you take a portable BBQ with you on your camping trip, you can cook up virtually anything. 

However, if you cook a few meals and pre-freeze them before you depart, it will save you some time and make it easier for your fridge or esky to stay cool in the heat.  

Tips for Your Summer Camping Trip  
 

Be early  

Booking your campsite in advance is a great way to secure your spot. However, arriving at your camp ground early in the morning, especially in summer, means that you’ll be able to set up your tent and site before the weather gets too hot. 

Always close your tent  

If it’s your first time camping in a tent, either solo or as a family, one of the best ways to keep unwanted visitors out is to zip the doors closed when you leave your tent.  

Sounds simple, but the same thing can be said if you’re in a caravan or campervan. However, if you have a magnetic fly screen, you can leave the door open and let a breeze in.  

Get organised  

If you are driving to your campsite and pitching a tent, the best way to know where everything is is to sort them into containers. For example, keep your kitchen gear in one box and your essential equipment in another.  

This will make it easier when you have to pack everything up and load it into your car at the end of your trip.  

Embrace the sand and dirt  

Whether camping in a tent or a caravan, everything will eventually get covered in sand or dirt. But don’t worry, that’s just part of the fun of camping!  

Best places to go camping in austraila 

Queensland

Credit: Tourism Australia, Vist Noosa and Tourism and Events Queensland

With tropical islands lining the coast, breathtaking beaches and lush rainforests, some of the best places to go camping in Queensland include: 

• Fraser Island 

• North Stradbroke Island 

• Rainbow Beach 

• Cape Tribulation  

• Noosa  

New South Wales 

Credit: Visit NSW 

Whether you want to pitch a tent right on the beach or spend your days amongst the mountains, these spots are some of the best places to camp out in NSW: 

• Jervis Bay  

• Blue Mountains National Park  

• Kiama 

• Pambula Beach  

• Batemans Bay 

Western Australia 

Credit: Tourism Western Australia, Margaret River WA

Home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the country, it’s no wonder some of the best camping spots in Western Australia are near a beach, including: 

• Yallingup 
• Hamelin Bay 
• Esperance 
• Monkey Mia 
• Broome 

Victoria  

Credit: Visit Great Ocean Road, Visit Mildura, Australia's Guide Victoria

Whether it’s the Great Ocean Road or a tent in Wilsons Prom, here are some of the best places to camp in Victoria: 

• Wilsons Promontory National Park 

• Cape Liptrap Coastal Park 

• Murray - Sunset National Park 

• Wye River 

• Great Ocean Road 

South Australia

Credit: Tourism Australia, Kangaroo Island Tourism Alliance, South Australia Tourism, Murry River Lakes & Coorong

Whether it’s an island, national park or peninsula, these are some of the best camping spots in South Australia: 

• Eyre Peninsula 

• Flinders Ranges 

• Coorong National Park  

• Kangaroo Island 

• Fleurieu Peninsula  

Tasmania

Credit: Discovery Tasmania, Emilie Ristevski

With such diverse landscapes, Tasmania is a great place to go camping in summer, with some of the best spots including: 

• Cradle Mountain 

• Bay of Fires 

• Freycinet National Park  

• Maria Island 

• Bruny Island  

Northern Territory 

Credit: Tourism Australia, Northern Territory Government of Australia

The Northern Territory is one of the most unique places to camp in the world. Be prepared for long distance travel and to encounter everything you ever thought you’d see in Australia on one amazing journey: 

• Tennant Creek 

• Alice Springs 

• Litchfield National Park 

• Katherine 

• Dundee Beach