Camping guides
Practical advice from a family that camps: what to pack, where to go, and when to hire instead of buy.
- What to pack for your first camping trip: the complete checklistA practical camping checklist for beginners and families: shelter, sleep, kitchen, power, clothing and safety, plus what you can hire instead of buying.
- Camping near Melbourne: 10 great spots within 4 hoursTen of the best places to camp near Melbourne, from beach campgrounds to the high country, with what to bring and what you can hire.
- Should you hire or buy camping gear? The real costHow to decide whether to hire or buy camping gear, with simple maths for tents, fridges, camper trailers and more.
- Camper trailer hire: a first-timer's guideEverything to know before hiring a camper trailer: towing, set-up, what's included and how to plan your first trip.
- Snow trip from Melbourne: checklist and what to hireHeading to Mt Buller, Falls Creek, Hotham or Lake Mountain from Melbourne? What to pack, the chain rules, and what you can hire near home.