Camping Tips & Tricks

5 Devices to Help You Stay Connected When Camping

While people often go on camping holidays to get away from everything, including unplugging from their devices, it’s often impossible to do that completely. Maybe you’re taking a weekend away from the kids and need to stay connected to them while you’re away, or perhaps you’re going on a...

New Year – New You: 5 New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Want to Keep

It’s that time of year. Time to put pen to paper and write down some resolutions. But let’s not list the same ones as last year, or worse, the ones everyone else has—so yes, get fit, maybe lose a few pounds and eat better, are all good things, but...

10 Hacks to Make Camping Easier and More Fun

Family holidays create fun memories for kids and adults alike and some stories that, at the time, might not be so much fun but turn into hilarious tales as time marches on. But the holidays are also a lot of work for the parents mostly. So we decided to...

Why Camping Doesn’t Automatically Equal Roughing It

For some people, the only images brought to mind when the word “camping” is spoken, are people living off the land with only what’s in their backpack to survive. That isn’t really how camping needs to—or should—be. There are lots of ways to enjoy camping and still feel like...

5 Excellent Family Tents for Camping Holidays

Thinking about taking the whole family on a camping holiday soon? Ready for a better situation than two small tents? Or perhaps your family has grown and needs a bigger space to fit everyone? Whatever the reason is, if you’re in the market for a family tent, then check...

7 Easy Dinner Recipes to Make Ahead & Take With You on a Camping Trip

When you’re on holiday with your family or friends, the last thing anyone wants to do is spend time putting together a big dinner. So you’re either stuck with making sandwiches, other throw-it-together meals, or you end up going out to eat. But if you’re trying to balance the...

10 Easy Hiking Snack Recipes

If you love hiking then there are some excellent trails in Byron Bay, so be sure to pack your hiking boots when you come for a holiday! Since some of these hikes might require a couple of hours or even a half day to finish, you might also want...

Feeling Nostalgic? Retro Camping Gear to Take You Back to the Good Old Days!

If you grew up in the 1970s or 1980s (or perhaps are even a ’90s kid), you probably remember how camping didn’t involve internet connection, buying gadgets to power your phone and spending a mint on the best sleeping bag. Vinyl, leather, flannel and stainless steel – all served...

How to Go Off Grid in Byron Bay

Dreaming of a holiday? Want to “get away from it all”? If unplugging from the constant barrage of emails, texts, social media alerts and more that come across your phone, computer and brain each day sounds like a great idea, then you should read on. It’s important to unplug...

Cool Camping Gear – Solar Powered Stoves

When you’re camping, finding a plug can be troublesome. So the more ways you can help yourself by converting to solar power, the better off you are. Of course, many campsites, like the powered ones at Broken Head Holiday Park, offer an opportunity to charge your devices or set...