Camping Tips & Tricks

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...

10 Camping Recipes With 5 Ingredients or Less

When you’re on a holiday, no one really wants to spend hours slaving over the camp stove or BBQ, trying to put together meals for everyone. On the flip side, keeping to a travel budget is difficult if you have to go out for almost every meal. So, consider...

7 Camping Games You Can Play in the Dark

When the sun sets, kids don’t just immediately go to sleep. Often they look for something else to entertain them, so rather than plonking them in front of the iPad, why not suggest one of these fun camping games to play after dark? 1. Flashlight Hide ‘n’ Seek Pick...

Camping Gear For Beginners: Tips on Tents, Sleeping Bags & Pads That Won’t Break the Bank

Are you new to camping, or have tagged along with mates once or twice, but now feel ready to make the leap and start purchasing your own camping gear? Like most people wading into a new hobby, you don’t want to overspend and spend an outrageous amount of money...

Best of 2017: Your Favourite Blog Posts about Byron Bay

Before we find ourselves a quarter of a way into 2018, we decided to look back at our most popular blog posts in 2017. We list them here for you (or new readers to discover) to ensure you have a handy list of our most read topics, including: camping...

5 Reasons Why Solar Power Is Your Friend When Camping

If you view camping as a chance to get off the grid, then read on. If you want to get back to nature and really use the natural world around you on your next camping trip, see our tips below. Heck, if you just want to save a few...

5 Easy Hiking Snack Recipes

When you’re on holiday in Byron Bay, plan to put on your hiking boots and try out any of the excellent trails in Byron Bay. But some of these hikes might require a couple of hours or even a half day to finish, so you might want to pack...

Top 5 Beginner Camping Mistakes to Avoid This Summer

Camping isn’t as easy as just popping a tent and grabbing a sleeping a bag. If you’re looking forward to your first camping holiday this summer, we want to help you make it a fun and memorable one and something you’ll want to do again and again. So read...