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\"campingAustralians have always embraced camping as an enjoyable and affordable way to get away, relax and recharge from the business of the daily grind. Perhaps you are wondering whether camping would suit you and your family and what you need to know that could make or break a tent getaway. Check out the tips below to help you and your family enjoy the next camping adventure.<\/p>\n

Planning Tips<\/u><\/h2>\n

Go with friends<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Camping with friends and family will make the first trip more enjoyable. Not only will it allow for campfire chats but it will also ensure you have friends on hand to help start fires and put up the tent while your skills are developing.<\/p>\n

Borrow gear<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Camping is budget friendly once you have all the gear required. Borrowing from friends is a great way to have the camping experience without the expense and check whether your family enjoy camping before spending money.<\/p>\n

Check your gear first<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Campsites usually don\u2019t have shopping centres close by. Your cousin may lend you his tent but you need to check it doesn\u2019t have holes in it before you use it. Double check all your equipment before you leave home.<\/p>\n

Choose the right location<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Caravan Parks, National Parks or bush camping are the 3 main options. Decide how important hot showers are and whether or not you want to toast marshmellows over an open fire. Be aware that caravan parks will not allow fires and National Park popular locations will often be booked out early.<\/p>\n

Spring or autumn<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Camping will be more enjoyable in spring or autumn. By choosing a weekend camping getaway at these times of the year you will have decided if you are ready to camp in the cold of winter or heat of summer.<\/p>\n

Safety Tips<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Discovery Walk<\/strong><\/h2>\n

When you arrive at your campsite go for a discovery walk with the kids first. Check out the lie of the land, if there are roads or rivers nearby and how to access the toilets. If there are any potential hazards or boundaries then point these out now so kids can explore while you set up the tent.<\/p>\n

Give kids a whistle<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Camping lets kids get back to nature. They want to explore, build forts and swing off trees. Give your child a whistle to wear and tell them to only blow it in an emergency. If they do injure themselves a whistle will carry further then their voice will.<\/p>\n

\u201cOnly Inside our Tent\u201d Rule<\/strong><\/h2>\n

It pays to remind kids of stranger danger while camping, particularly in busy campgrounds. I recommend the \u201conly inside our tent rule\u201d when visiting new friends. We always put down a large picnic blanket in our campground and the kids gather for fierce Uno battles.<\/p>\n

Explicit Fire Safety<\/strong><\/h2>\n

With the right precautions parents need not panic about their children being near fire. Having camped with babies and toddlers my suggestions are:<\/p>\n