How To Plan A Fun Gold Coast Camping Trip

If you are looking for a fun but cost effective way to go on a Gold Coast holiday you could look at heading off on an outdoor Gold Coast camping trip. Read this post for some handy Gold Coast camping ideas.

Decide on your camping holiday date ranges taking account of the time of year and the type of activities you would like to do during your holiday.

You could either go camping in a South Queensland National Park if you would like to have fun with pursuits such as fishing, going swimming in a lake, trekking or seeing wildlife and plant life.

If you don’t really want to spend your whole holiday out in the wilds, you could locate a campsite situated as close as possible to the main Gold Coast tourist area.

Certainly, there are campsites in close proximity but keep in mind that you will certainly have to book well in advance during the peak holiday seasons as they do have a tendency to get booked out.

Heading to a National Park will probably be less expensive however you will have a lot more options in your things to do if you go to a campsite near the main Gold Coast tourist area.

Check the weather conditions before you go on a Gold Coast camping holiday.

Do not plan on going camping outdoors if there is likely to be any extreme conditions such as a heat wave or a cyclone warning!

The good news is the Gold Coast has an excellent year round climate and does not often experience extreme conditions. Yes it can get hot in the summer (November to April) and sometimes a little chilly in the winter but if you are looking for snow you are definately not going to find any on the Gold Coast!

Invest in good quality camping equipment.

Your Gold Coast camping holiday will be a lot more enjoyable if you are comfortable and do not have to stress about whether or not your old tent will always keep the humidity or a heavy rain storm out.

Get a top quality tent that can be set up and packed-up in just a few minutes, a comfortable sleeping bag with a separate liner that you can use on it’s own if it gets hot, a comfy air mattress, a mosquito net and some chairs and tables you can fold up for travelling.

There are specialised outlets where you can go to get all the gear you will need, but don’t forget to make use of the Internet to do a comparison of prices.

Pack very carefully and test out all your equipment well before you set off, particularly if you are heading to a remote area.

You will need to take a few tools and the items you require to repair your equipment just in case you lose a tent peg or discover a hole in your air bed.

You really should also carry a first aid kit given that you will be spending the majority of of your time outside. Take some aspirin, sticky plasters and topical creams just in case you are exposed to particular plants or insects.

If you get allergic reactions to pollen or anything else you will come into contact with with in the course of your Gold Coast camping trip, carry your allergy medicine and think about moving to a hotel room if your allergy symptoms are extremely bad.

Take some extra equipment such as sun protective clothes, sun sceen, walking shoes or boots, fishing equipment and anything you may need to play games or your favorite sports activity.

Bear in mind that you will probably be spending your whole holiday outdoors and will have the chance to do a whole lot of fun things if you take the gear you need. If you have children, plan on doing a number of activities with each other. Your Gold Coast camping holiday can be a special occasion to connect with your kids by doing some fishing or trekking in the bush or along the almost endless beaches.

Your Gold Coast camping holiday will certainly be a lot of fun if you invest the time to plan it in detail. Chat to your family or friends about camping and plan your holiday together.