If you live and work in Sydney, you probably have a fast-paced lifestyle and are a workaholic, striving to get promotion to that managerial position. While there’s nothing wrong with urban life, it is easy to lose that essential connection with nature, yet there is a solution in the form of weekend camping trips. If you have zero camping experience, it might seem like a daunting challenge to sleep under the stars, yet with some planning, you can organise a great camping adventure.
Accommodation
Why not invest in a roof top tent that fits neatly on your SUV? A strong aluminium frame offers ground support and the tent can sleep 2. Darche is probably the best brand of roof top tents, with the great value Intrepidor or the Darche Highland, a 1400mm unit that is easy to set up and pack away. Failing that, you could buy a regular tent, with solo units, double and family tents that sleep up to 8 people. A tent folds away to fit snugly in a bag and after a couple of times, erecting the tent is a breeze.
Research the region
The web can help you find out more about a destination; hiking trails, waterfalls and stunning forests. Of course, you will need to kit yourself out with hiking gear, a pair of decent hiking boots, denim jeans and a warm jacket and small backpack. We recommend booking a space at a campsite online, especially if you are in the Hunter Valley area, which is busy during the tourist season (November to February) – The site would have all the facilities you need, hot showers, toilets, access to mains electricity and even a small supermarket.
Campervans & motorhomes
Many Australian families have invested in their holiday with a motorhome or a campervan, which is a smaller version. You can rent state-of-the-art motorhomes by the day/week/month and these rigs are luxurious by anyone’s standards. This would be a great introduction to camping, then you can think about buying a unit in the future.
Recharge your batteries
A long weekend is perfect; you can have the car loaded up and leave home in the early evening on Friday, giving you 3 nights if you drive back on Monday morning. Breathe in that fresh air and appreciate the natural beauty as you hike trails with spectacular views; when the time comes to return, you will be ready to get back to your career and the bustling city.
Eco-friendly practices
It is important that you leave no trace of your existence; take all waste with you and do not damage trees or shrubs. We all need to be responsible when camping and respectful of campsites and national parks. If you would like to have a clear idea of extreme camping, watch a few camping adventure videos on YouTube and you get a sense of the natural beauty and tranquility.
Camping offers many benefits to the city dweller, as well as connecting them back with Mother Nature.
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