Category Archives: Camping

Charlie Moreland camping area photos

Charlie Moreland camping area registration hut

Charlie Moreland camping area is in Imbil State Forest, which is just north of the Conondale National Park. We stopped in and took a few photos. We were passing by Charlie Moreland camping area on the way to Kenilworth via the Kenilworth–Maleny Road. I was surprised at the number of BlackWolf tents being used at the time that we visited the camping area — see photos here. Making a booking You need to make amore »

Ballina Headlands Leisure Park review

Ballina Headlands Leisure Park

We had a lovely time at Ballina. Here is the run-down on the excellent caravan park that we stayed in — the Ballina Headlands Leisure Park: Sites large sites for vans and tents fresh driveways and concrete slabs for vans TV cables next to van sites inside of cabins looked excellent — think the ones that I saw inside must have been recently refurbished. Service people were extremely helpful. Facilities good kiddies playground largemore »

Dicky Beach Holiday Park review and photos

Dicky Beach at sunset, with the remains of the SS Dicky shipwreck in the background

We recently camped at Dicky Beach Holiday Park on the Sunshine Coast. The holiday park had a full size tennis court, children’s playground, modern amenities blocks and well set up camp kitchens. The park was adjacent shops and Dicky Beach. I booked a camp site only three days before arriving, and in the last week of school holidays. Dicky Beach Holiday Park was the only park with a camp site vacancy that Imore »

BlackWolf tents — they must be on to a good thing

BlackWolf Turbo Plus tent

On a recent day trip to Charlie Moreland camping area, I was surprised to be reminded of the popularity of BlackWolf tents, with three in the camping ground. I am a fan of BlackWolf tents. I own a Turbo Plus 300 and was recently given the opportunity to test the new 2012/13 model Turbo Plus 240 tent. When we stayed on Stradbroke Island at Adder Rock Holiday Park, there were three BlackWolf tents in the camping ground,more »

Tarp set ups — photos of great camp sites

20' x 24' tarp with ridge pole over Jackaroo dome tent

Tarps provide great weather protection while camping, whether from the rain or sun. Following are some  tarpaulin set ups ranging from small and simple, to massive! Looking at other people’s camping set up always inspires me to make my own set up better. I have ordered the photos in terms of size and complexity. The larger set ups on this page take some time to erect, so should only be considered if you aremore »

BlackWolf Turbo Plus 240 — with awning front and side panels

BlackWolf Turbo Plus 240 tent with the front (door open) and side panels fitted

The optional front and side panels for the new BlackWolf Turbo Plus 240 tent gives a very handy vestibule area under the new, larger, three-pole awning. We used it to shelter from the wind and sun, and also to store gear out of sight of prying eyes while we were away from the camp site. I was recently given the opportunity to test the new model 2012/2013 BlackWolf Turbo Plus 240 tent. Our first tripmore »

Coleman comfort sling chair review and photos

Coleman comfort sling chair

My Coleman comfort sling chair is always the first one people sit on at the camp site. I often have to kick my kids, wife and other camp site visitors off the Coleman chair because it is always the one that people seem to find most comfortable. I purchased my Coleman comfort sling chair for around $70 from Down Under Camping and have taken it on several camping trips in recent months. Coleman comfort sling chair is actuallymore »