If you're travelling with kids, a family camping checklist is essential for every trip!

Our checklist helps us pack faster and easily note any items we need to buy before we leave. It’s versatile and can be adjusted for any getaway, tailored to meet our family’s specific needs depending on the destination.

When planning, it’s key to consider the nature of your trip and what your family may need. Some trips may require more provisions, such as extra medications, food, and water, compared to a stay in a caravan park near shops.

Fortunately, we make packing easier for our hirers by including many essentials in our caravans. By following our simple family camping checklist, you can avoid that frustrating moment of realising you’ve forgotten something important halfway to your destination.

*We've included an asterisk next to the items below in all our vans.*

 

Camping Essentials

Below are a couple of items that can make your camping trip even more comfortable. 
*What is included in our vans.

• Camp Chairs & Table ($20 hire fee)
• BBQ/Weber ($80 hire fee)
• BBQ Tools
• Torches/Flashlight*
• Head Lamps
• Gas*
• Buckets
• Dustpan & Broom*
• Ground Mat*
• First Aid Kit*
• Fishing Gear
• Wet Weather Gear
• Cable Ties
• Axe
• Fire Pit
• Fire Wood
• Spare Wheel*
• Basic Tool Set
• Camera

Cooking & Cleaning

We've done the hard work for you and included all the cooking and cleaning essentials for your trip away below!

• Cutlery
• Kitchen Utensils
• Plates/Bowls
• Cups/Mugs
• Gas & Electric Kettle
• Chopping Board
• Mixing Bowls
• Matches
• Paper Towel
• Detergent
• Multipurpose Wipes
• Microfibre Cloth
• Aluminium Foil & Cling Wrap
• Baking Paper
• Garbage Bags
• Frying Pan
• Saucepan & Pot
• Electric Toaster
• Tea Towels

Groceries

While camping as a family, we have always found simple meals and easy snacks like BBQs, egg and bacon muffins, and marshmallows to be the best. Below is a list of our go-tos.
*What is included in our vans.

• Salt/Pepper*
• Cooking Oil*
• Milk
• Bottled Water
• Tea/Coffee*
• Sugar*
• Cordial
• Bread
• Butter
• Eggs
• Bacon
• Sausages
• Steak
• Chips
• Cereal
• Honey/Vegemite/Jam
• Cheese
• Crackers
• Chocolate
• Deli Meat
• Tomato/BBQ Sauce
• Marshmallows
• Alcohol

Personal Items

Don’t forget those easy-to-miss personal essentials that can make all the difference on a camping trip! Items like lip balm, sunscreen, and insect repellent often slip through the cracks but can be lifesavers in the outdoors. Toss in a few spare toiletries, hand sanitiser, and any daily medications to stay comfortable and prepared.
*What is included in our vans.

• Deodorant
• Hand Soap*
• Shampoo/Conditioner
• Face Washer/Towels
• Cotton Buds
• Toilet Paper*
• Tissues
• Toothbrush/Toothpaste
• Antiseptic Cream
• Burn Cream
• Stingose
• Headache Tablets
• Sunscreen
• Aeroguard
• Baby Wipes

Kids Essentials

The best part about camping is that the kids can have their own fun in the outdoors, so there's no need to overpack their toys! We've created the list below that covers the basics to keep little campers comfortable, safe, and entertained throughout the trip.
*What is included in our vans.

• Deck of Cards*
• Soccer Ball
• Bikes/Helmets
• Colouring In Books/Pencils
• Reading Books
• Glow Sticks/Sparklers