Everyone loves the Easter long weekend; we all get to enjoy a four-day holiday without taking any annual leave and it seems to arrive at the perfect time of year. The weather’s not too hot, the water temperature’s perfect, and who doesn’t love chocolate and hot cross buns? Many Australians choose to go on a short camping trips to various destinations which are usually packed with people. And in most cases, getting there can be the most difficult part. If you haven’t started planning your Easter weekend getaway, then it’s best to begin as soon as possible!
For many, the Easter weekend can be a little hectic with everyone scrambling to get their food and supplies for their camping trips and this tends to make it easy to forget some essential items. If you’re looking like the majority of people who wish to have a smooth and relaxing weekend, today we’ll be offering you our top ideas to ensure your Easter weekend is as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Give your camping kit a spring clean Easter is the ideal time to review all your camping equipment and give everything a spring clean. There's nothing worse than the musty smell of mildew or mould in your sleeping bag or tent, so give everything a quick clean and make sure you're not missing any vital items like tent pegs. While you're there, take a look at your repair kit to be sure it's fully stocked and if you're missing any pieces like duct tape or cable ties, you'll have heaps of time to buy some replacements before you head off. Change up the camping menu Although the standard camping menu is always delicious, Easter is a fabulous time to try something different. If you've got a camp oven, consider making some hot cross buns which are always a winner with the kids. In addition, damper is a vintage camping treat and to spice things up in the spirit of the season, why not add some Easter eggs or cocoa powder to the mix? Naturally, you'll still want to stock up your 12V fridge or esky with lots of seafood and fresh produce for your Easter dinner! Have an Easter egg hunt! Easter wouldn't be the same without an Easter egg hunt, but trying to recall where you've concealed all the Easter eggs can be a little complicated. Whilst children are terrific at sniffing out chocolate from a mile away, it's important that you don't forget any eggs which can possibly be dangerous to wildlife. It's a practical idea to jot down the number of eggs you stash and take pics of their location so no eggs (and foil) is lost for wildlife to eat. Finding a campsite Your favourite campsite alongside the beach was most likely fully booked early last year so it's best to look for a campsite that is a somewhat more separated and not as hectic. Naturally, it's best to organise a campsite a couple of months beforehand, but if you still haven't located one then it's reasonably easy to search online and find a good campsite that still has vacancies. Never try to spot a campsite without booking ahead of time as nothing is worse than aimlessly driving around searching for a campsite with vacancies! Leave early This tip is a given as almost every person has experienced the infamous Easter traffic. It's strongly advised to leave as early as possible which also makes it more convenient if your campsite has no booking arrangements and has a 'first come, first served' protocol. Many National Parks don't allow bookings so arriving Thursday evening or early Friday morning not only ensures you an optimal camping spot, but you'll also avoid the worst of the traffic. Although Easter camping trips can frequently be a bit of a scramble, following the easy steps summarised above will ensure your long weekend camping trip is as relaxing and comfortable as possible. The trick to having a peaceful and enjoyable Easter is to be well-prepared and give yourself loads of time to plan everything. If you're interested in purchasing any camping gear and equipment to make your Easter weekend more comfortable, don't hesitate to contact TJM Australia by calling 07 3865 9999. We hope you all have a fun and safe Easter!
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