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Camping with Kids amping with kids. Sound like a and south coast, while winter’s mild daytime horror rather than a holiday? Well temperatures and a drop in coastal winds make prepare to rethink your perceptions. anywhere north appealing. Very generally Sure, you may need to be more speaking, the south has more in the way of Cprepared to go camping with little ones in tow camping infrastructure in its national parks but the effort is worth it. There is something and towns – and with more infrastructure so magical about slowing down and seeing the often comes more people. Generalising again, world through children’s eyes. However, such heading north often appeals more to those trips don’t necessarily come easy. You’ve got to looking to escape the crowds and ‘rough’ it plan and prepare and plan some more. (unless, of course, you’re glamping). Where to go and when What to take What you bring with you can make or break Where you go will largely be dictated by your trip with kids, so plan carefully. First, how long you’ve got and the season you’re think about the basics. Kids adore staying in travelling. You’ve also got to consider how a tent and there is a huge range on the market much roughing it you can take. Do you prefer these days to suit families of all sizes. Some an established campground with toilets and tips? Make ease of putting it up a priority, and hot showers, or are you happy to pitch a tent consider how many ‘rooms’ you need and where near the beach? For those who are prepared to the doors are positioned, so you can access the fork out some cash, there is a growing number tent without disturbing the little ones and they of luxury ‘glamping’ options to consider, can’t escape without you knowing. Camping with kids including Savannah Campground in Karijini You’ll need something to sleep on – options National Park, El Questro in the Kimberley and include self-inflatable mattresses (great space Camping with the kids can create the basis of life-long, Sal Salis near Exmouth. savers), swags (easy to roll out and you don’t treasured family memories ... if you plan ahead and To make your planning simple, think south need a tent, but they can be bulky), or stretcher in summer and north in winter, although if beds (which keep you off the ground so can know where to go. Here are 10 of WA’s top camping you get lucky with the weather, off-season be warmer). Then there are sleeping bags. If spots for families WORDS Samille Mitchell camping means less crowds and more serenity. you’re going down south in winter you’ll need Summer temperatures are ideal for exploring a minus-two-Celsius-graded bag, but if you the forests and beaches of the south-west want something more general, warmer is better 70 Scoop Traveller July - December 2011 scoop.com.au Explore WA Explore WA scoop.com.au July - December 2011 Scoop Traveller 71 TRIPS camping with kids Western Australia’s TOP 10 CAMPGROUNDS A local on the beach at Coral Bay (Photography People’s Park Caravan Village). WA is blessed with excellent family camping options. Here’s ten of the best FREMANTLE PRISON Congelin campground, Jurien Tourist Park, Dryandra Woodland, Peel holds the key to... Jurien Bay Where is it? 164km south-east of Perth and a Where is it? Jurien Bay is about two to three little more than 20km north-west of Narrogin, hours’ drive north of Perth, along the new amid the trees of Dryandra Woodland. It’s two- Indian Ocean Drive. wheel drive accessible. Why it’s great for families It’s sprawled upon Why it’s great for families This is possibly the a beachfront with sheltered waters and great best place in the State to see elusive and rare beach fishing. There’s a pontoon in the water, native mammals. You can visit nearby Barna Mia a jetty for fishing nearby and a giant jumping Animal Sanctuary to see these cuddly looking pillow in the park. The town also offers bike creatures and partake in a guided nocturnal hire, kayak hire and sea lion tours, and the tour. It’s also home to nearly half the State’s Pinnacles Desert and caves of Stockyard Gully population of the numbat – WA’s fauna emblem. are not far away. What is there? Communal gas barbecues, What is there? The park features powered and communal fire ring sites, long-drop bush unpowered campsites and a range of other toilets, seven to eight single caravan sites, three HISTORY accommodation types. There’s also the giant group camping tent areas (catering to about 40 jumping pillow – a favourite with the kids. people), three individual, one car-bay, camp Tips Bring your swimmers. sites. The park also features Barna Mia Animal TIPS FOR CAMPING WITH KIDS Don’t miss A swim at the beach and dropping a Sanctuary and interpretive centre, a drive trail, line for fish. walk trails and picnic tables. You can also stay • Plan, plan, plan and keep it simple (do you really Bookings/more information For bookings, at nearby Dryandra Woodland Village. need a coffee machine that plugs into the car call (08) 9652 1595 or 1800 119 239, or visit Tips There’s little drinking water: take your own. cigarette lighter? Yes, they do exist). jurienbaytouristpark.com.au. Don’t miss A guided nocturnal tour at Barna • Know where you’re going before you set out and Mia Animal Sanctuary and a walk on the Woylie if you need to book. For camping in national Walk trail – recognised by Top Trails WA as “A campfire is a wonderfully atmospheric cooking parks, check out dec.wa.gov.au/campgrounds for one of the State’s 50 best trails. The Ochre Trail option for camping, especially if you remember to information and to make bookings. is also excellent, with interpretive signage describing Aboriginal culture of the area. • Avoid too much driving. If your destination is a long MYSTERY Bookings/more information There is no booking bring the marshmallows...” way away, break up the journey and make the trip system for the campground. Simply obtain there part of the adventure. Once there, set up camp Next, think about food. You’ll need a car your meal is ready. Don’t forget the snacks. Kids camping fee envelopes from the information and stay a while in the one place. fridge or esky to store perishables, and plates, can work up a serious appetite so keep fruit, shelter (brochures are also available here) bowls, cups, grill, frying pan and utensils to nuts, biscuits and muesli bars in easy-to-access • Keep drinks and snacks on hand – for the car or in a and send your payment to the DEC office in cook and eat. How will you cook? Is there places for car journeys and while out exploring. backpack while exploring. Narrogin. For more details visit dec.wa.gov.au power? Are barbecues provided? Are campfires If there are no showers on hand you can bathe (click on Parks and recreation, then Park finder), • Bring games (think a deck of cards rather than a allowed at the time you’re travelling? Do you the little ones in a deep plastic bowl (which you go to dec.wa.gov.au/campgrounds, or call DEC’s Nintendo DS). need to bring your own wood? A campfire is a can also use to do your washing up). You can Narrogin office on (08) 9881 9200. wonderfully atmospheric cooking option for also get shower ‘tents’ – black bags of water camping, especially if you remember to bring with a shower head attached that warm in the the marshmallows, but you’re best to have a sun during the day ready for an evening scrub. gas cooker on hand in case campfires are not Lighting is also important. Kids love head allowed. These are also far easier if you just want torches – being hands free, they are practical FUN to whack on a cuppa. It’s also worth taking too. Try a lantern for general lighting. You can Step inside and do time on a a thermos – fill it up in the morning and you even get remote-control lights that hang from won’t need to boil the billy again all day. the roof of your tent – lie in your sleeping bag fascinating Prison Day Tour, What to eat? Think simply – barbecue meat, and flick a switch, to save stumbling in the dark. Tunnels Tour adventure or pre-cooked stew or pasta that you can simply Also bring your camera. Be sure it’s charged Soaking up the natural beauty at Dryandra spooky Torchlight Tour reheat or, for a special treat, a roast or stew before you go or buy an inverter that plugs into Woodland (Photography Department of Environment and Conservation). slow-cooked on the fire in the camp-oven. the cigarette lighter of your car, allowing you to Visit WA’s only World Heritage There are also surprisingly tasty dried-food meal charge electrical items while driving (great for listed building today options these days – just add boiled water and the mobile phone, too). The Terrace Fremantle - (08) 9336 9200 www.fremantleprison.com.au 72 Scoop Traveller July - December 2011 scoop.com.au Explore WA Explore WA scoop.com.au Scoop September 2010.indd 1 10/12/2010 11:59:12 AM TRIPS camping with kids Honeymoon Pool campground is popular for swimming and canoeing (Photography Collie Visitor Centre).
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