Have you ever had a taste of Australian burger? No, it isn’t made of kangaroo or koala. Famous or not famous around the world, the Australian burger is a great entrée, perfect with chips or vegetables. Some recipes developed for it call for the gastronomic flavors of fried eggs and chili.
Now the best part about eating an Aussie burger is actually preparing and eating it outdoors. What better place to do this than amidst the exotic terrain of Australia? No, we’re not suggesting that you drive hundreds of miles into one of its scorching deserts and flip burgers with your handy-dandy outdoor grill. A better getaway is camping in one of Australia’s dense forests, national parks or on its pristine beaches.
Of course camping in Australia, like anywhere else in the world, requires a hefty dose of patience, caution, common sense and natural instinct.
Pests are a major concern in most of Australia’s campgrounds. These pesky (and sometimes dangerous) creatures can be anything from ants and ticks to snakes and scorpions. It’s actually sort of rude to call these insects and animals pests since you’re the one barging in on their natural homes. But this doesn’t change the fact that you have to be wary of their presence.
Besides carefully choosing where to set up your tent, you must apply a special body lotion that effectively repels insects. Avoid any contact with plants, especially those that you’re not familiar with. You never know if you’re fiddling with poison ivy or stinging nettles.
If your main concern is pets and not pests, it’s best that you equip yourself with the guidelines implemented by the campsite you wish to stay in. Parks, natural reserves, forests and other kinds of campgrounds differ in their rules for pets. While some may restrict dogs and other types of pets in certain parts of the campground, others totally forbid pets.
Some state forests in this country allow you to camp overnight with your dogs only within the campground. Examples of such forests are Glastonbury Creek and Red Rock in Queensland, Kooyoora and Enfield in Victoria, Anstey Hill Recreation Park and Greenhill Recreation Park in South Australia.