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Camping: Top Five Tips For Getting Away With Dogs

Campervanning with your dog is easy if you’re well-prepared. We’ve compiled a list of our top 5 tips for camping with dogs. Many Achtung Campers love to travel with their beloved fur babies. Who wouldn’t? They are a part of the family after all. When you are taking off on a long bout of travel, …

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Boiling Point: Best Way to Heat Water on the Road

For campervanners, having the right equipment can make all the difference in creating a comfortable and efficient travel experience. One essential item that often comes up in discussions among Achtung Campers is how to boil water on the road without the hassle of using a stovetop. Luckily, we’ve got the perfect solution for you – …

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Camping: The New Normal in Campervan Travel

Summer is here and that means campervan travel is too! With parts of Australia reopening, here’s our list of tips for travel this year. …

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Camping Essentials: Claudia’s Top Must-Pack

Claudia is our Human Resources star at Achtung Camper. She takes amazing care of our people in the shop and brings that same energy to her camping trips! Here are her top 5 camping essentials for when she hits the road.   Mosquito repellent and itchy cream  You want to enjoy the afternoons even if …

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Alex’s Camping Essentials

As a relatively new arrival in Australia, I’m still learning the ropes when it comes to my camping essentials. Having hailed from Canada, my camping pack at home tends to look a *little* different than it does in Aus! With all that said, here are some of the things that I absolutely will not camp …

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Travel in Australia: Motorhome or Hotel

As you travel around Australia in your motorhome – we know that yes, a luxury 5-star hotel comes with its perks (fluffy bathrobes and room service are NICE!) but which holiday accommodation option wins out in terms of convenience and a good night’s sleep? Motorhome or hotel room? We pick apart the ups and downs …

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DIY Audio Tour Guide – the new way to road trip

DIY Tourguide is a handy audio tour which is super easy to use and a great way to learn about the places you are driving through on your road trip in Australia.   The audio tour tells you all about the region and the best places to visit. It also tells you about the history, where …

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Tania’s Top 4 Camping Hates!

Welcome to our outlet where we express our grievances about all things camping. If you’re seeking positivity or inspiration, or if you’re still contemplating whether camping is your thing, it might be best to close your computer now. Here are the top 4 things we absolutely HATE about camping: People who set up right next …

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The new app that could save your life

If you’re looking for safety when camping, you can’t go past the ‘What3Words’ app. This wonderful app is new in Australia and it’s a life saver… literally! What does ‘What3words’ mean? This app can FIND a location and SHARE that location around the world with just three words. You simply type in three words to …

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Camper Vanning Adventures – Pt. 2 Christine and Graeme

In March 2020, we proudly became owners of a new VW T6 Achtung Campervan with Nature Lover conversion. We drove it from Geelong to Adelaide just before COVID-19 travel restrictions. After months of waiting, we finally had the chance to use it in mid-May for a 3-night stay at Mambray Creek campground in Mount Remarkable …

The best camping spot in the world
THE BEST CAMPING SPOT IN THE WORLD…

… Like a good recipe or the perfect holiday, the best camping spot in the world is a combination of many different components of various quality that can contribute to the overall experience plus a sprinkling of good luck (good weather please!). And of course, just like the perfect holiday or perfect recipe, many of …

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Nerida’s Camping Essentials

Nerida is our camping (plus sales, office and business managing) expert which is why she’s the perfect person to chat with you about your camping/campervan needs! We’ve asked her to tell us her top 5 personal must-have camping products that are essentials in making sure you have the best camping trip. Here goes!   Head …