fbpx
Mother's Day gifts
Gift Guide: Few Ideas For Mother’s Day

The Achtung Camper family is made up of many super cool, outdoorsy mums and we’ve spoken to all of them to put together some Mother’s Day gifts for the coolest mums in the wild. We have collated a bunch of gifts that we would be thrilled to receive, so why not give these a-go when gift bu …

Achtung VW Campervan
Winter Camping: There’s Plenty of Options in Victoria

Coming into the colder parts of the year we thought we would give you a few winter camping ideas on our favourite places, some that just makes the trees sing. Here are our top three places to head over this winter season: Located in Errinundra National Park, seven hours away from Melbourne. It’s a destination …

Achtung Camper Paster recipe
Campervan Cooking: Meals on the Move

Easy, one pot pasta recipe for cooking in an Achtung Campervan. Meals on the Move! …

Camping Essentials: Bronwyn’s List of Must-Pack

Sales Manager Bronwyn camps with her littlies, so her camping essentials list might look familiar to the parents out there!  Check out her top five essential items for family camping trips.   An umbrella & raincoat The last thing you want to do when it’s pouring rain is run to the loo and get soaking wet! …

Camping Essentials
Camping Essentials: Kerrie’s Top Must-Pack

Achtung Camper’s manager Kerrie loves camping with her three (not so little) kids.  Here are her top camping essentials: Pillows These are at the top of the list for a reason! We forgot them once and can assure you that a rolled-up t-shirt doesn’t do the trick. This is the first thing we put in …

Ulladulla
Camping Activities: Hiking Tips For Campervanners

One of our all-time favourite activities on the road is hiking. It’s such a great activity because the bar to entry is relatively low. All you really need for hiking while campervanning is a good attitude and a willingness to hop on board the heel toe express!   When travelling to new areas it can …

Camping with Dogs
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, …

vw campervans for sale
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 – …

Campervans for sale in Melbourne
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. …

camping essentials
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 …

camping essentials
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 …

What to avoid for perfect camping spot
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 …