Top Ten Australian Camping Destinations

Camping in Australia can offer beautiful scenery along with your choice of relaxation or adventure; the options are virtually unlimited. From camping along the coast to roughing it in the outback, there are camping destinations for every type of outdoor lover in Australia . Here is our list of the top ten camping destinations in the country.

1. Perth Hills Campsite

If you love hiking, Perth Hills is for you! From bushwalking trails to guided walks through the park, hiking is the most sought after activity in the park. When you get tired of fishing, head to the water and try your hand at fishing or jump in and take a swim.

2. Conto Campground

Pack your bags and head to Conto for a weekend getaway. Explore the lighthouses and caves for truly unique sights. Hiking, fishing and swimming are great activities to participate in during your weekend in the park.

3. Kurrajong Campsite

The Bungle Bungle Range is a favorite site among campers. Over 350 million years old, the towers of the range provide campers with gorges to explore and plenty of photo opportunities. Be sure to pack a pair of hiking shoes!

4. Charlie Moreland Camping

If wildlife is your thing, don’t skip Charlie Moreland! Whether you choose to tour the park by foot, mountain bike, car or horseback, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to see the various birds and animals that call the area home.

5. Burke & Wills Dig Tree Camping Area
Designed around the Dig Tree, the Burke & Willis camping area is located next to Cooper Creek and is pet friendly; a plus for many camp-goers! Hike, fish and explore the area, seeing sights seen by Burke & Willis themselves.

6. Mauka Campground

Covering nearly 70kms of ground, the conservation area is home to an old gold mining town. From beaches to waterfalls, surfing to fishing, the campground is a nature lover’s dream. Be sure to bring along a camera, the photo opportunities are vast!

7. Richardson Beach (Freycinet main) Camping Area
Rock climbers will find Richardson Beach a paradise. With granite boulders, cliffs and walls, rock climbers of every skill level will find a path suitable for themselves and all members of their party. There are hiking and walking opportunities that will keep you busy for days.

8. Wilpena Pound Campground

Aboriginal rock art can be found in abundance at Wilpena Pound. The explorer in you will be delighted with the number of gorges, paths and waterholes available for traversing. Swimming, fishing and hiking make this a perfect campground no matter if you’re bringing along a campervan rental or a tent.

9. Hacks Peninsula Camping Area
There are over 150 species of bird that are native to Hacks Peninsula. Bring along your binochulars and bird guide so you don’t miss a single one! Perch yourself on one of the many boardwalks or take a walk through the wetlands, the choice is yours. Don’t forget your camera; you may see birds you’ll not be able to see in any other part of the country.

10. Snowy River Camping Area
If winter camping is what you desire, look no further than Snowy River . Home to Australia’s tallest mountain, Mt Kosciuszko, outdoor enthusiasts find Snowy River the perfect winter getaway. From skiing to snowboarding, the area boasts all manner of winter sporting opportunities.

3 Rugged Phones For Outdoors Life

For anyone who works or plays in the outdoors and needs a rugged and reliable phone, there are a number of good choices. Many of the current cell phones on the markets have very large and vulnerable touchscreen displays and are not well equipped for environments where dirt, dust and water may harm the phone. One of the following three phones will surely stand up to any extreme conditions that it is exposed to. They are not short on the features you need in a mobile and have internet and GPS for tracking, and enough space for all your phone numbers, and cameras for taking snaps in the landscape you are exposed to.

Motorola Brute i686
The Motorola Brute i686 is a phone that features the Sprint and Nextel direct connect function. This allows users to talk via walkie-talkie. This flip phone includes Bluetooth, a 2.0 megapixel camera, GPS and web browsing. The Brute meets military specifications that are set up for dust, vibration, shock, moisture, temperature and solar radiation. This is the baseline standard by which the military measures how durable a product is against these environmental situations. Additionally, this phone features text messaging and e-mail, as well as vibration alert.

Casio GzOne
The Casio GzOne Ravine is another flip phone that is designed to withstand dust, water and dirt. It is shockproof and comes with outdoor related features such as a thermometer, compass, pedometer and more. Included on this phone is a large display on the outside of the body, a built in music and media player, Bluetooth and a 3.2 mega pixel camera. The Gzone is one solid feature rich phones perfect for your adventuring.

Samsung Rugby
Finally, the Samsung Rugby is another durable flip phone that features the push to talk capability. This phone comes with GPS, a 1.3 mega pixel camera, Internet browsing and Bluetooth. It meets the military specifications and is a relatively inexpensive choice for anyone who purchases a phone plan contract.

Cell phones can take a lot of abuse. To ensure that they will last a long time, the right rugged one should be chosen. The phones above all are solid with the features that you need so get the rugged phone you need and get out there and enjoy the great outdoors.

Written by James a Tech worker and constant phone abuser. Need tough technology so come back to see more Tech that can take abuse.