Lifestyle
Hidden rules to know a camping road trip
With COVID-19 putting most overseas travel on the back burner, road trips are in. Lots of us are increasingly thinking about hitting the road for a camping or caravanning holiday — some for the first time.
But these low-cost, convenient trips in the great outdoors are governed by a set of unwritten rules that can put ignorant road trippers on the wrong foot with other travellers, campers and residents. To avoid being labelled a campground ‘Karen’ or ‘Darren’, there’s a few handy tips to know.
Do your research and be prepared
Casting a keen eye over your vehicle and equipment before hitting the road. Check your equipment before you go, check your tyres and understand where your petrol stations are.
Respect space and 10pm ‘quiet time’
Keeping a respectful amount of space between campsites is a key to being a considerate camper. You’ve got your own patch and you don’t want to be encroaching on other people’s space.
Take your time, have a chat
Whether it’s around the campground or at a small town cafe, being patient and up for a chat will make for a more memorable trip.
