Posh Kids Camping Crafts!

Camping is always a great way to connect with your family and so is craft, so why not combine the two?  We love both in our house.  Camping is such a special time away.  Not only does it allow us to connect with nature but it helps us connect with each other.

Here is a list of 20 fabulous crafts for your kids for your next trip away via U Create

20 Crafts for Kids 

Click here to see them all!

Name Plate Can

Leaf Art

Camping Recipe - Fry Bread!

Fry Bread - a great versatile recipe to try when you next camp!  Served sweet, with honey, butter and icing sugar or savoury with melted camembert or as a taco base!  Yummo!

Via Grass Haven Outdoor (photo and recipe)

Fry bread has its origins in Native American cooking, but several similar styled breads transcend all ethnicities. Naan, parantha, and even pizza crust holds similarities. Whether the origin is in North America or abroad, this simple bread is perfect for fixing at the campsite. Just assemble the dry ingredients at home in a resealable bag and the dough will come to life at the campsite with a little liquid addition. Let it rise while you take a quick hike, it’ll be ready for the skillet or grill when you return. As a compliment to any dish (or as a dessert with fruit, honey and powdered sugar), your taste buds will cry for more. Serves 6 - 8 Prep Time - 5 minutes Site Prep - 60 minutes Needs - fry pan, paper towels Ingredients - 3 cups of flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 3 teaspoons of baking powered, 3/4 cup milk, extra water, veg. oil for the fry pan. At home - Combine dry ingredients in a resealable bag. At Campsite - Add the milk to the dried goods mixture bag. Knead with your hands (we do this on the outside of the bag – it’s less messy). Add a little water (about ¼ to ½ cup) to make sure it all comes together. Don’t over knead. Let the mixture rest for 30-45 minutes After the dough has set, heat oil or shortening in a large skillet or griddle. Scoop out an orange sized piece of dough. Add a little extra flour if it is too sticky. Press the dough flat to form a circle, stretching it a little as you go. Add the dough circle to the skillet and fry on one side until golden brown. Flip the bread to the other side, frying another 30 seconds or so. Place fry bread onto a paper towel lined plate. Cook remaining dough in a similar manner. Notes:  Mix soft butter with honey and pour over fry bread adding  a generous sprinkle of icing sugar. To make a savoury base, you can add onion or herbs. Fry bread makes a great base for tacos.   Photo via The Pioneer Woman

Get The Look..........

The Vintage Look (photo from trishhunterfinds.com.au)

Love the vintage look?  Creating your own vintage camping look is too easy!  One of the best way to create a stylish vintage feel to your next camping adventure is with textiles and fabrics.  

Rugs are fabulous!  They can be new, vintage, fluffy, cotton, knitted.....anything!  I love the cosy feel rugs give to our tent.  They feel decadent in a camp setting!  The added bonus, they help protect the floor of your tent and stop those "gritty bits" finding their way into your bed at night.  I like sand and grass, but I don't want to sleep with it between my sheets!  

Vintage Fabric Bunting 

Vintage fabrics - true vintage textiles are hard to replace, but you can get a similar look with new fabrics too.  Owning a vintage textile store means that we have the luxury of genuine vintage fabrics at our disposal.  You can view some here!   I love to add vintage fabric bunting, cushions, and table covers!   You can even purchase vintage fabric bunting kits at Vintage Fabric Online. 

Add a vintage tablecloth over your camp table to create an instant Posh feel!  We also use vintage tea towels ( I love the ones you find with crocheted edging).  You can also create your own feel but picking up some souvenir towels in your travels.  If you are clever enough to be able to add the crochet edging, lucky you!  

If you cannot find the real deal, you can purchase some cool looking vintage inspired fabrics over at Funky Fabrix! 

One of our vintage cloths, and vintage colour pencils too!

We also love vintage blankets!  After spending a few months in New Zealand I came home with 2 suitcases full of stunning vintage woollen blankets!  Some I have used for crafting, the others I cannot part with and have become part of our camping family!  I also love vintage crochet rugs and blankets, but new ones work just as well!  

Vintage Blankets and Vintage Fabric Cushions.

Recently on a camping trip to Killarney,  we found ourselves without enough blankets, so popped into Warwick to check out the op shops!  We found the most stunning 1960s vintage feather duvet (made in NZ) for a bargain price of $20!  Now it comes on every trip!  I also bring along our vintage sheets found in an op shop in NZ! 

Our vintage duvet and sheets - POSH!! 

I have started to search for lovely vintage cutlery, plates and cups.  You can pick up vintage melamine for a steal still, but those vintage enamel plates and cups are becoming harder to find!  I did buy a set of new enamel plates just recently, that work fine too!  

Enamel plates and cups add to that vintage book.

Throw in some lovely candles and candle holders, a vintage jug or two, and some lovely vintage baskets and you are just about done!  

Happy Posh Vintage Camping!  

Cane Village Holiday Park Bundaberg Qld {Review}

A few weeks ago we travelled to Bundaberg to catch up with family, and knowing there was a wide range of camping grounds about, we didn't bother to book anywhere.  A small risk as after all is was the weekend.

We had a drive through the numerous beach camping grounds nearby.  Bargara Beach was our favourite. The grounds are close to the coffee/food precinct which has certainly become more upmarket since my last visit here many years ago. The afternoon by the beach was windy, too windy for the small dome tent we had with us, so we found ourselves heading into the safety of Bundaberg itself looking for somewhere to put up our tent where the wind wouldn't blow us around all night.

Photo via Cane Village Holiday Park

We found the peaceful and friendly Cane Village Holiday Park.  Well positioned on a side road but just a few minutes walk to the aptly named Sugarland shopping centre.

We dithered about, deciding if the wind would die down but in the end opted for the safety of a cabin for the night.  There was only a budget cabin left but to us, hot and bothered after a day's sun and wind, it was a little piece of luxury.

It had a seperate room with an overhead fan, but lots of flyscreened windows that let the cool breeze float in. The kitchen was basic, but well set up with utensils, frypans and fridge/freezer.  Master 8 had a set of bunks in the front room which also doubled as a kitchen and living area. There was a flatscreen television which is still a rarity for many holiday parks.

The park itself felt like being on a small tropical island,  palms everywhere around the grounds which also made the grounds seem more peaceful and serene, even though many people were about.

Our cabin had no ensuite but we were just nearby the amenities block which is one of, if not the best I have encountered.  Sixteen individual toilet, shower and handbasin bathrooms, all large, spacious and clean. 

It was 5 pm and we had time to have a swim before our dinner (sausage sizzle). The pool is  a resort style pool and is set away from the accommodation at the front of the park with ample seating, shade and privacy.  We were the only ones here and it was a great pool to cool off in after the day. Near to the pool is a fantastic sheltered cooking and eating area. Modern new facilities, it also has a flatscreen television and is the perfect area for a small group to relax and eat in.

Photo via Cane Village Holiday Park

The park management were very welcoming and friendly. The upkeep and maintenance of grounds was of an exceptional standard. The campsites themselves look very nice and shady. We earmarked a couple of sites for our next visit in December.

The park is just a few minutes away from Bundaberg central but in a quiet street next to a retirement village. In Bundaberg central itself we found an excellent pub on the main street, The Metropolitan, which had a great value lunch menu with a wide selection. 

A couple of minutes walk away from the holiday park is the large Brother's Leagues Club which offers a selection of bars, entertainment and eating options including a well reviewed Chinese restaurant. 

We enjoyed our stay so much, we stayed an extra night and happily sat out on our patio area,  in our camping chairs with fine food and cold beers. 

Posh indeed! 

The stunning sunset at the holiday park, perfect for happy hour! 

The important details:

Hosts:  Dawn and John
Phone: 07 4155 1022
Address: 94 Twyford St, Bundaberg.

The Park has 2 camp kitchens with BBQs, ample seating with all facilities including TVs, microwaves and fridges. You can take a refreshing dip in the inground salt water pool or relax in the pool lounges with your favourite book. A small playground is available for the little ones to enjoy beside our shaded top camp kitchen and BBQ area.

Facilities:

• Pool - Salt Water
• Public Transport Nearby
• Sites
• Lending Library
• Non Smoking Accommodation Available
• Playground
• Toddler Playground – Outdoor
• Tourist Information and/or Bookings
• Van Valet Parking
• Small - Motorhome Friendly Sites (up to 10m wide x 3m high)
• Sporting venues nearby
• Sullage Available on Powered/Ensuite Sites
• Laundries with Washing Machines & Dryers
• Camp Kitchen
• Caravaning
• Clothes line
• BBQ
• BIG4 Club Local Benefits
• Cabins
• Groups Welcome
• Internet – Net4 Wireless
• Large - Motorhome Friendly Sites (over 10m wide x 3m high)
• Cots & High Chair Hire
• Drive Through Sites
• Gas Swap Bottles/ or Refills
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Noosa Caravan Park {Review}

Noosa Caravan Park

Noosa can be confusing for the first time visitor. There is Noosa Heads, Noosa Junction and  Noosaville, but one need not worry where you end up, as all are an easy few minutes drive from one another, and more importantly the fantastic beach.
As it was, the Posh Camping team found ourselves driving home last weekend to Brisbane, and after looking through the many holiday parks on the way we were tired and a bit disillusioned.   By the time we hit the Noosa turnoff, it was approaching 5 pm and rather than battle the holiday traffic, we turned in and decided a glass of wine and a camping ground may be more appealing.

Shady camping sites (photo via Noosa Caravan Park)

There are a few choices in Noosa, and  we found ourselves at Noosa Caravan Park, which is located not so much in Noosa but in the quieter streets of Tewantin. This suited us perfectly as Tewantin has a main street with a supermarket, a grand old hotel, and a very good RSL club which has good food.  It is also located a very short drive to the ferry to take you across to Noosa Northshore for fishing, bush walking and beach driving!
The holiday park itself was very busy on the first night, but the receptionist happily let us in and gave us a map of the 5 available sites left for us, to look at.  We found a perfect spot at the rear of the grounds that overlooked a small stream. Our tent was up in minutes and we had time to zip into Hastings Street for an ice cream and a Thai dinner along the Noosa River (not in that order!).

We chose one of these lovely sites (photo via Noosa Caravan Park)

One thing we always look out for when judging a camp park is whether the owners/managers are hands on and taking care of the upkeep of the park. Happily in this case, I wasn't disappointed. The manager was seen out and about several times in our two night stay, picking up palm fronds and looking after the grounds.  Grounds are exceptionally tidy and clean and well maintained.Facilities are basic but clean and surprisingly not crowded considering how full the park was on our first night.


The grounds emptied the next day and I cooked up steak and sausages for dinner in the camp kitchen. Nice and clean with a large commercial sized fridge with ample room for large families and all the guests.  You will find hot plates, bbq plates and microwave as well as continuous boiling water on tap.  

Generous Camp Kitchen area (photo via Noosa Caravan Park)

Overall this was a great little spot to stay for a couple of nights, we personally liked the sites at the rear of the park (numbers 115-120).


There is a small store at the reception which sells drinks, newspapers, and small neccessities. I also spied a Ben and Jerry ice cream stand and noted on the weekend there is a pizza night available.  Next to the reception area is a large pool and games from for the kids.

Internet reception is good but the internet is fairly expensive if you are require a decent download limit.  We just used our phones as hotspots whilst here.  

One of our favourite places to visit in Noosa is the Riveread Book Store and Cafe - wonderful selection of new and used books, great coffee and lots of lovely papery gift items. We always leave with a few paper bags full! 

The gorgeous Noosa River

Happy posh camping!


Noosa Caravan Park
143 Moorindil St, Tewantin, 4565
info@noosacaravanpark.com.au

Facilities include:

• Camp Kitchen

• Barbeques

• TV/Lounge Area

• Games/Recreation Room

• Internet Kiosk and Wi-Fi 

• Heated Swimming Pool

• Children's Wading pool

• Children's Playground

• Table Tennis

• Pool Table

• Baby Bath

• Guest Laundry (Washing Machines, Dryers, Iron)

• Convenience Store

• Tourist Information

• Boat Ramp 800m from park

• LPG Refills

• Disabled Facilities

Hungry Campers Cookbook

The Hungry Campers Cookbook

During our last camping trip to Noosa, we visited our favourite little book store The Riveread.  I was happy to find this delightful camping cookbook to add to my collection.  The Hungry Campers Cookbook by Katy Holder.

Our philosophy at Posh Camping, is that you never need to go without the luxuries while on the road. 

This book has some great tips for packing food, what to cook and how to store.  It also includes personal touches such as photos of the Author's family on some of their camping adventures.

Camp cooking has come a long way since the humble snag cooked on a make-shift barbie.

And Katy Holder has it down to a fine art.

Her latest cook book for people 'on the road' is Hungry Campers Cookbook, published by Explore Australia.

Katy has created and personally road tested 80 healthy and delicious recipes that are best eaten beside a roaring campfire.

All the recipes use fresh ingredients and minimal cooking equipment.

From one-pot dishes and barbecue delights to meals the grandchildren can help with, the cook book has easy to follow recipes and instructions and because it is published by Explore Australia is sturdy and will stand the test of travelling on the road in a motorhome or with caravan in tow.

The ingredients list is clearly highlighted, making it easy to know what you need to stock up with at your next stop where there is a grocery store/supermarket.

There's also a very handy hints section at the front of the book, covering both food and utensil items that you need to pack for each trip.  *The Senior

I thought I would share one of my favourite, simple, recipes from the book.

Lentil, Feta and Tomato Salad

Lentil, Feta and Tomato Salad

Tins of lentils are useful on camping trips for adding interest to salads.  I often take some with us in the height of summer when total fire bans may be in place and we can't light fires.

Serves 4

400g tin lentils, drained

250g feta cheese, crumbled or cubed

1 Lebanese cucumber, diced

250g cherry tomatoes, halved

60ml olive oil

juice of 1/4 lemon

Toss ingredients and serve!  

Simple as!  

You can also purchase this book online via Book Depository, free delivery world wide! 

Killarney View Cabins & Caravan Park Qld {Review}

Views from the spacious cabins

Killarney View Cabins and Caravan Park 

Most Australians and many Queenslanders, may not be able to place the town of Killarney on a map. Maybe, that is because the town of 800 people lies a little off the beaten track, located 35  kilometres south east of Warwick, or an easy two and a half hours drive from Brisbane. 

We discovered Killarney on a visit to Stanthorpe six months ago, when a spur of the moment decision, saw us turning left instead of straight ahead and within 20 minutes we were at Killarney View Caravan Park unravelling our tent.

This place really is a hidden gem, peaceful, relaxing, and perfect for either couples or a family getaway.  The Cabins are of a high standard in comparison to many cabins in holiday parks, and a newly build 2 bedroom cottage is a welcome addition for those with a larger group. 

We have recently come home from a week camping.  The camping sites sit up on a small grassy hill with shady trees, offering a fantastic view of the sunset each evening and are set apart from the Caravanners who have concreted  block sites, below the powered camp sites.

Many of the camp sites come with their own fire pit - great for cold winter's nights and cooking in your camp oven if you are lucky enough to own one. 

The camp kitchen is warm and inviting.  Timber tables and chairs, a pot belly stove for winter, free bbq, plus a fridge, microwave, toaster and jug.  Sunday mornings are busy here with the owners cooking up a Sunday pancake storm for their guests.  Friday and Saturday afternoons, the camp kitchen is used to screen movies on the new big screen!  

The town itself carries several shops and cafes, with the main hub of town being the Co Op store, which is a decent sized supermarket, that also has an electrical store attached and a Westpac bank. The Hotel is a beautifully restored building, and serves Lunch and Dinner daily. The meals are large and hearty,  with a couple of daily specials along with standard fare like Steaks and Fishermans Baskets. A children's menu is also available. 

We found the co-op deli section perfect for creating gourmet picnic lunches and we sourced a few local reds from the Killarney Hotel bottleshop.  

Killarney is just 8 kilometres from Queen Mary Falls from where one can partake in the many bush walks, or if you are feeling more relaxed you can simply sit at the Queen Mary Park Cafe and ponder life sipping a Cappuccino on the balcony, and look at the wonderful birdlife. You can hand feed the birds (King Parrots, Rosellas and Galahs) from here, with bird feed available for a dollar at the store.

4WD fanatics can take the track through the Condamine River, where you cross the River 14 times. The scenery around here is spectacular.

The owners Gary and Trudy are truly delightful and most helpful.  They go out of their way to make Killarney View a very special experience. 

If you want a touch of the high life or a simple  weekend away then make sure you stop by and browse www.killarneyview.com.au. 

Sunsets from the camping sites in Killarney and simply spectacular! 

POWERED SITES

From $29 per night
Extra Adults $12 p/n
Children 3-16 years $7 p/n

• Modern Laundry with Front Loader and Dryer
• Separate Amenities
• Powered Site with Slabs
• Powered Grass Sites
• Drive though Sites
• Accommodation for Large RV’s

• Large Grassed Camping Area
• Open Fire Places
• Pet Friendly
• Child Friendly
• Large Groups Catered for
• Camp Kitchen

• Large Commercial Sink
• Hot Water
• Fridge/Freezer
• Seating for 35

• Pot Belly Stove
• Free Gas BBQ
• Café Curtain
• Microwave

Proprietors - Trudy and Gary Grant

Contact - stay@killarneyview.com.au 

(Don't forget to mention Posh Camping Australia)