Five Things You’ll Learn Fast When Free Camping Off-Grid in Australia
By Pete and Tan from Artzone Travels
Hi, we’re Pete and Tan from Artzone Travels Off-Grid Ventures. As Lanavan ambassadors, we’re excited to share a fortnightly series called ‘Give Me Five.’ As the name suggests, we’ll provide five tips we’ve learned over decades of traveling across Australia’s remote and off-grid locations in our caravans. We’re not just adventurers—we’re passionate storytellers eager to share our experiences, creativity, and the wisdom we’ve gained along the way.
This week, we’ll discuss Five tips for Free Camping while traveling in a caravan across Australia.
Free camping in Australia is where real adventure begins.
It’s not just about finding a patch of dirt to park the van – it’s about stepping away from the crowds, testing your setup, and soaking in the kind of quiet you’ll never find in a caravan park.
Out here, every day teaches you something new.
Here are five lessons you’ll pick up quicker than you think.
1. Being the Only Ones There Is Magic.
You roll in, shut the engine off, and suddenly it’s just you, the van, and endless sky.
That silence is golden.
When the morning sun breaks over an empty horizon and the only footprints in the sand are your own, you realise why you went off-grid in the first place.
2. Nature Is Your Entertainment
Out here, the night sky is brighter than any screen, and the soundtrack is a mix of kookaburras, cockatoos, and the occasional roo bouncing past camp.
Each day comes with its own surprises – an emu wandering by, fish jumping at sunset, or the colours of a Kimberley sky putting on a show.
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3. Water Rules Everything
On the road, water isn’t just a resource – it’s your lifeline.
You’ll quickly figure out how far your tanks stretch, how to conserve every drop, and how handy a bucket under the awning is when the rain comes through.
Off-grid camping makes you value that first proper hot shower like it’s pure luxury.
4. Security Becomes Second Nature
Most fellow travellers are legends, but being remote makes you more alert.
You learn to trust your instincts – locking up the van, keeping things tidy and out of sight, and knowing who’s around camp.
It’s not about being paranoid; it’s about peace of mind so you can fully enjoy the freedom.
5. Tracks Matter More Than the Map
Getting to the campsite is half the adventure.
That sandy, rocky, or muddy track looks easy enough until the weather turns. Pick higher ground, steer clear of creek beds, and always check the forecast.
Knowing where to park the van can mean the difference between a perfect night under the stars and being bogged to the axles.
A word from Pete & Tan
Free camping off-grid in Australia is freedom in its purest form.
It’s about finding those hidden gems, learning to be resourceful, and embracing the unknown.
It might test you, but it rewards you with moments you’ll never forget – the kind that keep you chasing the next remote spot.
So, pack smart, trust your gut, and go find that camp where the only light at night is the Milky Way.
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A huge thanks to Pete and Tan for sharing these awesome tips—your experience and knowledge are so valuable to the community! 🙏
Let’s hit the road and make every journey unforgettable. ✨
Eulanda x
About this blog
Eulanda and her family have been on the road for two years, travelling Australia with her husband Trent and two boys, they love to explore and share their experiences, in the hope it will inspire others.
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