We get many returning visitors to the caravan park over the summer holidays. The park has trees and shady areas to pitch a tent or have a picnic, and with the beach across the road, you can go for a dip any time of the day to cool off.

A good camping trip begins with the right planning and preparation. The more camping you do the better you get at creating a wonderful camping experience for yourself and your loved ones – practise makes perfect!

We’ve compiled a list of items to help make your summer camping holiday a more enjoyable one.

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The basics

• A waterproof tent
• A tent tarp for protection from sun and rain
• A tent groundsheet to reduce moisture and temperature fluctuations
• A solid mallet with good quality pegs to make the tent easier to set up
• Folding chairs and table – everyone ideally should have their own chair which will make the camping experience better
• Sleeping bags designed for the summer
• Foam ground mats or inflatable mattresses for under the sleeping bag
• Torches and headlamps
• A dustpan to easily sweep up leaves and sand that may end up inside the tent

The kitchen

• A stove
• Pots and pans
• Plates and cups
• Eating utensils
• Colander and mixing bowl
• Coffee/tea maker
• Can opener
• Corkscrew
• Scissors
• Skewers
• Camping utensils – tongs, knives, spatulas, mixing spoons
• A cooler with ice
• Water bottles
• Garbage bags
• A washing up bowl
• Tin foil and plastic wrap or resealable bags to store food
• Paper towels
• Kitchen towels
• Tablecloth
• Matches and a lighter
• Dishwash liquid or soap
• Plenty of water

We’d suggest pre-preparing some food as after a day out in the sun, you’ll enjoy coming back to your campsite knowing that some of the meals are ready to go or at least partly prepared.

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Clothing

• Quick drying clothes
• A rain coat
• Swimmers and towels
• Wide brimmed hats
• Closed shoes for walking and socks
• A pair of thongs for getting around the campsite and to the beach

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Personal stuff

• Sunglasses
• A wide brimmed hat
• Your own water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Insect repellent
• Lip balm
• Hand sanitiser
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• First aid kit – make sure there are plenty of band aids and antiseptic cream, plus balms for possible sunburn

Our facilities at the park

The park has a kiosk which stocks basic supplies as well as Kingston tourist information. We also have a camp kitchen, outdoor BBQ’s, dump points and fish cleaning facilities. For the kids, we have a Kangaroo Jumping Pillow!

You can find more information about our facilities here.

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Book your next camping trip at Kingston Foreshore Caravan Park. We’re located on the Esplanade across the road from the beach where you can take sunset strolls. We’re also a short walk from the town centre where you will find cafes, pubs and the well-known Kingston Self-Guided Heritage Trail.

Please book your camping site online here or call us on (08) 8767 2050 for more information. We’re here to help you and your family have a great summer camping experience and will help you find activities and events in the area that you will enjoy.