East Coast Camping Hire Blog

January Holiday Destination

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 00:40:00 GMT

Want to get away in January? There are plenty of adventures to be had on the Northern Rivers NSW Coast. With QANTAS having a Book now and Go in January sale still on, check out the specials each day till one comes up for the Gold Coast Airport, hire a car and drive on down. Hire your accommodation from East Coast Camping Hire and camp near the beach or beside a river somewhere in one of our many Family Holiday Parks or National Park Camping Grounds for your Outdoor Living Vacation. We have complete camping packages to suit every budget, or we can tailor make a package for you, plus we have toys for your fun in the sun. Imagine kayaking up our many creeks and rivers, catching the waves at our many beautiful beaches, riding a bike on our many bike paths. Not to mention snorkeling, learning to Kite Fly, riding a horse on the beach, going to the markets, visiting our many yummy eateries, fresh fish and chips on the beach, and much more, there is so much to offer on the NSW Far North Coast and Northern Rivers Area in January. I look forward to hearing from you to make your booking, we are ready to help you organize your holiday with everything you need to make your camping experience comfortable and enjoyable. Follow our four step plan, book your flight and camp site/s, contact us - we can deliver direct to your camp site, set up your camp if you desire, or meet you on the road, or you can collect your gear from our Depot in Lismore in the heart of the Northern Rivers. Fill out and agree to the Terms and Conditions Form on our website and pay by direct deposit, then you are good to go for your adventure in the great outdoors. What a way to start the Year!

Snorkeling at Woody Head Camping Ground

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 04:39:00 GMT

If you have ever thought about a safe place to teach children snorkeling and have something interesting to look at to grab their imaginations then I suggest Camping at Woody Head Camping Ground in the Bundjalung National Park just north of Iluka on the northern bank of the Clarence River. There is more information about the area in our Newsletter page.

Right in front of the camping and picnic area is a rocky headland and scattered rocks around which grows lots of weed ie fish habitat. There is a big hole best located at half tide so it's not too deep, it's like being in a big fish bowl with fish of all types and sizes swimming around you and to my absolute delight when I was there recently, there were three big turtles feeding on the weed and sleeping/hiding at the bottom of the hole. A couple were quite tame and came up and floated just below me before moving away slowly and later on when I was snorkeling along the rock ledge looking for what I could find in the weed a turtle swam up beside me, looking at me, me looking at him, just paddling along, WOW, what a time to remember. That's really what getting out of your comfort zone is all about, you just don't know what can turn up.

That is what I love about camping, having nature all around me - yes I know in a park you have to share but basically you are all there for the same reason. Just step out, have a camp fire - wood is provided - walk along the shoreline, go fishing, snorkeling, kayaking, boating - there is a boat ramp - driving up the beach - the entrance is just back up the highway a km or so. For the more adventurist there is a bike track to town with access to the surf beaches along the way, It is all there all the time and we just have to enjoy it.

For all your camping requirements, rent from East Coast Camping Hire, why buy when you can rent? We have packages to suit everyone, individual items including kayaks, surf skis, bicycles, use the links and check out our pages, and give us a call. If you are after a hassle free holiday we can set up your camp before you arrive and dismantle it after you leave. Can it get much better than that?

Lennox Head and Lake Ainsworth

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:06:00 GMT

What a beautiful week-end at Lennox Head, a seaside village situated on the stretch of coast betweeen Byron Bay and Ballina on the Far North Coast New South Wales, Australia, and by the shores of peaceful Lake Ainsworth, a freshwater lake nestled behind the beach and sand dunes that has distinctive tannin-stained waters from the surrounding tea trees (the water makes your hair really soft). Water was a cool 20 degrees, air temperature a warm 29 degrees and people were everywhere. With Lennox now a National Surfing Reserve, surfers come from far and wide to ride the famous right hand break on Seven Mile Beach, dogs were running and splashing at the northern end where they are allowed to be off their leash and folk were basking in the perfect sunny day. With the Camping Ground next to Lake Ainsworth, it is great for the children who played on surf skis and kayaks, swimmers doing very long laps and folk just splashing around having fun. Back on the beach with the water so clear, we could see dolphins catching waves with the surfers and up on the point (a 65m cliff perfect for hang-gliders) was a good place to watch for the annual whale migration. It was a blissful start to Queensland's school holidays and a busy time for East Coast Camping Hire, erecting tents, delivering gear up and down the coast, a good time for all. This is what we like to do most of all, helping you Explore, Experience and Enjoy your Vacation whether it is long or short.

Camping Equipment Hire Packages

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:45:00 GMT

Sure is nice weather for camping on the Far North Coast of NSW. Average temperature in the low 20's, water temp 21 degrees with whales and their calves passing down the coast. If you haven't been camping before why not try before you buy. Hire one of our full camping packages for the week-end or longer and find out for yourself how great it is. We have some fantastic Camping/Caravan Parks and National Park Camping Grounds up and down the coast, right on the water usually. East Coast Camping Hire will deliver to your chosen camp site on the Gold Coast, Kingscliffe, Brunswick Heads, Byron Bay, Ballina, Yamba, Coffs Harbour and everywhere in between. If you prefer inland, up in the ranges, we go there too. We will also put up your camp before you arrive and dismantle after you leave if you want to totally play/relax on your holiday break. It doesn't get much better than that. Use the link to go straight to the Camping Packages Page on our website or if you only need a few items to add to yours go to our Product List. We also have toys at the bottom of the Product List page for children and adults - kayaks, surf skis, bicycles, and body boards for your Fun in the Sun.

Byron Bay Blues & Roots Festival

Sat, 07 May 2011 23:34:00 GMT

What a week-end that was, with 110,000 people visiting the Byron Bay Blues & Roots Festival over the Easter Week-end, we had people camping all up and down the coast hiring small camp packages, large camp packages or just a few items to add to their own camping gear. We had people flying in from New Zealand, Melbourne, Townsville, Sydney, in fact all over the place and here is what some of them said:

"We found Ed and Anne to be very helpful and the equipment provided clean and fresh." thanks Janelle.

"If everything was that EASY! Hired a mountain of gear from Ed & Anne and it made the whole holiday a breeze.... They conveniently dropped it off and picked it up making it a smooth transaction from start to finish. The gear we hired seemed brand new and we had the very best of everything at such a low cost. We will be heading back to Byron every year and will be looking forward to going through East Coast Camping Hire from here on in" thanks from Heidi.

Mark and friends from Melbourne camping at Belongil Fields for the Byron Bay Bluesfest
" East Coast Camping Hire were 2nd to none in providing all that we needed for our week of camping in Byron Bay. The camping gear was delivered and collected on time and Anne and Ed were very courteous in assisting with the set-up. All the gear was of good quality and in excellent condition. We were all extremely pleased with there service and would not hesitate to recommend this business in the future" Thanks again

Here at East Coast Camping Hire, Ed and I would like to thank everyone for returning their gear in such good condition, it was a pleasure doing business with you and look forward to helping you to enjoy your fun in the sun next time.
Email us today with your requirements (use the link)

Student Camping Equipment Hire for Schools

Sat, 09 Apr 2011 02:01:00 GMT

East Coast Camping Hire delivers, erects and collects tents from Brisbane to Coffs Harbour and west to the ranges. We rent everything you need from sleeping bags to mess kits, stoves, kitchen gazebo, tables, chairs,ensuites with gas hot water showers, eskys and 3-way fridges for your school camp. We use the Oztrail Breezeway 4V tents with plenty of ventilation and roomy front vestibule. They comfortably sleep 3 teenagers and 4 primary school children. We have had them in severe wind and rain storms and the occupants remained dry. Here is some feedback we have had from schools hiring our equipment recently:

Calvary Christian College went to Emu Gully Activity Camp at Helidon:
"East Coast Camping Hire provided fantastic, professional service and helped us sort out a shortage of accommodation. The tents were set up ready for our student’s arrival, and packed up at the end of the camp. It was so nice not to have to worry about these things. We will certainly be keeping your details on file! Thanks also for the feedback about the tents, I think the boys were somewhat excited that they didn't have to do any mopping like the girls in their dormitories. Thanks."

Coomera Anglican College ran a camp for the Duke of Edinburgh Awards and said:
"I have been very satisfied with your services. The gear arrived on time and was collected with no drama. The mess kits worked well and the stoves were fine. The tents didn't leak or blow down in the stormy weather though a little heavy to carry on the hike. I found your prices very reasonable. I have been very happy with your service and will use this business and recommend this business in the future. Thank-you."

We can tailer a package to suit your particular needs, so when organising your next school camp contact East Coast Camping Hire and get a quote, phone Ed 0407 064 732 or 0401 784 603.

Upper Clarence River Camping

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 23:12:00 GMT

We collected our camping gear from East Coast Camping Hire and headed west to Tabulam.
Turning off Paddy's Flat Road we meandered down the gravel road that was at times quite steep, I wondered what this grand and glorious adventure would hold for us.

We had been told of the Clarence River Wilderness Lodge by an acquaintance who had enjoyed their family experience there. The gravel road led to a large and lovely green camping area beside the upper Clarence River, which Steve the lodge owner was currently mowing. We introduced ourselves and Steve answered our questions and gave us a well prepared information booklet on what was available to us and some of the history of the area. We drove off to the side of the large camping area which is often used for school groups for canoeing adventures, to a more secluded campsite.

As we had chosen to have our time away during the week, we were fortunate enough to be the only campers there at that time.
Oh! it was so quiet, so relaxing and so rejuvenating.
A lovely rain shower came over just as we had set up camp and when it stopped we watched the mists come over the somewhat sheer cliff face on the other side of the river.

We woke the next morning to the glorious chorus of bird song of many different sorts of birds, but not early enough to see the platypus feeding. All throughout the days when I allowed my mind to stop it's chatter and I listened there were birds singing and why wouldn't they sing living in this almost undisturbed wilderness area, that would certainly give them the happiness factor.

Choosing a morning walk along the river, we saw birds, birds and more birds. And oh! the butterflies, there were hundreds of orange ones, they flew in front of us along the track, they were so busy flitting from flower to flower and grass stalk to grass stalk. I did attempt to photograph them but they were too fast for me. There were blue speckled ones, white and black, and large black ones. I don't know the names that human beings call them, I was just enjoying their company.

Lunchtime and we were visited by a large grandaddy goanna, I suspect that he may have been interested in sharing our lunch, he left disappointed but did test out our shoes as he was leaving. After lunch we explored up river and did some rock climbing near some rapids and had a swim in the river. The nights were cool so we lit a camp fire, it was just lovely sitting by the fire chatting and being mesmerized by the flames.

Things that might be helpful ---
When booking check if there are going to be school camps on especially if you like peace and quiet.
An excellent place to wind down and do nothing.
If it has been raining, check what the road is like.
We had a 4WD which made the gravel road more comfortable.
Fire wood is available.
Canoes are available for campers

Check out their website, lots of activity ideas and info on the area www.clarenceriver.com

Ballina NSW Camping Equipment Hire

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 23:19:00 GMT

Ballina is a fantastic destination for your next camping adventure, situated on the Pacific Highway on the northern shore of the Richmond River near Cape Byron, 750 km north of Sydney and 200 km south of Brisbane. The Richmond River and its estuaries abound with marine wildlife and for many years has remained a favourite place for fishermen and water sports enthusiasts alike. Ballina boasts some of the most beautiful surfing beaches and picturesque headlands on the east coast of Australia. As the major airport for the region servicing Byron Bay and Lismore, Ballina airport has links to many of the eastern state capitals and regional airports.
With a number of caravan parks and camping grounds in the area to choose from, it is easy to find the place that suits you and we can provide everything you need to make a comfortable camp for your outdoor living vacation.
That's right, the friendly staff of East Coast Camping Hire can deliver and if you like set up your complete camp anywhere on the far north coast of NSW, we travel from the Gold Coast, Qld down the coast to Coffs Harbour, NSW or west to the ranges to set up your camp or deliver to Brisbane and further by negotiation. We have complete packages that include everything you need for that week-end away in the Great Outdoors of Australia or you can hire individual items to complement your own gear. We also have toys to go with your camping gear for that fun in the sun.

Camping in the Great Outdoors of Australia

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 23:24:00 GMT

East Coast Camping Hire is in the business of making it easy for people to enjoy their camping holidays. Camping offers the greatest vacation freedom, with a variety of family holiday parks, national parks, and camping grounds throughout Australia to choose from, you can come and go as you please usually in the best locations.
From breathtaking Cities to the mesmerising Red Centre and awesome Beaches and National Parks, Australia is one of the most amazing places on Earth. Our spectacular landscapes, iconic cities and unique culture fascinate people from all over the world, so whatever your pace or tastes, we have something for everyone. What are you waiting for, get out there and Explore, Experience and Enjoy our vast outdoors. If your time is short, or you are not interested in erecting tents etc., East Coast Camping Hire can Set Up and dismantle your complete camp for you from the Gold Coast to Coffs Harbour.
Discover for yourself why the world is talking about Australia and start planning your ultimate adventure now with East Coast Camping Hire for all your camping requirements be they big or small, we have it all for your Outdoor Living Vacation. Remember we work to Live! not live to work.

Getting Back to Nature

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:45:00 GMT

If you've been in the city and need a tree/beach change, then there is no better way than camping to get close to nature. Here at East Coast Camping Hire we have everything you need for a stay in the Great Outdoors. No need to worry about the bities and snakes, just go into your tent and zip it up, remember to always zip your tent up and you won't have any surprises. We have complete Budget Camping Equipment Packages or single items complementing your own gear to make your experience as comfortable as possible. We can accommodate from one to 101 folk, so if you are one or two or a small to large group of friends and family, we can supply the latest Oztrail tents, gazebos, ensuites, kitchen paraphernalia, in fact everything you need including kayaks, surf skis, bicycles, and body boards for that extra bit of fun in the Great Outdoors of Australia. Give it a go today, Phone Anne & Ed 0401 784 603 and discuss your options.

Kayaks for surf, river, creeks, lakes - The General Purpose Family Craft

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 23:29:00 GMT

Here at East Coast Camping Hire we have two types of Kayaks to choose from. The large family style takes up to 3 adults and 2 small children at a time. Stable and tracks easily through the water with or against the tide. Great for mooching about rivers, creeks, lakes, or dams, with an all round grab rope it is easy to climb into when swimming or snorkeling, has self draining holes and comes with a trolley to help carry it from the water to your camp site (the folding trolley packs onto the back of the kayak when you go out).
Our Single Pacer Kayak is only 2.7mtrs long, weighs 18kg and supports up to 200kg. Great for riding the surf, mooching in rivers and creeks, lakes, or dams. Word of warning, practice your stroke in calm water before heading to the surf, with the right stroke it tracks very easily through the water, against the tide, against the wind, it doesn't matter, just slips through the water. There is an all round grab rope, deep recessed seat, efficient keel, variable foot wells built into the wall and auto drain holes. A handle on each end make it easy to carry from the water to your camp site.
Check out our prices at the end of our Products List for your Fun in the Sun.

Gazebo's, The Outside Living Room

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 23:36:00 GMT

Gazebo's provide the perfect outside living room with mesh walls to keep out the flies, mosquitoes and sand flies or solid walls to keep out the sun, wind and rain. Put solid walls on the sides the weather is coming from and mesh on the other two sides, with zippers up the middle gives easy access. Outdoor Connection Gazebo's can also be joined with a gutter so you have 6 x 3m protection from the elements. Using 4 sides of solid walls (they each have a zipper up the middle) you have a 3 x 3m tent - without a floor - that can be opened up or closed up. The choice is yours how you use the Outside Room. Hire one or two from East Coast Camping Hire for your next Outdoor Occasion.

Special Discount Prices

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:43:00 GMT

Take the family camping this labour day weekend (2nd-4th October), East Coast Camping Hire has a very special discount price for this long weekend, only limited numbers, so book now and avoid disappointment.
Also we are offering a discount on our special Packages that include toys for this school holidays (ends 10th October), get in quick, phone Anne & Ed on 0401 784 603 now to book your holiday fun.

Fishing Trips

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 13:42:00 GMT

For your information a fishing weekend doesn't have to be about cleaning fish and sleeping on the ground, contact East Coast Camping Hire and we will set you up with a complete camping experience, so everyone has a good time. Phone Anne & Ed 0401 784 603 today.

Cheaper to Hire

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 22:27:00 GMT

Each week more and more people are realizing it is easier and so much cheaper to hire your camping equipment from East Coast Camping Hire i.e. it costs less to hire a 3-way fridge than the price of one service, approx 2/3 less so phone Ed today and book your next holiday escape!
We also have plenty of toys to entertain the kids during the day. Have your camping equipment package delivered to your home, work or camp site or we can set up and take down for you - this gives you more time to enjoy your family, friends and leisure activities! Now that sounds like a great deal!