Get to know the wild before you sleep out in it.
We cover the creatures you'll run into out bush, from snakes and spiders to sharks and crocs, plus the camping and gear know-how that keeps a night under canvas comfortable.
- Wildlife guides from spiders to sharks
- Camping and gear tips that hold up in the field
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TopicBrowse →Australian WildlifeThe animals you'll actually run into camping in Australia, from the harmless to the ones worth giving a wide berth.
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TopicBrowse →Camping & HikingTrips, trails, and campsites across Australia, plus the skills that make a night outdoors comfortable.
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TopicBrowse →Swags & Camping GearSwags and camping gear built for Australian conditions, from bedrolls to tents and everything that goes with them.
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TopicBrowse →FishingWhere, when, and how to fish across Australia, from tide and moon timing to what's biting each season.
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TopicBrowse →Outback Safety & SurvivalStaying safe in the Australian outback, from water and heat management to what to do when something goes wrong.
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TopicBrowse →Marine & CoastalCoastal and marine life around Australia, and what to know before you camp or swim near it.
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TopicBrowse →Bush Tucker & ForagingBush tucker and foraging in Australia: what's safe to eat, what to avoid, and how to forage responsibly.
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