CONSIDERATE CAMPING

Winter is a favourite time for Aussie travellers to hit the road, lured north by warm beaches, dreamy hot springs and distinctly tropical scenes. But when so many of us share the same top itineraries, the most remote, far-flung destinations can quickly become crowded and congested.

To ensure things stay convivial, rather than chaotic, all this close wintertime living demands we show a great deal of consideration towards each other, especially when the sun goes down, generators begin to hum, dogs bark, music cranks and smoky campfires get out of hand.

1. KEEP IT DOWN

“It might be a loud drunk around the campfire or a toilet door banging in the breeze: wherever we go, humans turn the world into a very noisy place”

I once met a guy who got out of bed at 10pm, banged on the door of a nearby caravan and suggested that since he could hear their blaring television from across the campground, he might as well come on in and watch it with them. Suffice to say the movie was quickly switched off.

Noise at night can be intolerable: loud voices, generators, a barking dog, any