If you are getting ready for an upcoming road trip in Australia or starting your big lap of Australia in a caravan, you are probably beginning to consider the things you will take. Believe me, this can be very overwhelming as you decide on what is a caravan essential, or not! Whether you are a first-time caravanner or an experienced one, I have put together packing checklists of the things that I feel are essential to take on your caravan adventures in Australia.

The following caravan packing lists are based on my first-hand experience travelling this great land we call Australia. Now, you may not find some of the things on my lists essential, and as you begin your travels, you will discover for yourself what caravan items work, or not. The items I mention are seasonal and are on top of the essential items I take caravanning regularly and which don’t really get ‘unpacked’.

I get my caravan essentials from different sources including BCF, Anaconda, Amazon, KMart and RV Camping Caravanning to name a few.

Caravan Essentials for Off-road Adventures

To enjoy your time off-grid in Australia it can be crucial you have packed the right gear. There is nothing worse than forgetting something when the nearest town is hours away! So when I’m going on off-road adventures pack the following caravan essentials.

• Solar Generator
• Solar awning lights
• Camping table & Camping chairs
• Portable fridge
• Spare wheel bag/large bag for rubbish
• Clothesline
• Portable speakers – gotta have some music!
• Tarp
• Camping torch
• First Aid Kit
• Handheld GPS system
• Spare batteries 
• Pre-charged mobile phone power packs
• Additional jerry cans of water

Summer Caravan Essentials

Ahh, one of my favourite things is camping and caravan in the summer time. Down by my favourite beach, river or iconic setting, I love to set my home away from home up. To do this, particularly in the warmer months there are things I add to my caravan packing list.

• River chairs so as to cool off in the water
• Gazebo to keep shaded
• Double insulated cups
• Portable ice machine
• Misting system for awning – very indulgent
• Water floaties
• Hammock
• Beach ball
• Shade wall
• Esky
• Stubby holders
• Mossie coils & insect repellent
• Battery lanterns
• Clothesline with clips to dry out beach towels and swimmers

Winter Caravan Essentials

I love caravanning and camping in the winter months as much as I love caravanning and camping during the summer months. However, when the temperature drops, there are some things I pack to make my adventures cosy.

• Foldable and Portable Firepit, fire lighters & axe for chopping wood – not all camp sites provide a firepit and there is nothing better than warming yourself around a fire.
• Puffer jacket, vest, beanie, gloves & warm boots
• Thermals
• Potbelly stove
• Raincoat & rainwear
• Spare tarps for emergency weather protection
• Extra rugs & blankets
• Hot water bottle & heat packs
• Hot chocolate & marshmallows – though these are good anytime!

Are you Ready to Pack Your Caravan Essentials?