Winter in Queensland is a glorious time of year, with sunshine, crisp mornings, and cozy camping opportunities! Extra special when your family gets to experience it for the first time.
Even if it’s camping in the backyard before venturing further afield, BCF stock a range of great gear to elevate that experience:
- Macpac Jackets
- Telescopic Marshmallow Forks
- Wanderer Plush Half Moon Chair
- Wanderer Two-in-One Convertible Rocking Camp Chair
- Wanderer Kids’ Camping Fun Camp Chair
- Wanderer Magnitude Dome Tent 4 Person
- Wanderer Criterion 4 Person Instant Tent
- Wanderer Grand Macquarie Hooded Double Sleeping Bag
- Wanderer Grand Yarra -9.6C Cotton Hooded Sleeping Bag
- Wanderer MiniFlame 0C Hooded Sleeping Bag
- Wanderer Travel Hoodie Camp Wrap Blanket
- Pryml Junior Neo with Tackle Kit Spinning Combo Blue 5ft 6in
But if caravanning is more your jam, there are a few accessories that will go a long way to make sure your trip is as comfortable as it can be. We’re talking about warmth! From campfires, to heated blankets to jackets and more, BCF has all the right gear. And here are our top picks…
The first thing to elevate your camping game is a Darche Firepit – not just good looking, it comes with grills to cook dinner on!
Sitting by the fire? Recline all the way back – you’ll never want to get up with a Wanderer reclining lounger. But what if you get cold? Of course, a heated plush throw is the way! Toasty!
And of course, you’ve got to keep everything neat and tidy around the site. A leveling ramp if you’re on ground that isn’t quite steady, and a camp mat to roll out underneath the awning.
When it comes to cooking, BCF also have a range of Weber accessories and barbeques. Snapper and Pearl Perch are the classic cool water Queensland fish…but one not to be forgotten is the humble Cobia… which is perfect on the grill.
They look cool, they fight hard, and taste delicious. Check out Ben’s recipe below.
Banana Leaf wrapped Cobia with Indonesian Sambal
Sambal Ingredients (equal qualities of)
- Long red chillis
- Garlic cloves
- Ginger
- Galangal
- Sugar
- Shrimp paste (optional)
- Vegetable oil
Rest of dish:
- Banana leaf
- Cobia fillets
- Wooden skewers
Sambal Method:
Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend into smooth paste.
Method for rest of dish:
Lightly heat banana leaves until colour changes and they become malleable. This will ensure they don’t tear when wrapping the fish fillets.
Place double layer of banana leaves down in the shape of an x then apply and heaped tablespoon of sambal. Place cobia fillet on top then another spoon full of sambal. Fold banana leaves and wrap ensuring it’s as airtight as possible, pin closed with a wooden skewer.
Cook on grill for 4–5 minutes per side and serve with rice and a fresh salad of your choice. Ben went for a green papaya salad with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
It’s always great to think of local produce when travelling through a new region too. The Scenic Rim is especially known for this – so, we recommend stopping at Towri Sheep Cheeses… perfect for pizzas on the camp oven.
Hipcamp is also a great place to look for a camp site… we found ourselves rolling out the swag at Christmas Creek Bush Retreat, nestled near the Lost World Valley.
It’s situated right on the edge of Lamington National Park, which offers great driving tracks so you can get out and explore. As always, kit yourself with some recovery gear – as a “just in case”!
