Summer is just around the corner meaning peak camping season is fast approaching. These smart phone and tablet apps will guide you to some of the country's best campgrounds (photo courtesy of Sabastien Chaurin)
Wikicamps
One of our favourite camping apps at Cruisin' is WikiCamps, a straightforward and user-friendly app for your smart phone or tablet that provides everything you need to know about caravan parks and free campgrounds in Australia. It will also let you know all the features and facilities available at each point and how far each site is from your current location. The app offers a 15 day free trial before you have to pay $3.99. You can download Wikicamps on iTunes or PlayStore. The app is user-generated so anyone can add their photos or campsite suggestions.
Australian Road Trips
This app is perfect for motorhoming and features over 300 routes across Australia for you to choose from on your self-drive adventure. Each road trip has recommendations for what to do and see along the way including where to eat and camp. You can download Australian Road Trips using iTunes and Google Play.
First Aid (Australian Red Cross)
This application developed by the Australian Red Cross is simply a must have and will guide you step by step through basic first aid: an essential for when you are immersed in the wilderness and miles away from civilisation! This app covers everything from what to do if someone is injured or bitten during your holiday to how to complete CPR. The app is 100% free and can be downloaded on both android and iTunes.
EveryTrail
If you want to connect with other travellers in the virtual world to share your trips and find brand new routes, EveryTrail is a great app for you. Here you can mark your own trip with photos and upload them for all your online friends to see. Some of the impressive features of this online application include audio guides, route tracking and download maps.
Australia Bushwalking
If you're a keen bushwalker or trekker, this app is a must and will guide you to the nearest bushwalks to your campsite. It is an extremely detailed application, offering notes on each trail from the creator who is nothing less than a local bushwalking expert. You will find that the walks are centred around popular Australian tourist destinations. You can leave your own notes on each bushwalk once you've finished! Download the app for just $4.99.
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Summer is just around the corner meaning peak camping season is fast approaching. These smart phone and tablet apps will guide you to some of the country's best campgrounds (photo courtesy of Sabastien Chaurin)