About eight years ago, me, Donna, and Shane started the Campfire Companions Club.
It all began as a small group of friends who loved to travel and camp together.
Over the years, we’ve grown organically and we organise meet-ups throughout the year.
In 2023, we applied for our exemption licence because we were running into challenges with typical campsites — many don’t allow groups, and some were operating under the 60-day rule, which limited when we could go.
Through conversations with landowners, we realised we could help out campsites we loved and also support other landowners who wanted to set up camping on their land but weren’t sure about the whole planning process. So, in early 2024, we started helping others make their camping dreams a reality. This part of the club has been the most fulfilling, and we get to meet so many amazing, like-minded people while helping them achieve their goals. We absolutely love it!
Shane and his team were so helpful and knowledgeable. They visited our site promptly and assisted us with going forward with our plans. We hope to be up and running soon with our clamping site, courtesy of Shire homes with their amazing cabins.