Best Camping Shops in New South Wales Sydney, Newcastle and Wollongong

Camping got easier – Tried out the Thumper compressor and the solar panels over Easter. The compressor did not miss a beat. Inflated the tyres on the cruiser in no time… Read more

after a few days on the beach. It didnt get as hot either as my old one used to do around the hose connection. Extremely happy with it and hopefully will serve me well for many years to come. Set the solar panels up on the beach for 2 days charging a lead acid 70 amp hr battery. It run the fridge and a strip light without even looking like going flat. I checked the voltage across the terminals while charging and got 13.85 volt consistently even thou it was mainly overcast. The solar controller outputs 17.6 volt not coupled to the battery which shows its working to its specification. Both these of these items are a great addition to the camping set up. No doubt to me that the 4wd Super centre products are on the mark for price and quality, have payed a lot more for inferior products in the past.

I would give Outbax Camping and Voltex zero stars if I was able to. Outbax are simply obstructionist and won’t help; VoltX is a second-rate,… Read more

unreliable product. I bought a 120Ah LiFePO4 lithium battery from Outbax Camping on 3/10/2022. It was fitted in my car by an auto electrician. It is charged by a 40A dc/dc charger and a 200W solar panel. I run a single 45 litre Engel fridge off the battery. It worked well until early 2025 (well within the warranty period) when it started giving trouble and wouldn't hold a charge overnight despite being fully charged prior. I contacted Outbax, sent photos and videos as requested and got no help from them, just constant delays, despite telling them I was leaving on an extended caravanning trip around the country. No company, including Battery World, were prepared to test the battery. Outbax told me to send it back to them for testing at my own cost. I live in Brisbane and they are in Melbourne. They have no agent or outlet in Queensland. The quotes for transporting it were almost as high as the cost of a new battery, which I told Outbax. Outbax were not interested, they just delayed so much that eventually I was forced to leave on my trip without any action from Outbax. I have an email trail with photos and videos supporting my correspondence with them, all well within the warranty period. The battery has been nothing but trouble on my trip, going flat constantly, and forcing me to run a cable from my caravan to run the fridge/freezer overnight. I have now had enough. I am forced to replace the battery but feel it is my duty to point out my severe disappointment and frustration with Outbax Camping, and also with the quality of this useless VoltX battery which has been nothing but trouble. I would definitely NOT recommend anyone buying one of these batteries.

A camping shop that can’t deliver a tent is a bit like a bakery that forgets the bread. That was my experience with Snowys. I paid extra for express… Read more

shipping, which clearly stated 2-day delivery. After two days, only the accessories arrived — the actual tent (the main thing I ordered) didn’t. I called them and was told “it was too big for the truck” and that it would arrive “tomorrow.”

Tomorrow came. No tent.

I called again. This time it was “the next day.”

Then Friday came, and suddenly the story changed to “it will arrive in 5 days.” At that point I asked if I could simply pick it up from the depo, since clearly shipping wasn’t happening. Their response? “Maybe, we’ll let you know.” They never did.

After all that, they offered a refund. Fine. But when I called the next day to check on it, they told me I would need to post the accessories back myself, wait for them to receive them, and only then would they process the refund.

So let’s recap the adventure: • Paid extra for express shipping • Didn’t receive the main item • Given different promises every day • No follow-up to help me • Then told I need to spend more time and effort returning items just to get a refund for their mistake

This was an incredibly frustrating experience. For a well-known Australian outdoor retailer, the logistics, communication, and customer service were shockingly poor.

Camping gear is supposed to help people get outdoors — not trap them in a customer service loop.

Sarah offered great advice and customer service when I bought a OZtrail Gazebo at Toowoomba Tentworld on Friday 10.4.26. Mark

Purchased 2 AGM batteries 31/5/26. May special was great and 5 year warranty very competitive. Picked up from Dandenong store, seamless process. Hope they last.

Got my MIRA safety CM-6M gas mask today its sweet as I'm totally satisfied thank you very much appreciated cheers

I needed some replacement stabiliser legs for my caravan which i ordered from Vic Offroad. They arrived in a week, were complete and good quality and… Read more

the price was cheaper than anywhere else that i searched. Its nice to have a good experience when ordering online. Would highly recommend.

Competitive pricing, great quality and fast shipping. I can always find identical items at considerably lower pricing than competitors and have also saved with free shipping offers.. Absolutely worth comparing before buying from elsewhere.

So very happy with Kings. Our generator stopped working, took it back, they tested...no compressuon. Replaced without any issues, could not be more helpful, even threw in a cover and a head lamp. Thanks kings Kangaroo flat, you guys are champions.

Ordered a product on 3 May 26, their dispatch commitment on standard shipping states “Dispatch in timeframe + 3–8 business days”. Email 3 days ago… Read more

“We are in the process of fulfilling your order. While we're working to get everything sorted, we wanted to keep you updated. As soon as your order is ready, you’ll receive tracking details to your email”

Still no product or tracking detail, automated reply to my email states 3 day response time due to high volume enquiries.

Mean while they have my full payment of $479.08.

I’ve never dealt with a provider so slow.

Dwayne was very helpful - great customer service - had a problem with an item and Dwayne fixed it to my satisfaction instantly. Thank you.

Kulkyne Kampers great service and great products – Part of my order was unavailable and there was a small delay, Kulkyne’s communications were very professional that emailed and called me on my mobile… Read more

to let me know how long the delay was and to offer me the option of waiting for the items to come in and send everything in one package or receiving the items they had now and sending the outstanding items as soon as they came in. I took the second option with no extra costs for two deliveries. The first package came with good tracking and the correct items, Mandy called and emailed to let me know the second package was on it’s way ( in the time frame I was originally told) all items were as described and very well made and packaged. It has been a pleasure to do business with a company that provides a great level of service and goes the extra mile to do what they say they will do.

Fantastic assistance by staff member Maryanne at the Sydney city store. She helped me fix my walking poles over the phone, saving me a trip from the… Read more

Blue Mountains. Maryanne explained how I could fix the problem myself with a simple adjustment, saving me $$ to replace the pole. I can’t thank her enough as we are leaving next week for a Camino walk. Thank you Maryanne.

Botanex are great to deal with. Amazing price for the product I purchased, helped by customer service to make sure I'd ordered the right product for… Read more

my needs. Delivered fast, then went above and beyond to resolve a problem created by the carrier damaging the goods in transit. Amazing service, don't hesitate.

Having a little issue with my Joolca Toilet, I have to say, the service department is absolutely amazing!! I was contacted that same evening via text… Read more

and email. 2 days after the initial contact, I received a new part that I needed. The staff were incredibly friendly, and super efficient. What an amazing team! Thank you.

Have had 2 camcec caravan covers rip and have been waiting almost a Month for a review to see if I can get a replacement. No response when asked why it is taking so long…. Poor quality and poor service

Finally found a local Aussie shop that actually knows their gear! Cosy Camp has a cracking range of products that actually stand up to the conditions… Read more

out here. I had a few questions about my setup and the customer service was top-notch—friendly, helpful, and clearly experts. Great to be able to support a local business that supports the camping community. Highly recommend!

Very impressed. Products are well priced and fast efficient service. Everything arrived quickly, well packed and in perfect condition. Many thanks Mega boutique. I’ll be back again.

Bought a set of Rhino Rack rope rails from A1 roof racks, the rails are advertised for the tradie racks. What a rip off, they have a lightweight… Read more

alluminium rail and all the uprights are plastic, thin plastic at that. Any weight or pressure from load or a rope holding down any sort of load would pull the rails clear of the rack. They are just a decorative piece and serve no functional use at all. Do not buy them. I patd 266 dollars now A1 roof racks have quoted 153 dollars in frieght to pick them up for return for a partial refund. May as well throw them in the rubbish, they are useless.To be fair A1 roof racks were quite good to deal with, they just sold me a rubbish product.

The products the send are good, however, if you have any issues with the products, good luck trying to get in touch with them! They don’t answer… Read more

their phone when you call them, they don’t respond to you via their text messaging service which is their recommended contact preference. Essentially this company ghosts you and you will never get a response! So if you buy something from them and you want to return it within the 30 days as per their policy, good luck because you’re now stuck with the item. When you buy stuff from this, use a pay service such as PayPal or something similar

Best value survival kits, with awesome service – I bought Bushman Tactical Survival Kit, it was and continues to be fantastic. Has everything I could want or need. Right down to the smallest… Read more

details. I particularly love the wax tinder ropes. They just make starting campfires and cooking so much easier out side as they don't blow out like a match.

Awesome service and grate products, I would happily recommend to others.

I have never experienced consistently great customer service anywhere like I have at Kathmandu at Harbour town Adelaide( Isabella has gone over and… Read more

above to help me), Marian and Glenelg. The staff are so friendly, knowledgeable and helpful EVERY time and I am so thankful. Half our wardrobe is Kathmandu- the comfort and quality is EXCEPTIONAL!!! Highly recommend and is my only go to store now for outdoor clothing.

Prompt and professional – Bought two osprey bags. Shipped the next day, delivered the day following. Bags as described and well packaged. 10/10 from me!

I can’t speak highly enough if the staff at Macpac Northland especially Abigail who repeatedly went out of her way to be friendly, professional and it was a pleasure to be served by her… Macpac should be very proud of her

Curtis was so helpful and went out of his way to make the delivery straight forward and on time. I secured the My Coolman aircon at the very best price, so I'm a happy camper.

We purchased the2000w Inverter from a BCF in NSW. We realised it had issues (these things happen) by the time we drove into VIC a few days later . We… Read more

took it into a Bunnings and they phoned Hardkoor, the Hardkoor people approved a replacement on the spot - no need to send it back etc etc . This made it all so easy and we were back on the road quickly.

Ordered product 2 weeks ago tried all day to find out what is happening with product the receptionist was very helpful and kept trying to get them to… Read more

contact me also sent numerous texts still no reply tracking says it has not been sent this is the worst customer service I have ever had I will never do business with them again I just want a refund

We bought the following from the Defence Q Store name tags water bottle pouch amc 8 point harness amc All great quality products and shipping was fairly quick. Will be buying more again when cadets start up again.

I have bought a fair number of Olight products and accumulated loyalty points. Unfortunately these points have become almost useless as Olight… Read more

withdraws items worth aiming to get for my rewards points and instead only offers items that are not even torches. Also the spin the wheel for a prize is so fixed with the outcome of the spin invariably set at 50 coins. No ethics in thei company and there are definately torches by other companies that outperform and cost less than Olight products

Brilliant customer service! – I ordered a scope but they didn't have it in stock. They called me the same day I ordered it to apologies and said it would be a couple of weeks to… Read more

get in or they could refund me - I chose the refund. They refunded me there and then over the phone and I had my money back the next day. I will shop there again!