– Our Family Happy Place
There are some places that just feel like home. For our family, that place is Lake Moogerah. Nestled in the heart of the Scenic Rim, this little slice of paradise holds some of my favourite childhood memories — and now we’re creating those same magical moments with our own kids.
From camping by the shoreline to evenings around the campfire with toasted marshmallows, Lake Moogerah is the kind of place where life slows down and the best family memories are made.
Our Favourite Scenic Rim Escape
The beauty of Moogerah is its simplicity. No packed itineraries. No rushing around. Just fresh air, mountain views and days spent outdoors.
Our long weekends usually look something like this:
- Early morning paddleboarding on glassy water
- Waterskiing and tube rides behind the boat
- Campfire dinners by sunset
- Feeding the wild lorikeets that visit camp
- Kids running barefoot from sunrise to sunset
- Sitting by the shoreline with a drink in hand while the mountains glow gold at dusk
It’s chaotic, messy, loud and absolutely perfect.
The Scenic Rim mountain backdrop honestly never gets old. Every sunset feels like a postcard.
Our Off-Grid Family Van Setup
Our van has become the ultimate family adventure base camp. With a family of five, space matters — and thankfully this setup does the job beautifully.
We’ve got:
- Triple bunks for the kids
- Two water tanks
- Solar panels to keep everything charged
- Gas oven and hot water
- More storage than we know what to do with
The best part? We can comfortably camp off-grid for days while still having the essentials that make family camping manageable (and slightly less feral).
Muk Mats – The MVP for Caravan Life
If you camp with kids, you already know half the battle is stopping dirt, mud and grass from taking over the van floor.
Our Muk Mats have honestly been one of the best caravan purchases we’ve made. They trap all the mess before it gets walked inside — which means less sweeping and more relaxing.
Perfect after muddy shoreline adventures, wet swimmers and endless barefoot kid traffic.
👉 Muk Mats
Yeti Coolers = Ice-Cold Drinks All Weekend
Nothing ruins a camping trip faster than soggy food and warm drinks.
Our Yeti coolers are absolute workhorses on long weekends away. Even in Queensland heat, they keep everything icy cold for days — which is ideal when you’re parked lakeside all weekend chasing sunsets instead of ice bags.
And because a cold drink should always be within reach, this handy cup holder adaptor has become a camping essential for keeping my Yeti secure in the car or boat:
👉 Yeti Cup Holder Adaptor
Cold drinks by the fire at sunset? Essential.
Easy Camping Meals on the Weber Baby Q
When we camp, I refuse to spend hours cooking.
The whole point is spending more time together and less time doing dishes.
Our trusty Weber Baby Q gets an absolute workout every trip. We keep meals simple:
- Burgers
- Sausages
- Steak and salad
- Chicken wraps
- Bacon and eggs
- Toasted sandwiches for the kids
Minimal prep. Minimal cleanup. Maximum time enjoying the lake.
Honestly, some of our best family conversations happen while dinner cooks and the kids toast marshmallows nearby.
Keeping the Van Clean(ish)
Camping with kids means accepting a certain level of dirt… but we still try.
One of the handiest little additions to our setup has been this extendable caravan cleaning brush:
👉 Detachable Caravan Cleaning Brush
Perfect for keeping the van windows, solar panels and exterior clean after dusty road trips and lakeside camping.
Why Lake Moogerah Will Always Be Special
Some places are more than just destinations.
Lake Moogerah is childhood memories, family traditions and the kind of weekends that remind you what life is really about.
No schedules.
No pressure.
Just sunsets, campfires, mountain air and quality time together.
And honestly? Watching our kids now make the same kinds of memories I grew up with is pretty special.
This place will always be our happy place. 🌅🔥🚤
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