Camping at home to escape virus just as fun for family, says Townsville dad

A Townsville dad and his four kids will still go camping during the COVID-19 pandemic this Easter long weekend. But where they will staying is a lot closer to home.

Nathan Earsman has his camping trailer set up in backyard for his family including kids Bethany, 13, Georgia, 11, Beau, 9 and Josh, 6. They will not let COVID-19 stop them from camping this Easter. PICTURE: MATT TAYLOR.

The COVID-19 pandemic will not spoil Nathan Earsman’s typical Easter camping break with his four kids.

Working at Garbutt’s Market Direct Campers, Mr Earsman will test the latest camping trailer and enjoy the great outdoors in the comfort of his own backyard.

“We had booked to go away but with the coronavirus we had to re-evaluate,” he said.

Mr Earsman said he brought the trailer home on Wednesday, piquing the excitement of his kids.

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To make it an authentic experience he planned on buying a fire pit so they could enjoy roasted marshmallows and stories under the stars.

Mr Earsman said his children were just as excited camping in the garden and he encouraged more people to follow suit.

All camping grounds in Queensland national parks have been closed, along with Crystal Creek’s popular swimming holes and full closure of Hinchinbrook Island’s National Parks to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Originally published as Camping at home to escape virus just as fun for family, says Townsville dad