{"id":64403,"date":"2025-07-01T01:16:09","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T15:46:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/?p=64403"},"modified":"2025-07-04T01:16:21","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T15:46:21","slug":"podcast-the-hipcamp-story-and-5-hidden-camping-gems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-the-hipcamp-story-and-5-hidden-camping-gems\/","title":{"rendered":"Ep167 &#8211; The HipCamp Story &amp; 5 Hidden Camping Gems"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Listen to the full episode here:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-wrapper\">\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-video-popup-close\"><\/div>\n\t\t<iframe class=\"wp-video-popup-video is-hosted is-landscape is-resizable\" src=\"\" data-wp-video-popup-url=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/r2b-sNul-Xw?autoplay=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay\">\n\t\t<\/iframe>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-17407177\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/1259564\/17407177.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-17407177&amp;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Reshaping outdoor access, one private paddock at a time<\/strong>&#8230;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In this episode, Ben and Lauren pull up a chair at the campsite with HipCamp&#8217;s Global Social Media Strategist, Brooke, to discuss how this clever concept is solving the camping shortage by unlocking access to private properties. Our gear gurus explore the journey from &#8216;YouCamp&#8217; beginnings to navigating state regulations, booking systems, and the fine art of balancing host happiness with camper satisfaction. The conversation covers self-contained camping requirements, community reviews, and the ongoing tussle with local council red tape &#8211; plus, Brooke reveals five hidden camping gems that remain humbly off the beaten track.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image.jpeg\" alt=\"A female camper stoking a fire pit.\" class=\"wp-image-64416\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" title=\"Brooke reveals five hidden camping gems that remain humbly off the beaten track.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image.jpeg 900w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-10x7.jpeg 10w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Brooke reveals five hidden camping gems that remain humbly off the beaten track.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shortcuts:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>00:00 &#8211; Intro<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>01:28 &#8211; Introducing Brooke from HipCamp<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>03:00 &#8211; From YouCamp to HipCamp<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>07:10 &#8211; What Makes HipCamp Different?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>08:40 &#8211; More Than Just a Camping Airbnb&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10:10 &#8211; State Rules and Regulations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11:25 &#8211; Listings<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>13:34 &#8211; Booking Through HipCamp<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>16:12 &#8211; Hosting on HipCamp: Facilities Vs Self-Contained Camping<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>20:40 &#8211; Reviews: Support for Hosts and Campers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>29:51 &#8211; Hosting on HipCamp<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>30:48 &#8211; Aligning with State Rules and Regulations<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>39:14 &#8211; The Scenic Rim Petition<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>45:00 &#8211; 5 Hidden Camping Gems <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>49:20 &#8211; The HipCamp Social Media Community<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>51:14 &#8211; Summary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mentioned in this Episode:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Podcasts and Blogs:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snowys.com.au\/blog\/podcast-ghost-camping-crackdown-and-a-camping-fee-overhaul\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ep161 &#8211; Ghost Camping Crackdown and a Camping Fee Overhaul<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hipcamp.com\/en-US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HipCamp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitscenicrim.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Scenic Rim<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"block-2dafbca1-db34-4016-9207-f026b83fc830\">Thanks for listening, tune in again for next week&#8217;s episode!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"block-3fc1e5f8-10be-4b09-998a-70c6506a24fc\">Thanks for tuning in to this week\u2019s episode of the Snowys Camping Show Podcast. 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