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Let’s reduce landfill in Australia

How on Earth did we get ourselves into this mess and what is Australia doing to address our overuse of plastics and single use products? In 2017-18, we used some 3.4 million tonnes of plastics in Australia. Just 9.4% – 320,000 tonnes – was recycled. Of that amount, 46% (145,700 tonnes) was reprocessed in Australia […]

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The Real Deal diamantina Safari Portable Gazebos

Portable gazebos are available in different shapes, sizes and colours across Australia. It’s an essential piece of kit for anyone who enjoys the outdoors. We see them everywhere when people socialise at outdoor gatherings. Popular at markets, at the beach, in parks, outdoor weddings, sporting clubs, backyard parties, camping grounds and more. No wonder there […]

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choosing the right tent – the real deal safari canvas tents

Choosing the right tent can feel like trying on a new shirt wearing a blindfold. How do you know it fits properly? There are so many options to consider you can be left throwing a dart at a dartboard. For instance floor space, standing room or crawl inside, quality of materials and workmanship, ventilation, ease […]

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Diamantina Outdoors camping checklist – dont leave home without it !

Planning an outdoor adventure ? Don’t leave home without some careful planning and a copy of our Camping Checklist so you don’t leave anything behind. Print it off and laminate it, keep it in the glove box or with your camping gear. Check everything off before you hit the road. Stories of families driving for […]

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The Backyard Campout – introduce your kids to camping

Backyard Camping with the Kids During Lockdown The Covid-19 global pandemic has presented many challenges for families across Australia, particularly for those in Victoria. If you’re someone who loves spending time in the great outdoors, the current restrictions you face may be causing mental health concerns. You’re not alone! With the Coronavirus health risks along […]

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quality isn’t cheap and cheap isn’t quality

Noel Bush has been a long term customer of Diamantina Outdoors, having purchased his first Diamantina canvas safari tent in 2014. 6 years later he reached out to us again to ……….. buy a second one. It was so great to hear from Noel again and the fantastic experiences he has had in his canvas […]

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7 reasons to buy A PORTABLE SHELTER from diamantina outdoors

7 REASONS TO BUY FROM DIAMANTINA OUTDOORS 1. Because we make our tents and gazebos using an exclusively developed premium quality rip stop canvas and the highest quality components, making these products more durable than all others. Our tests of this canvas and components have proven these products provide many more nights of use before […]

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safari hennie tent still going strong 10 years on….

One of our long standing clients, or should I say “raving Fans” took the time to write to us to share his experiences and gratitude for our great tents. Jarrad Stewart is an active camper, fisherman, kayaker and 4WD enthusiast. Just loves the outdoors and going on adventures. Jarrad has used camping and outdoor equipment […]

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Value comparison of portable tents in australia

We are constantly amazed by the feedback we receive from clients on how our products perform in the Australian outback. Many times we have seen our products outlast all others, especially in harsh weather. Here is a value comparison of various tent designs in Australia. The interesting thing is the cost per night comparison on […]

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Why should all tents have a double skin roof ?

If you love the outdoors like me, you may have slept in all types of tents and shelters in all types of environments, and I’m sure you’ve worked out what you like best. Whether you like hiking and only camp with the most compact and lightweight gear, or you love 4WDing and use a swag […]

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