How to Celebrate Halloween in Your Caravan!

Ready to bring a bit of Halloween spirit to your caravan trip? 

Whether you’re parked near a haunted site or cozying up under the stars, these spooky activities will give your journey a Halloween twist. From pumpkin carving to ghost stories, here’s how to turn your campsite into a Halloween haven!

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Visit the Fremantle Prison this Halloween.

Haunted Spots to Explore

Looking for a Halloween thrill? Australia is home to some notoriously haunted spots. Here are a few ghostly locations to consider:

  • Fremantle Prison (WA): With its eerie history, Fremantle Prison is famous for ghost sightings and offers spooky night tours.
  • Monte Cristo Homestead (NSW): Known as Australia’s most haunted house, this historic homestead has a spine-chilling reputation.
  • Port Arthur (TAS): This historic site offers ghost tours filled with tales of its haunted past.
  • Old Adelaide Gaol (SA): Another haunted prison where ghost sightings are part of the lore.
  • Beechworth Lunatic Asylum (VIC): Known for its paranormal activity, Beechworth offers nighttime tours that are not for the faint-hearted!

Frightfully Fun Movie Night

Turn your campsite into an outdoor cinema for a Halloween movie marathon. 

Set up a projector and cosy up with classics like Hocus Pocus, The Nightmare Before Christmas, or even a spine-chilling horror film if you’re feeling brave. Bring along comfy chairs, blankets and plenty of popcorn for a cosy (and creepy) night under the stars.

Spooky Stories by the Campfire

Gather everyone around the campfire for a spooky storytelling session. 

Get things started with a few ghost stories or tales of local legends – many places have their own spooky history just waiting to be shared. Or make it a group effort with a “spooky story jar”: have each person add a line to an evolving tale for a mix of chills and laughs.

Kick off the storytelling with classic prompts like “It was a dark and stormy night…” or “The ghost of the forest appeared at midnight…” and watch as the tale unfolds.

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Enjoy a night of trick or treating.
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Gather everyone around the campfire for a spooky storytelling session.

Park-Wide Trick-or-Treating

If you’re staying at a larger caravan park, try organising a trick-or-treat trail. Coordinate with other caravanners in advance so that each participating van has treats ready to hand out and set specific hours for trick-or-treating. 

With well-lit pathways and decorated caravans, kids and adults alike can enjoy a Halloween trail right at the park.

Halloween-Themed Decorations

Transform your caravan into a mobile haunted house! Here are a few easy ways to bring the Halloween spirit to your setup:

  • Spooky Lights: String up some orange or purple lights around your caravan to create an eerie glow.
  • DIY Decorations: Get crafty with leaves, twigs, and pipe cleaners to create spiders, webs, and ghostly figures.
  • Pumpkin Carving: Nothing says Halloween like a classic jack-o’-lantern. Bring along a couple of pumpkins and carve them up for a spooky touch. Light them up with battery-operated candles for a flickering effect that’s safe and perfect for your campsite ambiance.

Halloween Playlist

Create a Halloween-themed playlist to set the mood at your campsite. Mix in classics like Monster Mash and Thriller along with eerie soundscapes featuring howling wolves, creaking doors, and ghostly whispers. Platforms like Spotify and Apple Music have pre-made Halloween playlists that are perfect for this spooky setting.

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Set up a display area at your campsite for everyone’s creations and let fellow caravaners vote on their favourites.

Halloween-Themed Costume Night

Don’t forget to bring costumes for a themed dress-up night! Whether you’re channelling classic monsters or crafting your own funny or spooky look, a costume night brings extra fun to the celebration. 

If you want to take it up a notch, organise a mini costume contest with prizes for categories like “Spookiest Costume” or “Best Group Costume.”

Local Halloween Events

Check local event listings for Halloween-themed activities in the area. 

Many caravan-friendly towns host Halloween events, like haunted house tours, themed markets, or ghost walks. 

Websites like Eventbrite or local council sites are great places to find nearby Halloween happenings during your trip.

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These themed treats are fun and Halloween approved.

Themed Recipes for Your Caravan Kitchen

These Halloween themed eats are as fun to make as they are to devour. 

  • Witches’ Brew Stew: A hearty stew loaded with seasonal veggies like pumpkin and squash, all simmered in a Dutch oven over the campfire. Add a pinch of your favourite spices to make it truly magical.
  • Mummy Hot Dogs: Wrap hot dogs in strips of dough to create little “mummies” and bake them until golden. These are fun, easy, and kid-approved!
  • Ghostly S’mores: Swap regular marshmallows for ghost-shaped ones and toast them over the fire. Sandwich them with chocolate and graham crackers for a hauntingly delicious treat.
  • Graveyard Pudding Cups: Layer chocolate pudding with crushed cookies to resemble dirt, then top with gummy worms or spooky edible gravestones for a crowd-pleaser dessert.
  • Witch’s Fingers: Use celery sticks to mimic creepy fingers and top with almond slivers as “fingernails.” Dip them in peanut butter or hummus for a spooky snack.
  • Halloween Trail Mix: Mix up some candy corn, pumpkin-shaped chocolates, nuts, and pretzels for an on-the-go Halloween trail mix.

Whether you’re exploring haunted sites, hosting your own pumpkin carving contest, or swapping ghost stories under the stars, Halloween is the perfect excuse to add some spook to your caravanning adventures. 

So, pack up the costumes, string lights, and candy, and get ready for a Halloween you won’t forget!