Make Halloween memories at Tasman with spooky crafts, tasty treats and simple family fun.
Spooky costumes and holiday memories worth keeping.
A wonky witch’s hat. A torch-lit story with a very silly ending. The proud grin of a little monster who made their own costume.
Sometimes, the smallest holiday moments become the stories your kids tell long after you’ve unpacked.
Halloween is the perfect excuse to make a few more of them. Whether you’re pitching a tent, parking the caravan or settling into a cabin, a little imagination can turn a family getaway into a spooky adventure.
These easy Halloween camping activities for kids bring the fun to your holiday, with simple things to pack and plenty of room for everyone to join in.
1. Give your campsite a Halloween makeover
Start your Halloween getaway with a decorating session. Pack paper, washable markers, string and reusable decorations, then let the kids dream up a friendly haunted hideaway.
Paper bats can become a spooky mobile, while a handmade sign announces who’s staying: “The Edwards Monster Family” has a nice ring to it.
Battery-operated lanterns add an evening glow. Keep decorations within your own space, follow the park’s guidelines and make taking everything down part of the final-day treasure hunt.
The finishing touch? Let the kids name their creation. Welcome to Camp Creepy!
2. Head out on a Halloween scavenger hunt
Give an afternoon walk a spooky mission with a Halloween scavenger hunt.
Before you head off, write a short list of things to spot:
A leaf shaped like a witch’s hat.
A shadow that looks like a monster.
A spiderweb sparkling in the light.
Something pumpkin orange.
A tree with a face hidden in its bark.
Younger kids can work with a grown-up, while older children can draw or photograph their finds. Leave natural treasures where they belong and compare discoveries when you get back.
For a rainy-day version, hide paper pumpkins around your cabin and see who can find them all.
Little monsters, big smiles and Halloween fun at Tasman.
3. Create a costume from your holiday bag
You don’t need an elaborate outfit to get into character. Set a family challenge: make a Halloween costume using clothes you’ve packed, plus a few craft supplies.
A striped tee and a paper hat become a pirate outfit. A headband with cardboard ears creates an instant black cat. A green T-shirt and some impressive stomping? That’s your campsite monster sorted.
Bring face paint suitable for children if you want to add whiskers or a monster grin, then stage a little family costume parade.
Give everyone their own award, from “Best Monster Walk” to “Most Creative Costume”.
4. Make spooky snacks together
A few playful details can turn an ordinary afternoon snack into a Halloween highlight.
Try peeled mandarins with little cucumber stalks for mini pumpkins, or decorate biscuits with icing ghosts and wobbly spiderwebs. Banana halves with chocolate-dot faces make friendly ghosts, too.
Set out the ingredients and let the kids create their own edible characters. Give each one a name before the taste test.
Choose ingredients that suit your family’s ages and dietary needs, and keep anything perishable chilled until you’re ready to use it.
The sweetest treats are Moments like these.
5. Play Halloween charades
Write a handful of spooky characters and actions on slips of paper, then take turns acting them out.
Try a witch learning to fly, a sleepy vampire brushing their teeth or a skeleton who can’t stop dancing.
Keep the clues simple for younger children and let older kids invent their own. It’s an easy game to squeeze in before dinner, and watching the grown-ups attempt a zombie walk might just be the highlight.
6. Tell a torch-lit story with a silly twist
When evening arrives, gather with a torch and start a family story.
“Once upon a time, a tiny ghost went camping…”
Each person adds a sentence. Perhaps the ghost is frightened of marshmallows. Perhaps the mysterious noise outside is a possum looking for its pyjamas.
Let the youngest listener set the spooky level. Funny voices and ridiculous twists can make this just as memorable as a ghost story, especially when everyone gets a turn.
A little hocus pocus, a whole lot of family fun.
Planning your family Halloween getaway
Keep your packing list simple: costumes, a small craft kit, torches, reusable decorations and a few favourite snacks are a great start.
If you’re hoping to join organised Halloween activities or trick-or-treating, check directly with your chosen park before your stay to find out what’s planned and how to take part.
Leave some room in the weekend for whatever happens next, too. A leisurely breakfast, an outdoor adventure or one more round of charades might become everyone’s favourite part.
Make a little Halloween magic with Tasman Holiday Parks
Halloween doesn’t need a packed itinerary to feel special. Sometimes, all it takes is a paper bat, a funny costume and time together somewhere new.
This October, bring your little ghosts, witches and monsters along for a family escape with Tasman Holiday Parks.
Find your holiday park and start planning a Halloween getaway full of little frights and big memories.
