Red Dirt Camping: Dubbo’s only independent camping store
Position: Venue Manager I got involved in business...
and make a difference
Our business is known for...
to challenge myself
being a family-friendly hotel and our massive range of schnitzels
Our bestselling product is...
Schnitzels in the NOEL and Mel Mcnair at Red Dirt Camping have you covered for all your camping and touring needs. They stock trusted brands including Cub, Darche, Aquayak kayaks, Crazy Dog Canvas, Bushman fridges, Hillbilly camping products and Hema maps.
“We support Australian companies as much as we can,” Noel told
“Our big ticketed items include camper trailers and high-end rooftop tents, which are proudly Australian made,” he added.
And when Australian-made is not an option for some products, the team at Red Dirt Camping only stocks products that are of the highest quality. This includes their Darche products, which are made in China, but they are always produced to a certain standard.
Noel and Mel are campers themselves, so they know firsthand the type of products and the standard that campers require. They product test their stock and provide feedback to most of their suppliers on product quality.
“We like to put customers in the right product for them, instead of just selling them any product. We have a good relationship with our suppliers, we know them individually. If a product is not up to scratch then we will tell them that it is not suitable for us to sell to
My role in the business is...
Venue Manager/ Licensee. I directly oversee all the day to day operations of the business approximately 45 staff across the
I manage...
fun, enjoyable, challenging and rewarding with family and playing
I spend my down time...
our clients,” Mel said.
The locally owned and operated store is family orientated, with Noel and Mel often taking their three teenagers on camping adventures, or sometimes having their help to operate the store. Instore, there is a kid’s corner with cubby house and drawing activities to keep visiting youngsters entertained.
Their clientele base ranges all over Western NSW, including Cobar, Bourke, Coonamble, Mudgee, Parkes, Orange, Nyngan and of course Dubbo; as well as multiple families that live off-grid.
People come from quite a distance to buy the best quality roof top tents, swags, sleeping bags, tents, chairs, furniture, stoves, pots, pans, cutlery, cups, plates, backpacks, jerry cans, gas, gas bottles, fridges, maps and lighting – essentially everything that you need to go camping or touring.
And an interesting piece of trivia: the first ever Darche air tent to be sold on the market was retailed from Red Dirt Camping by Mel!
So why don’t you go over and say g’day to the team at the only independent camping store in Dubbo, with Zip Pay now available!
z Phone: 6885 5955
z Email: sales@reddirtcamping.com. au
z Web: reddirtcamping.com.au
z 58 Victoria Street (Mitchell Highway), West Dubbo ‘between the bike shops’ golf
I’m inspired by... On my bedside table is...
my family the baby monitor
In my opinion, the biggest issue facing small businesses is... the economy My secret to success is... be passionate about
what you do and always be forward thinking and look for continuous improvement.
my wife and two beautiful
I’m most proud of...
daughters
If I could, I’d tell my 20-year-old self that...
you should invest in Google
The best piece of career advice I can offer is... be passionate about your job, passionate
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