Camping support estimate

How many camping trips could fit?

Enter the approximate distance and trip length. The calculator keeps Angus's recent usual supports aside first, then checks whether 1, 2, or 3 camping trips fit in the four-week estimate.

Funding checked: 24 September 2026. Estimates may change when new invoices are processed.

Current answer

Up to 2 trips

at around 100 km each way

Your camping estimate

A 2-day / 1-night trip 100 km away

One camping trip $2,452.14

Trip length 2 days / 1 night

Active support per trip 28 hours

Usual supports set aside $7,124.94

Four-week planning amount $13,000.00

Available for camping after usual supports $5,875.06

How many trips fit?

Compare 1, 2, or 3 trips every 4 weeks

1 trip every 4 weeks

Good buffer

Camping: $2,452.14
Usual supports: $7,124.94
Total used: $9,577.08
Buffer: $3,422.92 left

Fits with a good buffer.

2 trips every 4 weeks

Fits

Camping: $4,904.28
Usual supports: $7,124.94
Total used: $12,029.22
Buffer: $970.78 left

Fits within the current estimate, but with a smaller buffer.

3 trips every 4 weeks

Above estimate

Camping: $7,356.42
Usual supports: $7,124.94
Total used: $14,481.36
Buffer: $1,481.36 over

Does not currently fit within the four-week planning amount.

Want to test a different number of trips?

Trips every 4 weeks

4 trips would be above the current four-week estimate.

Funding details for Daphne

Core Flexible available snapshot $39,916.81

Recent support-work invoice sample $14,249.87 over 8 weeks

Transport line treatment Activity Based Transport excluded from usual support reserve

Assumptions

Active support is based on Marae's quoted rate of $70.23 per hour.
Active support is estimated at 14 hours per day for the selected trip length.
Sleepovers are estimated as one less than the number of trip days, at $297.60 per sleepover.
Usual supports are estimated at $7,124.94 per 4 weeks from recent support-work invoices.
Estimated vehicle cost is $0.99/km for planning purposes. Actual transport charges depend on the provider's agreed arrangements.
Travel time is included within the 14 support hours per day.
Weekend camping may cost more if the provider charges a higher Saturday or Sunday rate. Confirm this with Tania before booking.

Planning estimate only

This calculator is only a planning estimate. It excludes camping fees, food, activities, fishing costs, equipment, accommodation, and other personal expenses. Actual provider billing, service-agreement terms, claim timing, and outstanding invoices may differ.