All Around Oz - Australian Caravan and Camping Adventures

Expense Report, October 2020 – Month 9 on the Road

One of the most common questions we get asked is how much does it cost to travel Australia? This is a very hard question to answer as it depends so much on how you like to travel and also how many … [Read More...]

From Snow to Ash – Book Review

Book reviews are not something I normally write on All Around Oz. Although I am an avid reader, I don't read a lot of non-fiction books. But when I saw journalist Anthony Sharwood's new book, From … [Read More...]

Things to do around Eugowra, Forbes and Grenfell, NSW

The Central West region of NSW has so much to offer the traveller. From the large regional cities of Bathurst and Orange to the smaller towns that are steeped in history, you will find plenty of … [Read More...]

Month 8 Expense Report – September 2020

It's time for our month 8 Expense Report. The last month has flown by. But we have truly felt like we were back on the road and not just living in our family's driveway! For us, September was mainly … [Read More...]

What is Good Caravan Park Bathroom Etiquette?

Over the years we have stayed in a few different caravan parks. One thing that always really disappoints me is when people don't clean up after themselves in the bathrooms. It must also be a bit … [Read More...]

How to Find Work When Travelling Australia

One of the most frequent questions that is asked in our Facebook group - Planning a Lap of Australia is how to find work when travelling Australia. For most people, travelling long term without the … [Read More...]

Discovering the Grampians Region of Victoria

During our time in Dimboola, we went exploring at every opportunity we had. To the north of Dimboola we found fabulous Silo Art and wonderful little towns. But when we headed south we began … [Read More...]

Back on the Road – Month 7

We are so excited to be Back on the Road! Like so many others who were travelling when Covid 19 hit, we weren't sure what to do. We quickly realised that it would be unwise to continue travelling … [Read More...]

Free Camping at Jugiong, NSW

Located just off the Hume Highway, at Jugiong, in southern NSW you will find one of the best spots for Free Camping around. Jugiong is a lovely little village with plenty to offer the visitor. The … [Read More...]

Koorawatha Falls – A Hidden Gem of the Central West

Just a short drive off the Olympic Highway at Koorawatha, a tiny village in Central West NSW you will find the picturesque Koorawatha Falls. These falls are well known to locals of the area, but not … [Read More...]

NXT Journey Trailbound Duffle Bag – Review

We were gifted the Trailbound Bag by NXT Journey. Late last year when we were working in Cootamundra we had the opportunity to meet local business owner Simon, from NXT Journey. Simon started … [Read More...]

Exploring the Wimmera Mallee Region of Victoria

Part of our desire to travel Australia long term was for the opportunity to really explore some of our regional areas. Our three months living in Dimboola allowed us to do just that. Within an hour or … [Read More...]

Exploring Dimboola -Victoria

Prior to Brenden being offered work in Dimboola, we had not even heard of it. A quick check on Google revealed that it was a small town located in the south-west of Victoria, right in the heart of the … [Read More...]

Mothers Day Gift Ideas for Caravanners

Mothers Day is almost upon us and if you have a Mum who loves caravanning, camping or travelling then why not indulge her passion and buy her something that she will love to use on her next trip. … [Read More...]

Six Months on the Road and a Virus

Last month we reached the milestone of six months on the road. Shortly after that our travels, like so many others, came to a screaming halt due to the Corona Virus. We made the decision to return to … [Read More...]

Riverside Holiday Park – Dimboola REVIEW

When the possibility of Brenden obtaining work in Dimboola, Victoria first came up I immediately jumped on the internet to see where we could live whilst there. Riverside Holiday Park came up as our … [Read More...]

Month Five on the Road

Well just like that we have reached the end of month five on the road. Our time in Dimboola has also come to an end. We are currently making our way back towards Cowra. We will be leaving the van … [Read More...]

Exploring Bendigo, Victoria – Things to See and Do

There is so much to see and do when you go exploring Bendigo that you will easily be able to spend a week in this lovely regional city. Bendigo is a wonderful mix of old and new. Once known as the … [Read More...]

What is the Best Dinner Set to Use for Caravanning?

A question that comes up frequently in our group - Planning a Lap of Australia - is what is the best dinner set to use for caravanning. Generally speaking most people use one of the following three … [Read More...]