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Ultimate Guide For Caravanning Essentials For Travelling Australia
When water gets into a camper trailer or tent canvas what a mess it can make! Throughout the year and especially in the tropics parts of Oz can be inundated with rain. If the canvas isn’t thoroughly dry, mould will develop on the canvas. This is how you treat mould.
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We take a look at the most popular chains and the benefits their membership offers. And also take a look at a couple of membership options that are not attached to a particular park network.
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Say goodbye to clutter and disorganisation! No more searching through endless amounts of ‘stuff. Find items easily with our hints and tips. Pantry, clothing, kitchen and bathroom areas are all covered in this post.
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The North Face Gear Review: Offtrail Shoes, Puffer Vest & Jester Backpack
When you live and travel on the road full-time, your gear quickly proves whether it’s genuinely practical or just good on paper. Comfort, durability, packability and versatility matter far more than flashy features or marketing claims. This real-world The North Face gear review is based on extended use across hiking in regional Western Australia, everyday
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💰 How Much Does a Lap of Australia REALLY Cost? We Break It Down
If you’re planning a Big Lap or driving around Australia for the first time, understanding the real cost is one of the most important early decisions you’ll make. Budgeting affects how long you travel, where you go, and how flexible your plans can be. This cost breakdown is part of the broader planning process for
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How Do You Start Planning a Big Lap of Australia (Driving Around Australia for the First Time)
How Do You Start Planning a Big Lap of Australia? Planning a Big Lap of Australia, including driving around Australia for the first time, starts with five key decisions: your budget, timeframe, rig, travel direction, and travel style. Planning a lap of Australia is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming, especially when everyone seems
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Packing for the Big Lap? These Caravanning Essentials Make Life on the Road Much Easier
Caravanning Essentials for Touring Australia (Quick Answer) Caravanning essentials are the core items you need to travel safely, comfortably, and self-sufficiently around Australia. For most travellers, essentials include reliable power and water management, basic safety and recovery gear, secure storage solutions, cooking and food storage equipment, levelling and setup gear, and communication or navigation tools.
Are You Planning A Lap Of Australia
And Have Questions Or Want Some Advice?
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Do You Want To Know More About Doing A Big Lap of Australia?
Here Are Some FAQs From
Other Travellers
Q1. How long is the lap of Australia road trip?
If you stay on Highway 1, a lap of Australia is around 15,000 km. However, most Lappers don’t stick to the coastal road and tackle iconic road trips such as the Port Development Road to the northern tip of Australia to Cape York. And The Savannah Way and other Aussie iconic road trips.
Most Lappers travel between 15,000 and 30,000 km to circumnavigate Australia.
Q2. How long does it take to do a lap of Australia?
A lap of Australia has been driven in 6 days, and we read that some travellers have driven around Australia 50 times! Most Lappers take a gap year and do the lap in twelve months. Others (ourselves included) travel full-time around Australia with no set plans or end date.
Q3. Which direction is the best to take when doing the big lap of Australia?
Some travellers say anti-clockwise is best, others clockwise. We recommend you travel using the seasons as your guide. Head north in the winter months and south in the summer months.
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