All Around Oz - Travel Adventures in Australia

Alternator or DC-DC Charging – What is the Difference?

ALTERNATOR OR DC-DC CHARGING I have been asked a few times about the difference between DC-DC charging and simply charging with the vehicles alternator. So I wanted to explain the reason why we have … [Read More...]

Tent Camper Trailer or Caravan? Which One Should You Choose?

When you first decide that you want to travel Australia the biggest decision you will have to make, after choosing a vehicle, is what your travelling home will be. There are so many options available … [Read More...]

Christmas in July at St Bernards Hotel, Mount Tamborine

There is no doubt that Christmas in Australia is a hot affair. With most locations experiencing temperatures in the high 20's to mid 30's, many Aussies opt for seafood, ham and salad for their … [Read More...]

CTEK D250SA and SMARTPASS120 – REVIEW

We were gifted the CTEK D250SA and Smartpass120. All opinions are our own. For the caravanning or camping enthusiast power is often one of the biggest issues we face. Or more correctly, the lack of … [Read More...]

Sanctuary Cove Winter Wine 2017 – REVIEW

Sanctuary Cove is best known as being an exclusive gated community located on the northern end of the Gold Coast. But for me the Sanctuary Cove Marine Village has a friendly, small community feel that … [Read More...]

Currumbin Valley and Tomewin Mountain, Queensland

We are so lucky to live here on the Gold Coast as there is always somewhere beckoning to be explored. The Currumbin Valley and Tomewin Mountain was one of those areas that we had not got around to … [Read More...]

Camper Trailer for Sale

Sadly the time has come to list our beloved 'Customline' camper trailer for sale. This is in preparation for the arrival of our new Nextgen caravan early next year. This camper trailer is the … [Read More...]

Why We Want to Travel Australia Full Time (and Think you Should Too)

Our thoughts first turned to travelling around Australia full time in about 2014. Since then we have been busy planning how we are going to achieve this. A question that we often get asked though is … [Read More...]

10 Things to Never go Camping Without

I recently asked the lovely people who follow us on Facebook what was one thing they never went camping without. I received some great answers so I thought I would put this list together for everyone. … [Read More...]

How to Stay Fit and Healthy When Travelling

Staying fit and healthy can be a challenge at the best of times. But when you are travelling, it can become even harder. Long days of sitting in the car as you travel between destinations and the … [Read More...]

Lego Brickman Experience, Gold Coast – REVIEW

All Around Oz were gifted our Brickman Experience Tickets. The Brickman Experience has arrived on the Gold Coast. This fantastic display of Lego® creations is the brainchild of Ryan McNaught. Ryan is … [Read More...]

Things to do on the Gold Coast with Visitors

If you already live on the Gold Coast then you know how much there is to see and do here.But what should you do on the Gold Coast with Visitors? We recently had a visit from our family and a close … [Read More...]

Gunnedah and Tamworth, NSW

After several days of exploring the area around Coonamble and Coonabarabran, we decided to take a detour on the way home and go via Gunnedah and Tamworth, with an overnight stop at Lake Keepit. We … [Read More...]

Lake Keepit Dam, Tamworth – REVIEW

A little over mid-way between Tamworth and Gunnedah in northern New South Wales, you will find Lake Keepit Dam. We had heard lots about what a great spot it was so we thought this was the perfect … [Read More...]

Wee Waa and Pilliga – On the Edge of the Outback

After a couple of awesome days exploring the Narrabri area and camping at Yarrie Lake, it was time to make our way towards Coonamble and our farm stay - Nakadoo. As we were travelling through Wee Waa … [Read More...]

Nakadoo Farm Stay – Coonamble, NSW

Whenever we are planning a trip somewhere new, I like to keep my eye open for some different places to stay. Just prior to our recent trip I stumbled across a farm stay called Nakadoo and knew I was … [Read More...]

BBQ Chicken Stir Fry – Easy Camp Cooking

Whenever we go away on a trip, I like to at least try and continue to eat healthily. This can sometimes be a challenge for any number of reasons. You may only have a limited amount of space to store … [Read More...]