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How to Find Work When Travelling Australia

September 20, 2020 By Melissa 4 Comments

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 need to stop for work, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hints, Travel Tips

10 Signs You Will be Able to Travel Australia in a Caravan

November 23, 2018 By Melissa 10 Comments

Travel Australia in a Caravan

When we first decided that we wanted to travel around Australia in a caravan a lot of people asked us if we thought we would be able to manage in such a small space, over a long period of time. Straight off we said, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hints, Travel Tips Tagged With: caravanning

10 Tips for Buying A New Caravan

September 25, 2018 By Brenden Leave a Comment

10 Tips for Buying a New Caravan

The decision to purchase a brand new caravan is a big one. There are so many factors that need to be considered. Having gone through the process ourselves we can tell you that it is more than a little daunting. It can be … [Read more...]

Filed Under: CARAVANNING, Hints, Hints and Tips, Travel Tips Tagged With: buying a caravan, caravan

What is Good Caravan Park and Camp Ground Etiquette?

July 1, 2018 By Melissa 2 Comments

Caravan Park and Camp Ground Etiquette

Travelling Australia in a caravan is no longer just the domain of  'Grey Nomads'. So the often hotly debated question of What is good Caravan Park and Camp Ground Etiquette frequently arises. There are now a whole … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hints, Hints and Tips Tagged With: caravan parks, caravanning

Things to do Before You Travel Australia

January 14, 2018 By Melissa 6 Comments

We are getting ready to travel Australia for an indefinite period of time. Planning for this has been underway in one way or another for almost four years now. We have our vehicle paid off and have just a couple … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hints, Planning for the Future Tagged With: australia, travel

7 Tips for a Stress Free First Camping Trip!

January 7, 2018 By Melissa Leave a Comment

Knowing how to set up will make your first camping trip much easier.

If you are about to go on your first camping trip, getting organised can be a bit daunting. You certainly won't want it to turn out like my first camping trip! But with a little bit of planning, there should be no reason … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Camping, Hints Tagged With: camping

7 Things You Don’t Need to Take Camping

December 8, 2017 By Melissa 2 Comments

things not to take camping

A little while ago I asked our Facebook community to share with us those things they have taken camping or caravanning with them that they probably didn't need. The answers were quite surprising and provided a few laughs … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Camping, Hints Tagged With: camping

Back to Basics Camping

December 5, 2017 By Melissa Leave a Comment

back to basics camping

After six years of travelling in our camper trailer which could carry so much 'stuff' and then more recently doing a couple of trips in a caravan, we decided it was time to get back to basics and go camping for a couple … [Read more...]

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Free Camping – 7 Tips for First Timers

November 23, 2017 By Melissa 8 Comments

free camping

There's no disputing the fact that we all love a bargain if we can find one. Perhaps this is the reason why Free Camping has become so popular. There are so many places now where free camping is available and this gives … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Camping, CARAVANNING, Hints, Hints and Tips Tagged With: caravanning, free camping

What to Look for When Buying a Second Hand Caravan

August 23, 2017 By Melissa 10 Comments

choosing the right caravan for you

Deciding that you are going to purchase a caravan as your travelling home, is a really big decision. There are so many factors to take into consideration. There are literally hundreds of different brands and styles of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hints, Hints and Tips, Travel Tips Tagged With: caravans

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

August 12, 2017 By Brenden 10 Comments

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 a combination of … [Read more...]

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10 Things to Never go Camping Without

July 8, 2017 By Melissa 4 Comments

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. So here are 10 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Camping, Camping Equipment, Hints Tagged With: camping, trip planning

Top 10 Things to do on the Gold Coast for Mothers Day

April 30, 2017 By Melissa Leave a Comment

Visit Tamborine Mountain on Mothers Day

Mothers Day is always a special day of the year. It's the day that we get to show the Mums we love just how much they mean to us. I must confess I love Mothers Day and my two lovely kids spoil me every year. If you are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hints, Queensland Tagged With: gold coast

5 Trip Planning Tips to Help Get You on the Road

April 23, 2017 By Melissa 1 Comment

Trip Planning Tips Researching your Destination

Whenever you are about to embark on a longer trip, or if you haven't been away for awhile, there is always so much to do before you go. If you are like us then you are probably working as well as trying to get everything … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hints, Travel Tips Tagged With: travel

Best Road Trip Lunch Spots

January 30, 2017 By Melissa Leave a Comment

Tooloom Falls Roadside Lunch Stop

One of the biggest expenses that you will encounter when travelling is food. We do love a good pie and will sometimes treat ourselves, but this can be a really expensive exercise if you do it frequently. Upwards of $40 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Camping Spots, Hints

Tips for Camping and Caravanning in Hot Weather

January 14, 2017 By Melissa 2 Comments

How to survive camping in hot weather

Australia is a land of extremes when it comes to our weather. In the middle of summer we can have snow falling in Tasmania, whilst somewhere like Birdsville might be sitting at 48`. At the moment many parts of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hints, Travel Safety Tagged With: camping

7 Tips for Bush Walking Safety

January 6, 2017 By Melissa 2 Comments

Bush Walking Safety

If you have been reading this blog for awhile, then you will know how much we love getting out into Springbrook National Park for a bush walk and usually a picnic too. What often surprises us when we visit our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Active/Healthy Travel, Hints, Travel Safety Tagged With: travel safety

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