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 sorted, we are awaiting delivery of our … [Read more...]
7 Tips for a Stress Free First Camping Trip!
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...]
7 Things You Don’t Need 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...]
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...]
Free Camping – 7 Tips for First Timers
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...]
What to Look for When Buying a Second Hand Caravan
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...]
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 a combination of … [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. So here are 10 … [Read more...]
Top 10 Things to do on the Gold Coast for 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...]
5 Trip Planning Tips to Help Get You on the Road
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...]
Best Road Trip Lunch Spots
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...]
5 Tips for 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 Australia … [Read more...]
7 Tips for 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...]
Campfire Safety
There is no doubt that one of the best things about going camping is being able to have a campfire. We love it and will have a fire at any opportunity that we can. But whenever we do have a campfire, we always keep in … [Read more...]
Stop Illegal Rubbish Dumping
This post is a bit of a departure from what I normally write about but I'm writing it because I'm so cranky! But mainly I'm writing it because I want everyone to help Stop Illegal Rubbish Dumping and … [Read more...]
Caring For Our Camping Environment
I think you will all agree that here in Australia we are spoiled for choice when it comes to great camping spots. Unfortunately, there are some people who take these beautiful spots for granted and abuse our sometimes … [Read more...]
How to Start a Camp Fire
One of the things that my family and I love most about camping is being able to have a campfire. There is just something that is so relaxing about sitting around one and staring into the flames! The kids have always … [Read more...]
