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Caravanning and camping is an all-season way to travel, especially in Australia where we are gifted with a variety of winter weather destinations. It’s a beautiful season all over the country and with a bit of preparation you’ll be perfectly cozy – whether you chase the snow or the sun. In fact, there are plenty …
Caravanning and camping provides caravanners and campers with a deep connection to the land, and to each other. Australians are known for the principle of mateship and a laid-back attitude – camping and caravanning supplies these in spades. When was the last time you found out the name of your neighbours while staying in a …
Recreational vehicles built and sold in Australia are classified into several categories. Here is a helpful glossary summarizing the key differences of each RV type to give you a bit of background information. While we’ve done our best to summarise the main types out there, when it comes to RVs, the world is your oyster, …
Recreational vehicles built and sold in Australia are classified into several categories. Here is a helpful glossary summarizing the key differences of each RV type to give you a bit of background information. While we’ve done our best to summarise the main types out there, when it comes to RVs, the world is your oyster, …
The Gippsland region stretches from Melbourne’s eastern outskirts all the way to the state border with New South Wales in Victoria’s far east. Renowned for the natural beauty of its lush rolling hills, mountain ranges, valleys and pristine beaches, it’s an ideal place to explore on the road. Hitch up the caravan, or jump in the driver’s …
Gramping is the name given to multi-generational camping – usually three generations. It gives extended families the opportunity to reconnect and have shared experiences away from the stresses, challenges, and routines of everyday life. It’s also a whole lot of fun, but don’t take our word for it! Jill Hubbard and her husband John have …
Are you a grey nomad? You could be putting your health at risk. Or you may be perfectly fine – it all depends on how well you plan, prepare and educate yourself on your health and the medications you need while travelling around the country. With summer just about to start, October is the time …
Summer camping is a pastime with a high degree of popularity that never seems to diminish. Now, with national parks more accessible to families and tourists than ever (there are 306 alone in Queensland!), it’s a good time to check out QTopo, an online topographic map that allows anyone to create a custom purpose map …
Looking for an award-winning caravan park these holidays? Over the past four weeks, Australia’s state tourism bodies announced their annual awards and 15 caravan and holiday parks have been recognised national wide. Caravan Industry Association of Australia CEO Stuart Lamont congratulates the parks that won recognition this year, saying caravan holiday parks are consistently improving their …
Holidaymakers are being urged to take caravan safety seriously over Christmas. Queensland Minister for Fire and Emergency Services Jack Dempsey said that with school holidays here, caravanners should take some simple steps before setting off on vacation. “Plans for your caravan trip shouldn’t only include where you are going and the type of food to take. …
