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Inspiration on the Road

Inspiration can be found in many forms, but inspiration on the road is the best kind! Find stories from featured bloggers, road trip ideas, and ways to make your next camping adventure easier on the environment.

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Vet in a Van
Featured Bloggers

Introducing the Pet Passport Series Featuring Vet in a Van

Introducing our Pet Passport series! In the first episode, Dr. Tania from Vet in a Van introduces herself and her […]
Travel with Pets
camping responsibly
Responsible Camping

5 Ways to Start Camping Responsibly

Australia is a beautiful country and it is important for all tourists and travellers to do our part in helping […]
Experiences

Take Your Partner on a Romantic Camping Trip for Valentine’s Day

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s not too late to make a romantic gesture for that special someone. […]
Road Trips

What’s Your Camping Style?

New to camping, or considering a change? There are so many options, and what’s best for you may change over […]
Australian wine regions Jacobs Creek
Experiences

Experience Australian Wine Regions While Caravanning and Camping

Australian wine regions are famous throughout the world. Each spot offers stunning beauty and natural diversity. There’s no doubt that […]
Road Trips

Tips for Buying Your First Recreational Vehicle

With so many recreational vehicle types and models to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start […]
5 ways to enjoy a camping adventure with Dad
Experiences

5 Ways to Enjoy a Caravan or Camping Adventure with Dad this Father’s Day

The days are getting longer and after the year we have all had, who doesn’t want to hit the road […]
easy camping weekend
Road Trips

Sunshine & Rainbows: An Easy Camping Weekend Escape

Searching for a trip that’s not excessively long? A trip that won’t break the bank? One that won’t get potentially […]
Queensland
Road Trips

Brisbane to Noosa Weekend Getaway

If you find yourself wanting to make the most of the sunshine, pack the city in your back pocket for […]
Queensland
Road Trips

Australia’s Top 10 Experiences for Families

Travelling as a family can at times be difficult, but it can also be one of the most rewarding ways […]
rite of passage
Experiences

A New Aussie ‘Rite of Passage’ – Top 10 Experiences for Young People

For so long, taking a gap year and travelling overseas has been a rite of passage for young Aussies entering […]
Experiences

The Hidden Gems in Australia

How well do you really know Australia? With a land so vast, the country is full of hidden gems in […]
Kangaroo Island
Experiences

Wildlife Wonders on Kangaroo Island

South Australia’s Kangaroo Island is home to an array of native wildlife, bushland, pristine beaches and local wines. With 509 […]
South Australia
Experiences

Travello’s Top 10 Aussie Experiences for the Experienced

As an experienced caravanner or camper, it can sometimes be difficult to find new things to do that still get […]
Road Trips

Scenic Drives: The Great Ocean Road

Check off one of the most scenic drives in Australia, the Great Ocean Road. The Great Ocean Road stretches across […]
Victoria
Road Trips

A Family Trip to the Margaret River

Take the family for a road trip south of Perth with a 3-hour drive to the gorgeous Margaret River. Indulge […]
Western Australia
Port Arthur
Road Trips

Port Arthur: A Day Trip

If you find yourself in Tasmania, Port Arthur is a must-visit. With buildings remaining from the 1800s, the old penal […]
Tasmania
Flinders Ranges
Road Trips

The Wild Northern Flinders Ranges

The Flinders Ranges make up over 400km of some of the most dynamic outback landscapes in Australia. They’re a playground […]
South Australia
Cootamundra
Road Trips

Next Stop, Cootamundra

Located a good 400km southwest of Sydney off the new freeway, Cootamundra is an important railway town for goods running […]
New South Wales
Gordon Dam
Road Trips

The Road to Gordon Dam

An overnight stop near the little village of Maydena in the heart of Tassie started this adventure, where a local […]
Stanley Nut
Road Trips

Stanley – Cottage Charm on the Northwest Coast

It was during a little side excursion looking for a caffeine hit one public holiday that l ended up stumbling […]
Tasmania
Junee historic buildings
Road Trips

Junee – The Railway Town

The place goes back to 1840 when graziers moved in and set up huge pastoral leases throughout the area, with […]
New South Wales
Strahan
Experiences

Strahan – Gateway to Tassie’s Wild West

Strahan is a wild place on the edge of some of the most beautiful and inhospitable wilderness you can imagine. […]
Tasmania
Australian wildlife penguins
Experiences

A Town Called Penguin

From paperbacks to polo shirts, the world’s favourite flightless bird is far from unfamiliar with loaning out its name. The […]
Tasmania
Riverton cemetery
Road Trips

Riverton – Artists, Agriculture and Assassinations

A journey to the mid north region of South Australia takes you through sheep farming and wine country. Towns in […]
South Australia
Barossa Valley wine
Experiences

Gourmet Trail Barossa Style

At a little over 75 kilometres from Adelaide, you can base yourself at Tanunda and leave the car behind. Take […]
South Australia
Yorke Peninsula
Experiences

Yorkes Truly – The Yorke Peninsula

It’s probably safe to say most South Australians have a favourite holiday memory of time spent on the Yorke Peninsula. […]
South Australia
Gordon Dam
Road Trips

Weekend at Burnie

Burnie is smack-bang on the edge of Bass Strait, but the smell in the air isn’t of sea salt. It’s […]
Tasmania
Perth to Exmouth
Road Trips

The Indian Ocean Drive – Perth to Exmouth and Beyond

Australia is pretty blessed in the coastline department, and we’ve been lucky enough to explore a large part of it. […]
Western Australia
Port Augusta to Ceduna
Road Trips

Exploring the Eyre – Port Augusta to Ceduna

Named for Edward John Eyre, the first European to cross the Nullarbor by foot, the original Eyre Highway was nothing […]
South Australia
Gundagai Main Street
Road Trips

The Highlights of the Gundagai Heritage Trail

Local Aboriginal People referred to Gundagai as “one big water”. They relied on the Murrumbidgee River as a source of […]
New South Wales
Kennedy Range
Road Trips

The Kennedy Range: Getting Off the Beaten Track

Rugged, isolated and harshly beautiful, the Kennedy Range is like much of northern Western Australia. Ancient landscapes of red cliffs, […]
Western Australia
Waratah
Road Trips

Waratah: The Town at the Top of a Waterfall

Tasmania’s rugged and remote West Coast wilderness is at the mercy of winds that batter the landscape nearly every day. […]
Tasmania
Ben Tullipan
Featured Bloggers

Ben Tullipan and Family on the Road

Caravan Industry Association of Australia is pleased to present the latest in our ‘Caravan and Camping with the Stars’ video series. Throughout […]
Caravan and Camping with the Stars
Brooke Hanson
Featured Bloggers

Caravan and Camping with Brooke Hanson

Caravan Industry Association of Australia is pleased to present the latest in our ‘Caravan and Camping with the Stars’ video series. Throughout […]
Caravan and Camping with the Stars
sunset in AustraliaGreat Ocean Road
Experiences

Ultimate Spots to Catch Sunrise and Sunset in Australia

Australia has some of the most impressive lookouts, landscapes and leisurely walks to take in the beginning or end of […]
Australia’s top breweries
Experiences

Australia’s Top Breweries to Visit

Whether you like to sip on something unique or keep to the classics, Australia has a brewery crafting your favourites. […]
Experiences

Australian Distilleries Worth a Visit

Producing top-notch rum, gin and whisky for decades, in recent years Australia’s spirits scene has begun to boom. You’ll find […]
Road Trips

Are We There Yet?! – Kid-Friendly Stops for a Great Aussie Road Trip

A road trip with the family is guaranteed to create long-lasting memories. With a country so vast, Australia is the […]
Travel with Kids
weird Australia
Experiences

Wonderfully Weird Australia

Australia is known to have its fair share of quirks, but how many wonderfully weird Australia experiences can you say […]
Experiences

Experience Australian Wildlife in their Natural Habitats

There are plenty of locations around Australia to experience our native wildlife in their natural habitats. Australian wildlife is unique […]
great outdoors
Experiences

Family-Friendly Places to Interact with Australian Wildlife

With unique and iconic wildlife scattered throughout the country, there are many destinations for families to see and meet Australia’s […]
Travel with Kids
John Williamson
Featured Bloggers

True Blue on the Road

Aussie icon, singer-songwriter John Williamson is first up ahead of the release of his 20th album ‘Butcherbird’. Butcherbird sees John […]
Caravan and Camping with the Stars
Road Trips

Back Roads to Kununurra

It’s easy to take the Great Northern and Victoria Highways to drive from Wyndham to Kununurra in the far north […]
Western Australia
Grand Pacific Drive
Road Trips

Take a Family Trip along the Grand Pacific Drive

Are you and the family itching for adventure? The Grand Pacific Drive is the ideal action-packed getaway to keep everyone […]
Travel with Kids
Road Trips

A Round Trip From Darwin Through Kakadu

Take a round trip from Darwin through Kakadu National Park. Stay at Jabiru, then drive over to Litchfield and back […]
Northern Territory
planning a Big Lap couple
Featured Bloggers

Planning a Big Lap: Finding the Best Campsites

Planning a Big Lap can be a big undertaking. With so much time spent on the road, a major part […]
Featured Bloggers

Planning Your Big Lap: Before You Go

Some tips for your Big Lap, from some travel bloggers who’ve done the hard work for you! Here’s Planning Your […]
Health and Wellbeing

Camping Trips Provide a Sense of Calm Amid Chaos

Feel the need to escape and go exploring? You’re certainly not alone. You deserve to once again feel a sense […]
Featured Bloggers

Caravan and Camping with Frankie J. Holden & Michelle Pettigrove

Frankie J. Holden and Michelle Pettigrove are not just husband and wife. They are also television stars, business owners and […]
Caravan and Camping with the Stars
Health and Wellbeing

Four Reasons Why Camping is Good for You

Ever thought that camping might just be the key to your happiness and a life with no regret? Here are […]
Karunjie Track
Experiences

The Karunjie Track: Remote Kimberley Beauty

The Kimberley is an amazing region in the far north of Western Australia. There are rarely explored sections that travellers […]
Outback Western Australia
Road Trips

Riverina Roadie: 7 Must-See National Parks in Southwest NSW

New South Wales is a big place, with a lot more going on than some people seem to realise. The […]
New South Wales
Berri
Road Trips

A Berri Good Getaway

The town of Berri in South Australia takes its name from the Aboriginal word ‘bery bery’, meaning ‘bend in the […]
South Australia
Experiences

Australia’s Top Art Experiences

Immerse yourself and discover the character, charm and culture of Australia’s diverse art scene. Wander through laneways, tour around the […]
Experiences

Australia’s Unmissable Torres Strait Islander and Aboriginal Foodie Experiences

To get an authentic taste of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, check out these must-do culinary experiences. From guided […]
awe-inspiring views
Experiences

10 Awe-Inspiring Views to Kickstart Your Wanderlust

These 10 awe-inspiring views include famous sights all over Australia that are well worth a road trip! Which is your […]
Bright
Experiences

Explore the Beauty of Bright

Located in the Alpine Valley of Victoria, Bright is conveniently located near Mt Hotham, Falls Creek, Mt Beauty and more! […]
Victoria
Moreton Island
Road Trips

Migrating North to Moreton Island

If you’re considering warming up this winter and migrating north, Moreton Island in sunny Queensland is the ideal destination. Moreton […]
Queensland
Barrington Tops
Experiences

Tis the Season for Bushwalking in Barrington Tops

Barrington Tops National Park near Gloucester on the NSW mid-north coast is a place of striking diversity. If you spend […]
New South Wales
Lake Jindabyne
Experiences

Lake Jindabyne

Lake Jindabyne can be enjoyed any time of the day, any time of the year! Surrounded by incredible natural beauty, […]
New South Wales
Myrtleford
Road Trips

A Trip to Old Myrtleford

This rustic town of Myrtleford has a huge personality, and will offer you a relaxed, casual and friendly escape from […]
Victoria
meat pies
Experiences

Meat Pies Worth Travelling For 

The humble meat pie is not only an Australian staple, but an Australian icon. From major cities to Outback country […]
Barossa Valley wine
Experiences

A Romantic Weekend Getaway to Barossa Valley

Just a 50 minute drive North of Adelaide lives one of the world’s best wine regions, Barossa Valley. Barossa Valley […]
South Australia
Warrumbungle Range
Experiences

Walking the Warrumbungle Range

The Warrumbungle Range bridges the divide between the Central West and North West Slopes regions of New South Wales, an […]
New South Wales
Experiences

Experiences in the Great Outdoors

With modern life busier than ever and many of us spending long days in the office, we recommend taking the […]
Featured Bloggers

Happy Campers – The Butchers

Happy Campers delves into the personal stories of a range of people who love caravanning and camping. Each short episode […]
caravanning with kids
Featured Bloggers

Reasons to go Caravanning with Kids

With the warmer months approaching and the final term of the school year well and truly underway, many Aussie families […]
Travel with Kids
women camping
Health and Wellbeing

Women Can Improve Health with Caravan and Camping Trips

Between busy schedules, competing priorities and the demands of everyday life, it can often be challenging to take the time […]
Featured Bloggers

Camping Sites Across Australia for Getting into Nature

Here are some great camping sites across Australia to help you get into nature. Queensland Although cooking around a campfire […]
Featured Bloggers

Let’s Go Glamping!

For many Aussies, camping trips mean the traditional two-man tent pitched in a holiday park. But if you feel you’re […]
Australia's wine regions
Experiences

Australia’s Wine Regions to Visit

Australia’s wine regions rank among the world’s finest. Whether you like to sit and sip among the vines or dive […]
Featured Bloggers

Follow the Sun Relay Comes to An End

This round of the Follow the Sun Relay has sadly come to an end. The Big Lap has been completed, […]
Follow the Sun Relay
Featured Bloggers

Rainforest Ecosystem – Real Life Classroom Tasmania

Join Jules and his family from Travelling Family Circus, ambassadors of the Real Life Classroom. They are sharing their experiences and […]
Real Life Classroom Tasmania Travel with Kids
Cradle Mountain
Featured Bloggers

Real Life Classroom Tasmania climbs Cradle Mountain

Join Jules and his family from Travelling Family Circus, ambassadors of the Real Life Classroom. They are sharing their adventures as […]
Real Life Classroom Tasmania Travel with Kids
cavern
Featured Bloggers

Today’s Classroom is a Little Cavernous

Join Jules and his family from Travelling Family Circus, ambassadors of the Real Life Classroom. They are sharing their adventures as […]
Real Life Classroom Tasmania Travel with Kids
Fossil Bluff
Featured Bloggers

Real Life Classroom Goes Back in Time at Fossil Bluff

Join Jules and his family from Travelling Family Circus, ambassadors of the Real Life Classroom. They are sharing their adventures as […]
Real Life Classroom Tasmania Travel with Kids
Featured Bloggers

Real Life Classroom Digs Up Dinosaurs at TMAG

Read the following post to see the Real Life Classroom participants explore dinosaurs at TMAG! The Tasmanian Museum and Art […]
Travel with Kids
Featured Bloggers

Real Life Classroom Tasmania visits MONA

The Real Life Classroom could not miss out on a cultural and creative afternoon at MONA! Read on to see […]
Travel with Kids
Mount Field
Featured Bloggers

Mount Field Part 2 – Real Life Classroom Tasmania

There are many great national parks for kids to explore and Mount Field Tasmania is one of them! Classified as […]
Tasmania Travel with Kids
Featured Bloggers

Narooma to Canberra – Tullipan Family

The Tullipan family completes their Follow the Sun Relay journey with a final drive, Narooma to Canberra. Narooma to Canberra […]
Follow the Sun Relay New South Wales Travel with Kids
Featured Bloggers

Real Life Classroom Tasmania Heads to Mt Field

Join Jules and his family from Travelling Family Circus, ambassadors of the Real Life Classroom. They are sharing their adventures as […]
Real Life Classroom Tasmania Travel with Kids
Featured Bloggers

Real Life Classroom Physics Lesson

Hello Everyone! I’m Jules from Travelling Family Circus, ambassadors of the Real Life Classroom. I’m so excited to have you […]
Real Life Classroom Tasmania Travel with Kids
Featured Bloggers

Huskisson to Narooma – Tullipan Family

Explore with the Tullipan family while they complete their next leg on the Follow the Sun Relay. This post is […]
Follow the Sun Relay New South Wales Travel with Kids
Featured Bloggers

Spotting Dolphins in Huskisson

Explore with the Tullipan family while they complete their next leg on the Follow the Sun Relay. Here they explore Huskisson. […]
Follow the Sun Relay New South Wales Travel with Kids
Featured Bloggers

Sydney to Kangaroo Valley – Tullipan Family

Explore with the Tullipan family while they complete their next leg on the Follow the Sun Relay. This post is about […]
Follow the Sun Relay New South Wales Travel with Kids
Featured Bloggers

Families Lapping It Up Around Oz

Trent from Livin’ in a Van Down Under offers some insight into why his family is doing the Big Lap, […]
Travel with Kids
Featured Bloggers

New Travellers Embark on the Follow the Sun Relay – Ben Tullipan and Family

After the 2002 Bali Bombings terrorist attacks, Ben Tullipan was told he would never walk again. Ben lost both of […]
Follow the Sun Relay Travel with Kids
Featured Bloggers

Follow the Sun Relay in Canberra – Lapping Oz

Lapping Oz (Adam, Mia, Jett, and Skye) continues on their Follow the Sun Relay. A stop in Canberra was more […]
Follow the Sun Relay
Featured Bloggers

Exploring Batemans Bay – Lapping Oz

Explore Batemans Bay with the Reeve family of Lapping Oz. The family is driving from Melbourne to Sydney as part of the […]
Follow the Sun Relay New South Wales
Narooma
Featured Bloggers

Follow the Sun Relay Continues to Narooma – Lapping Oz

Explore with the Reeve family of Lapping Oz while they complete their next leg on the Follow the Sun Relay. This post […]
Follow the Sun Relay New South Wales
Featured Bloggers

Eden to Tathra – Lapping Oz

Explore with the Reeve family of Lapping Oz while they complete their next leg on the Follow the Sun Relay. This post […]
Follow the Sun Relay New South Wales
Livin' in a Van Down Under
Featured Bloggers

A Caravanning Dad – Livin’ in a Van Down Under

Trent from Livin’ in a Van Down Under offers some insight into life as a caravanning dad! Life on the […]
Travel with Kids
Featured Bloggers

Meet Jude: A Retiree Solo Caravanning!

Traversing around our massive magical continent, we meet so many inspiring everyday Aussies from all walks of life. This includes […]
Featured Bloggers

Road Tripping to Eden – Lapping Oz

The Reeve family of Lapping Oz are next on the Follow the Sun Relay. This post is about their journey to […]
Follow the Sun Relay New South Wales Travel with Kids
Reeve family
Featured Bloggers

Follow the Sun Relay – Meet the Reeve Family!

Our next guests on the Follow the Sun Relay are the Reeve family of Lapping Oz. Their first stop from […]
Follow the Sun Relay New South Wales Travel with Kids
Featured Bloggers

A Day in the Life of a Mum on the Road

Jess from Livin’ in a Van Down Under offers some insight into life as a caravanning mum! The Real Story I […]
Travel with Kids
Featured Bloggers

Echuca To Bendigo – Mel and Brenden

Mel and Brenden of All Around Oz are on the Adelaide to Melbourne section of the Follow the Sun Relay. In this […]
Follow the Sun Relay Victoria
learning on the road
Featured Bloggers

Learning on the Road with the Austins

Trent and Jess from Livin’ in a Van Down Under are used to long-term travel. Their kids are schooled throughout their […]
Travel with Kids
Swan Hill to Echuca
Featured Bloggers

Swan Hill to Echuca – Mel and Brenden

Mel and Brenden of All Around Oz are on the Adelaide to Melbourne section of the Follow the Sun Relay. […]
Follow the Sun Relay Victoria
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