News Archives

Camping influencers visiting NT

4 May 2022

We listed our favourite caravan and camping influencers currently visiting Northern Territory this May to help boost your off-peak inspo.

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Camping influencers in QLD

We listed our favourite caravan and camping influencers currently visiting Queensland this May to help boost your off-peak inspo.

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Camping influencers visiting SA

3 May 2022

We listed our favourite caravan and camping influencers currently visiting South Australia this May to help boost your off-peak inspo.

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Camping influencers visiting WA

We listed our favourite caravan and camping influencers currently visiting Western Australia this May to help boost your off-peak inspo.

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Pet Passport: Beach safety

29 April 2022

Episode 6 of Pet Passport is here, and Dr Tania explains the precautions needed before taking your pet to the beach.

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Weirdest attractions around the nation

28 April 2022

Looking for some weird and whacky attractions around the nation? See our listicle of our favourite spots here:

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Best hiking spots around the nation

Hiking is a cost effective and social activity. To celebrate here are the best hiking spots all around the nation.

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Australians working too hard, study shows

A recent study has shown Australians are working too hard as accrued leave statistics skyrocket. See the details:

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Best hiking trails in WA

Hiking is a great way to be social and get fit. See our favourite hiking trail spots in our listicle here:

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Best hiking trails in Tasmania

27 April 2022

Tasmania is a beautiful, green part of Australia- and that's what makes it the perfect place to go hiking.

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Best hiking spots in Vic

Hiking is a great activity that is extremely cost effective and social activity, so we decided to list our top Vic spots.

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Best hiking spots in NSW

26 April 2022

Hiking is a great activity that is extremely cost effective and for being social. That's why we decided to list our favourite spots in NSW.

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Best hiking trails in QLD

Looking for the best hiking and walking trails all around Queensland? We’ve got you covered. Check out our favourites here: […]

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Best hiking trails in SA

Sometimes we all just need to get away from the big smoke of city life, especially the bustle of SA. […]

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What you didn’t know about Anzac Day

22 April 2022

Everyone loves a long weekend, but do you know the true history behind Anzac Day? We explain the history here.

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Weird, unique spots in Tasmania

Tasmania is one of the most underrated travel destinations of all time with snowy mountains, rainforests and coastlines unmatched anywhere.

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Unique, quirky attractions in Victoria

21 April 2022

Victoria is the art capital of Australia, but it's also home to some amazingly unique tourist spots exclusive to the southern state.

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Unique attractions in WA

WA is home to some beautiful locations, but also several truly unique spots you can't miss. See them here:

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Weird, whacky activities in NSW

20 April 2022

Looking for some weird and whacky tourist destinations in NSW? Look no further, check out our list here for our favourites:

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Gap year around Australia

Despite international travel decreasing in popularity- caravan and camping has skyrocketed, offering the perfect gap year opportunity.

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10’000 travel vouchers announced

The Victorian Government has announced 10'000 more travel vouchers to their latest campaign. See the details here:

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Unique, whacky locations in Queensland

Queensland is home to hundreds of natural beauties, but is also home to some whacky attractions. See our favourites here:

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Camping activities for non-athletic kids

Sometimes when camping, you just want to keep the kids a little occupied. Here are our favourite activities for kids while camping.

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Being economical while camping

14 April 2022

Keen to save a few bucks on your next camping trip? Look no further and take a read through our listicle for more tips.

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Long weekend away activities

13 April 2022

Looking for some fun activities these upcoming Easter weekend? We've picked our top 5 to give you a head start.

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Camping good for mental health, research shows

12 April 2022

Research is showing that caravanning and camping is excellent for mental health and wellness. See the statistics here:

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Pet Passport: Taking dogs on the road

The pet passport series continues with Dr Tania speaking on travelling with your dog safely. See her tips here:

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Camping brings families together, research shows

Research is showing that camping is a great way to bring families together, read the statistics here for more information.

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RIPPED OFF: $2 test can save thousands

11 April 2022

The Australian Financial Security Authority are urging second-hand vehicle buyers to invest in a $2 PPSR (Personal Property Securities Register) search when looking to buy their next vehicle.

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Camping Type 27 LCC valve on LP Gas Cylinders explained

Changes are underway to introduce an alternate LPG cylinder valve into leisure-sized LP gas cylinders, including those installed on recreational vehicles.

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Pet Passport Ep 3 : Travel Preparation

25 March 2022

Dr Tania tells all about how to prepare your furry friends for travel in the upcoming holiday season. Watch the video here:

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Weekends away from Melbourne

23 March 2022

Itching to get out of Melbourne for the weekend? Here are some of our favourite weekend getaway spots a short drive from the city.

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Weekends away from Sydney

Sydney weekends away

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10 saving techniques for your winter trip

21 March 2022

Saving money while holidaying.

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“Nothing Beats Queensland” campaign back in swing

17 March 2022

Queensland State Government initiative to generate tourism.

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8 sustainable camping tips for your next trip

16 March 2022

The world is quickly changing and evolving in every aspect. More research and technology has provided us with more sustainable […]

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Caravans to provide temporary accommodation amid flood crisis

15 March 2022

Caravan help amid flood crisis

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150’000 travel vouchers up for grabs

What is it? The Victorian state government has announced they’ll be giving away 150’000 travel vouchers for eager Victorian travellers. […]

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Rate your RV

10 March 2022

Rate your RV.

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Dr. Tania from Vet in a Van talks about Ehrlichiosis in dogs.

New Pet Passport episode available. Check it out here:

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Financing your trip as you go

9 March 2022

The Australian dream. Travelling all around the continent with complete financial freedom- we're here to let you know that just might be possible.

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Best festival glamping spots 2022

8 March 2022

We've outlined all the best glamping locations this festival season. Check them out here:

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Top tips for saving your cash amid record-high fuel price boom

With global experts predicting the nation is about to reach record-high fuel prices, we decided to compile a list of our top tips to save your cash the next time you visit the servo and located the cheapest fuel in your city.

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Let’s Go Towing Competition

1 February 2022

We've partnered up with our mates at Tow-Ed to give our readers the chance to win 1 of 20 double passes! See the towing info here:

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2022 & 2023 Caravan and Camping Shows

10 January 2022

Here's our roundup of 2022 caravan and camping shows. Some events are to be announced at a later date due to COVID-19.

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Caravan & Camping Safety Campaign launched as 800,000 registered RVs plan to hit the road this summer

17 November 2021

Caravan & Camping Safety campaign launched

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Winners living the camping dream with Win a Weekender competition!

16 November 2021

Michele and Patrick Dury who won a $130,000 motorhome after entering News Corp's Win a Weekender competition.

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Caravan and motorhome owners reminded to check for deadly recalled water heaters

3 November 2021

The ACCC is urging consumers who have a dual fuel gas/electric water heater in their caravan, motor home or horse campers to check for the dangerous Suburban-branded water heaters ahead of any post-lockdown holiday

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X-Treme Camping Combo Competition prize winner announced!

27 October 2021

The phone rings and you answer thinking its a telemarketing call, saying to yourself - "I'll give this guy two seconds before I hang up".

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Community Welcomes: Aldinga

Located in South Australia, Aldinga is one of the Fleurieu Peninsula’s gems. It’s filled with a mix of coastal living, […]

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Iveco People’s Choice Manufacturer of the Year

7 June 2021

The Iveco People’s Choice Manufacturers of the Year was selected based on NPS scores determined from over 6,000 consumer surveys. […]

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Win a Let’s Go Caravan & Camping Monopoly board game!

2 June 2021

Now’s your chance to win a Limited Edition Let’s Go Caravan & Camping Monopoly Board game. – Jump onto our […]

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ReviewPro People’s Choice Caravan Park of the Year

14 May 2021

The winners of the ReviewPro People’s Choice award were selected based on ReviewPro data for the top “Global Review Index”, […]

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The $2 search that could save you thousands on a second-hand caravan!

15 April 2021

Looking at purchasing a second-hand caravan privately? It could be hiding secrets. An easy $2 search can tell you if […]

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Save on Caravan Insurance “Lay Up Cover”

25 March 2021

“Most people don’t use their caravans all year round, so why have it insured that way. Let’s Go Caravan Insurance’s […]

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Beachport Joins Community Welcomes RV Traveller Program

8 December 2020

Beachport – 393 kilometres from Adelaide. With its unspoilt natural beauty and quiet relaxed atmosphere, you’ll leave Beachport wanting more.

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Mt Gambier Joins Community Welcomes RV Traveller Program

20 August 2020

Geological wonders abound in Mount Gambier, the heart of the Limestone Coast and second largest town in South Australia. Perfectly […]

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My Road to Adventure – New Episode Airing This Weekend!

26 March 2020

Did you catch the first two episodes of the new My Road to Adventure series? The third episode, featuring AFL star Patrick Dangerfield, will air on Saturday!

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Research Reveals Benefits of Taking Kids on Camping Trips

Taking kids on camping trips is great for the whole family and can help support our regional areas.

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Community Welcomes RVs: Quorn, SA

28 February 2020

40 km from Port Augusta, Quorn is a small service centre at the southern end of the Flinders Ranges. Centrally […]

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Scorpion Caravanture Winner Announced

29 January 2020

Stacey had entered the competition aiming to win the runner-up prize of an Anaconda voucher, but was shocked to learn that she would in fact be taking home a JB Scorpion caravan worth $90, 000 in addition to $2500 worth of Anaconda gear!

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Community Welcomes RVs: Mission Beach

Mission Beach, situated midway between Townsville and Cairns, is made up of four beach villages linked by 14 kilometres of […]

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Mobile Living – My Road to Adventure starts its lap on Channel 7!

17 January 2020

Following on from the 2019 show Mobile Living with Patrick Dangerfield, My Road to Adventure showcases Australian celebrities from various […]

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Research reveals benefits of taking kids on camping trips, a holiday that can also support our regional areas

28 November 2019

With the end of the school year in sight and the beginning of the holiday season just around the corner, […]

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Community Welcomes RVs: Yalgoo, WA

26 November 2019

Look out for the ‘Community Welcomes Recreational Vehicles’ signage on your next trip and rest easy knowing that your destination […]

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Bullish Adventurer winners hit the road!

21 November 2019

With the holiday season just around the corner, many of us are planning our upcoming caravan and camping trips! For […]

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JB Caravans celebrates new Burpengary site!

18 November 2019

Caravan and camping trips are becoming more and more popular in Australia, and JB Caravans are living proof! After outgrowing […]

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12 Days of Christmas 2019

12 November 2019

We’ve come together with all the best caravanning brands to bring some Christmas fun and prizes to all our wonderful followers, that’s you!

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Community Welcomes RVs: Gulgong

21 October 2019

Look out for the ‘Community Welcomes Recreational Vehicles’ signage on your next trip and rest easy knowing that your destination […]

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Community Welcomes RVs: Coobowie

23 September 2019

Look out for the ‘Community Welcomes Recreational Vehicles’ signage on your next trip and rest easy knowing that your destination […]

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Sharing the Roads These School Holidays

The September school holidays are now upon us and many families are packing up the kids, the camping gear and […]

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Bullish Adventurer Winners

9 September 2019

For Michel and Leigh Fowkes, caravan and camping has never looked so good. In July Michel was announced as the winner of The Bullish Adventurer, an exciting promotion supported by Jayco and Pedders Suspension in conjunction with the launch of the new National Towing Guide website.

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Fathers Day Give Away 2019

28 August 2019

Hey Campers! This Father’s Day weekend Let’s Go Caravan & Camping is giving away 6 limited edition Let’s Go Caravan […]

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Community Welcomes RVs: Mackay

24 August 2019

Look out for the ‘Community Welcomes Recreational Vehicles’ signage on your next trip and rest easy knowing that your destination […]

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Community Welcomes RVs: Ayr

23 August 2019

Look out for the ‘Community Welcomes Recreational Vehicles’ signage on your next trip and rest easy knowing that your destination […]

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Community Welcomes RVs: Wickepin

16 July 2019

Wikepin contains rich agricultural lands that were opened for settlement in 1893. The locality began as a watering point known […]

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Track Celebrates 20 Years of Tvan Camping Succcess!

11 June 2019

Congratulations to Track, an RVMAP business that is celebrating 20 years of their renowned Tvan camping success. An Australian Business […]

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Community welcomes RVs: Norseman

6 June 2019

Norseman (named after Laurie Sinclair’s horse) started as a discovery of a gold bearing quartz. The town became part of […]

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Community Welcomes RVs: Oberon

5 June 2019

Oberon is a simply stunning small rural town known for the beauty of its farming, forest, lake and bushland landscapes and its four distinct seasons.

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Mobile Living with Patrick Dangerfield to Premiere on 7

4 May 2019

Check out Mobile Living with Patrick Dangerfield! The show was developed by Dometic Australia in association with the Caravan Industry Association of […]

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Community Welcomes RVs: Westonia

23 April 2019

Westonia is located in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt, 316 km east of Perth, 306 km west of Kalgoorlie and 55 km […]

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One million reasons why staying in a caravan park could save your life

17 April 2019

Heading off on that caravan and camping trip to regional Australia has just become that much safer. Announced this morning […]

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Community Welcomes RVs: Pine Point

19 March 2019

Pine Point is located on the eastern side of Yorke Peninsula about 18km south of Ardrossan. It is a popular […]

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Camping is a Lifelong Love for Win a Triton Competition Winners

1 March 2019

When Lynelle Remington received a phone call telling her she had won a brand-new Mitsubishi Triton, she thought it was […]

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Community Welcomes RVs: Miriam Vale

18 February 2019

Look out for the ‘Community Welcomes Recreational Vehicles’ signage on your next trip and rest easy knowing that your destination […]

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Reflecting on Major Competition Win

8 February 2019

David and Sherryn Blower have always loved caravan and camping trips, and in 2017 their setup was upgraded more than they had ever expected.

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Community Welcomes RVs: Rylstone

21 January 2019

Rylstone is one of those charming country towns, boasting an extraordinary heritage streetscape and unexpected foodie delights that you just can’t wait to tell your friends about.

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Community Welcomes RVs: Port Vincent

11 December 2018

Port Vincent is a popular seaside town 200kms from Adelaide on the east coast of Yorke Peninsula. The picturesque bay is […]

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Things we’ve learned after 12 months on the road- part two!

In this blog, Jess and Andy from Round and Round Coffee have been on the road for almost a year […]

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Community Welcomes RVs: Renmark Paringa

27 November 2018

The Renmark Paringa District is renowned as a gateway to South Australia and is one of the most magnificent parts […]

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Sam Mac Convoy Has Hit the Road!

26 November 2018

We have teamed up with Sunrise again and have officially hit the road for our latest Sam Mac Convoy!

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Community Welcomes RVs: Mudgee

17 October 2018

The town of Mudgee is located 268km (3.5 hour drive or 45 minute flight) north-west of Sydney. When you visit […]

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Caravan Industry Featured on Studio 10

3 October 2018

This week we are coming to you live from Alice Springs, where Studio 10 have joined the two lucky families for a series of segments on the Real-Life Classroom initiative.

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Junior Explorers Become Television Stars

So, Studio 10's filming with the Real Life Classroom has begun! Exciting times and adventures lay ahead as we continue to explore the wonders of Central Australia.

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Community Welcomes RVs: Wollondilly Shire

19 September 2018

Look out for the ‘Community Welcomes Recreational Vehicles’ signage on your next trip and rest easy knowing that your destination […]

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Camping Proven to Improve Mental Wellbeing – RU OK? Day

12 September 2018

September 13 will mark RU OK? Day, the national day of action dedicated to reminding Australians to ask one another whether they are ok and support those who may be struggling.