Camping is the most affordable way of staying on Phillip Island (or simply ‘The Island’ to locals). There are nine campgrounds/caravan parks on Phillip Island and three over the bridge on the mainland at San Remo. Most are campervan, caravan and RV friendly. I’m … Continue reading Best 4 campgrounds and caravan parks on Phillip Island, Victoria
1. You can watch Penguins The nightly parade of penguins on Phillip Island attracts half a million tourists annually. Up to 3,800 spectators sit in an amphitheater to watch the penguins waddle from the sea just after sunset to retire to their land-based … Continue reading 7 Reasons to Visit Phillip Island, Victoria
There are many great places to swim in the Mulgrave River that flows through Goldsborough Valley – the Ross and Locke Park, the Goldsborough Camping and Picnic site, and the causeway further upstream. All photographers have been credited with their Instagram … Continue reading Goldsborough Valley Swimming Holes near Cairns
I used to drift across the lake on a lilo. The water was so clear I could watch the fish and sea life, right down to the crabs scuttling along the sand, in and out of the little seaweed forests. … Continue reading Lake Conjola, NSW: In Pictures
Lake Conjola flows into the ocean and its water is crystal clear. There are plenty of fish. The wildlife – kangaroos, kookaburras, possums, rainbow lorikeets – is friendly. The beach has white sand, dunes and is fringed by native bush. The … Continue reading Camping in Lake Conjola
Babinda is a pretty sugar cane town less than an hour’s south of Cairns set in picturesque countryside amid rainforests, crystal clear rivers, and of course, verdant fields of sugar cane. There are two beautiful campsites here, both are suitable for … Continue reading Free Camping at Babinda Boulders near Cairns
Which is more cost effective? I was curious to know how I could see as much of Australia as possible on a very tight budget. Hence, I compared touring in a campervan with touring in a car. The results were … Continue reading Campervan or Car? A Cost Comparison for Road Trips in Australia.
1. Freedom and Flexibility Australia is a big country (as big as the USA without Alaska, and 3/4 the size of the whole of Europe). If you airport hop to the main cities, you’ll be missing out on some of our most … Continue reading 5 Reasons You’ll Want to See Australia in a Campervan
Clear turquoise waters, squeaky white sand, and abundant wildlife; Booderee National Park is paradise. You’ll want to add it to your road trip itinerary or make a long weekend getaway of it after seeing these pictures. All photographers have been … Continue reading Booderee National Park (Jervis Bay) in pictures
Babinda is a sugar cane town 59 km (45 mins) south of Cairns. Its main attraction is the cool clear waters of Babinda River. Upstream at Babinda Boulders, massive granite boulders line the banks and paved paths take you through … Continue reading Babinda Boulders Swimming Hole near Cairns: In Pictures
The sand is blindingly white and so fine it squeaks beneath your feet. The water is crystal clear. The wildlife is prolific. Last time I was here I had a tug-o-war with a possum over my packet of flatbread. You’ll … Continue reading Camping in Booderee National Park (Jervis Bay)
I practically grew up on this beach. As a kid we’d spend all day here. I enjoyed exploring the sand dunes, watching the swans and ducks in the wetlands, floating out beyond the waves where the ocean was calm, surfing, exploring … Continue reading Killalea Beach (Farm Beach) in pictures
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