Campervan hire can be a cheap and fun way to explore Australia, but beware of hidden fees. You would think an ‘all-inclusive’ quote means that everything is included in the price, right? The answer is often NO. We compare the … Continue reading Compare Cheap Campervan Hire in Australia
Terrace Reserve Holiday Park is located on the crystal clear waters of Simpsons Creek and surrounded by nature reserves. The waters are calm making it a sheltered place for swimming. Kids enjoy jumping off the Simpsons Creek footbridge into the creek at high … Continue reading Terrace Reserve Holiday Park, Brunswick Heads
There are two rest areas on the Atherton Tablelands with flush toilets, picnic tables, and BBQs. They are Winfield Rest Area and Rocky Creek. Winfield Rest Area (Update: June 2018 – no overnight parking) Sadly, this is no longer allowing … Continue reading Almost Free Camping: Atherton Tablelands, Queensland
Wooroonoran National Park is a sprawling 800 square kilometre (309 square mile) patch of paradise to the south of Cairns in North Queensland, Australia. It is a stunning place encompassing rivers, waterfalls, swimming holes, walking tacks, camping, a romantic couples retreat, mountain bike trails, … Continue reading 11 Reasons to Visit Wooroonooran National Park
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
Behana Gorge is a secluded water hole shrouded in rainforest with a waterfall and a clear deep pool for swimming in. As it’s not sign-posted, it’s tricky to find and it involves a 45 minute (3 km) uphill walk to … Continue reading Behana Gorge Swimming Hole near Cairns: Top Instagram Picks
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
Not all campervan hire companies will quote you all inclusive prices. Here’s a short list of questions to ask to be sure you’re given the REAL price when asking for a quote. 1. Is Insurance Included? How often have you compared prices … Continue reading 6 Questions You Should Ask When Hiring a Campervan
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
