Welcome to V &C Impressions
This blog is where we share stories from our travels, life on the road, and the realities of caravan living. From tech setups and practical tips to hidden gems we discover along the way, everything here is based on our own experiences and opinions as we travel together.
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Beasley River Rest Area – Freecamp
Read more: Beasley River Rest Area – FreecampIf you are traveling on the Nanutarra Manjina Rd, then this 24 hour rest stop is worth considering. We arrived in the mid afternoon and, being the first ones there, had our pick of the sites. It didn’t take long before other campers started rolling in. Quick Facts Our Experience The campsite has a upper…
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Ningaloo Coral Bay Bayview – Review
Read more: Ningaloo Coral Bay Bayview – ReviewWe arrived in the early afternoon and found reception busy, with three staff members checking guests in and answering enquiries. After having a look around, it was easy to see why. This is a large caravan park and, during peak season, it handles a lot of visitors. Coral Bay is a popular destination from April…
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Pt Quobba Blowholes Campground – Review
Read more: Pt Quobba Blowholes Campground – ReviewPt Quobba Blowholes Campground is only a short drive from Carnarvon, which was our previous stop. We arrived pretty much right on 11am, which also happens to be the earliest check-in time, or arrival time, really, as the campground is unmanned. Bookings are essential and are done through the Carnarvon Visitor Centre website. You choose…
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Yannarie (Barradale) – Free Camp
Read more: Yannarie (Barradale) – Free CampIf you are heading along the Northwest Coastal Hwy, north of Carnarvon, then this could be a good rest stop to consider. This is one of those 24 hour freecamps, which in typical WA style has all the basic features most travelers require. Quick Facts Our Experience Yannarie (Barradale) Free Camp is set beside a…
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Timber vs Aluminium vs Composite Caravan Construction
Categories: EducationRead more: Timber vs Aluminium vs Composite Caravan ConstructionPros, Cons of each construction type Introduction Before we bought our caravan, I spent a fair bit of time researching construction types. One thing kept coming up over and over, avoid timber caravans because of the risk of water leaks and rot. While I am sure this is a valid concern, there still seems to…
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Caravan Gas Bottles Explained
Read more: Caravan Gas Bottles ExplainedHow Long They Last, What Uses the Most Gas, and Where to Refill Gas is one of those things most caravanners don’t think much about until it runs out. When it does, everything seems to stop at once. No hot water, no cooking, no heating, and in some setups, no fridge either. Gas is widely…
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Sunset Beach Holiday Park – Review
Read more: Sunset Beach Holiday Park – ReviewSunset Beach Holiday Park is located in Geraldton, Western Australia, and offers powered sites close to the beach and only a short distance from town. We paid about $55 per night for a powered site for two people, which puts it in the range you’d expect for a coastal caravan park with solid facilities and…
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Coro Park – Review
Read more: Coro Park – ReviewCoro Park is a self-contained campsite about 30 minutes north of Geraldton on the WA coast. It’s a simple setup without the usual caravan park facilities, but it offers something a lot of coastal stays struggle with, well-designed sites that give you shelter from the wind, along with easy access to the beach and ocean…
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April 2026 – Travel Expenses
Categories: Van LifeRead more: April 2026 – Travel ExpensesAnother month has gone by, and this one has finally seen a bit of improvement to the bottom line. After a few expensive months, the overall figure has started to come back down to a more reasonable level. That said, the rising cost of living is definitely starting to bite now. Food prices continue to…
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What Size Generator Do I Need for Caravan Travel?
Categories: EducationRead more: What Size Generator Do I Need for Caravan Travel?Introduction Once you have worked out that a generator might be useful, the next obvious question is: what size generator do you actually need? If you have not already, have a look at my earlier article: Do I need a generator for caravan travel? The answer depends entirely on what you expect the generator to…
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Gwalia Museum – Freecamp Review
Read more: Gwalia Museum – Freecamp ReviewWe arrived in the early afternoon, and there were already a few caravans set up, so we simply joined the line-up. As the weather had turned windy and rainy, we decided to have lunch at the café inside the Gwalia Museum. The meals were well priced and the food was good, making it a nice…
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Niagara Dam – Freecamp Review
Read more: Niagara Dam – Freecamp ReviewThis campsite is only about an hour from our previous stop at Lake Ballard. The two campsites are relatively close together and offer similar features. They are both located along the Golden Quest Discovery Trail. Our Experience We had no plans to stay here, but the presence of the dam wall meant we could get…