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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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Pentecost River – Freecamp Review
Read more: Pentecost River – Freecamp ReviewPentecost River is one of those bucket-list campsites that people talk about when they talk about the Gibb River Road. For us, there was one last thing to do before we could camp there, and that was cross the Pentecost River itself. It is a free camp with no facilities whatsoever, so you need to…
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Ellenbrae Station – Review
Read more: Ellenbrae Station – ReviewEllenbrae Station is a working pastoral station on the Gibb River Road. It is one of the best-known station stops along the route, famous for its homemade scones. Ellenbrae offers two separate campgrounds, Jackaroo and Ringers. When we checked in, we were given the choice of either campground and decided on Jackaroo. This is a…
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July 2026 – Travel Expenses
Categories: Van LifeRead more: July 2026 – Travel ExpensesJuly turned out to be an okay month financially, even though it started off a little rocky. Getting the car back from the workshop after our breakdown was a big relief. We had originally planned to visit Darwin and a few places along the way. However, after the start date for our volunteering position in…
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Manning Gorge Campground – Review
Read more: Manning Gorge Campground – ReviewManning Gorge Campground is the campground associated with Mt Barnett Roadhouse, located roughly halfway along the Gibb River Road. The drive from Imintji campground took us around two hours, with most of the journey on unsealed road. It made an excellent base for exploring some of the Gibb River Road’s best attractions. Manning Gorge is…
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June 2026 – Travel Expenses
Categories: Van LifeRead more: June 2026 – Travel ExpensesWell, this month started off well, then ended badly, with a few unexpected expenses arriving to blow the budget. First, Shadow needed veterinary treatment—not once, but twice. Then, just to top it all off, our Nissan Patrol broke down and had to be towed. Fortunately, not everything was bad news, but June will certainly be…
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Imintji Campground – Review
Read more: Imintji Campground – ReviewImintji Campground was our second campground along the Gibb River Road after leaving Birdwood Downs station. After spending around 3–4 hours on the road, including roughly 100 km of corrugated dirt road, we were more than ready to set up camp for a few days. The campground is managed by Tex, who was friendly, welcoming…
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Birdwood Downs Station – Review
Read more: Birdwood Downs Station – ReviewBirdwood Downs Station is a station stay and bush-style campground near Derby, at the start of the Gibb River Road. We stayed here in June 2026 and found it a safe, quiet base within easy reach of Derby, with plenty of space, shade, and a relaxed station-camp feel. It is not a polished caravan park,…
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Discovery Parks – Broome Review
Read more: Discovery Parks – Broome ReviewWe stayed at Discovery Parks – Broome in mid-May 2026, choosing a powered site for our stay while exploring Broome and the Dampier Peninsular. We were also preparing for the next leg of our trip, the Gibb River Rd. For us, this is one of those caravan parks where paying for a powered site makes…
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Port Hedland Turf Club – Freecamp Review
Read more: Port Hedland Turf Club – Freecamp ReviewPort Hedland Turf Club is a free camp in the North West of WA, set up as a large, level red dirt area close to town. It is not a scenic bush camp, and there is no shelter, but it is practical if you are fully self-contained and want a handy base near Port Hedland.…
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May 2026 – Travel Expenses
Categories: Van LifeRead more: May 2026 – Travel ExpensesAnother month has gone by, and after last month’s improvement, our expenses have headed back up again. This time, though, the increase was mostly by choice. We decided to spend a bit more on experiences while travelling, as well as paying our annual vehicle registration fees, which always make the monthly total look worse than…
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2 Camel Creek – Freecamp Review
Read more: 2 Camel Creek – Freecamp Review2 Camel Creek is a free 24 hour rest stop in the North West of WA. It is a basic stopover rather than a destination, but for what we needed it did the job. It had a sealed surface, drop toilets, bins, shaded tables, and enough room for other campers to settle in for the…
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Tom Price Tourist Park – Review
Read more: Tom Price Tourist Park – ReviewTom Price Tourist Park turned out to be a very practical base for exploring Karijini National Park and the surrounding Pilbara region. While the park is not located within the national park itself, it provides convenient access to many of Karijini’s most popular attractions, including Dales Gorge, Fortescue Falls, and Fern Pool. We stayed here…
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