Tag: caravan travel Australia
-
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.…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Timber vs Aluminium vs Composite Caravan Construction
Read 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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Lake Ballard – Freecamp Review
Read more: Lake Ballard – Freecamp ReviewWe came here from Kalgoorlie, which isn’t too far away. To get here, you pass through Menzies, a very small outback town that feels like a step back in time. The road into the campsite is sealed all the way, with only the final stretch being on a dirt track, which is in reasonable condition…
-
Wave Rock Caravan Park – Review
Read more: Wave Rock Caravan Park – ReviewWe had a long drive to get here from our stay in Walpole Rest point Caravan Park, arriving late in the afternoon, about half an hour before reception closed. At around 470 km, it was an ambitious run for us. We don’t usually plan drives that long, but sometimes things don’t quite go to plan.…
-
Australian Caravan YouTube Channels – 2026
Read more: Australian Caravan YouTube Channels – 2026Australia is one of the best countries in the world for caravanning, and YouTube has become a valuable resource for anyone interested about life on the road. Whether you’re a seasoned grey nomad, a weekend traveler, or just starting to think about doing the big lap, there are plenty of creators sharing their experiences across…
-
Big Valley Campsite – Review
Read more: Big Valley Campsite – ReviewWe arrived at the Big Valley Campsite – Margaret River in the early afternoon, we had the usual greeting, and then we were guided to our site, which was in the Rear Paddock, a quieter area. We stayed here for 6 nights, it turned out there is a lot to see and do, and 6…