Chinaman’s Bridge
Sep 2017, Nagambie, Vic Continue reading Chinaman’s Bridge
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The Northy
Sep 2017, Benalla, Vic The North Eastern ‘Northy’ Hotel in Benalla is a perfect spot for a meal. We happily stumbled upon it while looking for a venue for a club function. Smart and sophisticated we had a delicious lunch … Continue reading The Northy
Sunrise Wye River
Camping with Macca
July 2018, Elliott Heads, Qld On our way south we meet up with Woody’s brother, Woody the Elder and his missus, the Really Good Golfer and their surprise visitors Woody the Elder’s old mates Macca and Maria. Life on the road is like that, you plan meet ups with folks and then others drop in or just like the look of you and suddenly there’s a happy herd. Anyway, camping with Macca is what I would call a rare experience and like a good steak, best not overdone. We’re sitting outside enjoying a warm and pleasant happy hour when Macca … Continue reading Camping with Macca
Sign Language
Kununurra – We were returning to our caravan park after a flight over The Bungle Bungles (Purnululu) and as the bus pulled into our park we were greeted by the sign: Kununurra, Kimberleyland Caravan Park “Dead Slow, we like our … Continue reading Sign Language
Sawtell
Winter 2014, Sawtell, NSW The seaside town of Sawtell, NSW is situated between two small creeks just south of Coffs Harbour. In the 1940’s the locals planted Moreton Bay Fig trees down the centre of the wide main street in … Continue reading Sawtell
Outdoor design award of the year
If you’re going to build a campfire then why not build the chairs as well and the couch. Hey, they forgot the drink holders! Continue reading Outdoor design award of the year
Naming trips? It’s a song
A long time ago I got into a habit of naming our ‘long’ trips and somehow, they took on a musical theme. First there was “It’s a long way to the top” (AC/DC or Acca Dacca to most Aussies) on … Continue reading Naming trips? It’s a song
Joyce and Frank
Anyone who has caravanned for a time will have a story about being locked in or out of their van and our crazy mates El & Elle Prado have turned door locking into an artform. They’ve successfully locked themselves inside and outside of their van 5 times now and all that we can do is offer sympathy and laugh ourselves silly. When I read this poem in Everything Caravan and Camping I knew it just had to be shared and El & Elle, this one’s for you! JOYCE AND FRANK by Robert Dungey Joyce and Frank had had enough, they … Continue reading Joyce and Frank
Freedom with options aplenty
I was recently trying to explain ‘freedom’ camping to a cousin at a family reunion. The caravanners in the group nodded sagely but this particular cousin is probably still scratching her head and wondering what on earth we all get up to when out on the road. Some caravanners choose to stay in caravan parks but not long after we bought our first pop top caravan we made the decision to explore other options. Caravan Parks, National Parks, Showgrounds, Freedom Camps, Farm Stays, Pub Stays and Rest Areas. In fact, it’s hard not to include the odd rest area if … Continue reading Freedom with options aplenty
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