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10 useful caravan storage tips and space-saving solutions

When holidaying, it’s tempting to load your caravan with everything but the kitchen sink (luckily, many caravans are equipped with a kitchen sink). If your caravan is going to be subject to more cramming than a university student, you need ...

Beach Safety – What You Should Know

Beach Safety on the Coffs Coast. Here is how you and your family and friends can enjoy a day at the beach safely. To make sure you are safe when swimming at the beach: Find the red and yellow flags and ...

Glow in the park: After dark activities for kids

When you’re on holidays with kids, don’t let a lack of light finish your night. Instead, keep children entertained well up to their bedtime with these simple yet engrossing after-dark games. All you need are a few glow sticks, which ...

5 compelling reasons to take a mid-week break

There is no such thing as a bad time to take a break. You’re on holidays – what could be better? While it makes sense that weekends are popular for escapes, it shouldn’t be the only time to consider going ...

A spectacular stretch! Your North Coast NSW region cheat sheet

The North Coast NSW is one of Australia’s most celebrated areas, and it demands the hype. North Coast NSW has stretches of coastline so glittering they’d outshine a fairy convention; backed by spectacular lakes and rivers and the endless water ...

Road Trippin’! 10 Classic Australian Touring Routes

Oh those views! Australia’s landscapes sparkle like a diamond, providing frame after frame of jaw-dropping vistas, best enjoyed while on a classic road trip. Want to appreciate rainforest, reef, or rugged surrounds? Tourism Australia will steer you in the right ...

Top Tips For First-Time Campers

For some, the thought of camping is a scarier prospect than a visit to the dentist. However, with good advice and preparation, camping is extremely rewarding. There’s something special about embracing the great outdoors; being in touch with nature and ...

Handy Travel Checklists for all holidays

Why handy travel checklists? Picture this scenario… You’ve set off on your holiday adventure, perhaps an hour into the journey, and you’re enjoying the feeling of being on the open road. The sun is shining, the mood is upbeat, and ...

8 Healthy Road-Trip Snacks

A pie and sauce washed down with soft drink from a roadhouse. Or maybe a burger and fries at a fast-food joint. Do these sound like your go-to options when on a road-trip? It might seem like a hassle to ...

5 Key Tips When Fishing With Children

Guest blogger, managing director of CH Smith Marine, and former president of the Boating Industry Association, Rod Smith, gives his expert opinion on having a safe and fun adventure when fishing with children. Fishing requires preparation, patience, and concentration at ...