Alison & Ewen’s three step guide for a successful Aussie road trip

So after an incredible six week road trip from Sydney to Cape Tribulation and back again, we’ve definitely have caught the travelling bug and are already planning our next road trip.  Here are some reflections upon our time on the road and tips for others planning a similar trip.

1. Always ensure you have enough supplies

Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink.  We always assumed that unless a sign specifically said “not drinking water” that we were good to go.  After one particularly warm night, when we emerged from our van slightly parched and sweating like we’d just ran 3 marathons back to back, we ran the camp tap.  I can only imagine that sewage water is less murky than what trickled into our bottle.  Morale of the story, always fill from a reputable source.

2. Take in the awesome scenery along your route

Whilst driving along the Bruce Highway, the Queensland government encourage you to play trivia games to stay alert.  When you’re relocating an Apollo motor home from Cairns to Brisbane in under three days a simple game of I spy can become elaborate very quickly.  Once you’ve used “road”, “sugar cane”, “road works” and “kangaroo” you’ll need to get inventive.  As undefeated I spy (and 20 questions) champion some suggestions, depending on your current surroundings, are: fence, palm tree or railway.

3. Have the time of your life!

Incredible beaches, sun, sun, sun, cliff jumping into rock pools, seeing kangaroos and wallabies feed on the beach at sunrise, platypus spotting, roller coaster riding, showering in the rainforest, taking wrong turns, the Whitsundays, outdoor cinemas, excellent sun sets, breathtaking view points, 14,000ft sky dives, endless barbecues, swapping tips and stories, feeding wild lorikeets and cuddling a koala.  Green Day were right, that was unpredictable.

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