Family Road Trip Australia

Road Trip phone apps

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui) — Sun, 06 May 2012 12:18:00 +0000

Road Trip HD

This great new app is not just for those hitting the road on holiday. Depending on how much data you feed into it, the app will keep track of expenses associated with your car, from service reminders to letting you know where the cheapest fuel is.

Multi platform app for iPhone or smartphone. Costs $4.99

Road Trip Bingo

Back-seat blues got you down? Need something to keep the kids entertained in the car? Try Road Trip Bingo for hours of fun and a few minutes of peace!
Road Trip Bingo keeps kids looking out the window on short or long car trips. Make the miles fly by as you watch for vehicles, road signs, animals and more.

For iPhone or iPad. Costs $0.99

Win a 28-day road trip with Apollo!

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 03:08:00 +0000

If you dream of a road trip around Australia but finances are an issue, there might just be another way!

A competition by Apollo Campers involves a bit of work but the winners get a luxury six-berth Apollo motorhome on a 28-day road trip following the itineray of their choice.

Entrants have to post blogs, photos and videos of their fantasy motorhome holiday for a shot at winning the $23, 000 holiday.

The prize also includes flights worth $5000, whale-shark diving in Ningaloo and trps to Kangaroo Island and Tasmania.

Yes Please!

www.facebook.com/ApolloCamper

Increasing number of families hit the road

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui) — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 12:22:00 +0000

Motorhome and campervan holidays are more popular than ever.
Research shows a steady increase in tourists hitting the road, with families leading the charge.
A recent survey by the Caravan and Recreational Vehicle Association of Australia (CRVA) found that:

Visitors to campgrounds and caravan parks increased approximately 8% between 2008 and 2011.
7 million Australians have visited a camping ground or holiday park in the past 2 years, up from 6.5 million between 2006 and 2008.
There was an increase in Australian families taking motorhome or campervan holidays, from 3.9 to 4.5 million visitors.
54% of visitors to caravan parks are holidaying with children
Families with oldest child age 6 - 12 years found camping holidays the most relaxing.
58% believe these holidays are good value and the least expensive holiday you can have.

Kids Road Atlas - for the fun and the facts on your road trip

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 05:04:00 +0000

This fun atlas is designed for families by people with families to ensure it includes everything you need for travelling with kids. It doesn’t matter if you are planning a big road trip or a short break away, this atlas will help kids realise the journey from A to B isn’t just a mundane part to get through before you hit the fun stuff – it is part of the adventure.

No more choruses of “are we there yet” because each simple, fun atlas page is brought to life with a puzzle or game to help children pass the time. And every page wipes clean so the kids can use them again and again. Although the maps are easy for children to follow, they also show plenty of places of interest to younger travellers, including zoos and Australia’s famous ‘big’ things. It’s a chance for the whole family to stop at different places along the way and discover things they may not have known were there before.
Keep the kids involved in the progression of the trip by allowing them to keep track of the journey on their very own map. They can point out upcoming towns or attractions too. This atlas will make the idea of a family road trip less daunting and help you get your family out on the road making memories that will last a lifetime.

Features:
• 20 atlas pages covering all of Australia featuring zoos, theme parks and Australia’s famous ‘big’ things.
• Puzzles, activities and games to help children pass the time.
• Wipe off pages and a free reusable pen so the kids can use the book again and again.
• Suitable for children over four.

Purchase for $14.95 from the Exploroz Shop

Family Friendly Cafe open for Easter on Hume Hwy

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui) — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 03:38:00 +0000

On the Melbourne / Sydney route, Barney’s of Bookham is a kid friendly and pet friendly diner-style café located off the Hume Highway between Yass and Gundagai. It will be open throughout the Easter holiday to make sure that holiday-makers and locals have a place to stop and get some good, homemade food and coffee, rather than having to resort to the usual fast food.

Barney’s will be open every day from 9am-4pm including Good Friday and Easter Sunday. The café will be offering some special Easter treats including a Smoked Salmon Brekky Stack; a mouth-watering Smoked Salmon Baguette; Whiting Fillets and Chips served with a fresh side salad and for those people looking for a sweet alternative, special Easter Chocolate Muffins, all homemade on the premises.

The main menu offers a wide range of mouth-watering salads, sandwiches, homemade cakes and coffee, all made from locally sourced produce and freshly prepared in the café. Barney’s gourmet pies have been a firm favourite with visitors, offering a tasty range including Lamb and Rosemary, Pepper Steak, Curry Beef as well as a traditional Aussie Mince Pie. In fact the food has become so popular that it received a mention in the Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide 2010 and 2011.

For customers wishing to take a piece of the country home with them, Barney’s stocks a wide range of some of the region’s best produce including La Barre olives and oil, Bush Roses and Barney’s own range of chutney’s, sauces and jams.

For further information on Barney’s at Bookham, call 02 6227 7220, visit www.barneysofbookham.com.au
Barney's of Bookham is located on Fagan Drive, Bookham, NSW 2582.

Checklist helps to avoid disasters

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui) — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 09:35:00 +0000

The simple act of packing up and locking the fridge door is often overlooked by caravanners and can lead to one big mess when you end your journey.It's one of the tips within a comprehensive book on caravanning by noted tourer John Bashman. His book, Caravan Survival Guide, includes the raft of do's and don'ts, advice and hints and even cooking tips within its 320 pages. He has also included a check list to ensure everything is in order before setting off on your trip.

Available for $29.95 from www.exploreaustralia.net.au

The 10 Best Australian Islands

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 02:05:00 +0000

Nothing says summer holiday more than swinging in a hammock on a sandy island. Australia - the world's biggest island - is surrounding by 8222 smaller ones. That's a lot of islands to choose from. Here are ten of the best:

Rottnest Island, Western Australia
Rottnest, or Rotto as it's called locally, is just a short ferry ride from Perth. It's home to some of Australia's best beaches, as well as unique plant and animal life, including the quokka - a small kangaroo-like marsupial. The island is a car free zone and the best way to get around is by bike. You can also explore colonial buildings, the lighthouse and visit the Rottnest Museum to learn about the island's role in World War I and II.

Lord Howe Island, New South Wales
The island, which is about two hours by plane from Brisbane and Sydney, is a World Heritage-listed wonder. One of its 11 beaches, Neds Beach, is part of a marine reserve and was voted Australia's cleanest beach in 2004. To get close to hundreds of fish all you have to do is step into the water to see them swimming around your ankles. You can hire snorkelling equipment from the shack on the beach, which operates on a honesty system.

Cockatoo Island, NSW
If you feel like escaping Sydney then Cockatoo Island, the largest island in Sydney Harbour, is a great places to visit. The island's prison buildings were added to UNESCO's World Heritage list along with ten other Australian convict sites in 2010. Large workshops, slipways, wharves and residences retain the texture of the island's industrial past.

Bruny Island, Tasmania
Pristine and remote Bruny Island is surprisingly easy to get to - just 60 minutes by car and vehicle ferry from Hobart. On the island you can venture into the wilderness on one of the many Bruny Island bushwalks. You can also take a cruise to explore the island's dramatic coastline. Look out for fur seals, fairy penguins and white wallabies.

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Great Australian Road Trips

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui) — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 07:48:00 +0000

Want to experience a road trip in Australia but don't have months to tackle the whole country? Check out Great Australian Road Trips to help you decide and plan which route to conquer.

The Red Centre

North Queensland

The Great Ocean Road Victoria

Time to Celebrate all things Australian!

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:37:00 +0000

JUST a few weeks ago we celebrated New Year's Eve, that time of year when we reflect on the year that's been and make resolutions for the year ahead in our personal lives.
Now we're coming up to Australia Day, a day which is a bit like that for our national life. In between the barbecues and the fireworks, we have a chance to reflect on what we are as a nation.
On Regatta Point in Canberra stands the National Capital Exhibition, a building that honours the story of our nation's capital. Just inside the doors, you'll find these words: "A nation is an act of the imagination and will. In this act we create a place to which we belong. A part of the earth for which we have collective responsibility. A place of memory and tradition."

I think those words are very powerful indeed. They reflect beautifully what it is that we're here to celebrate on Australia Day. They remind us that Australia isn't just a landscape, but rather something that we create together. Each and every one of us will play a part in shaping the Australia of tomorrow, whether you are one of the thousands of people who will take out citizenship this Australia Day, or whether you were born here. Together, we get to imagine and invent the nation of our dreams. It's a pretty high ideal, and one that comes with a great deal of responsibility, both for the land and for each other.
Australia has grown over the years into a strong and vibrant community that I for one am very proud to be celebrating on Australia Day.

Our challenge for the years ahead is to continue to build on this grand tradition of Australia - acknowledging both the good times and the bad - and to put our own stamp on the Australia of tomorrow.

Adam Gilchrist, chairman of the National Australia Day Council

Christmas already!

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui) — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 07:17:00 +0000

I say it every year and I'll say it now... I can't believe it's Christmas again already! Where has the year gone? It's been an eventful year of ups and downs but personally it has been a year of big changes and I'm eagerly looking forward to 2012.

New Year is a time for reassessing your goals and dreams. At the rate at which the years are flying by there is no time to waste procrastinating about that road trip around Australia! If you have a dream to travel Australia, see what's beyond the urban sprawl and reconnect as a family THEN DO IT!

Just remember... Life is too short and money doesn't make you happy. Family, helping others and experiencing all life has to offer is what will bring you satisfaction.

Merry Christmas and Safe Travels

Jacqui x

1000 Great Places to Travel with Kids in Australia

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 01:29:00 +0000

Yes its been a while since my last post! I have been busy selling my house and getting packed up ready to move to the beautiful Margaret River region in WA, just after Christmas. Christmas is a crazy time of year as it is!

Anyway I discovered a new book to share with you...

1000 Great Places to Travel with Kids in Australia by Anna Ciddor, published by Explore Australia

1000 Great Places to Travel with Kids in Australia is family holiday planning made easy! Choose from a feast of kid-friendly attractions, activities, eateries and accommodation options around Australia. Whether your kids are into dinosaurs, circuses, koalas or fairies, you’ll find something here to thrill them, as well as life-saving tips on how to travel with kids. And to ensure your family gets the most out of every experience, a host of fabulous facts and intriguing questions are included to keep the whole family on its toes: ‘What sort of nests do saltwater crocodiles build?’, ‘What noise do pelicans make?’ and ‘Is it true that lorikeets have hair on their tongues?’

Carefully researched, written and illustrated by children’s author and seasoned traveller Anna Ciddor, this book will help you plan your best family holiday ever!

Tragedy in Karijini a sad warning

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui) — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 14:03:00 +0000

My heart goes out to the family and friends of Chris Majewski who fell and died at Fortescue Falls this week. He was trying to save his young son who had slipped down an embankment and who remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition. Chris was a well loved primary school principal from a small community and so many people are feeling his loss.

Karijini National Park was the highlight of our trip around Australia - an amazingly magical place. We had left our five year old son with family in Dampier and I remember being grateful we had gone without him as exploring the gorges requires some scary climbs.

This shockingly sad tragedy is a warning to all of those lucky enough to be out exploring our rugged and unforgiving land. Please be bloody careful.

Eco Friendly Travels

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui) — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 12:30:00 +0000

As a self-confessed tree hugging greenie I am passionate about ecologically responsible travel, reducing our carbon footprint and preserving our natural environment. Kimberley Kampers in Ballina NSW are leading the way in ensuring we pack in some environmentally friendly habits when we hit the road in their Eco-suite, a caravan that not only reduces fuel emissions but fuel costs as well. It's powered primarily by the sun and it's secondary fuel source is Australian soy bio-diesel and a methanol fuel cell.

The caravan can run its own air-conditioning, cooking equipment and water heating, as well as powering up devices such as laptops, smartphones and iPods. Even the toilets are vacuum designed - like those on an aircraft - so there are no chemicals involved.
Travelling in this green machine means you could be anywhere for months and operate independently of traditional power sources.
Eco-suites leave only half the carbon footprint of a regular set-up and boast about a 35% reduction in fuel costs. Check them out at http://www.kimberleykampers.com/

Australia's Native Wildlife

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui) — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:48:00 +0000

Taking time to discover and observe native animals is a popular activity for many travellers around Australia. Whether you're visiting the tropical rainforests of the country's north, inland through the vast Outback, or enjoying the spectacular coastal destinations, there is a wealth of native wildlife to discover.

Exploroz have written a brilliant article to give you an overview of the species of Fauna you are likely to encounter in the various regions throughout Australia, and where and how to find them. This article also included a list of National Parks, Wildlife Parks and Sanctuaries - must see destinations for nature enthusiasts.

Every Australian will learn something new about their own native animals.

Read it here

Be a Responsible Traveller not a Tourist Vandal!

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 10:08:00 +0000

In a remote part of the Dampier Archipelago, in the north of WA, an electric drill is used to gouge ugly dents into weathered stone bearing ancient rock art. Across the bay, on a remote bluff, graffiti is painted in massive letters on a rocky outcrop.

Hundreds of kilometres away, along the Gibb River Road, toilet paper flutters in the wind above a buzzing circle of blowflies. Farther south an abandoned campfire smoulders, ready to ignite a wildfire that could burn through the Kimberley for months.

In the Pilbara, imported seeds brought in with firewood on the roof of a four-wheel-drive, are taking hold.

Deep in the forests of the South West poor hygeine by forest users has helped spread phytphthora dieback to more than a millon hectares of the globally significant eco-region.

Ignorance, lax biosecurity and deliberate vandalism are taking their toll on Australia's natural and cultural assets. We are in danger of destroying our burgeoning ecotourism inductry by failing to understand the need to preserve and protect the environmental assets we visit and enjoy.

Don't be Careless or Thoughtless!

Plan ahead and prepare
Travel and camp on durable surfaces
Dispose of waste and rubbish properly
Leave what you find
Respect wildlife
Extinguish campfires
Bury human waste away from water courses
Don't walk on ocean reefs, they are fragile and damage easily
Be considerate of your hosts and other visitors

Leave No Trace is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting and inspiring responsible outdoor travel and recreation through education, research and partnerships. Leave No Trace builds awareness, appreciation and respect for our natural and cultural heritage.
Visit http://www.lnt.org.au and educate yourself!

The first five paragraphs are taken from an article written by Jane Hammond in the Weekend West

Take the Bor out of the Nullarbor!

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui) — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 05:25:00 +0000

It's 1200km of some of the most dramatic landscapes in the country, incorporating the spectacular Great Australian Bight, rural farmland, magnificent ocean cliffs and the red earth of our outback. As well as beautiful scenery, a trip across the Nullarbor can now also include interesting stories and commentary if you take the time to download the audio tours created by ABC reporters Emma Lee Pedler and Emma Wynne.

The series of 10 audio tours include interviews with locals, tour operators, whale watchers, fellow travellers and history buffs. They are available to download from the ABC website and they are FREE!

abc.net.au/eyre/nullarbor

Thanks for the info RAC

Share Your Adventures with a FREE blog

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui) — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 07:11:00 +0000

Whether it's a lazy year around Australia in the Caravan or something more adventurous, you can now Share Your Adventure with your own FREE 'Hand Built' Expedition Website at Expedition Australia.

FREQUENTLY ASKED Caravan Buying Questions

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui) — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:13:00 +0000

Q: Do I need an off road caravan?
A: Most of Australia can be covered in your family car, including most National Parks. A standard leaf spring suspension will handle corrugations, however an independent suspension will do the job much better and is easier on the caravan. A Simplicity suspension is an excellent all round set up and is a load sharing suspension that handles all road conditions well. Clearance under the caravan is probably more important than choice of suspension.

Q: What type of vehicle do I need to tow with?
A: All vehicle manufacturers have a specified maximum allowable weight that your vehicle can tow. This is given as an "ATM" (Aggregate Trailer Mass) which is the weight of the caravan plus, usually, 400Kgs on a tandem axle and 300Kgs on a single axle of additional load. Many vehicles such as turbo diesels will comfortably tow the recommended ATM but we recommend that you try to keep your load at 85% of the ATM for economy and ease of towing.

Q: Which is best, aluminium or timber (usually Merante) frame?
A: This has always been a contentious issue and every one has their own opinion. Modern methods of construction have overcome the old short comings of aluminium frames and there is little difference between the two although aluminium is lighter. It becomes a question of personal preference.

Q: What are the advantages and disadvantages of a full caravan against Pop Tops?
A: Weight, rather than shape, is the decisive factor in how much fuel you will use. Modern caravans are reasonably well designed aerodynamically, so you won't notice a big difference in fuel consumption between the two. Pop Tops are great if you want to store them in a garage or carport, but a full caravan is more convenient as you can stop and open the door and you are set up. A caravan also has full insulation and much more storage compared to the Pop Top that has vinyl, which eliminates quite a bit of overhead cupboard storage space. Again it is a matter of personal preference.

Discover Geocaching the High-Tech Treasure Hunt!

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 06:29:00 +0000

I'm excited! I'm usually up to date with knowing about 'cool new things' but embarrassingly I have just discovered the new worldwide craze, Geocaching! Now I'm not sure how long this has been going on without me knowing but it seems a number of geocachers have been at it for quite a while, and that number is growing very quickly.

So what am I on about?

Described as a high-tech treasure hunt, geocaching is about finding secret 'caches' that have been hidden in public spaces by fellow geocachers, then logging your find online. The cache is usually in the form of a small weatherproof box or container with a log to record who has discovered it and when. Often there is also a selection of inexpensive trinkets that the finder can swap for one they have brought along.

Geocachers are found using a GPS which of course these days is as easy as having a smart phone. They are ranked according to how hard they are to find and the difficulty of the terrain they are located in. Users log onto the geocaching.com website and type in their location to get a list of nearby geocachers and their GPS co-ordinates.

Adults, kids, families, corporate groups, community groups - they are all getting into it. It's like cyber orienteering complete with its own language and jargon, secret codes, online community and clandestine methods of retrieving a cache in a public place.

There are close to 1.5 million geocaches worldwide with hundreds of thousands of them in Australia. They're hiding in old quarantine stations in the outback and in false pickets on an urban front fence.

What a brilliant activity to add to your Australian road trip! The kids get to learn how to use a GPS and you get to discover places you may not have stopped at, stretch your legs and together enjoy the thrill of the hunt!

For more information on Geocaching visit:
www.geocaching.com.au
http://www.geocaching.com/
http://www.australiangeocachingessentials.com/

The Long and Wounding Road - Danny Katz

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui) — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 10:45:00 +0000

Thank you Danny Katz for another insightful and humorous piece....

A very long road trip can be lots of fun but only if you're the very-long-road-trip driver because then you get to do all the fun driving stuff like steering and accelerating and overtaking slow caravans on hills, yelling: "Outta the way, Jayco, move your fat pop-top arrrrrse." But a very long road trip is not as much fun if you're the very-long-road-trip front-seat passenger because then you have to sit next to the driver for the whole long trip and serve as their full-time butler/underling/waterboy/incorrect-turnoff scapegoat.

We went on a very long road trip and my beloved got to be the driver because it was a long bendy road and she said if she wasn't the driver she'd get carsick and vom all over the inside-windscreen — and our old crappy car doesn't have those fancy inner-windscreen vom-wipers like all the new cars have got.

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More Roadside Facilities for WA Travellers

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui) — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:49:00 +0000

Most caravanners like to travel at about 85km per hour for four or five hours before stopping for a break. That means there needs to be roadside rest stops and facilities every 300 - 350km. Tourism WA is working on a plan to make this a reality on WA roads.
The plan will identify gaps in the road system where extra facilities such as water, toilets, showers and waste disposal need to be available. With sooooo many kms to travel between many (mostly northern) towns in WA, it is vital that there are safe and convenient road stops to have a break or stay the night. While good caravan park facilities are essential when you get to your destination, the journey is just as important!

'It is good to have an end to journey towards, but it is the journey that matters in the end.'

- Ursula K. LeGuin

Discover Australia Kids 'n' All

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui) — Thu, 19 May 2011 04:58:00 +0000

Thank you to everyone who has purchased a copy of Discover Australia Kids 'n' All over the last year. I hope that it's been an enjoyable read and useful for planning your trip. I love getting feedback so please drop me an email with any comments you have.

admin@familyroadtripaustralia.com.au

Thank you to Nicole who just sent me this email:

Hi Jacqui

I purchased your book a few months ago....and could not put it down....we are in the early stages of planning our family road trip, planning to depart about April next year. The information you have provided is fantastic, I am both excited and overwhelmed at the same time as I read & research anything about the trip, unfortunately the day to day stuff gets in the way too much and my thought processes get lost, weeks may go by before I get to re-focus on this exciting trip.

thanks again for sharing your experiences

Nicole

You Need a Holiday!

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui) — Thu, 12 May 2011 06:04:00 +0000

Tourism Australia reckons you need a holiday. Of course there are economic reasons why they'd like you to pack your bags for the great Aussie adventure but there are many more health reasons!
A recent study estimated that Australians have 123 million days of annual leave accrued to full time employees. Apparently one in four workers stockpile their holiday leave resulting in over-worked, unmotivated and exhausted employees!
A British study suggests even planning a future holiday increases happiness and well-being and once you actually hit the road your mood improves, tension decreases, your energy levels increase and you're generally much happier with family, your economic situation and health!
I can definitely vouch for these findings. In my experience every aspect of our lives improved once we hit the road. We even quit smoking on our trip, which is much easier when changing your daily routine and social habits (and when you have to be tighter with the dollars). I can even say we avoided the post holiday blues by travelling until we were sick of it and ready to come home; although it took nearly two years!
You are entitled to holidays and leave, and you will be far more productive if you take regular breaks. If you have saved up quite a bit of leave or your ready for long service then you are in the perfect position to go on an extended road trip!
We sometimes forget that health, happiness and family should be our greatest priority. It's true that slaving your guts out in the quest for money is usually at the detriment of these important things!

Hit the road Jack :)

Facebook and Blogs help family and friends share the adventure!

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui) — Tue, 03 May 2011 09:49:00 +0000

Apologies for being a bit slack with the posts these last few weeks. We had a fab road trip to the beautiful south west of WA, brewery lunches, gorgeous beaches, amazing forest drives.. Love it!

My brother Kai and his girlfirend Amber have recently taken off from Perth on their big trek around Australia. I'm so very jealous as I check out their pictures on Facebook. How lucky to be able to travel around Australia in your early twenties, no kids, no time limit, just a troopy and a tent!

I love that I can watch their progress on Facebook (and pinch their pics). FB started to become popular not long after we returned from our big journey so we missed out on being able to use this awesome medium to keep our friends and families informed of our adventures. Of course many travellers prefer to set up their own blog which does give you more options in terms of content, add ons and presentation. This website is made through Google's free Blogger and I have others designed in Wordpress.

It's worth teaching yourself how it all works, your journey can be recorded like a journal and everyone can share the adventure with you!
If you have a travel blog you would like me to add to my blogroll please post a comment with the address.

Nullabor Links: Longest Golf Course in the World

noreply@blogger.com (Jacqui) — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 12:24:00 +0000

If you're a keen golfer you may be excited about the opportunity to try out Australia's many different beautiful golf courses whilst road tripping around the country. There are hundreds of courses from the perfectly manicured world class greens to the scrubby small town course. However if you are indeed serious about golf course experiences then you can't drive across our vast Nullabor Plain without taking on the WORLDS LONGEST GOLF COURSE!

If you want to play 18 holes on this course you will need to set aside at least 4 days! Spread across two states and two time zones, the 18-hole, par 72 course spans a mind-boggling 1,365kn along the Eyre Highway from Kalgoorlie in Western Australia to Ceduna in South Australia. There is a hole in each town or roadhouse along the way.

Seven of the holes are on existing golf courses and 11 have been purpose built into the existing scrub. You may need to negotiate ball stealing crows, ferocious head winds and the odd snake but it's all part of the challenge!

Nullabor Golf Links costs $60 a round and golf clubs are available for hire for $5 at each hole so no you don't need to find room for the clubs in your rig when space is at a premium!
For more information visit www.nullarborlinks.com