{"id":15230,"date":"2022-09-12T04:08:35","date_gmt":"2022-09-11T18:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/?page_id=15230"},"modified":"2023-03-01T23:00:39","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T13:00:39","slug":"van-life-australia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/van-life-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Van Life Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-2060852812\">\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1839208390\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_606560731\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner image-cover dark\" style=\"padding-top:100%;\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"680\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Van-Life-Australia-5-e1686520170842-1024x683.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large 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\/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_2059793861 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1570213597\" class=\"col medium-4 small-12 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1674960988\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner image-cover dark\" style=\"padding-top:100%;\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Van-Life-Australia-6-768x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Van Life Australia 6\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Van-Life-Australia-6-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Van-Life-Australia-6-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Van-Life-Australia-6-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Van-Life-Australia-6-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Van-Life-Australia-6.jpg 1238w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1674960988 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n<\/div>\n<h1><span data-sheets-value=\"{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:&quot;Van Life Australia&quot;}\" data-sheets-userformat=\"{&quot;2&quot;:15043,&quot;3&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:0},&quot;4&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:2,&quot;2&quot;:16777215},&quot;9&quot;:0,&quot;10&quot;:1,&quot;12&quot;:0,&quot;14&quot;:{&quot;1&quot;:3,&quot;3&quot;:1},&quot;15&quot;:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;16&quot;:11}\">Van Life Australia<\/span><\/h1>\n<div class=\"[ rowPrimary 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We love a good road trip and have become quite the pro\u2019s at packing the basics and planning them well. Australia\u2019s warm weather, incredible scenery and wonderful wildlife are in our minds the top 3 inspirations for a road trip.<br \/>Spontaneity is key to any great adventure but so is planning. On a road trip to anywhere in Australia can be challenging if you are not prepared and holidays are about stressing less so take the time to plan beforehand so when it\u2019s time to go you are in the know!<\/p>\n<p>Van life Australia starts with a great van. We love a good van but so are kitted out 4WD\u2019s and buses. With so much choice on the type of vehicle you can choose you really need to think about what best suits you and your travel ambitions.<br \/>Van\u2019s are a great option, they\u2019re easy to drive, easy to park, pretty cheap on fuel and if done well, super roomy. Ideal for 1-2 people the Toyota Hiace\u2019s and Mitsubishi Express vans are a great option. They are super popular so easy to get parts for and both have solid motors. You can pick a van up from $6,000+ dollars and they often come completely fitted out which is always the go when you are travelling for a short time but hey if you have the tools and the skills you can go nuts with a custom fit out.<\/p>\n<p>4WD\u2019s are probably our favourite given what we do but they are not cheap we\u2019ll tell you that and you need to be mechanically minded if you are venturing off into the wilderness. A decent 4bie is the go if you are planning to do some of Australia\u2019s most famous 4WD routes like to Cape York or the Kimberly\u2019s.<\/p>\n<p>Buses, well they are next level. We love a good bus fit out but they are a bit restricting and can be tricky to sell on after your travels so unless you are a bus buff and really know your stuff we wouldn\u2019t recommend a bus.<\/p>\n<p>Whatever vehicle you choose it\u2019s important that you are a super confident driver. It\u2019s always best to have at least 2 of you that can drive too because she\u2019s big and it can take days to get from one place to the next. After all, van life Australia is better with a mate!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1737075274\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner image-cover dark\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1238\" height=\"1650\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/B6E09A0E-F285-4E4D-AEA4-CB6212CB3422.jpg\" class=\"attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"B6e09a0e F285 4e4d Aea4 Cb6212cb3422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/B6E09A0E-F285-4E4D-AEA4-CB6212CB3422.jpg 1238w, https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/B6E09A0E-F285-4E4D-AEA4-CB6212CB3422-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/B6E09A0E-F285-4E4D-AEA4-CB6212CB3422-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/B6E09A0E-F285-4E4D-AEA4-CB6212CB3422-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/B6E09A0E-F285-4E4D-AEA4-CB6212CB3422-1536x2048.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1238px) 100vw, 1238px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1737075274 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"[ contentBlock level1 ][ columns_1 ][ col1TypeText  ] [ removeMargin ]      [ noBgImg ]  first-cb  [ noOptHeading ]\">\n<section class=\"[ level1 ][ gutterPrimary  ]\">\n<div class=\"[ gutterSandwich level1 ] [         ]\">\n<div class=\"[ column level1 col1of1 colPos1 ] [  ]\">\n<div class=\"[ wysiwyg ]\">\n<h2>Be wary of the weather<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The weather changes over here as quick as you can do a shot of tequila! It\u2019s awesome but it can seriously catch you out. It can be glorious sunshine 1 minute to torrential rain the next. Australian\u2019s do more than just check the weather they check the radar. Yep, we check the radar.\u00a0 Download an app called Willy Weather and forget your apple weather app! You can check the forecast as you would expect from a weather app but you can also check winds, tides, moon phases, project rainfall and the radar. Van life Australia is just a little different!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be hard to pack when you go from a busy rainy city to a quiet and extremely hot outback town in a matter of hours, so just pack it all. Warm clothes, summer clothes, the trusty rain coat and your sexy swimmers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Across the six states and two territories that makes up Straya, the climate is quite different in each place. Australia does have four seasons but depending on where you are you can have a British summer or Hawaiian summer, it\u2019s really that different depending on whether you are north or south.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Northern Territory for example can we so hot and dry that you need plenty of sun protection and water storage, even over winter. Other states like Tasmania cool even in the summer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Australia is also at risk of\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bom.gov.au\/weather-services\/fire-weather-centre\/bushfire-weather\/index.shtml\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bushfires<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and floods, never at the same time of course so it really is a good idea to check\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bushfire.io\/?location=4\/-4.434044005032582\/134.38476562500003\/Satellite\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">live weather maps<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0regularly to ensure it\u2019s safe for you to travel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1394197441\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner image-cover dark\" style=\"padding-top:56.25%;\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"686\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/tommy-pequinot-e6aHwz2WnOs-unsplash-686x1024.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"Brisbane to Airlie Beach\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/tommy-pequinot-e6aHwz2WnOs-unsplash-686x1024.jpg 686w, https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/tommy-pequinot-e6aHwz2WnOs-unsplash-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/tommy-pequinot-e6aHwz2WnOs-unsplash-768x1146.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/tommy-pequinot-e6aHwz2WnOs-unsplash-1030x1536.jpg 1030w, https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/tommy-pequinot-e6aHwz2WnOs-unsplash-1373x2048.jpg 1373w, https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/tommy-pequinot-e6aHwz2WnOs-unsplash.jpg 1106w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 686px) 100vw, 686px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1394197441 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"[ contentBlock level1 ][ columns_1 ][ col1TypeText  ] [ removeMargin ]      [ noBgImg ]  first-cb  [ noOptHeading ]\">\n<section class=\"[ level1 ][ gutterPrimary  ]\">\n<div class=\"[ gutterSandwich level1 ] [         ]\">\n<div class=\"[ column level1 col1of1 colPos1 ] [  ]\">\n<div class=\"[ wysiwyg ]\">\n<h4>It&#8217;s wild!\u00a0<\/h4>\n<p>Be warned, she&#8217;s wildly different with wildlife just as diverse as its weather. There is so much of it to see and road tripping is the best way to see it all. You are on the ground and can take your time so tick them off!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Kangaroos<\/li>\n<li>Tasmanian Devils<\/li>\n<li>Penguins\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Quokka&#8217;s\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Platypus\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Turtle\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Dolphins\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Manta Rays<\/li>\n<li>Dingoes\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Brumbies\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Humpack Whales\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Crocodiles\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Emu&#8217;s\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Cassowaries\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Birds &#8211; Cockatoo, Kingfisher, Kookaburra, Eagle, Owls to name a few<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is so wonderful when you spot wildlife in the wild, it makes us so happy! Don&#8217;t be a donut though they, respect that we share this land and sea with so many other incredible animals that don&#8217;t wear clothes like us but they too need to eat, need shelter and like their own space.\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Please drive carefully to avoid wild kangaroo and other land animals<\/li>\n<li>Close your doors at night (especially in outback areas) to keep your mobile home free of curious critters<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t leave food or rubbish behind &#8211; dispose of scraps so that wildlife are not put at risk if they consume it<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t approach animals &#8211; they might be beautiful but they can be dangerous!<\/li>\n<li>Never leave campfires unattended!<\/li>\n<li>Swim between the flags at beaches<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"[ contentBlock level1 ][ columns_1 ][ col1TypeText  ] [ removeMargin ]      [ noBgImg ]  no-cbBgColor no-cbBgImg match-bgPrevCBColor  [ noOptHeading ]\">\n<section class=\"[ level1 ][ gutterPrimary  ]\">\n<div class=\"[ gutterSandwich level1 ] [         ]\">\n<div class=\"[ column level1 col1of1 colPos1 ] [  ]\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_933275946\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/3Z2A8711IngridPullenPhotography2017-1024x625.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"3z2a8711ingridpullenphotography2017\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/3Z2A8711IngridPullenPhotography2017-1024x625.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/3Z2A8711IngridPullenPhotography2017-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/3Z2A8711IngridPullenPhotography2017-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/3Z2A8711IngridPullenPhotography2017-1536x938.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/3Z2A8711IngridPullenPhotography2017-2048x1251.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/3Z2A8711IngridPullenPhotography2017.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_933275946 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"[ contentBlock level1 ][ columns_1 ][ col1TypeText  ] [ removeMargin ]      [ noBgImg ]  first-cb  [ noOptHeading ]\">\n<section class=\"[ level1 ][ gutterPrimary  ]\">\n<div class=\"[ gutterSandwich level1 ] [         ]\">\n<div class=\"[ column level1 col1of1 colPos1 ] [  ]\">\n<div class=\"[ wysiwyg ]\">\n<h4>Parking and pooping\u00a0<\/h4>\n<p>Australia has so many holiday parks,\u00a0National Parks and\u00a0free camping areas to choose from whilst you are travelling around so it&#8217;s truly really easy.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>One of the most important things to do when choosing\u00a0where to stay overnight on your Australia road trip, is to ensure you are picking somewhere legal to stay the night. You could be in for an unwelcome fine if you park illegally, so always check first and save your money for the fun stuff.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Other things to consider are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Plug in and power up. <\/strong>Ensure you are using a route that has powered sites along the way. Some areas of Australia are very remote so this is a pre-planning must if you are replying on regular power top ups.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bin day. <\/strong>This is generally every few days so get rid of it little and often to save yourself any hassle.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toilet and Showers. <\/strong>Managing stops to take a dump and freshen up can be tricky so think about your set up. Most free camp sites have no facilities and do require you to be self sufficient which means a toilet and shower on board.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_779299743\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-_6_-1024x512.webp\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"2022 6\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-_6_-1024x512.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-_6_-300x150.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-_6_-768x384.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-_6_-1536x768.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.dropbearadventures.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/2022-_6_-2048x1024.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_779299743 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<ul><\/ul>\n<h3>Packing up..\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>Your adventure plans will of course influence what you pack for the trip, but there are some items that you just cannot forget to remember&#8230;\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sun protection! a proper hat with a brim, polarised sun glasses, sunscreen and a long sleeve shirt.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Walking shoes, they don&#8217;t have to be full on hikers but a decent sports shoe that is comfortable is a bear minimum requirement.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Layers &#8211; in some areas such as outback Australia the weather can drop dramatically in temperature overnight so light layers are ideal and relatively easy to fit in. Layer up before you get cold too!\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Water bottles and water containers &#8211; the water in Aus is beautiful so no need to be spending your cash on water mate, just fill up where you can and stay hydrated.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Poo paper, you&#8217;re mad if you don&#8217;t always have at least a couple of rolls stashed.<\/li>\n<li>A decent torch, these are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/Rechargeable-Detachable-Flashlight-Resistant-Emergency\/dp\/B01C5O7E2U\/ref=asc_df_B01C5O7E2U\/?tag=googleshopdsk-22&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=341743966998&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=8013991074749249479&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=20035&amp;hvtargid=pla-391376188979&amp;psc=1\">great<\/a> if you can pick one up&#8230; oh and don&#8217;t rely on your phone, it&#8217;s just not the way forward trust us.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>Kitchen towel, just so handy.<\/li>\n<li>Cooking equipment of course.<\/li>\n<li>Small tupperware is super handy to save you money on food and it&#8217;s just a dream to pack into your fridge. 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