Whether entering the country, crossing state borders or meeting exclusion zones set up to protect a specific type of agriculture,
there will be things you cannot bring.
To find more about restrictions when coming to
The following internet forums are useful places to seek travel information, benefit from the experience of other travellers and make
friendships with like minded travellers. Sometimes informal group gatherings are announced. Some of these are closed groups
that you can only read of you join.
Caravanners Forum The Forum for all Caravanners, Campers and Motorhomers.
Large or small, we cover them all. No fees apply. An excellent resource with robust discussions and lots of information
shared.
ExplorOz A very comprehensive travel information website with a forum. General use is free. Membership
fee applies for enhanced site features.
My Swag; a forum with an emphasis on travel with an off road camper trailer.
Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia Limited (CMCA) has a forum and has articles of interest to travellers. Membership fees apply – qualifying people only may join. Caravan owners may take out Associate Membership.
Vintage caravans and renovations have quite a following. These forums target that group.
For those with an interest in Vintage Caravans. There are a number of beautifully restored units travelling all over
Classic caravans – a forum for those with much loved older caravans
For those who have an off road caravan (any brand) to take the adventurous way, share your stories on Off-Road Caravanning in Australia Facebook page.
Brand specific groups and clubs are for sharing information and meeting up, some of which are hereunder. Membership fees may apply to some.
For those with an interest in Bushtracker (top of the range off road/rough road caravans) see
Bushtracker Owner's Group There is an open forum which is free, and a member’s
section with added features. Membership fee required and membership open only to owners of Bushtracker caravans (whether purchased
new or second hand), or those with a Bushtracker on order.
For those with an interest in or owning Kedron caravans
Kimberley Karavan Owners Group has a forum on their website. Members who own or have on order a Kimberley Karavan may join. Much of the forum can only be accessed by members.
For those with
an interest in or owning a Phoenix Caravans the Owners Group website was lost, and a discussion thread on the caravanners
forum is the substitute.
There are now Facebook groups for those with most brands of caravans as well as special interest groups. Do a Facebook search for your brand. They are usually closed groups that you have to join to see posts.
Do you belong to an Australian travel forum or brand specific group that is worthy of mention on this page? If so, I would be happy to add it. Please email me the details via the Contacts tab.
These lists may not be complete or up to date. Caravan, motorhome and camper trailer manufacturers may change from time to time due to new businesses commencing, and others going out of business. There are also imported brands which may not included in these lists. These links are a useful resource for comparing structures and features, even if you are not in the market for a new caravan or camper. None give any recommendation of condemnation of any brand.
A comprehensive list on Caravanners Forum Recreational Vehicle Listing The most comprehensive list of manufacturers of caravans, motorhomes, fifth wheelers and camper trailers
These roadside Rest Areas are on mains roads and highways. There will also be rest areas along the majority of other roads in Australia. Do not use rest areas dedicated to heavy haulage. They need the room for their required rest stops.
Transport Departments or their equivalent in most states have Main Roads Rest Area on line brochures; click on the state name for a link.
Western Australia. Maps are at end of the linked brochure. Some of these with pit toilet and dump point are popular overnight stops, even if they are not listed as 24 hour rest areas. Additional minor highway rest areas can be seen here
South Australia. This map shows rest areas, but without any detail or descriptions. RAA have an App for mobile devices available from RAA Rest Stop Locator.
Queensland for map format (select map for region visited; key is on Map 1) or for table format as a brochure
New South Wales and an interactive map.
Tasmania – not available.