It's our final week of vehicle preparations before we hit the road for Darwin, travelling the Explorers Way from Adelaide to the Northern Territory. The LC79 goes in for its 160,000km service, and we also install some new lighting, The Beast from Lightforce, ready for our remote travels.    Plus, Paul gets some tips from Ben at Barossa Offroad regarding the importance of a caravan back up plan for remote travel in Australia, what gear is a must to take with you and the spare parts that will...

We’re about to hit the road on the epic 3000km Explorers Way road trip from Adelaide in South Australia, to Darwin in the Northern Territory. We’ll be getting off the blacktop and exploring many of the awesome tracks and remote locations along the way.    This episode we’re delving into the essential gear and strategies you need for remote touring in Australia. From efficient storage solutions to comprehensive backup plans, we've got you covered. Discover expert insights, packing tips, and...

We’re taking you on a culinary adventure this week as we experience the best of the Barossa and Adelaide Hills regions, in beautiful South Australia. We set up the van at Strathspey Farm Hipcamp, a fantastic off grid bush campground located in the Barossa Valley. We get out to explore the region’s best attractions, including the Barossa Valley Chocolate Company for their unique chocolate pairing experiences, and Beerenberg Family Farm in Hahndorf, famous for their deliciously sweet...

We’ve found our happy place! After exploring Mount Gambier and the array of fantastic visitor experiences on offer, including our recommendation for the number one bucket list experience in South Australia, we camp up at our favourite bush camp in the state, directly behind the dunes at beautiful Southend beach. We hit the sand for a day of beach driving and make a rookie mistake, getting ourselves bogged on the way to Beachport.    Plus we fall in love with a quaint coastal village and...

After 4.5 years full time around the country and over 160,000km, we’ve learned a thing or two about road safety! This week we’re sharing the most important information and tips for keeping yourself and your family safe on the road.    From the essential education every traveller should undertake before hitting the road, to the must have gear, and easy vehicle maintenance tips to ensure your road trip will be a safe and memorable one.    This is a must listen episode for everyone travelling...

We head out with Reel Screamer Charters for an awesome day on the water and reel in a huge catch of King George Whiting, Gar Fish and Squid! We cook up freshly caught tuna for lunch and Katie comes face to face with a 4kg crayfish! Plus we visit South Australia’s most beautiful beach for an incredible afternoon of family fun.     This episode is proudly brought to you by our mates at Adventure Pumps – extend your time camping off grid with their fantastic 12v water transfer pump kit! Take...

The South Australian coastline just keeps getting better and better! This is a true hidden gem and quaint little fishing village with the most beautiful coastal views and unreal fishing!    We get out and explore many of the coastal drives and cook up a fresh catch of King George Whiting, one of Australia’s best eating fish!    Plus we learn how to rake for blue swimmer crabs on an awesome tour with Kim from Catch and Cook World Tour, and enjoy the spoils of our labour over a long delicious...

This week we set up camp on the stunning Yorke Peninsula, a South Aussie local secret, at the spectacular Wauraltee Beach. One of 19 beach and bush camps on the Yorke, Wauraltee Beach is located on the western side of the peninsula and allows absolute beach front camping for self-sufficient campers.    This has quickly become one of our favourite beachfront locations and is a must for your South Australian touring list!    Plus we talk essential gear to compliment your beach camping...

After 4 years of full time travel around the country, we’re sharing our top tips and hacks for packing your van, keeping your belongings safe and secure, and staying within your weight restrictions.    Plus sign up to our Feel Good e-newsletter and receive a FREE download and wonderful resource to help set your intentions for the year ahead. Visit www.thefeelgoodfamily.com and join our online community now!    This episode is proudly brought to you by our mates at Adventure Pumps – extend...

This episode we hit the road for Outback South Australia, and set up camp on Mount Little Station, 400km north of Adelaide. This destination is an off road, off grid dream and makes the perfect base for exploring the central and northern Flinders Ranges.    We day trip to Blinman and Parachilna, drive some of the most scenic 4WD tracks we’ve ever explored, experience the rich culture of the region and stop in at one of Australia’s quirkiest pubs located in the middle of nowhere!    No matter...

Jasper gets hands on at Benson Park, feeding the farm animals, riding the ponies and playing with the jumping goats! And we take an unforgettable tractor ride down to the mighty Murray River to take in a spectacular sunset.   Then we head to Crabtree Farm in Goolwa, a boutique farm stay close to the mouth of the Murray on the Fleurieu Peninsua. Katie meets up with the Naked Baker, and Jasper rides the Cockle Train between Goolwa and Victor Harbour.      This episode is proudly brought to you...

We’re staying at the Big4 Renmark on the banks of the beautiful Murray River and enjoy a week in this incredible resort style caravan park. There’s so much to do here for everyone, from all the water activities, to the fantastic facilities available within the grounds.    Jasper gets hooked on fishing for Carp, and we explore the region including the best spot to take in a spectacular riverland sunset.    Plus, we chat through our Zone RV off grid set up and the Redarc total vehicle...

We have 5 days to travel over 2000km to catch a flight from Adelaide to Melbourne for the Australian Community TV Awards. We take the coast road following the Pacific Highway, and find some awesome new Hipcamp properties along the way including a beautiful riverfront camp just south of Coffs Harbour and a unique farm stay in Sydney’s Southern Highlands.     This episode is proudly brought to you by our mates at Stratus Outdoors, Protect The Adventure.  Keeping plastic bottles out of landfill...

Plus, we’re sharing all the details of the awesome products included in our Ultimate Touring Australia giveaway valued over $35,0000, and we’re answering your top 10 questions on travelling Australia including home-schooling, fuel consumption, how much money we make from YouTube and much more!      Get your hands on our new Cape York eBook - https://thefeelgoodfamily.com/product/cape-york-ebook/   This episode is proudly brought to you by our friends at Nakie – the world’s first 100% recycled...

If you’re dreaming of tackling Cape York and towing your caravan to the tip of Australia, this series will show you how to get yourself and your equipment up and back safely without damage or breaking anything! There’s so much more to this incredible part of Australian than epic 4WD tracks and crazy river crossings, and we’re excited to share the beauty of Cape York with you!    Get your hands on our new Cape York eBook - https://thefeelgoodfamily.com/product/cape-york-ebook/   This episode...

We set off from Cooktown and travel to Archer River Roadhouse, getting our first taste of the dirt roads, dust and corrugations, and meet up with our mate Tony who runs tag-along tours to the Cape. For the next 15 days we’ll be hanging out with Tony and his tour group as we ‘tag-along’ to the tip and take in all the highlights including Iron Range National Park, Weipa, Bramwell Station, the Old Telegraph Track, Gunshot, Palm Creek, the Jardine River Crossing, Seisia, Thursday Island, and of...

This episode we travel to Mossman in beautiful Tropical North Queensland, before making our way further north to Rossville Retreat at Black Mountain National Park, just south of Cooktown on Cape York Peninsula.   Paul has an unexpected accident and winds up in Emergency at Mossman Hospital – we’re keeping everything crossed he will be fit and healthy to continue on our Cape York adventure over the next few weeks.   Plus, we talk you through our exact off grid cinema set up including the...

We say goodbye to Karumba and travel 450km to Cobbold Gorge in the heart of the Savannah Gulf region. A private property opened to the public to experience the ancient landscape and spectacular beauty of this outback location, Cobbold Gorge offers guided tours and various styles of accommodation including powered and unpowered camping. The Gorge Tour is world class and showcases the incredible landscape and unique Aussie wildlife that call this environment home including freshwater...

Our first stop is to Cloncurry, to fill our water tanks and pick up supplies, before we overnight at the historic (and recently reopened) Quamby Hotel. This fantastic little pub in one of the most remote places in the country allows camping out back, and serves up great meals, cold drinks and plenty of smiles.   Then, we push on to Karumba, driving through Normanton and taking in the sights of the famous Purple Pub, and Krys the 8 metre crocodile! We set up camp at the Karumba Sunset Point...

Our first stop is historic Charters Towers, before making our way through the Dinosaur Country of Hughenden and Richmond. We visit the fascinating Kronosaurus Korner and camp off grid in the town’s low cost RV park.   Then we continue further west to the ghost town of Mary Kathleen, located between Cloncurry and Mt Isa, and cook up the best campfire dessert we have ever tried! Only 2 ingredients (and one of them is healthy!), this is one every member of the tribe will love!   Get your hands...

Tony shares his inspirational story of finding a way out of adversity, and the challenges of losing it all during the Christchurch, New Zealand earthquakes. After moving his young family to Australia to rebuild their lives and livelihoods, Tony has built a successful 4x4 tagalong company that shares the excitement of traveling to remote locations both in Australia and New Zealand, and all the adventure along the way, in a safe guided tour.   A qualified 4x4 instructor and Savannah Guide,...

We started in South East Queensland and travelled through Outback New South Wales, through Outback South Australia and the Northern Territory, to Uluru and Kata Tjuta National Park! We conquered Kings Canyon, braved Alice Springs, drove the Barkley Highway, camped at a Ghost Town, found dinosaurs in Outback Queensland, soaked in the great artesian basin hot springs and so much more!    This episode we are sharing all the details, where we stayed, the kilometres we travelled, the total cost of...

This episode we’re sharing our review of the Zone RV Sojourn Family Off Road Caravan including everything we love, all the things we were originally unsure about and where they sit now after 12 months of travel, plus all the features we would change.   We’ll walk and talk you through the external features of the van including the draw bar and Cruisemaster DO35 hitch, black jack, electric awning and step, water tanks, solar panels and lithium battery set up, ATX suspension, and brakes. Then...

This episode we travel from Charleville in Western Queensland 455km to Chinchilla, and camp at a fantastic bush camp on the lagoon. We are the home stretch now, having already travelled over 7500km on our Uluru road trip.   But first we stop through Roma and visit the Big Rig, a great tourist attraction with a sound and light night show that explores the history of the region.    Then we are headed back to the Gold Coast to close off this epic road trip adventure to the Red Centre!   We’ve...

Set on a 40,000 acre private grazing property, this Hipcamp is one you’ll definitely want to stay at when travelling through inland Queensland.    We cook up baked potatoes on the campfire, run a bath in the big yellow tub and soak in the healing waters of the Great Artesian Basin, and Paul sets up the projector on the back of the caravan to watch the Maroons bring it home in the State of Origin football.   Plus we show you how we clean our solar panels on the roof of the Zone RV, using our...