Travel Australia Podcast by The Feel Good Family

Send us Fan Mail This week we share a wrap-up of our flying visit to attend the Caravanning Queensland Let’s Go Gold Coast Caravan & Outdoor Expo. It was 2 years ago that we attended our first Caravanning Queensland show, totally green having never even camped before. We purchased our first van and set off on our full time traveling adventure. With the Gold Coast being our home town we are thr...

Send us Fan Mail This week we experience one of the best off grid camp sites we’ve ever stayed, located 45km outside of Tamworth in country NSW at Chaffey Dam!  Jasper discovers that cows love jazz (and harmonica) and we explore the country charm of Nundle, a small historic mining village nestled between the Peel River and Great Dividing Range. 🐄 We visit a gold mine, enjoy an awesome tour of the...

Send us Fan Mail With so much to see and do, we are bringing you our Top 5 things to do in Tamworth, including the iconic Big Golden Guitar, Gallery of the Stars Wax Museum and recently opened National Guitar Museum. For the history buffs there is the fascinating and interactive Power Station Museum which we loved, and a highlight for Jasper was the Regional Playground and Hopscotch Café that is s...

Send us Fan Mail To round out the first week of our 1 year lap around Australia we are exploring Stanthorpe and the Granite Belt region, discovering its delicious food and wine culture. Katie & Jasper hunt and gather some delicious treats to enjoy a picnic overlooking the Severn River, where we are camped up off grid at the Country Style Caravan Park. Plus Paul ticks off a long awaited bucket...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 4 of our Family Travel Road Trip Australia series! This week we kickstart our Lap Year around Australia with a beautiful stay in Killarney, a hidden treasure in the Southern Queensland country. With its rolling green hills, spectacular views, rainforest and roaring waterfalls, this truly is a nature lovers paradise. We set up camp at the Queen Mary Falls Caravan...

Send us Fan Mail Here we go! We are thrilled to announce our long awaited Season 4 travel plans! It’s going to be huge and we can’t wait to bring you along for the ride!  This week we’ve been staying at Miami Beach, soaking up the sunshine and coastal vibes of this fantastic beachside retreat. It’s our last stay on the Gold Coast for at least the next 12 months, and this lovely little caravan park...

Send us Fan Mail We’re getting set for Season 4, just around the corner, with a couple of weeks on the Gold Coast to organize our lives, and say our farewells to friends and family. This week Paul shares an awesome “secret recipe” midge & mosquito buster, thanks to one of our friendly neighbours, and we set up camp at Main Beach, directly across the road from one of the Goldie’s most stunning...

Send us Fan Mail We’ve spent a fantastic week on the Fraser Coast enjoying the unique farm stay experience at Susan River Homestead Adventure Resort, spending some precious time with Paul’s parents who have recently started their full time RV journey. And we celebrate another first for Jasper as he takes the lead on our morning trail ride and experiences horse riding for the very first time! Plus...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are talking about one of our favourite parts of the full time caravanning lifestyle… travel days! We’ll share our top tips for planning and preparing for a day on the road, including the details of how we pack down and secure the van, when we travel and for how long, and what we pack in the car to keep us all happy, satisfied and entertained.  We also share tips on tr...

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year! This week we travel up from the Gold Coast to the Sunshine Coast, and stay at the BEST value campsite, with water views, over Christmas! We’re amazed at the incredible value of this park over the peak holiday period, compared to many others who were charging extreme prices for powered sites!  We enjoy using the solar to completely power the van and spend a few days...

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year! This week we are reflecting on the year that was 2020, taking some time to acknowledge the positive moments and celebrate the achievements, and we encourage you to do the same! This is the perfect time of year to take stock on the previous 12 months, and decide where you want to be in 1 years’ time. It is also a great time to practice gratitude for the things in yo...

Send us Fan Mail Merry Christmas! We hope you and your loved ones have had a wonderful Christmas Day, and are feeling hopeful for all the New Year brings!  This week we are talking about the fantastic program we use, to set up the year ahead for success. Taking time to reflect on the year that was, and plan out and set goals for what you would like to achieve in the year to come, is such a powerfu...

Send us Fan Mail This week we head to the little fishing village of Jacobs Well on the northern Gold Coast and enjoy a relaxing few days taking in this awesome waterfront location. A local boaties favourite, the boat ramp right outside the park has direct access to Moreton Bay Marine Park – one of the largest estuarine bays in Australia. 🏝👌 Plus, we pack the Hilux and enjoy a trip to beautiful No...

Send us Fan Mail This week we share some awesome caravan hacks that help to make full time living in a van feel more like home. And Christmas preparations are in full swing, including easy to make DIY salt dough decorations, Jasper and I whip up some delicious gingerbread on the Weber, and we make a start on decorating the van ready for the big day. 🎄🎅🏼 Plus Paul celebrates the half way mark of...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are hanging out in our home town of the Gold Coast, enjoying some of the things we have missed most while on the road.   We share our Top 4 must do Gold Coast experiences, the quieter natural alternative to the tourist attractions and theme parks, that truly showcase the best of this iconic city.   These are free or fantastic value for money experiences, including som...

Send us Fan Mail This week we hit the dunes for an awesome day of 4WD training and epic beach driving in the incredible Byfield National Park. We have wanted to explore this National Park for a long time, and were thrilled to have the opportunity to jump on a day trek with Tony from Rockhampton Tours. Byfield National Park covers over 15,000ha and is made up of massive parabolic sand dunes in the...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are bringing you a special edition feature on the spectacular Binna Burra Lodge and Rainforest Camp Site, located on the fringe of Lamington National Park in the Gold Coast Hinterland.  After the devastating fires in 2019 destroyed the historic Lodge, Binna Burra is open and welcoming visitors to it’s incredible “Top of the World” location.  We enjoy a wonderful 3 nig...

Send us Fan Mail This week we have a flying trip back to Brisbane to attend the Let’s Go Caravan & Outdoor Show, thanks to Caravanning Queensland.  We’re bringing you our Top 10 Tips, everything you need to know before attending a huge event like this, what to look for when purchasing a new RV and how to land a great deal at the sales. If you are in the market for a new RV this episode is full...

Send us Fan Mail After a long week of having the van fixed in Emerald, we hit the road and travel east to Rockhampton as Paul needs to fly home to the Gold Coast for a special family event.  It’s the first time any of us have travelled solo since setting off on our full time adventures 14 months ago, and the first time for air travel during Covid. Despite only spending a weekend apart, we are feel...

Send us Fan Mail This week we have an unexpected extended stay in Emerald as we are challenged with some ongoing wiring issues in the van that are having knock on effects with the solar, batteries and 12 volt system.  We turn our frustrations into a positive and take some time out in nature to explore Blackdown Tableland National Park. Located between Emerald and Rockhampton in Queensland’s Centra...

Send us Fan Mail This week we journey from the Outback to the Ocean, saying goodbye to Winton and travelling 600km to Emerald, in Queensland’s Central Highlands. We overnight in the sleepy town of Alpha, famous for its fossilised wood, and set up camp for a week at one of our favourite spots just south of Emerald, Lake Maraboon.  We spend days visiting the nearby Sapphire Gemfields, immersing ours...

Send us Fan Mail With Queensland #GoodToGo, travelling to the Outback is an absolute must…. but are you prepared?  This week we answer the big questions around travelling Way Out West. What to expect, what to prepare, how to stay safe, and all you need to know to ensure your Outback is the experience of a lifetime! We’re talking the Top 10 questions including: -       Are the roads safe? -       D...

Send us Fan Mail This week we continue our dinosaur discovery with a visit to the world’s only Dinosaur Stampede at Lark Quarry! Home to over 3000 fossilised footprints of Australian dinosaurs, the Stampede was first discovered in the 1960’s and is a fascinating display of life over 95 million years ago!  With it’s incredibly epic landscapes and sweeping views across wild and rugged plains, Winton...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Winton, Way Out West in Outback Queensland. This week we immerse ourselves in the rich history of the region with a visit to the Waltzing Matilda Centre, a world class museum dedicated to Australia’s unofficial anthem written by A B (Banjo) Patterson in 1895. We step back in time 95 million years to discover the Australian Age of Dinosaurs, an incredible museum home to...

Send us Fan Mail This week we hit the road with our new van in tow and travel West 750km from the Fraser Coast to Charleville, gateway to Outback Queensland!   We say goodbye to the cool blue of the coast, and hello to the red dirt and 30 degree temperatures! We spend an overnight at the Miles Showground and marvel at Roma’s largest 100 year old bottle tree, before travelling on to Mitchell where...