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Local Builds Are Not\. What Changed?](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/research/news/imported-caravans-are-rising-local-builds-are-not-what-changed/) - [Australians Can Get $500 Towards a Red Centre Road Trip \- But Only 600 Are Available](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/research/news/red-centre-road-trip-500-voucher-2026/): Tourism Central Australia has opened applications for 600 Red Centre Drive Vouchers, each worth $500 towards eligible accommodation across Central Australia\. - [Should We Have to Pay to See the Twelve Apostles?](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/research/news/twelve-apostles-entry-fee/): A planned visitor fee at the Twelve Apostles raises a bigger question: should Australia’s natural landmarks remain free to see? We explore both sides and what the change could mean for caravanners\. ## Buyers Guides - [Understanding Your Cover: What Caravan Insurance Actually Means](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/plan/buyers-guide/what-does-caravan-insurance-cover/) - [Why Produce Pods Are Becoming a Caravan Must\-Have for Fresh Food on the Road](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/plan/buyers-guide/caravan-kitchen-produce-pods/): We're regularly ask for practical solutions to make their food budget stretch further\. An Australian innovation, the Produce Pod, offers a simple yet effective way to tackle food waste in your caravan kitchen\. - [Why Your Caravan Gets So Dusty \(It's Probably Not the Door Seals\)](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/plan/buyers-guide/caravan-dust-reduction-system/) - [Appliances on the Road: What Works Long\-Term and What Fails First](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/plan/buyers-guide/caravan-appliances-what-works-long-term-and-what-fails-first/): Learn to maintain and install your caravan appliance for optimal performance and longevity during your travels\. - [Touring in Extreme Weather: What Caravan Owners Should Prepare For](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/plan/buyers-guide/travel-touring-in-extreme-weather-caravan-owners-prepare/): Extreme weather can change a caravan trip quickly\. From heatwaves and storms to flooding, fire danger and strong winds, here’s what owners should prepare for before towing\. ## Episodes - [Queensland: Burpengary to Noosa](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/watch/episode/queensland-burpengary-to-noosa/): Known to many as Flick, Felicity is a big wave surfer and traveller who brings a natural sense of adventure to the journey\. This time, she swaps the big surf for life on the road in a JB Motorhome, beginning the trip with a Sunshine Coast stopover before the route continues north\. You can catch all the excitement in What’s Up Downunder Episode 5\. - [Tasmania: Bicheno to Port Arthur](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/watch/episode/tasmania-bicheno-to-port-arthur/): Explore Bicheno to Port Arthur with Jono, including Maria Island, Painted Cliffs, tuna fishing, NRMA Port Arthur and Mures Fish Centre\. - [Hobart to Central Highlands](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/watch/episode/hobart-to-central-highlands/): Jono takes the RAM and New Age Manta Ray towards yingina / Great Lake, surrounded by cold highland country, open water and rugged weather\. - [Tasmania: Port Arthur to Hobart](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/watch/episode/tasmania-port-arthur-to-hobart/): Jono Bleakley’s Tasmania journey continues from Port Arthur to Hobart, with First Nations food and culture, Hobart markets, working lobster boats, seafood processing, bream fishing, scallop pie and a camp\-style steak sandwich\. - [Tasmania: Geelong to Bicheno](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/watch/episode/tasmania-geelong-bicheno/): In this episode, Ariarne Titmus leads the journey as What’s Up Downunder heads to Tasmania for 2026, with Jonathon Bleakley from the Central Coast of NSW kicking off the adventure the right way: on the water, before the wheels even hit the island\. ## Holiday Parks \& Travel - [Best Stargazing Destinations in Victoria](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/plan/holiday-park-travel/best-stargazing-destinations-victoria/): Plan your next adventure to the best stargazing destinations in Victoria, from national parks to remote campgrounds with breathtaking views\. - [WA Wildflower Season 2026: A Month by Month Drive Guide for Caravanners](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/plan/holiday-park-travel/wa-wildflower-season-2026-guide/) - [Cape York and the Top End Are Open: Your August to October Window](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/plan/holiday-park-travel/cape-york-top-end-dry-season-2026/) - [Caravanning to 2026’s Biggest Events: Where to Tow This Year](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/plan/holiday-park-travel/caravanning-2026-events-road-trips/) - [Off\-Grid Camping Growing in Popularity Across Australia](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/plan/holiday-park-travel/off-grid-camping-australia-trend/) ## Journeys - [Tasmania: Journey Beyond Bass Strait](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/watch/journey/tasmania-uncovered-2026/) ## Reviews - [7 Small Camping Upgrades That Make a Big Difference on the Road](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/research/reviews/7-small-camping-upgrades-that-make-a-big-difference/) - [Will Your Tent Keep You Dry? Choosing the Right Waterproof Rating for Aussie Camping](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/research/reviews/tent-waterproof-rating-australia/) - [Camp Cooking for Caravans: Which Setup Do Travellers Regret Buying?](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/research/reviews/camp-cooking-for-caravans-best-setup/) - [Is a $300 Camp Chair Really Worth It? We Compare Premium vs Budget Options for Caravanners](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/research/reviews/premium-vs-budget-camp-chairs-caravanners/) - [Stone Stomper Stone Guard Review – Caravan Protection for Gravel Roads](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/research/reviews/stone-stomper-stone-guard-review/) ## TT Episodes - [JB Caravans \- Scorpion Sting Air \- Tough Tested 2025 \- On Display](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/watch/tough-tested-tv/jb-caravans-scorpion-sting-air-tough-tested-2025-on-display/) - [JB Caravans \- Gator X \- Tough Tested 2025 \- On Display](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/watch/tough-tested-tv/jb-caravans-gator-x-tough-tested-2025-on-display/) - [Nova Caravans\- Terra Sportz \- Tough Tested 2025 \- On Display](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/watch/tough-tested-tv/nova-caravans-terra-sportz-tough-tested-2025-on-display/) - [Traveller Caravans \- Destination Track \- Tough Tested 2025 \- On Display](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/watch/tough-tested-tv/traveller-caravans-destination-track-tough-tested-2025-on-display/) - [Franklin Caravans X Factor \- Tough Tested \- On Display](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/watch/tough-tested-tv/franklin-caravans-x-factor-tough-tested-2025-on-display/) ## WUDU Episodes - [Touring Coolmunda Olives](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/watch/whats-up-downunder-tv/touring-coolmunda-olives/) - [Paying respects at the Bamaga WWII Crash Site](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/watch/whats-up-downunder-tv/bamaga-wwii-crash-site-cape-york/) - [Lake Fyans Holiday Park](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/watch/whats-up-downunder-tv/lake-fyans-holiday-park-grampians/) - [Banrock Station Wind and Wetland Centre](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/watch/whats-up-downunder-tv/banrock-station-wine-wetland-centre/) - [Asylum Ghost Tours, Beechworth](https://whatsupdownunder.com.au/watch/whats-up-downunder-tv/beechworth-asylum-ghost-tour-mayday-hills/): Join a terrifying night\-time ghost tour of the Beechworth Asylum\. 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