Plan Your Next Adventure, Caravan Guides, Ownership & Travel Inspiration.
Plan your next adventure with What’s Up Downunder, explore caravan guides, ownership tips and travel inspiration across Australia.
Holiday Parks & Travel
Discover Australia’s best caravan parks, itineraries and road-trip ideas, from coastal escapes to outback adventures.
A Dog-Friendly Holiday Park Near a Dog Beach for Every Capital
One park for each capital that takes dogs on powered sites, paired with the nearest beach where dogs are allowed, and the summer beach rules that catch owners out.
Perth to Broome by Caravan: 2,344km and a 286km Fuel Gap
Every leg of the coast road measured, every diesel stop checked against FuelWatch, and five common tow vehicles set against the longest run without fuel.
Spring Caravan Nights Fell About 16% Between 2019 and 2024
Tourism Research Australia figures show autumn drew as many caravan and camping nights as summer in 2024, about 15.7 million, while spring drew fewer than in 2019.
Murray River by Caravan: Three States, Three Camping Rulebooks
The camping rules change with the bank you park on. Here is the route in three legs, what each state charges for riverside camping, and the border rules that catch caravanners out.
Guides & Ownership
Learn how to buy, maintain and tow with confidence. Our step-by-step guides cover everything from maintenance to insurance.
Soapnut Republic: Australian-made cleaning for life on the road
From washing dishes to laundry day, meet the family behind Soapnut Republic and explore how its Australian-made cleaning range fits into life on the road.
What Each Fire Danger Rating Means When You’re in a Caravan Park
The four levels on the roadside sign, translated for anyone sleeping in a van: what the fire authorities say at each one, what to do on site, and why Total Fire Ban rules for cooking change at the state border.
What Can a Portable Power Station Actually Run at Camp?
From a cold drink under the awning to a camera charged for tomorrow’s waterfall walk, the Welling & Crossley WC-BG2000 brings practical power to the places you stop.
Agreed Value vs Market Value: What a Written-Off Caravan Pays
Agreed value fixes the payout before a loss; market value is set after it. We worked through a $90,000 van year by year, and found the renewal notice matters as much as the cover type.
Guides & Ownership Advice
Get expert tips, buyer guides and ownership advice for caravans and camping. Learn how to choose, maintain and enjoy your setup on every trip.
