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.
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.
Big Rig Caravan Parks: Where a 10-Metre-Plus Van Actually Fits
We read the site pages of 63 holiday parks to see who publishes a length limit for big rigs, and what that number really measures. Start with your own tape measure.
WA Wildflower Season 2026: A Month by Month Drive Guide for Caravanners
That matters if you were planning to time a trip around peak bloom. The Coral Coast season normally runs early August to early October,...
Cape York and the Top End Are Open: Your August to October Window
If Cape York has been sitting on your list for a few years, the next ten weeks are the best shot you will get...
Guides & Ownership
Learn how to buy, maintain and tow with confidence. Our step-by-step guides cover everything from maintenance to insurance.
Your $90k Caravan Probably Costs More a Night Than a Cabin
Depreciation, insurance, servicing and rego, spread across the nights you actually travel. Plus the number of nights it takes before owning beats a cabin.
Spending $100k More on a Caravan Can Buy You Less Payload
We priced 20 current caravans at $80k, $120k and $180k. Here is what each tier buys in power and suspension, and why payload does not rise with the price.
Caravan Wheel Bearings: How Often, and Who Pays When One Fails
Most of the makers we checked say every 10,000km or 12 months, and AL-KO halves that for harsh conditions. We also checked how far each state and territory club's top roadside plan will tow a van when a bearing lets go 400km from town.
Summer Touring Setups: Reducing Power and Appliance Stress
Hot weather changes the way a van performs. Fridges work harder. Batteries may drain faster. Air conditioners run longer. Fans stay on. Phones, laptops and tablets need charging. Water use increases. Food storage becomes more important. Even simple appliances can feel less reliable when the van is hot, parked in full sun or relying on battery power for longer than expected.
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.
