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How to plan your perfect road trip in NSW
How to plan your perfect road trip in NSW
Plan your perfect NSW road trip with our guide to maps, scenic routes, must-see stops and itinerary tips. The ultimate NSW trip planner for Aussie travellers.
Bridie Schmidt
16 July 2025
Top tips for having a safe road trip with a caravan
Top tips for having a safe road trip with a caravan
There's more to towing a caravan than simply hitching it to your car; brush up on essential caravan safety tips here before setting out.
Open Road
6 July 2020
Staying safe on a road trip
Staying safe on a road trip
With international travel is pretty much off the books for the rest of 2020, it’s time to look to the highways and byways of the good ol’ Australian soil to get your travel fix. Here's how you can stay safe while doing so.
Open Road
5 June 2020
When does daylight savings start again in Australia in 2025?
When does daylight savings start again in Australia in 2025?
When does daylight savings in Australia start and end this year? Whether you are in Sydney, ACT, TAS, Melbourne or Adelaide, we have you covered.
Sam Charlwood
10 Sept 2025
How do I plan for an EV road trip?
How do I plan for an EV road trip?
Find out everything you need to know to plan a road trip in an electric vehicle, including your essential EV road trip kit!
Bridie Schmidt
20 Sept 2024
9 essential tips to prepare for a 4WD road trip adventure
9 essential tips to prepare for a 4WD road trip adventure
These car checks are a must before taking an Outback road trip or exploring NSW off the beaten track in a 4WD.
Open Road
3 Feb 2022
Caravan trip planning: what you need for an Australian adventure
Caravan trip planning: what you need for an Australian adventure
Taking the right equipment for a caravan adventure and preparing for the unexpected ensures your lap of Australia is memorable for all the right reasons.
Sam Charlwood
31 July 2025
Spotlight on regional road safety
Spotlight on regional road safety
Regional road travel is statistically more dangerous than driving in the city, so be prepared for different driving conditions.
Open Road
8 Sept 2025
Tips for travelling with pets
Tips for travelling with pets
A family road trip wouldn't be the same without your furry friend, but before you hit the road, here are a few things you need to know.
Open Road
8 July 2019
Do you need car hire insurance?
Do you need car hire insurance?
When renting a holiday vehicle, taking out insurance can seem like an unnecessary expense – but is it? Here’s what you need to know.
Bridie Schmidt
9 June 2025
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