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| 24 Feb 2010 | | The 5th New Zealand Motorhome & Caravan Expo has more exhibitors showcasing new product innovations, more space and more to see, Expo CEO Norm Evans said today.
The New Zealand National Motorhome and Caravan Expo is in North Island, Hamilton from March 11 to 14 and GoSeeNewZealand.co.nz offers a unique touring prize package to showgoers... |
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| 23 Feb 2010 | | The caravan, camping and motorhome industry proves once again it is the fastest growing tourism sector in Australia in March.
More than 400 Recreational Vehicle models show off the latest luxurious Australian motorhomes and caravans at Victoria's annual Caravan Camping & Touring Supershow at Caulfield Racecourse until Sunday 14 March. |
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| 19 Feb 2010 | | Toyota is confusing owners who tow with ambiguous towbar and Weight Distribution Hitch (WDH) requirements.
For warranty to apply Toyota requires a genuine Toyota towbar for its LandCruiser.
Toyota recommends a WDH when towing caravans and trailers.
Toyota does not make a WDH.
If a non-genuine WDH is used warranty cover can be denied. |
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| 17 Feb 2010 | | Innovative designs, along with new products and technologies for self-drive tourism shapes outdoor adventure at the 2010 Caravan and Camping Show at the Adelaide Showground, Wayville from Wednesday 24 February to Sunday 28 February.
While self-drive holidaying is traditionally viewed as the domain of retirees, latest data also shows younger families and couples are increasingly embracing the concept of taking time out on wheels. |
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| 17 Feb 2010 | | GoSeeAustralia visited South Australia's Limestone Coast in August. We found the region has pristine beaches, world-heritage listed caves, award winning wine districts, water birds in their thousands, outstanding fishing, lobsters, fossils, salty sea ports and some of the best fresh water diving in Australia.
GoSeeAustralia fired up our Retro LandCruiser and took a close look at getting the best out of touring time spent in the area. |
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| 16 Feb 2010 | | The West Coast Of South Australia's Eyre Peninsula has some of the most ruggedly beautiful coastal scenery to be found anywhere in Australia and some of the best fishing.
From June 1 to August 31 Elliston 641km west of Adelaide via the Princes and Eyre Hwys and 169km northwest of Port Lincoln is Australian Salmon crazy.
Locks Well beach consistently produces big Australian Salmon of a size which surf fishermen usually base their 'tall' stories on. |
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| 12 Feb 2010 | | Colin Devaney of Sutherland New South Wales has won the major Radio 2GB GoSeeAustralia.com.au TravelSmart member prize from Aspen Holiday Parks.
Free membership of GoSee TravelSmart Club extends the key benefits which clicked the idea of free touring websites to assist travellers in Australia and New Zealand and the caravanning industry into action seven years ago next month. |
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| 3 Feb 2010 | | As thousands of Australia's Recreational Vehicle mounted winter Snow Birds prepare to head North Phillip Berry Manager Projects and Member Benefits Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia Ltd says camping freedoms are in danger.
We are in real danger of losing many of the great overnight rest areas that are currently available to us he says. |
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| 3 Feb 2010 | | On the road and on the water the effective battery system which is easy to maintain and repair is the best choice.
Gel sealed batteries are technically cutting edge but the Absorbed Glass Matt (AGM) option has a more forgiving charging band.
Peter Couvaras of Battery World chats with GoSee about deep cycle variables. |
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| 29 Jan 2010 | | After 47 years of towing caravans, boats and trailers your correspondent went back to school for re-education at the excellent Tow-Ed Nationally Recognised Towing Course based on The Australian Practical Towing Guide.
Tow-Ed provides a thorough skills base for those who tow.
This is regardless of whether you are new to towing or an 'Old Head'.
GoSee believes that everyone who tows should complete an RTO controlled competency-based course. |
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| 25 Jan 2010 | | For new Goseers or for any GoSeers in doubt about their towing safety here is how to use the free TravelSmart Club Member Towing Compatibility Test.
From the top - Join the free GoSee TravelSmart Club. |
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| 21 Jan 2010 | | There are two winners from New South Wales for the December GoSee Travel Smart Members Prizes.
Victorian and Western Australian TravelSmart members have also won prizes.
Norman Barnes from Orange the Colour City three and half hours from Sydney has taken the Aspen Holiday Parks prize.
Aspen Parks Australia wide holiday destinations(see pics)have a broad spread in New South Wales. |
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| 7 Dec 2009 | | GoSeeNZ recently spent a long weekend in the Waihi area, a place that is rich in history from the mid late 1870's to today. The streets of Waihi are literally lined with gold.
The mighty Martha Mine became one of the most important gold and silver mines in the world.
Might mining feats and engineering continue.
When the heritage Cornish Pumphouse was endangered by land slip it was moved - all 1840 tonnes of it... |
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| 7 Dec 2009 | | Our pal the Dream-Pot thermal cooker goes everywhere with GoSee.
It does the job with great meals on the move, but the best thing about Dream-Pot is the steady flow of fresh recipes which Merran Green, Barry, Ross, Debbie and staff post on dreampot@optusnet.com.au
Here is something special for Christmas which everybody will like and its low GI suits diabetics too... |
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| 3 Dec 2009 | | Victoria has scored a double in the November GoSee TravelSmart Members Club prizes draw. Western Australia and South Australian GoSee TravelSmart members have picked up prizes too.
Allan Shears of Bright in the foothills of Victoria's High Country has taken the Aspen Holiday Parks Adventure Pack and Patrick Healey of Boronia in Victoria's Dandenongs is the winner of the Hayman Reese prize for November. |
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| 2 Dec 2009 | | The NSW Caravan, Camping, 4WD and Holiday Supershow was awarded a prestigious Gold NSW Tourism Award in the Festivals and Events category.
Barry Baillie, CEO of the Caravan and Camping Industry Association of NSW (CCIA) says that winning a Gold 2009 NSW Tourism Award is great recognition of the
hard work undertaken by the staff at CCIA to stage the NSW Supershow annually to encourage greater regional tourism and consumer participation in the caravan and camping lifestyle. |
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| 30 Nov 2009 | | Today, tomorrow and Sunday (Dec. 4,5&6) Traralgon Caravan Sales will put practical experience where it can do most good for people who want to get into the caravan touring and holiday scene.
The three-day grand opening of the new Recreational Vehicle business at 5527 Princes Highway will include Hayman Reese experts to advise on towing aids.
Tow-Ed, CCIA of NSW Trade Business of the Year award winner, will be represented too to assist with getting the best, safely from caravanning. |
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| 26 Nov 2009 | | Beacon Resort at Queenscliff will represent Victoria at the 2010 Australian Tourism Awards in Hobart, Tasmania in February.
Beacon will contest the Tourist and Caravan Parks award. Their National selection follows their success in the 25th 2009 Victorian Tourism Awards.
This year there were 100 entries in the Victorian awards. |
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| 17 Nov 2009 | | Greg Leslie of Battery World says with recreational vehicles and the gadgets which go with the outdoor lifestyle it is rare for two situations to be exactly the same.
The thing to look at is what do you want to achieve and that is where the expertise available through Battery World can help with a huge range of decisions, Greg said today. |
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| 16 Nov 2009 | | A great range of motorhomes plus displays from Australia's leading Recreational Vehicle brands were on show for three days from November 20-22 at the RV & Camping Leisurefest at Bendigo Racecourse.
Jayco, Winnebago, Sunliner and A'Van were among Leisurefest exhibitors with their latest models.
There was also a massive range of campers, tent trailers and camping products. There were free daily seminars from industry experts. |
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| 11 Nov 2009 | | There are five New Zealand winners for October in the free GoSee TravelSmart Club Members prize draw.
The five prize winners get a copy of the Hema Motorhome & Camping Atlas, 2nd edition for New Zealand. And a Victorian New TravelSmart Club Member has won the Aspen Holiday Parks Adventure Travel Pack prize. |
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| 2 Nov 2009 | | Caravan and camping tourism is the fastest growing domestic tourism sector in Australia and one that is leading the resurgence for tourism across the nation, according to the Caravan and Camping Industry Association of NSW (CCIA).
With more Australians choosing to holiday at home, the CCIA predicts strong visitor attendance at the upcoming South Coast Caravan, Camping and Holiday Expo from 6 to 8 November at Mackay Park in Batemans Bay. |
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| 23 Oct 2009 | | The beauty of the New Zealand country is a highlight of any trip, so much to see and so much to do.
A bonus of course is the level of the New Zealand Dollar which means the internationals get more bang for their buck.
We were keen to visit the Antarctic Centre and see the offerings at this NZ award winning attraction.
But On Yer Bike just north of Greymouth offered a muddy good time and we wanted some of that too...
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| 22 Oct 2009 | | The following information has been prepared by Phil Jones aka Ozzie_Traveller for the benefit of GoSee supporters.
Phil Jones has acquired much of this information via the university of life.
In a previous life he was an adult-education lecturer in Canberra; now he offers Tag Along Tours and Learn Digital Photography workshops to fellow travellers. See his web site (below) for more details. |
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