http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/rss/articlesAU.asp News Articles from GoSeeAustralia en-us http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/600/ Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST GoSee is on the road from Launceston to the beautiful Tasmanian East coast today. The Island state is bathed in a magnificent run of settled autumn weather. The easy run from the Abel Tasman Caravan Park included a stop for a meeting with the Caravan Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA). This is the 600th free Information Article to be added to the GoSee library http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/600/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/598/ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST More than 20 of the German made Geist (Guy-st) caravans will meet at small town of Lindenow South Recreation Reserve in Victoria from Friday the 19th 22nd of March to discuss future plans for the brands importation, education seminars on maintenance as well as a tour of the local Mitchell Valley by bus. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/598/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/597/ Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST Legend has it that when Smithy found himself losing oil from one of his three engines on his pioneering flight in the Southern Cross across the Tasman his co-pilot climbed out on the wing and decanted enough oil into the engine to keep it going. Original thinking across an amazing range of products is on show at the Caulfield Caravan and Camping Supershow today. Wandering about with the GoSee camera we found fresh idea with quality as their first priority. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/597/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/596/ Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST Original thinking is on show at the Caulfield Caravan and Camping Supershow today. One example is Karakampa Caravans. Another original is for those who suffer from towing mirror blues Clearview has some real practical thought for towing caravans boats and big trailers. Here are some impressions captured through the lens of a GoSee digital camera and posted to the website today: http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/596/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/595/ Fri, 5 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST Merv King won the Eric Hayman Award in Brisbane at the CRVA Conference dinner. Merv King has been part of and instigator of proactive programs which met challenges for the industry head-on selection panel chairman Ron Chapman said. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/595/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/594/ Thu, 4 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST AAA Tourism is not a business leader and it is not succeeding because of itself, CEO Peter Blackwell told delegates at the Top Tourist Parks of Australia forum in Brisbane. Blackwell formerly of AA New Zealand spoke to 91 Top Tourist Parks of Australia delegates at Brisbane's Sofitel. Top Tourist Parks committed senior executives and State Representatives to a three year STAR rating accommodation evaluation group which suddenly found their commitment wasted when AAAT pulled the plug on the process. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/594/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/593/ Tue, 2 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST BIG4 Beacon Resort has been named one of the country's top tourism performers, collecting the national award for Tourist and Caravan Parks at the Qantas 2009 Australian Tourism Awards. 'We have won this big gold thing and we are over the moon', Lorraine Golightly of Beacon Resort told GoSee today. 'Up to now we have always been the bridesmaid with a run of 'Hall of Merit' performances', she said. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/593/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/591/ Wed, 24 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST The 5th New Zealand Motorhome and 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... http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/591/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/590/ Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST 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 and Touring Supershow at Caulfield Racecourse until Sunday 14 March. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/590/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/589/ Fri, 19 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST 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. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/589/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/588/ Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST 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. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/588/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/587/ Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST 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. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/587/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/586/ Wed, 3 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST 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. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/586/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/583/ Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST 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. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/583/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/582/ Thu, 21 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST 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. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/582/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/576/ Mon, 7 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST 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... http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/576/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/575/ Mon, 7 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST 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... http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/575/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/574/ Thu, 3 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST 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. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/574/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/573/ Wed, 2 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST 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. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/573/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/571/ Mon, 30 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST Today, tomorrow and Sunday (Dec. 4,5and6) 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. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/571/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/570/ Thu, 26 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST 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. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/570/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/567/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST 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. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/567/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/566/ Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST 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 and 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. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/566/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/565/ Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST 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 and Camping Atlas, 2nd edition for New Zealand. And a Victorian New TravelSmart Club Member has won the Aspen Holiday Parks Adventure Travel Pack prize. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/565/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/562/ Mon, 2 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST 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. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/562/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/559/ Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST 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... http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/559/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/558/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST 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. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/558/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/556/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST In response to a request from GoSee Editor Garth Morrison Gil and Lyn Larsson share their considerable caravan camping experience with GoSeers. They tell how they handle black and grey water disposal, power to run the things they need and some of their favorite free camps. To help travellers, caravan park owners and managers they discuss what they look for in their choice of free camp sites. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/556/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/555/ Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST There is no need to dream about Cannes when film buffs can preview commercially unreleased Australian and foreign movies at the annual Halls Gap Film Festival from November 6-8, set in the beautiful natural surroundings of the Grampians National Park. Each year the Festival celebrates an Australian classic film and this year's selection is the 1970s hit Wake In Fright starring John Mellion, Chips Rafferty and Jack Thompson. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/555/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/554/ Sun, 11 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST Active Mapping is a new GoSee product which works for caravan parks and coupled with up to 20 pictures on the GoSee Thru The Lens photo gallery meets the clients need to see what caravan parks have to offer http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/554/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/553/ Thu, 8 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST Queensland has won again for the second month in a row in the GoSee TravelSmart Club Members free prize draw. Alan Bullock of Buderim is the winner of the Aspen Holiday Parks Adventure Travel Pack for September. GoSee also has a New Zealand winner from Cambridge who gets a GoSee New Zealand Memory Stick to secure computer information and provide a personal portable drive for computer files. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/553/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/552/ Mon, 5 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST Karen and Charlie Azzopardi defended their pretty Glen Cromie Caravan Park against Australias worst bushfires in February. Then, just to provide Australian climatic variety the Tarago River which runs along the edge of the caravan park near Drouin in Victorias green Gippsland turned on a flood. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/552/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/551/ Thu, 1 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST The biggest Coromal dealer in the Eastern States of Australia Caravans West is in a growth spurt with double benefits for Coromal caravan owners. The business has a depth of knowledge right across its key staff. Now Caravans West has established a second Coromal Dealership in Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs, Coromal Caravans Sandown. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/551/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/550/ Thu, 1 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST Industry website AutoNews reports today that the Mazda BT-50 light commercial utes now have improved safety, comfort, convenience and style. Existing prices are unchanged and significant equipment upgrades added across the BT-50 range. The range-topping BT-50 SDX builds on its already impressive equipment levels by adding side airbags and a leather-wrapped steering wheel. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/550/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/549/ Thu, 1 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST Christine and Ken Adams of Victorias bushfire ravaged Marysville have a new journey. On February 7 their dreams turned to emptiness as Marysville and their business burned. Now they have taken on the Marysville Caravan and Holiday Park. They are excited about the challenges of the caravan park, and their commitment to the Marysville community as they help rebuild a beautiful town. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/549/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/548/ Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST Sandown racecourse has the latest in boats, RVs, camping, fishing, 4x4 and accessories on show from all of the leading brands as the 2nd annual Melbourne Leisurefest Sandown Racecourse runs from 1-4 October. Returning this year is the popular Off Road 4x4 Test Track as well as test towing on the Sandown circuit so visitors can experience new vehicle test drives, safe towing demonstrations and tips for best practice off roading. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/548/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/547/ Wed, 23 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST Phillip Berry of the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia Ltd says some Recreational Vehicle tourists are rubbishing Australia and threaten an Australian freedom. Some Rest Areas have already been lost through waste dumped on the ground and abusive RV tourists. Councils are talking about more fines and further restricting rest areas. This GoSee Info Article written by Phillip Berry rings alarms for Australians who love this country and are ready to defend their camping freedoms. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/547/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/546/ Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST Tracey Patterson of Bellinger River Tourist Park, NSW and her family have coped, with terrific spirit in the face of three 1 in 100 year floods. They shrugged off a 4th (tiny flood) in November. Now the sun is shining, the park is beautiful again, the river is clean, the dolphins are back, the fishing is good and the crabs are just starting to come on. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/546/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/545/ Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST NZAA and AMS have combined their respective tourism marketing, guide and web operations into a partnership that will trade in Australia under the name AAA Tourism and in New Zealand under the name AA Tourism. CEO Peter Blackwell said the deal gives AA access to the 6.5 million Australian Automobile Club members to whom it would be able to market New Zealand and sell its guides. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/545/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/542/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST It is great when things change, perhaps unexpectedly, for the better-Albury Motor Village is an example. It is particular good when the improvement comes from Albury being bypassed by the Hume Highway. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/542/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/541/ Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST Caravan and camping holidays are set to lead the tourism revival, according to the Caravan and Camping Industry Association of NSW (CCIA), with this affordable holiday option set to launch domestic tourism into a new phase of growth as more value conscious consumers hit the road instead of the skies. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/541/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/540/ Fri, 11 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST GoSee has its 23ft Jayco Sterling and Discovery pop-top set up by Hayman Reese. Picture: Hayman Reese Technical Adviser Gary Gardiner of Hayman Reese lines up ContACT the GoSee HJ60 with our Jayco Discovery pop-top 16.52 caravan. Today GoSee posts a picture feature of the Hayman Reese Discovery set-up process for the information of GoSeers. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/540/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/539/ Wed, 9 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST This month one of our generous TravelSmart prize sponsors Peel Zoo, Western Australia, asks GoSeers to help South Australia's Southern Hairy Nosed Wombats which, although listed as a threatened species, are being killed in South Australia. Culling is still legal. Our picture shows Bob Irwin and Tony Greenwoods with rehabilitated Bean Bag. Rescuers found Bean Bag shot five times and left to die. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/539/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/538/ Mon, 7 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST As caravan and camping holidays lead the resurgence in domestic tourism,the timing of the Penrith Caravan, Camping and Holiday Expo at Penrith Panthers this weekend is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts to gear up and grab pre-summer sales bargains for their next getaway. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/538/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/534/ Thu, 3 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST In separate seminar presentations to the recent VicParks conference two leading forces in high achieving caravan park management underlined the importance of families in the Tourist Park and Holiday Park industry. It is all about attention to detail and the result is top flight caravan parks which keep clients coming back all year. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/534/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/533/ Mon, 31 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST Larry Hargreave of Battery World told GoSee today that while dual batteries go much further to provide camping power the Start, Light, Ignition (SLI) battery can still go flat. The solution is Voltage Sensitive Relay (VSR) which Larry fits and recommends for dual battery set-ups in the caravanning, camping and marine environments. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/533/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/531/ Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park has won the GoSee $550 advertising prize at VicParks conference. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/531/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/529/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST Orchid lovers will be in for a treat at this year's 72nd annual Grampians Wildflower Show from October 1-4, where a colorful array of delicate orchid species endemic to the Grampians will be showcased alongside other native wildflowers unique to the region. In a natural paradox the 2006 bushfires have helped orchid rebirth. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/529/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/528/ Thu, 20 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST GoSee long distance travellers Pam and Alan called at Wyndham, Western Australia on Tuesday and then decided to go as the spirit moved them and their GoSee manual Holden Rodeo diesel. Today we talked to them on the Tanimi Track about a day out of Alice Springs. They have travelled over 8,000km now since they left Victoria bound for Wiluna and the Canning Stock Route at the start of July. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/528/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/527/ Wed, 19 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST New GoSee TravelSmart Club member Harriet Sinnige of Lindfield, New South Wales has won the Aspen Parks holiday Adventure Travel Package member prize. The Aspen Holiday Parks Adventure Travel Pack consisting of: 1 Aspen Parks Wine Cooler Bag. 1 Aspen Parks Keyring. 1 set of Aspen Parks Playing Cards. 2 Aspen Parks Stubby Holders. AND 1 night accommodation voucher at any Aspen Park in Australia. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/527/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/526/ Tue, 18 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST The road is pretty typical of a dozen or so such roads, mainly in Queensland, but also found elsewhere across the Top End. It is a road created back in the 1960s with a single-width 3.6m wide bitumen surface, a surface that has been patched and reworked many times over the years. Drivers whose attitude is I pay my rates so half the road is mine and for anyone with this mindset, travelling on such a road is tantamount to suicide. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/526/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/525/ Sun, 16 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST The Beanie Bunch conclude their Canning Stock Route adventure. Lonely graves mark murders at haunted Well 37. The dunes reach 17m. Canning average overall is 24kph. Shocker goes. Beanie Bunch visit Wolfe Creek 300,000 year old meteorite crater. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/525/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/523/ Fri, 7 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST The Beanie Bunch continue their Canning Stock Route adventure story. Day 10 to 13. Well 18 has a hole in its bucket. Strong winds put sand in everything, but temperatures gradually get higher. Zebra Finches drink from the deep Well 21 by clinging to the timber walls. Burnt out Prado. Kunawarratji diesel is $3.20 a litre. Spectacular landscapes. Drinking water at Well 26. Cold south winds at Thring Rock. Crystal cave water. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/523/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/522/ Wed, 5 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST Beanie Bunch head for Halls Creek, WA, from Wiluna. They turn right just past the Dingo Tree (the one with no bark). Well 2 is the official start of the Canning Stock Route. Tyre pressures are eased down to 25psi over nine days. The GoSee Rodeo is rounded up by the Toyota Hilux to get it started. OzPig cooks a lamb roast and the Beanie Bunch gentlemen shave (once). http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/522/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/519/ Tue, 28 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST GoSee evaluation with four diverse light trucks in the same conditions shows weight, driver technique, and speed are three major factors in fuel efficiency particularly in working vehicles. GoSee now has figures on the four diverse mounts being used by the Beanie Bunch over thousands of kilometres. The numbers reflect the reality of heavily loaded diesels used over up to 3,694 kilometres. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/519/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/518/ Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST Beanie Bunch Sunday July 26 8pm GoSee talked to the Beanie Bunch by satellite phone last night. They are doing well and were at Well 24, Karara Soaks, latitude 23.06.953S long.123.20.586E which is about 150km north of the Tropic of Capricorn. They are all well and have about 265km to go until they can refuel at Kunawarritji Community. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/518/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/517/ Fri, 24 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST Mareeba Police said today that the Kennedy Development Road between Mt Garnet and Greenvale Queensland is not for newcomers to caravan towing. There are mines in the area and road trains use the road 24 hours every day Mareeba Police said. Tourists, South-Eastern Queensland couple Gayle Tear, 64, and Antony Tear, 66, died as a result of a three vehicle collision on the Kennedy Development Road last Friday morning. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/517/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/516/ Thu, 23 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST This is the final of our 21-day Queensland Explorer travellers tales. We hope that you have enjoyed them all; we pass our thanks to GoSeeAustralia for publishing them - warts and all. Silky hot spring skin. Spy cameras. Outstanding Atherton Info Centre. Birds of Prey missed. Lake Tinaroo off-line. Ankles fail. Curtain fig. War Memories. The Works in Coffee. Cheese and chocolate. Kurunda tourist Mecca.Butterfly and Bird Houses. Tight camp sites. 42 years married celebrated. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/516/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/515/ Tue, 21 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST Regional roads like Queenslands Kennedy Development Road between Mt Garnet and Greenvale should be approached with caution particularly by tourists towing caravans. Tourists, South-Eastern Queensland couple Elizabeth Tear, 64, and Antony Tear, 66, died as a result of a three vehicle collision on the Kennedy Development Road last Friday morning. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/515/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/514/ Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST The fifth part of our Queensland Explorer 21-day Tag Along Tour Brisbane to Cairns tour blog By Phil Jones. Post is in so it is north from Townsville. Truckies push their luck on the Great Green Way. Sugar cane is being cut. Lucinda sugar port to the world. Bananas and Mission Beach. Quirky Paronella Park - Caravan sites come with the entry ticket. Innisfail. waterfalls, Ravenshoe. Tin and gold mines and Lake Tinarro near journeys end. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/514/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/512/ Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST Travelling North took the Beanie Bunch past many gold and nickel mines. Lake Ballard and the Inside Australia sculpture installation by the London born Antony Gormley stopped them in their tracks with its incredible cultural display of 51 abstract cultural shapes cast in alloy is situated in an eerie setting on a salt lake. They report they have reached Wiluna and the Start of the Canning Stock Route today. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/512/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/511/ Thu, 16 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST The Beanie Bunch are on the road to the Canning Stock Route bound for remote Wiluna. Alan and Pam from GoSee said before they left Kalgoorlie that all vehicle parts have turned up, everything is stocked up. Everything is fixed and ready to go. All the Beanie Bunch are well. The Canning Stock Route should not be attempted without extensive outback travel experience and a reliable and capable vehicle that has been specifically prepared for remote, long distance, desert travel. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/511/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/510/ Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST The fourth part of our Queensland Explorer 21-day Tag Along Tour Brisbane to Cairns tour blog, and covers days 12 - 14. It is hot, BIG campsites at Bluewater Caravan Park, Magnetic Is, amazing museum, HMS Pandora, Mutiny on the Bounty, dinosaurs, wonderful Indian food, Cape Pallarenda, Air Force Museum, motorbike ride around the town, the Explorers are doing it all. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/510/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/508/ Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST Peel Zoo,near Mandurah Western Australia, has built a new area for baby kangaroos to educate the public about the life of a baby pinky kangaroo from when its retrieved from its mothers pouch to a one-year old. Peel Zoo wants visitors to interact with the animals, not just walk past them, see how Australias iconic animals are raised and be educated first hand that ITS NOT COOL TO KILL A ROO. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/508/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/507/ Mon, 13 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST The Beanie Bunch are battling towards the Canning Stock Route with the shakedown run through South Australia into Western Australia really sorting out their teamwork, management skills and their vehicles. They are in Kalgoorlie Western Australia. Next they head for Wiluna and the Canning Stock Route. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/507/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/506/ Sun, 12 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST From Carnarvon Gorge via Rolleston and a living museum in the make to Emerald. Shopping, art and photography. Then pleasant Clermont, crossed legs to Belyando Roadhouse. A road crash then RV friendly Charters Towers. Dalrymple Family Park impresses. Rest day for all and Townsville and Magnetic Island is the next stop. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/506/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/505/ Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST Destination Rotorua, the Rotorua District Council website reports today that - Some of the people affected by the recent Australian bush fires are visiting Rotorua this week. The community is reaching out to some of the Australian bush fire victims of the greatest natural disaster Australia has ever experienced. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/505/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/504/ Fri, 10 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST By the Canning Stock Route bound Beanie Bunch Thursday July 9. Travelling well. A couple of small glitches but we need to get them over and done with before we are out of civilization. Bert had to detour from Kimba to Port Lincoln to have a part replaced in the catalytic converter on the Land Rover. RACV Total Care provided meals and accommodation for them for one night whilst the repairs were being undertaken. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/504/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/503/ Thu, 9 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST GoSee free TravelSmart Club Member winners for June include GoSeers in the Northern Territory, Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Spreydon, Christchurch in the Canterbury region of the South Island of New Zealand. Free GoSee TravelSmart membership has many practical benefits. Touring aids include a spread-sheet fuel calculator. The spread-sheet is linked to the popular GoSee Fuel Calculator. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/503/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/502/ Thu, 9 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST This is the second part of the Queensland Explorer 21-day Tag Along Tour Brisbane to Cairns blog. This blog covers days 4-7 of the tour. Cockatoos like Christmas decorations, galleries, museums, aquarium, drovers and their 1500 head mob, hot scones, memorial Bottle Trees, elusive emus, air crash tragedy, wallabies, National Park beauty, blue skies and sunny days, Aboriginal wisdom and walking trails - Queensland is spinning its spell on the travellers. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/502/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/501/ Wed, 8 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST Phil Jones of Tag-Along Tours talks about the delights of travelling Australia. Phil will supply a regular blog on the touring experience, describe the what-where and when and even include some of the unplanned or unexpected that besets travellers. This tour, the 21-day Queensland Explorer, from Moreton Bay in Brisbane to the Coral Sea at Cairns, traverses much of Queenslands spectacular mountainous scenery, farmlands, northern-Queensland coastal shoreline, and the Atherton Tablelands. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/501/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/498/ Fri, 3 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST The way of the Warlu or Dreamtime serpent is a Western Australian aboriginal legend. Dreamtime tales tell of a mighty warlu which came from the sea and ploughed through Western Australia, his progress carved out waterways as he moved. Warlu Way is a 2480 kilometre self-drive journey through Western Australia's spectacular Gascoyne, Pilbara and Kimberley regions. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/498/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/496/ Thu, 2 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST GoSee travels with the Beanie Bunch as they head for a great Australian outback adventure on the Canning Stock Route Western Australia. There are 990 sand dunes in more than 2000km of sand, rocks, isolation and tough going in one of the world's most demanding outback experiences. Rain , wind and cold sent them cabin cuddling for two nights. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/496/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/495/ Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:00:00 EST Budget Caravan Park Cabin accommodation over 2 nights, in a 1,875 kms GoSee evaluation is $45.35 more costly than towing your own caravan. The GoSee evaluation at current fuel prices shows towing cost is 17.6 cents per kilometre. This could effectively rise to 20c per kilometre to equal the same cost as using caravan park cabin accommodation not towing. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/495/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/494/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:00:00 EST After 11 months of evaluation of the product GoSee believes that there are practical benefits in DPChip diesel power for Electronically Fuel Injected (EFI) diesel engines. The improvement in the Captiva's towing ability is significant over the 1875km GoSee used in a towing test on the Hume Hwy between Belmont, Victoria and Berrima NSW. We were fortunate with windless towing conditions. GoSee used the same two drivers for this intense phase of the evaluation. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/494/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/492/ Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:00:00 EST Bashing into a headwind with a 1500kg caravan the HJ 60 returns 16 litres per 100km in fourth gear at 2400rpm. Road speed is between 80 and 90 kmh in headwinds and hill country. The HJ 60 manual diesel can be easily owner serviced from the ground up. GWT Autos has serviced the HJ 60 since new. A typical full service by GWT Autos of Bayswater, Victoria is about $177. Typical costs - Oil $38, Oil filter $18, Fuel filter $13, Air cleaner $28. Labour $80. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/492/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/491/ Tue, 9 Jun 2009 08:00:00 EST Five months on from the inferno of Australia's worst natural disaster the unstoppable Black Saturday bushfires it is cold, wet and miserable around Kinglake and Strathewen. The southwest wind cuts like a knife and the blackened world looks like it has been hit by a great comet. But the red, white and blue flags of Australian determination stream in the hills cold wind, national banners for sheer guts in the face of devastation. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/491/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/490/ Thu, 4 Jun 2009 08:00:00 EST The family touring holiday is back big time driven by the biggest users of Australian caravan, holiday and tourist parks. Caravanning Queensland CEO Ron Chapman said today that families were the biggest users of Australia's caravan and tourist parks. Touring holidays are no longer the domain of just the Grey Nomads, as couples and families also rediscovers the freedom, affordability and fun, he said. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/490/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/487/ Mon, 1 Jun 2009 08:00:00 EST GoSee TravelSmart Prize winners for May include a new Queensland member who has won a Shuttle Chef from Thermal Cookware. One piece of cookware cooks highly nutritious meals, which can be served when ready or kept hot for eight hours plus. Thermal cookware is ideal for camping, caravaning, four wheel driving, recreational vehicles and boating. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/487/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/486/ Mon, 1 Jun 2009 08:00:00 EST Confidence levels are holding across the New Zealand tourism industry. From the 100 point base on the confidence index for the March data, the index is now measuring 98 in May. Ministry of Tourism General Manager, Ray Salter, says it is encouraging to see confidence levels steady and not trending down. Figures now include regional data which helps operators track demand at regional level. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/486/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/484/ Fri, 29 May 2009 08:00:00 EST Whakarewarewa Maori Village, Rotoura, gives a clear picture of Maori lifestyle. The living Maori village of Whakarewarewa is set in a landscape of erupting geothermal activity, hot thermal springs and bubbling mud pools. In this active community events within the village change with the pace of village life and visitors can find themselves part of tribal gathering, funerals or weddings. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/484/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/483/ Fri, 29 May 2009 08:00:00 EST The core of Te Puia at Rotorua is the powerful, boiling earth energy of the Whakarewarewa Valley. For about 700 years its people have been nourished by geothermal gods. Today the legacy of the past generations is knowledge and history handed on in stories and song. Te Puia shares Maori traditions and their importance with people from all over the world. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/483/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/482/ Fri, 29 May 2009 08:00:00 EST State Highway 5 at 247km is the second shortest of New Zealand's eight national highways but it is the North Island's direct route to an amazing geothermal world which steams, hisses and bubbles. It opens the door to New Zealand's iconic Te Puia, at Rotorua and the living Maori village of Whakarewarewa, giant Californian Redwoods in Whakarewarewa Forest, Huka Falls, Waimangu Volcanic Valley, and excellent Holiday Park accommodation. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/482/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/481/ Thu, 21 May 2009 08:00:00 EST Kawakawa, gateway to the Bay of Islands is home to the king of all public conveniences, the Hundertwasser toilets. Internationally renowned artist, ecologist and architect, Freidrich Hundertwasser built them for his adopted town. The mosaic tiling, copper handwork, sculptures and cobblestone flooring are marvelous. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/481/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/476/ Thu, 21 May 2009 08:00:00 EST Levi Vaoga will be back next year to attempt a World Record solo pull of the 1927 steam engine Gabriel at the 2010 Puff and Pull Carnival in Kawakawa. A crowd of 4000 saw Levi slip on traction in two attempts this year. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/476/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/456/ Thu, 21 May 2009 08:00:00 EST There is a good-time ahead for travellers heading for Junee, NSW on Saturday and Sunday and May 30 and 31. Junee Tourist Park celebrates its 10th Anniversary with discount prices for Top Tourist park members and non-members too,lucky gate prizes, a gold-coin donation barbecue, fun music from Neil and Jane Gilmour, Bush Poems from Neil Smith the Limping Poet and green grass all around. GoSee is serious about the green grass - http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/456/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/479/ Tue, 19 May 2009 08:00:00 EST The flashID Emergency Identification System aims to save lives. Developed in Australia it provides a simple and accurate means of identifying people in the case of accident, collapse, or loss of consciousness. Anybody who is incapacitated through illness or trauma can be identified quickly and positively by use of this new, simple, inexpensive and reliable emergency identification device. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/479/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/475/ Fri, 8 May 2009 08:00:00 EST GoSee TravelSmart Club member prizes for April go to a GoSeer in Twin City Hastings New Zealand and TravelSmart members in four Australian States (2) in Queensland, (2) New South Wales, (1) Tasmania and (1) Victoria. As a registered member of the free GoSee TravelSmart Club members have access to additional features they include information and prizes. The TravelSmart Members Clubs now has more than 6500 registered members throughout Australia and New Zealand. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/475/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/474/ Tue, 5 May 2009 08:00:00 EST Innovative food, wine and beer products, matched with magnificent Autumn weather attracted crowds of more than 7,000 people at last weekend's Grampians Grape Escape Wine and Food Festival, breaking all attendance records in the events 18-year history. Grampians Winemakers Inc Barrique Auction on Saturday quickly sold 300 bottles of exclusive 2007 Grampians Shiraz for total of $12,086 (average bottle price was $44. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/474/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/473/ Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:00:00 EST Here are the prize winners for the GoSee Find (10)Easter Bunnies hidden in the GoSee pages. We had two goes at this as we made the bunny hunt too hard the first time around. GoSee has more prizes than winners so the unclaimed prizes will be added to the prize pool (not all at once) in upcoming monthly draws for the GoSee TravelSmart Club. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/473/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/469/ Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:00:00 EST GoSee TravelSmart winners in both New Zealand and Australia shared in 23 prizes in the March draw. Angela Bryan GoSee New Zealand Operations Manager and Sales Executive said the New Zealand National Motorhome and Caravan Expo in Hamilton in March was a positive experience. Expo visitors were positive about the opportunity to join the GoSee TravelSmart Club at the Hamilton show. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/469/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/468/ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:00:00 EST Australian has not shut it door to a good time. About 50,000 went to Exhibition Park near Canberra CBD for the National Folk Festival. This lines up with attendance last year and flies in the face of recession fears. Managing Director Jared Wilkins said organisers would take a well-earned rest before gathering to reflect on the event and why it has maintained its growth despite the tough financial climate. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/468/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/463/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:00:00 EST After 50mm of rain Green Glen Cromie Caravan Park near Drouin in Gippsland Victoria is an astonishing example of Natures ability to recover from natural disaster. Its people bounce back too Karen and Charlie Azzopardi fought Victoria's Black Saturday, Feb 7 fire storm to save their pretty Glen Cromie Caravan Park and came through a little crispy around the caravan park edges. They re-opened this week. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/463/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/462/ Thu, 26 Mar 2009 08:00:00 EST The new GoSee Jayco Discovery pop-top caravan is off to Western Victoria and the 18th annual Grampians Grape Escape. The Wine and Food Festival is in Halls Gap this weekend May 2-3. Exhibitors include 90 of Western Victoria's best winemakers and food producers of olives and olive oil, lavender products, lentils, fruit and berries, yabbies, gourmet sausages, organic produce, venison, turkey, ice-cream, honey, teas, preserves, herbs and gluten-free food. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/462/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/461/ Fri, 20 Mar 2009 08:00:00 EST Caravan parks are unique at any time and more so with international economic doomsayers in full cry. Caravan parks swim against the flood of negativity because there is more demand for caravan parks, tourist parks holiday parks, call them what you like, than there are caravan parks to meet the demand. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/461/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/460/ Mon, 16 Mar 2009 08:00:00 EST Exhibition Park near Canberra CBD has big crowds for the National Folk Festival which runs until April 13. Hundreds of the world's best musicians perform daily, in a non-stop flow of entertainment across 22 venues. South Australia is the Featured State for 2009. The Fiddle Chicks from SA did their state proud at the Australia's festival flagship, 'National', Budawong concert last night. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/460/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/459/ Sat, 14 Mar 2009 08:00:00 EST Australia's Biggest Morning tea is a fund raising event that helps the Cancer Council fund its cancer research, education, and support services to help the 1 in 3 Australians affected by cancer in their lifetime. The statistic alone is frightening, we need to do something together to one day find a cure and save many lives. Lets do it for our loved ones and dear friends, the time to act is now! says Natalie Burns of Mulwala Water Ski Club. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/459/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/458/ Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:00:00 EST Despite the New Zealand dollar running in the 49c to 52c range against the American Green Back in recent weeks the New Zealand National Motorhome and Caravan Expo in Hamilton this month was a positive experience. Diversity is now particularly evident among New Zealand Recreational Vehicle and mobile home builders as they try to balance product against shifting buyer demands. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/458/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/457/ Thu, 12 Mar 2009 08:00:00 EST There are new prizes for GoSee TravelSmart Club member winners for February as North Island, Wanganui NZ winner Lynda Carlton takes Mokia Island Wai Experience. There is a good winner spread of February Australian TravelSmart winners who come from South Australia, Tasmania, Queensland and Victoria. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/457/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/455/ Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:00:00 EST People should avoid visiting or camping in national parks or other reserves tomorrow (Fri Feb 27). Mark Stone, Chief Executive of Parks Victoria, today said that Friday would be a day of extreme fire danger and that Victorians should avoid all non-essential travel. All Victorians thinking of visiting a park should reconsider their plans and stay out of bush and parklands, Mark Stone said. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/455/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/454/ Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:00:00 EST The Federal member for Gilmore Joanna Gash spoke for Australian travellers and Australians in black areas for TV reception throughout Australian in the House of Representatives yesterday. GoSee posts the Hansard report of her speech and adds links to her Australian caravan touring fact-finding experience. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/454/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/453/ Wed, 25 Feb 2009 08:00:00 EST An effective caravan park Emergency Management Plan includes hydrants and nine hose reels which reach every corner of Traralgon's Park Lane Tourist Park, Manager Barry Stewart said today. Tomorrow and Thursday, March 18 to 19 a one and a half day Caravan Park Buyers Seminar at Park Lane will provide a hands-on caravan park support program for owners, managers and anyone who wants to be well prepared to be a successful part of the industry. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/453/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/451/ Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:00:00 EST As recovery efforts get underway in the areas hardest hit by the bushfires in Victoria, Red Cross is urging people to be aware of the longer term psychological and social impacts and to provide support to people around them affected by the disaster. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/451/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/450/ Sun, 22 Feb 2009 08:00:00 EST Karen and Charlie Azzopardi fought Victoria's Saturday, Feb 7 fire storm to save their pretty Glen Cromie Caravan Park against impossible odds. They risked their lives and almost lost their livelihood but they certainly have not lost their sense of humor. And re-open today Monday (March 23). http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/450/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/449/ Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:00:00 EST Margaret and Larry Richmond of Marysville Caravan Park lost their park, their livelihood and almost their lives in Victoria's fire storm and today they say they are grateful for what they have. We have each other, we have a home, we have the love of our family and the Parkies have been great, a shaken but determined Margaret said today from their South Australian holiday home in McCracken, South Australia. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/449/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/448/ Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:00:00 EST Industry website Auto News said today that the new Ford Ranger will be introduced to Australia, during the second quarter. Ford says the Ranger has strong towing capability. The Ranger 4x2 models equipped with the 2.5-litre TDCi are rated at up to 2250kg, while the Ranger 4x4 3.0-litre TDCi models can tow up to 3000kg, Ford claimed today. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/448/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/447/ Thu, 19 Feb 2009 08:00:00 EST In the face of fires, floods, cyclones and enemy attack Australia always gets up again. Yesterday (Feb 19) Darwin remembered a terrible trial by enemy fire. GoSee carries close the memory of time spent at the Adelaide River War Cemetery in the Northern Territory near Darwin. That memory of national pain also holds beauty and hope. The cemetery is a calm, beautiful tribute to our own. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/447/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/446/ Wed, 18 Feb 2009 08:00:00 EST The prizes are from Hayman Reese and Ozvan Caravan, Camper Trailer and Motorhome Accessories. Hayman Reese supplies towing information for GoSeeAustralia and GoSee New Zealand. For the first time on a public website caravan towing weight checks used by professionals are available online in Australia and New Zealand to GoSee TravelSmart Club Members. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/446/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/445/ Tue, 17 Feb 2009 08:00:00 EST GoSee picked up the new company GoSee Jayco Sterling 23ft caravan from Jayco's Dandenong South Factory and put it straight to work to test tolled road towing as part of this Info Article on Tasmania touring and Recreational Vehicle and towing through Melbourne and its suburbs. Overall the final route taken to Station Pier or across Melbourne comes down to a personal decision about what is convenient for the individual. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/445/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/443/ Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:00:00 EST The following is from Tourism Victoria for the benefit of people travelling to Victoria. Victorian Caravan Parks may wish to make this information available to guests who are heading their way. Key phone and website resources are stretched and should be used thoughtfully. CFA, DSE and Red Cross websites are particularly loaded. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/443/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/442/ Tue, 10 Feb 2009 08:00:00 EST On day 28 big fires contained. - REGULAR FIRE UPDATES of Australias worst fire disaster are included in this GoSee feature: Marysville Caravan Park was destroyed on Saturday Feb 7. Owners Larry and Margaret Richmond made it out with minutes to spare ahead of the bushfire storm which destroyed most of the town. Near Drouin Glen Cromie Caravan Park is working on recovery. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/442/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/438/ Fri, 23 Jan 2009 08:00:00 EST A Tourism Ministry study released through Nigel Coventry Editor of the Inside Tourism travel industry website says Australia the biggest tourism market for both the North and South Islands keeps NZ tourism bubbling. Australians make up (35 percent of all North Island visitors and 36 percent in the South Island). Tourism in New Zealand's North Island is forecast to increase at a greater rate than the South Island between 2007 and 2014,according to the Tourism Ministry. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/438/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/437/ Mon, 19 Jan 2009 08:00:00 EST A 20 cents per litre rise in the cost of fuel equates to an increase of 2 percent-about the price of a cup of coffee. An independent study by KPMG shows fuel is a small portion of the overall cost of a caravan and camping holiday. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/437/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/436/ Fri, 16 Jan 2009 08:00:00 EST The latest editions of the NSW Caravan and Camping Holiday and Touring Guide, NSW Caravan, Camping and RV Products and Services Buyer's Guide and National Caravan and Recreational Vehicle Towing Guide, are ready for touring enthusiasts to pick-up for FREE. Nine experts contributed to the towing guide which now includes 5th Wheelers and A-frame towing, legal requirements, technical and mechanical considerations. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/436/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/435/ Thu, 15 Jan 2009 08:00:00 EST GoSee New Zealand South Is member Dianne Mc Faul from rural Wyndham in the Southland has won the Mokia Island Experience in the GoSee TravelSmart Club prize draw. The Australian prize winners include a South Australian double: Robert Williamson of Inglefarm South Australia. Iaan Hateley of Millicent, South Australia. The other Australian GoSee TravelSmart winners are Susan Dury of Morayfield, Queensland and Andrew Gallagher of Geilston Bay, Tasmania. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/435/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/434/ Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST The GoSee Projecta Rechargeable Power Pack PS 800-P was starting to fail. Was it just flat and not charging properly or was the main battery failing? The battery pack is an emergency vehicle starting aid in case our Engel refrigerator runs the Captiva battery flat. It also powers an inverter for 240v power for a laptop and to recharge mobile phones while GoSee is on the road. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/434/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/433/ Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST All Mitsubishi NT Pajero four-wheel drive long-wheel base vehicles in the 2009 range now have increased towing capacity of 3,000kg, up from the previous model's 2,500 kg limit. The upgraded 3.2-litre turbo diesel engine is the big news across the entire range. The 4M41Common Rail DI-D, the new engine gives the Pajero 147kW of power at 3,800 rpm and 441Nm of torque at 2000 rpm. The new diesel engine conforms to Euro 4 Emissions controls. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/433/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/432/ Wed, 17 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST In this tough economic climate caravan parks really come into their own as an affordable holiday option for the whole family whether you choose to camp in a tent or caravan or stay in cabin accommodation. So we enjoyed seven days at Porepunkah near Bright in the Victorian High Country for $605.25. And the benefits of the fresh air and relaxation were priceless! http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/432/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/431/ Thu, 11 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST The international council which controls the search and rescue satellite system has decided to cease processing 121.5MHz analogue EPIRB signals on February 1 2009. From that date only digital 406MHz beacons will be detected by satellite the Australian Maritime Safety Authority told GoSee today. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/431/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/430/ Tue, 9 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST The RVMAA is determined to protect the image of Australian-built RVs as being among the best in the world, and specifically the best for Australian conditions. The organisation has launched a Code of Practice, and is so committed to making it work it has decided if a manufacturer member fails to comply with regulatory ADR (Australian Design Rules) and the AS (Australian Standards) requirements then they face expulsion. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/430/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/429/ Tue, 9 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST Hayman Reese has a new Intermediate Weight Distribution Hitch which is a neat fit for the state of the economy as caravanning and camping families head for holiday time-out with lighter campers, pop-top caravans and camper trailers. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/429/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/428/ Mon, 8 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST Queensland has a treble in the GoSee TravelSmart Club November draw with winners from Camira, Bungalow and Elanora. In a run of prizes from our generous friends at Westprint Heritage Maps Max McLaughlin, Qld, won an Eastern Outback CD. Paul Payne, Qld, won the Aspen Holiday Parks Adventure Travel Pack. John Hiscock, Qld, won Lionel Mussell's iconic touring book Australia Calling. New Zealand winner is John Humphreys who won the Mokoia Island Experience. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/428/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/427/ Fri, 5 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST Imparja TV will now charge to reconnect satellite TV decoder cards. Australian travellers get another kick in the hip pocket and;the Rudd government and the AMCA seem to be bent on free-to-air being a paid service. A response from Senator Conroy, Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy is now in Users Letters and Opinions - 3rd option on the left of this Home Page. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/427/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/426/ Thu, 4 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST Hyundai's diesel powered Santa Fe has claimed the large lifestyle vehicle class in the AA Energywise economy rally returning an outstanding fuel economy average of just 5.9 litres per 100km over the four day, 1,641km trial to find New Zealand's most cost-effective vehicles to operate. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/426/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/425/ Tue, 2 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST Demand from families across Australia maintains solid sales for Australia's biggest Recreational Vehicle builder. The cost-effective option of multi-berth camper trailers, pop-tops and caravans with bunk beds and specialist niche models like the Expanda and Base Station models has Jayco under pressure to match orders of a number of models before Christmas, Jayco told GoSee today. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/425/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/424/ Fri, 28 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST Thetford has been awarded the stringent German Environmental Certificate Blue Angel for its Aqua Chem Green and Aqua Rinse products by the German Federal Environmental Agency. Aqua Kem Green which has a biological action (Test ISO 11734) and Thetford Aqua Rinse can be used under all circumstances where the waste water ends up in the regular sewage system. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/424/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/423/ Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST North Sydney's Eco-friendly tourist park Lane Cove River Tourist Park has blitzed the field at the 2008 NSW Tourism Awards, winning the Tourist and Caravan Parks category and the Inaugural QANTAS Award for Excellence in Sustainable Tourism. Every dollar earned by the Tourist Park goes back into the environment, solar power, water harvesting, habitate and regeneration of the natural environment. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/423/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/422/ Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST As the world economy faces tough times Australians don't need to slam down the shutters on touring Australia and caravanning holidays. They can choose to save dollars on home ground with their own Recreational Vehicle. While a buy decision will swing on the two key elements of price and need dealers are flexible in the current economic climate throughout Australia. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/422/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/421/ Tue, 25 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST Bendigo Leisurefest shows a trend towards lighter caravans, trailer campers and related Recreational Vehicles. In average to awful weather the upside was the reality check for products in the field over the three-day Leisurefest. Storm-force winds and rain tested equipment and the determination of the Leisurefest crowds. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/421/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/420/ Mon, 24 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST On Thursday at 9.30pm the Australian Broadcasting Commission will bring a new reality to insightful TV on ABC1 with a kick-off from a Big Gumboot. Camille Hardman spent nine months in her mother's home town Tully, Queensland and used her camera to catch the essence of extra-ordinary Australians. They so accept urban Camille Hardman they seem to assume that her camera is not there. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/420/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/419/ Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST Quorn Caravan Park is now a Climate Action Innovator among South Australia's climate change conscious tourism operators. Recognition of its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint came as Tourism Minister Jane Lomax-Smith launched the Climate Action Certification program sponsored by the South Australian Government at the inaugural Conference on Green Travel, Climate Change and Eco Tourism in Adelaide. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/419/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/418/ Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST Captive-bred Brush-tailed Rock-wallabies have been successfully reintroduced into Victorians Grampians National Park in a trial bid to save the critically endangered species from extinction in Victoria. The trial reintroduction is a critical step in the recovery program. The animals released were carefully selected for their age and genetic diversity. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/418/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/414/ Thu, 6 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST Gary Coy of Christchurch is the Great Rotorua Break TravelSmart Club member winner for the October GoSee prize draw. The Great Rotorua Break package is worth a total of $1200. The other GoSee October winners are Phillip Newman of Cambooya, Queensland and Ken Pearson or Traralgon, Victoria. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/414/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/413/ Thu, 6 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST Gayle and Don Peters set their 2008 Outback Queensland Tourism Award winner Dalrymple Tourist Van Park apart by going the extra mile. As travellers may have to pass other caravan parks to get to Dalrymple Tourist Van Park Gayle and Don have a positive value-add response. 'We go the extra mile for our guests to ensure their stay is comfortable and enjoyable', Gayle Peters said today. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/413/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/412/ Mon, 3 Nov 2008 08:00:00 EST GoSee captured some on-the-deck flying excitement in Perth at the weekend. Air Race pilots are penalised for hitting Air Race Gates but flying through a gate at speeds up to 400kph is hard particulary doing it 10 metres off the ground with forces on their bodies of up to 10G. That is the Red Bull Air Race and Perth packed all vantage points to see the action over the Swan River. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/412/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/410/ Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EST Hugh Diedrich Award winner Graham Wallace of ContACT Internet Solutions puts his heart into unstinting support for Top Tourist Parks of Australia. He has done this for Top Tourist and the caravan park industry over 11 years. Tonight in Perth his exceptional effort over the long-haul for the benefit of Top Tourist Park members was honoured. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/410/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/409/ Wed, 29 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EST With more than 200 member caravan parks Top Tourist Parks of Australia is now Australia's biggest mainland tourist park chain. While the business model now typical of quality caravan parks throughout Australia reflects investment with a commitment to good returns Top Tourist Parks of Australia retains a welcome which is found in smaller, usually family owned or managed caravan parks. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/409/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/408/ Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EST Chairman of Australia's Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia Diana Worner says her bus-sized Swagman motorhome is her home. She says Centrelink recognises her Recreational Vehicle as her home and after more than eight years as a resident of the 'Highways of Australia' Diana still votes Federal and State. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/408/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/407/ Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EST Hayman Reese now have a Mazda BT50 heavy duty towbar. It is interesting because not only is it rated to 3000kg with 300kg ball weight but safety accessories can be fitted. They include reversing sensors and a camera. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/407/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/406/ Wed, 8 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EST Organisers are pleased by the turnout so far in Canberra to both Floriade and the new Floriade NightFest. More than a million bulbs and annuals are used every year at Floriade, Australias biggest floral show. Over the years Floriade has evolved to become Canberra's flagship event. Throughout the 30-day event different flowers bloom at different times. So colours constantly change. Floriade runs until Sunday October 12. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/406/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/405/ Wed, 8 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EST South Australia has a winner in the free September GoSee TravelSmart Club New Member Prize Draw. Vicki Tiedeman of Grange, South Australia has won the Aspen Holiday Parks Travel Pack Adventure. For September one nights accommodation at any Aspen Holiday Park in Australia is the major Aspen Travel Pack prize for GoSeeAustralia TravelSmart Club members. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/405/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/403/ Wed, 1 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EST Green Acres Relocatable Home Village Traralgon offers a home from $130,000 to $165,000 in an affordable lifestyle for over 55's. The people first practical approach at Green Acres means there are no bills for services like power and water. That is all inclusive. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/403/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/402/ Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:00:00 EST The Great Rotorua Break is worth a total of $1200 to be won by TravelSmart members in a TravelSmart Club prizes package to be drawn in October. It includes Mokoia Island Wai Ora Experience and Hells Gate, accommodation for two nights in a park motel at Waiteti Trout Stream Holiday Park, two days intermediate car rental courtesy of DriveNow, Double tickets to Mitai Maori Village Cultural Experience and a double pass to Waimangu Volcanic Valley Self Guided Walking Tour. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/402/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/401/ Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:00:00 EST Wendy Cauchy put family into Family Parks conference in Alice Springs. 'We are a family friendly chain so I thought it would be a good idea to have a colouring competition for young Family Park family members at the conference', Wendy said. Young Family Parks members got a special plastic folder put together by GoSee's Michele Mowat and the games took off. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/401/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/400/ Thu, 18 Sep 2008 08:00:00 EST As we name an Irish prize winner for August GoSee TravelSmart membership now includes another touring benefit. It is a spread-sheet fuel calculator. The TravelSmart Club member winners for August include two Victorians from Traralgon and Geelong respectively and an international member. Eimear Mullins from Dublin has won the Mokia Island Wai Ora NZ Experience. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/400/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/399/ Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:00:00 EST The South island 2008 New Zealand National Motorhome and Caravan Expo underlines the commitment to a united front which is now recognised by New Zealands motorhome and caravan industry. Motorhomes, caravans, camper trailers, pop-tops, campervans, fifth wheelers, tents and RV and camping accessories are all in the Expo mix. The 2008 show will be held at Canterbury Agricultural Park, Christchurch on October 3, 4 and 5. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/399/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/398/ Thu, 11 Sep 2008 08:00:00 EST The Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia has a $100,000 grant to fund more dump points in Queensland. The grant through the Queensland Department of Main Roads will provide more dump points for Recreational Vehicles over the next two years. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/398/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/397/ Wed, 3 Sep 2008 08:00:00 EST Despite being labelled as 'pet friendly' the reality is that the vast majority of accommodation on offer only welcomes dogs and often under strict guidelines; so you could ask just how 'pet friendly' they really are. But there are some hotels, cabins and self catering apartments that do welcome all types of animals and Carla and Gershwin road tested a selection near Sydney for GoSee site users. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/397/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/396/ Wed, 3 Sep 2008 08:00:00 EST The Regional Food Identity Limestone Coast Food officially launched the beginning of the Limestone Coast Real Food Trail project on Tuesday August 26 at Cellar 3 Poplars Winery in Coonawarra, South Australia. To kick off the day 40 Limestone Coast Food members participated in a hands on cooking demonstration by Australia's Premier Indigenous Chef Mark Olive. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/396/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/395/ Mon, 1 Sep 2008 08:00:00 EST Quality as seen by the consumer is now key driver in the current review of the accommodation STAR rating scheme. This leads to primary STAR rating. AAA Tourism recognises caravan parks as its clients as the STAR review works toward a delivery which is scheduled for mid 2009. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/395/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/393/ Thu, 21 Aug 2008 08:00:00 EST With 13 pop-top and seven caravan layouts available the Windsor Rapid range takes a practical approach to being most things to many people. The RA 471 stands tall among the Rapid range on a 150mm (6in) main frame which is raised 101mm (4in). The extra clearance and improved entry and exit angles are really handy as rugged terrain is not confined to the Outback. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/393/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/392/ Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:00:00 EST The Romeo and Juliet legend of Hinemoa and Tutanekai is celebrated as one of New Zealand's greatest love stories. The sacred island of the Te Arawa people Mokoia Island in Lake Rotorua is the heart of the love story. Aspen Parks Group quality holiday and caravan park accommodation is represented by a cross-section of Australia's leading Holiday Parks. July TravelSmart Club winners GoSee with both prizes this month. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/392/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/391/ Wed, 6 Aug 2008 08:00:00 EST When GoSee heard that the Jayco Club of NSW had Barry Christmas for a President an Out There Christmas in July rally had to follow. It did - big time. After two months of careful planning by Poplar Tourist Park manager Darren Core Christmas and Co with Jaycos in tow took position on the Oran Park raceway starters grid. It was like Christmas on a stick for 20 Jayco caravans with 40 Jayco Club members from the North Coast, Blue Mountains, South Coast, Canberra and in between. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/391/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/390/ Tue, 5 Aug 2008 08:00:00 EST The GoSee extended evaluation over months on the road and at home of thermal cooking and Dream-Pot shows it delivers on time every time. It saves big time on fuel, gas or electricity and does not demand that someone watches the pot. Completely portable the Dream-Pot keeps cooking indoors or out once the recipe start-up has been followed. It is a good easy to carry friend at the end of a touring day and it cleans up quickly. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/390/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/388/ Wed, 30 Jul 2008 08:00:00 EST Industry website AutoNews reports today that Mitsubishi's Pajero 4WD drive diesel wagon is the Overlander magazine Best Value for Money trophy winner for the third year in a row. Taking a refeshing, sensible, responsible, industry leading position on towing safety Mitsubishi told GoSee that a Weight Distribution Hitch (WBH) is recommended for (towball) downloads exceeding 135kg. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/388/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/387/ Tue, 29 Jul 2008 08:00:00 EST Top Tourist Park chains Austin Tourist Park at Tamworth, has another success in the NSW Inland Tourism Awards held in Parkes last Saturday. Chris and Frank Edwards own and run Austin Tourist Park, one of the best award winning caravan parks in Australia. It's a Tamworth icon in the NSW Golden Country Music Guitar city. Its value to Tamworth is far beyond the three and a half Star rating Automobile Association assessor put on it. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/387/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/386/ Fri, 25 Jul 2008 08:00:00 EST More than 200 members of the Caravan and Camping Industry Association of NSW (CCIA) gathered at Novotel North Beach in Wollongong at the CCIA's Awards of Excellence. It is a prestigious annual event for the industry which celebrates the success of caravan and camping trade businesses (manufacturers, dealers and suppliers) and holiday parks in New South Wales. 23 Awards of Excellence winners and 20 Gumnut Awards recipients were awarded at the event in Wollongong. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/386/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/385/ Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:00:00 EST Anglesea Beachfront Family Caravan Park proved once again it is a top Top Tourist Parks destination as it won the Tourism-Accommodation award at last night's Geelong Advertiser Business Excellence Awards. Judges praised the Top Tourist Parks of Australia chain member caravan park for its 'first-class' operation. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/385/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/383/ Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:00:00 EST 18c per km over 2798km for a unique Outback Australia experience in the GoSee Captiva diesel SUV in Victoria and South Australia is good value. To put that in context here is a GoSee Out There adventure which starts in Geelong, Victoria and crosses unique desert and leads to Arkaroola in South Australia. At current diesel prices it would cost about $130 more than in 2007. So the total diesel cost is about $500 for two, complete with camping gear and free to go and do as you please. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/383/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/382/ Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:00:00 EST Eco-adventurer Hans Tholstrup has once again shown that modern diesel motors make towing Australia economical. He used less than 53 litres with a Hyundai i30 SX CRDi manual turbo Diesel, towing a light Cub Kamparoo Weekender trailer from Sydney to Melbourne. GoSee reported Tholstrups successful less than 75 litres of diesel used with a bigger, heavier Jayco Feather caravan in December 2006. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/382/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/381/ Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:00:00 EST Mary Taylor has returned from her 17th trip around Australia in her yellow Honda Jazz – and she is already planning her next one! Her marathon around Australia included Broken Hill, Longreach, Katherine, Broome, Perth, Ceduna and Mildura. She covered more than 16,000 kms. Mary at 90 loves the freedom driving brings and the open road. 'You have got to experience the country,' Mary said on her return home. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/381/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/380/ Wed, 16 Jul 2008 08:00:00 EST GoSee TravelSmart prizes for members who signed up in June include practical guidance in book and DVD form which will make the Recreational Vehicle experience better and safer. One prize is the ultimate Recreational Vehicle travel handbook. The DVD's include 31 minutes on towing which communicate real skills. In June we had another New Zealand winner Linda Guy of Maraetai Manukau. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/380/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/379/ Wed, 9 Jul 2008 08:00:00 EST GoSee is now confident of the stability built into the European suspension and innovative anti-sway towing design of the Geist Activ AK 495 family caravan. Storm wind with gusts to 50 knots put the issue beyond dispute for us as they shifted their testing blast about in a three-day evaluation. The Geist's unfazed overall performance ends for GoSee any suggestions the European build is too light for normal Australasian caravanning conditions. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/379/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/378/ Wed, 9 Jul 2008 08:00:00 EST Joanna Gash Federal Shadow Spokesperson on Road Tourism is Road Testing Road Tourism. Jayco and GoSee are helping with her practical caravan in tow approach. Joanna is on the road on a touring route which takes her through NSW, South Australia and Victoria before she returns to her start point in Nowra. High fuel costs are compounded by signpost, broadband and mobile cover shortages. But good news - Yes there is water in the Murray and Yes river boats still operate and Grey Nomads are much younger http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/378/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/376/ Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:00:00 EST Holiday parks are the first sub-sector to formally demonstrate commitment to the national-level tourism strategy goals Minister of Tourism Damien O'Connor says. As 70 per cent of visitor nights are spent at New Zealands holiday parks he recognised the importance of listening to feedback from the sector, as he floated plans for a environmental levy for overseas visitors coming to New Zealand. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/376/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/375/ Thu, 26 Jun 2008 08:00:00 EST When Shadow Minister for Climate Change, Environment and Urban Water, Greg Hunt, invited Helen and John Taylor to Canberra to show all motorists how they can save between 10 and 30 percent of their weekly fuel bills, the Taylors were happy to oblige. The couple hold 36 fuel economy driving world records between them. They drove 773km to Canberra at just under posted speed limits and used 3.71 litres of fuel per 100km. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/375/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/374/ Tue, 24 Jun 2008 08:00:00 EST GoSee believes that people increasingly expect to have to book camping, and in fact want to be able to book. With free camping a hot Australasian topic the question is whether or not the costs of caravan parks and the unavailability of camp sites in prime locations in peak periods is driving more people to bush camping and its close relation free camping. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/374/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/373/ Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:00:00 EST What do caravan parkies do when they take a holiday? They go camping in Western Australia - travel more than 9350km and use 1141 litres of diesel which cost $2068.03 at an average $1.82c a litre. Jenny and Geoff Tait toured with their new Cub Spacevan camper behind their Land Rover Discovery. They conclude their report for GoSee on their land voyage from Tocumwal to Western Australia and back. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/373/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/372/ Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:00:00 EST Hello everyone my name is Chloe and I have been camping for the first time. We stayed at Skenes Creek Beachfront Park, probably the only caravan park in Victoria between Geelong and Apollo Bay that allows dogs and camp fires. And it is right on the beach. We wanted to know where I could take my humans camping and assess the good and bad of that for them and me. We also tested a new Oztent and tried Ozpig cooking and its capabilities for future trips. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/372/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/371/ Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:00:00 EST Self Leveling Suspension does not transfer weight from the back to front wheels of a tow vehicle. All it does is level the vehicle. Whatever loads are on the wheels remains the same, and it requires a Weight Distribution Hitch to transfer weight from the back to front wheels. It is a myth about SLS that a WDH is not required when towing. Today we post comment on SLS and WDH from icon towing equipment maker Hayman Reese - http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/371/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/370/ Fri, 6 Jun 2008 08:00:00 EST What do caravan parkies do when they find time for a holiday? They go camping. Jenny and Geoff Tait are in Western Australia with their new Cub Spacevan camper making light work of rolling along behind their Land Rover Discovery. Jenny and Geoff continue their report for GoSee on their land voyage to Western Australia. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/370/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/369/ Fri, 30 May 2008 08:00:00 EST Two years after the devastation of the Grampians bushfires, Grampians Estate has celebrated a new beginning with the release of the Black Sunday Friends Shiraz Collection. Eight cool climate local and regional wineries donated fruit to continue the winemaking tradition of Grampians Estate. The recovery effort involved hundreds of people, mostly volunteers, and continued for months on end. It still continues today at a personal level. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/369/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/368/ Tue, 27 May 2008 08:00:00 EST GoSee hit the road for 11 days with fuel prices at NZ$1.749 cents a litre and rising in one of the smallest cheapest cars available to Kiwis and did just that. The Daihatsu Sirion is a different approach for GoSee. Bred on big vehicles we are a long way from the big six-cylinder sedan hire cars and diesel motorhomes which are our usual choice for long-run touring in New Zealand's North and South Islands. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/368/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/367/ Mon, 26 May 2008 08:00:00 EST What do caravan parkies do when they find time for a holiday from their four star rated day-job? They go camping! Jenny and Geoff Tait took the long way home and went to Western Australia with their new Cub Spacevan camper making light work of rolling along behind their Land Rover Discovery. Jenny and Geoff report for GoSee on their land voyage to Western Australia. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/367/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/366/ Sat, 17 May 2008 08:00:00 EST New Zealand now has a unique international touring option for Kiwi buyers of quality leisure vehicles. Collect a new campervan or motorhome in Australia or the UK, explore the best of both continents, and then take the leisure vehicle back to the dealer/factory to have it shipped to New Zealand. Once such a touring option was on the wish-list now Barrons and its partner dealers make it happen. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/366/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/365/ Tue, 13 May 2008 08:00:00 EST Cooking with the Cobb is like a great love-match it requires patience, technique and understanding. But like the perfect partner the more time put into the relationship the greater the rewards. GoSee uses a Cobb modified for boating. This will stimulate the digestive juices of hungry boaties in Australia and New Zealand. The Cobb is no fast-food speed cooker. The tastes it creates from its recipe book in its eco-oven process must be tried to be appreciated. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/365/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/363/ Fri, 25 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST Anthony Wake is responsible for a new caravan mobility for the disabled. With the hugely successful Victorian Caravan Camping and Touring Supershow at Caulfield attracting more than 61,000 in six days his innovation got a lot of attention. The Roadstar Daintree custom wheelchair accessible caravan is built to individual needs. Anthony, a caravanning devotee, has driven the Accessavan to levels which made it the first of its type at the Supershow which could be inspected by caravan enthusiasts in wheelchairs. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/363/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/362/ Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST GoSee knows there is a strong demand for good quality, well priced, basic cabin accommodation throughout Australia and New Zealand. Kevin Downie of Lake Hume Tourist Park is across it with basic caravan park accommodation which is much better than average as it comes completely self-contained with fine views from the balcony. Despite the challenges of the drought he has just added six excellent Jayco cabins in a perfect fit with what many travellers say they want. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/362/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/361/ Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST Don and Gayle Peters are really excited today. They are resident owners at Dalrymple Tourist Van Park at Charters Towers Queensland. They are friends of ours from way back so Gayle called to give GoSee the 4 star good word. 'We are wonderful here', she said. 'We had our AAA assessment and we are upgraded to a 4 star caravan park!!' http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/361/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/360/ Tue, 15 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST Our children gave us Top Tourist Parks of Australia gift vouchers for Christmas and as Nick and I, to our shame, have never seen the Great Ocean Road we decided to take a couple of days to explore. We stayed with Avys and Terry Hope at the Aireys Inlet Holiday Park. Avys is a mosaic artist and Nick and I fell so in love with one of her mirrors we had to buy it! http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/360/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/359/ Thu, 3 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST The 2008 NSW Caravan, Camping, 4WD and Holiday Supershow at Rosehill Racecourse (Parramatta, NSW) saw strong interest from visitors but more cautious buying behaviour. The CIA NSW said today that the current state of the economy and recent interest rate rises could be some of the issues on the minds of buyers, making them more hesitant to commit to purchasing leisure products. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/359/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/358/ Tue, 1 Apr 2008 08:00:00 EST GoSee is proud to be a sponsor for a pride of white lions. The five Gangsters, as the boys are known, are among the achievements of Mogo Zoo in South Coast NSW. Mogo Zoo's Jonathon Minor says white lions occur naturally in the wild but do not live long lives. White is too conspicuous a shade in their native environment for that. But there are greater dangers to the survival of beautiful animals than occur in the wild. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/358/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/357/ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST This year the Caulfield Victoria Caravan Camping and Touring Supershow has the biggest display of motorhomes ever assembled in Victoria. It features Swagman, Winnebago, Sunliner, Jayco, A'Van Show Organiser Peter Wright told GoSee today. Visitors can preview over 75 different caravan and RV brands plus a number of new exhibitors. Many manufacturers will release their 2008 models. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/357/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/356/ Mon, 24 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST Robbie Burns would be proud to know Eddi Reader. Not just because Scotland's beloved poet appreciated remarkable women, but Eddi appreciates Burns. Then the Duhks fitted their fiercely fresh sound to the demands of young and old at the National Folk Festival, Canberra. Before the audience really knew they had been Duhksed the place was rocking. Old age and cunning - defeat youth and strength, not this time grandad! http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/356/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/352/ Fri, 14 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST Perth based Caravanland has won Jayco's top dealer award for the 14th time. The dealership led by Paul Surtees is Jayco's 2007 Dealer of the Year. Caravanning is the most affordable and best way to holiday and to see the country and everyone from the baby boomers to people in their twenties and thirties are buying caravans, he says. We include pictures of GoSee experiences with Jayco in our Multi-view formate. Just hold your cursor over each image to see the big picture. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/352/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/351/ Thu, 13 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST Hobart is the 'Hello Sailor' city. Australian marine history ties up at its docks. The fleet includes the oldest working sailing vessel in Australia the May-Queen. Innovation is everywhere. Roger La Salle threw an innovation grenade question among Hobart caravanning conference delegates which brought positive reaction among trade delegates later. 'Why do you build your Recreational Vehicles from such heavy materials? he asked. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/351/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/350/ Fri, 7 Mar 2008 08:00:00 EST Noel Guthrie of the Trans-Tasman caravan Park chain Family Parks is the winner of the Eric Hayman Award for Excellence. He more than meets the awards demanding criteria. His contribution includes leading Family Parks from 45 caravans parks to more than 200 in Australia and New Zealand. On Guthrie's watch Family Parks in Australia and New Zealand is now a major force in providing popular touring services. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/350/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/349/ Fri, 29 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST A strong demand for good quality, but basic caravan park accommodation is on the grow throughout Australia and New Zealand. More caravan park users than ever before are now interested in caravan parks which rate at between three and three and half stars in Australia. On both sides of the Tasman the demand for good basic caravan park accommodation shows in a big response to Family Park's VIP Member Club. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/349/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/347/ Mon, 25 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST The Kenawley Club impressed the hell out of Nagambie Leisure Park General Manager, David McIvor when they rolled up this month with a practical approach to using their caravans more. 'The concept of the Kenawley Club travelling in regular short breaks of 2-3 days at a time and staying at different parks around Victoria once a month is ideal,' David McIvor told GoSee. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/347/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/343/ Tue, 5 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST Compo is Boss Cocky at Beach Woods Eco Tourist Park. Beach Woods, Aldinga, South Australia is all about peace and quiet. It is 46km from South Australia's capital Adelaide between the townships of Maslin Beach and the Historic Port Willunga in the Aldinga area. So don't drive to Aldinga township to find it. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/343/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/342/ Fri, 1 Feb 2008 08:00:00 EST Now visitors to GoSee web sites in Australia and New Zealand can GoDo on tours and attractions. Search for things you want to do, book, pay for it and GoDo it. GoDo is Australia's leading real-time online booking service for activities Australia-wide. With a huge range of more than 1600 activities from over 550 providers including tours, hot air balloon flights, motor racing, spa packages and wine and dine experiences. Click the GoSee GoDo Activities option. It is 10th down on the left of the Home Page http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/342/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/341/ Wed, 30 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST For those of us that have pets, planning holidays and/or extended travel can be a problem. So in response to overwhelming demand GoSeeAustralia has introduced a new category under Products and Services to help with alternative pet care while owners travel. There are options for owners when they dont want to take their pet with them. We list a variety of services and look at summer pet care with the help of 4Legs Pet Food. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/341/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/340/ Tue, 22 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST Never mind mine is better than yours debates across brands. How much fuel does your vehicle really use? We now have a quick-click fuel calculator behind the Good Stuff link on the GoSee Home Pages. Give it a click to see how your Recreational Vehicle is really performing at the pump. It is GoSees response to claimed performances by various makes of vehicle. Now GoSee site visitors have a reality check. For those with longer memories the Fuel Calculator also crunches the numbers into miles per gallon. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/340/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/339/ Wed, 16 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST It is a bumper month for GoSeeAustralia and GoSee New Zealand. On GSA site users viewed 2.203 million pages, up 51% on December. On GSNZ 136,233 pages were viewed up 36%. To thank our supporters GoSee adds prizes to the regular rewards available to our huge Australian, New Zealand and international audience. All visitors to GoSeeAustralia can enter (see National Folk Festival feature) to win two season passes plus camping for the National Folk Festival 2008 in Canberra at Easter. We also have two lots of TravelSmart Club member winners for December-January. Join now to be in the February draw. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/339/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/338/ Thu, 10 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST Throughout Australia and New Zealand Holiday Park cabins and children are a natural fit. Caravan parks actually welcome children when the family goes camping. That extends to something which is not found in many hotels, motels, BandB's or guesthouses. The camping culture, facilities and ambience suits kids. Good caravan parks offer facilities which are better than most children have at home or at school. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/338/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/337/ Mon, 7 Jan 2008 08:00:00 EST A final dash across the Nullarbor in a pleasant 38 deg. Wind gusts to 100kph at Ceduna. Murphy's Haystacks are an Irish joke which led on to four nights in Port Lincoln and extended happy hours for the Around Oz team. The Barossa is marked for a return visit. Mildura and Swan Hill made them welcome and Jo danced at the Star Hotel in Echuca. Albury, Canberra and back to happy Zak in Jindabyne. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/337/