http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/rss/articlesAU.asp News Articles from GoSeeAustralia en-us http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/935/ Tue, 21 May 2013 08:00:00 EST Our congratulations to Darren and Karyn Core who operate Poplar Tourist Park at Elderslie NSW and recently acquired Shellharbour Beachside Tourist Park at Shellharbour NSW. They won the ContACT Internet Solutions and GoSeeAustralia Advertorial prize valued at $1100. ContACT Managing Director Graham Wallace and GoSeeAustralia Sales Manager Alan Hislop presented the prize at the CRVA conference. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/935/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/934/ Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 EST The caravanning industry needs to come together and find a solution to managing Recreational Vehicle safety and compliance in Australia a CRVA compliance workshop agreed today. The nationally representative industry workshop at the Caravan and Recreational Vehicle and Accommodation Industry of Australia (CRVA) conference on the Gold Coast today agreed that 'harmonising' a solution to take to government for implimentation is essential. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/934/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/933/ Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 EST On its 21st birthday the action words at the CRVA National Conference cover everything in every medium. Stuart Lamont,CEO of the peak caravanning industry body Caravan Recreation Vehicle and Accommodation Industry of Australia (CRVA) told more than 500 industry delegates at CRVA's Gold Coast conference today that the mantra is: 'Get involved, reach out'. It is a long strong reach he is talking about. Now it extends regularly to Canberra. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/933/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/932/ Sun, 12 May 2013 08:00:00 EST Junior celebrity chefs, Isabella and Sofia Bliss, will host a week of free 'Kids in the Kitchen' cooking workshops as part of the annual Activity Schedule at BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort. The twin sisters inspired a national audience of juniors to pick up a spatula and start cooking. 'Kids in the Kitchen' runs from 28 June until 4 July and places are limited, so bookings are essential. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/932/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/931/ Sat, 11 May 2013 08:00:00 EST For the second year running GoSeeAustralia is pleased to be a major sponsor for Queensland's iconic Mareeba Rodeo and Festival from June 29 to July 14. The first Mareeba Rodeo was held in July 1949. The Rodeo Festival starts with the Junior Cowpokes Competition and Walkamin Country Music Club Concert on Saturday, June 29. It is a country early Rodeo start from 7.30am on Saturday July 13 and Sunday July 14. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/931/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/930/ Thu, 9 May 2013 08:00:00 EST GoSeers can win the Shuttle Chef (Bronze) RPC6000 featuring a single inner multi-layered stainless steel saucepan with a carbon steel plate sandwiched into the heavy stainless steel base. The prize includes an RPC 6000 Accessory Pack and Cookbook. The draw takes place on June 7, 2013. The total prize value is $445. Follow this entry link Like Us on Facebook and simply fill in your name, your email address and click next. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/930/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/929/ Wed, 8 May 2013 08:00:00 EST GoSee TravelSmart Club member winner for April of the Battery World Eneloop Recharger Kit is Gus Steinbauer, Acton Park, Tasmania. GoSee uses new generation rechargeable batteries like the Eneloop ready-to-use low discharge batteries. Eneloop batteries are rechargeable up to 1,500 times and can hold charge up to three years when not in use. Four AA Nickel Metal Hydride batteries come with the packaged charger from Battery World. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/929/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/928/ Wed, 8 May 2013 08:00:00 EST Cabins and children are a natural fit. Quality cabins come with everything needed to handle 'happy little disasters'. Parks welcome children in Australia. That extends to something which is not found in many hotels, motels, BandB's or guesthouses. The camping culture, facilities and ambience suits kids. Parks can compete easily with the motel and apartment style accommodation and the guests like the relaxed caravan park lifestyle. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/928/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/927/ Mon, 6 May 2013 08:00:00 EST Poh Ling Yeow, of TV's MasterChef Australia fame introduced her kitchen and her take on Chinese Malaysian cuisine at the 22nd Grampians Grape Escape at the weekend in a particularly country setting. Record crowds wined and dined and packed out cooking demonstrations by the celebrity chef. GoSeeAustralia, rolled up in force with friends, in caravans and tent for the festivities and camped as usual at the welcoming Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park at the southern end of Halls Gap. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/927/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/926/ Thu, 2 May 2013 08:00:00 EST The first Northern Territory's leisure lifestyle exhibition the Darwin 4WD, Caravan and Outback Camping Expo on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th of May has received the endorsement of the Northern Territory Government with strong industry support. It will strive to bring focus to Darwin, the Northern Territory and build upon its reputation as a quality tourism destination and industry hotspot. The Expo will be a major annual event held in mid May, to get maximum fit with the tourism season in the region. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/926/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/925/ Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EST The GoSee Southern office has been operating from the bank of the Campaspe River at Aysons Reserve, Elmore, Victoria since last Thursday using solar power, 240v for laptop, full Optus/Telstra service and 5pt Optus mobile 4G WiFi system. There are no rubbish bins but there was not a scrap of rubbish of any kind to be seen, there is a dump point, again carefully cleaned by each travelling user. The thoughtful camping extended to one campfire being used by a circle of six camping families. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/925/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/924/ Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EST Editors Note: This article has been supplied by the independent Caravan Council of Australia to assist caravan and camper-trailer buyers and owners. Pictures used are as brand neutral as possible. The images chosen show some of GoSee's 'must-have' requirements in a caravan. Each caravan and camper-trailer is now required to have a valid Trailer Plate securely affixed to it. Buyers and owners rightfully expect that all information on the Plate is true and correct, but it is still worth checking. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/924/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/923/ Thu, 18 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EST Many GoSeers have a 4WD or RV and enjoy camping or caravanning with their families. These days, when people take off in their Recreational Vehicles (RV's) they need to power fridges, lights, GPS and smartphones. GoSee is evaluating the Bainbridge Technologies Baintech Power Panels range and your correspondent is impressed with the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) nature of the flexible products. This gear is practical. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/923/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/922/ Wed, 17 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EST The Caravan, Camping, RV and Holiday Supershow from this Saturday, 20 April until Sunday 28 April at Sydney's Rosehill Racecourse suits all holiday styles and budgets. Over 30 years the show has evolved. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/922/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/921/ Sun, 14 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EST GoSee TravelSmart Club member prizes for March is a GSA Drill Winder. The attachment makes a snap of making sure the caravan is stable on the campsite. GoSee has had a supply made and the stabiliser winder attachment will be drawn as a TravelSmart Club members prize every couple of months. The Mogo Zoo prize 2a and 2ch entry pass goes to a Peakhurst winner and in NZ Orana Wildlife Park passes go to Darfield and Wellington winners. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/921/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/920/ Fri, 12 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EST Eddie McGuire talks sense about market loyalty. The subject of his presentation is leadership. His audience, workshirts to suits, is a bald statement of change in the caravanning industry. So Eddie McGuire nails his colours to the leadership mast right off. Stand by your brand. says the President of the AFL's Collingwood Football Club. 'The only colours Collingwood wears on its guernseys is black and white, or white and black'. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/920/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/919/ Tue, 9 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EST The Napier Sportz Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) tent fits over the tailgate of the GoSee Jeep GSA1 like a tight sock. Exactly what is needed by your correspondent for flexible accommodation on the move. This is a tall tent. with 2.1 metres available in the centre and 1.8 metres in the corners. The sock which slides easily over GSA1 the Jeep Laredo Grand Cherokee diesel's tailgate deals brilliantly with a weather-proof connection to the roomy tent. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/919/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/918/ Thu, 4 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EST The latest Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 auto diesel to join our tow tugs, GSA1, is an effortless, comfortable, quiet, long-distance cruiser which consistently returns 8.2 litres per 100km fuel efficiency figures as it beds in. In a recent Hume Highway cruise from Wodonga to Melbourne we cracked the magic 7 with 7.9 litre per 100km as we rolled down the billiard table boring highway at 108kmh. Long distance cruising is GoSee's preferred method of running the big Jeep in for its role as one of GSA's regular tow tugs. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/918/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/917/ Thu, 4 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EST RVM Australia, the peak body for Australia's RV manufacturing industry, has set a new benchmark for product compliance with the launch of the RV Manufacturing Accreditation Program (RVMAP. RVMAP was officially launched in Melbourne today by the Federal Minister for Road Safety, Catherine King, member for Ballarat. RVMAP was a significant positive, procative step by the industry, she said. The minister struck a strong core with the big RV industry audience when she remarked on her family involvement in the caravan and camping industry. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/917/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/916/ Wed, 3 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EST RVM Australia, the peak body for Australia's RV manufacturing industry, has set a new benchmark for product compliance with the launch of the RV Manufacturing Accreditation Program (RVMAP. RVMAP was officially launched in Melbourne today by the Federal Minister for Road Safety, Catherine King, member for Ballarat. RVMAP was a significant positive, procative step by the industry, she said. The minister struck a strong core with the big RV industry audience when she remarked on her family involvement in the caravan and camping industry. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/916/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/915/ Tue, 2 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EST Tomorrow (Wed April 3) the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturing Accreditation Program (RVMAP) will be launched by Catherine King, Federal Minister for Road Safety. RVMAP will drive higher quality and safety standards for every RV built by RVM Australia members. It is aimed to deliver world-class fully documented management systems to enable RVM Australia members of all sizes to deliver compliance, safety and value in every Recreational Vehicle they build. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/915/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/567/ Tue, 2 Apr 2013 08:00:00 EST Greg Leslie of Battery World says batteries that could save lives are a quality product area for Battery World. Baby monitors, ventilators, blood pressure monitors and smoke alarms fall into this range. Now is the time to fit an Extra heavy Duty 9V battery. Greg says smoke alarm batteries must be changed regularly for real peace of mind. Battery World can help with a huge range of reliable products, Greg said today. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/567/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/914/ Fri, 22 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST CRVA is targetting children with a 12-week caravan and camping TV adventure. CRVA has also launched a new website and a Facebook page - Camping for Kids. NT leads Domestic travel growth, followed by ACT and WA. Domestic visitors within the caravanning and camping sector in 2012 totalled 9.467 million (5.837m in caravan parks, 3.630m not) resulting in a total of 13 percent of the total Domestic tourism visitor numbers. . http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/914/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/913/ Thu, 21 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST Victoria's Surf Coast Shire's crackdown on free roadside camping pushed this rental company free camper into Geelong suburban back streets with this one camping uninvited outside GoSeeAustralia's Grovedale office overnight on Friday, March 15. A Jucy representative said today that clients who hire Jucy campervans are told that they are not allowed to freedom camp. Jucy campervans do not carry a chemical toilet. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/913/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/912/ Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST Sharon Hitch of Picton and Sweety Naik of Totara Vale NZ are the February GoSee TravelSmart Club member prize winners with family passes to Orana Wildlife Park, Christchurch. Sixteen scheduled animal feeds occur daily and are accompanied by a presentation from a wildlife guide. This means Orana Wildlife Park has something to keep visitors of all ages entertained for the entire day. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/912/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/911/ Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST New caravanner Bob 'Polly' Farmer chats about this and that. I want to fire up the Jeep, dust off the Jayco Sterling 21 footer and head west beside the Murray river but extension planning is holding me, us, back. We itch to get on the road and travel, inland in autumn, winter and early spring, you know, a great big clear blue sky by day and lots of bright stars at night with a safe camp fire for cooking, warmth and affect some nights. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/911/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/910/ Wed, 13 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST Industry Compliance with Australian Standards and real hands-on experience from about 250 exhibitors set the standard at the Perth Caravan and Camping Show this year. For example the winner of Jayco's prestigious National Dealership of the Year award 17 times in the last 20 years, Jayco Caravanland, is Jayco's most awarded National Dealer. Every show visitor has a chance to win a $40,000 Jayco Caravan Package. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/910/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/909/ Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST This year the Caulfield experience has reached full house. CIAT Victoria President Peter May told GoSeeAustralia that the exhibitor shutters are up. There is no more room at the inn. As GoSee wandered about with camera we met Australia exhibitors, who have a go with new products. For example Neil and Lyn May displayed a two-seater fishing kayak which adds sail power to pedals and paddles. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/909/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/908/ Fri, 8 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST Avida is now maker of the Australian Winnebago. CEO of Winnebago Australia, Ben Binns says - 'Winnebago acquired the business name Winnebago in 1978 striking an agreement in writing with the Winnebago USA company to use the name'. Right now Winnebago Australia is at the Caulfield Caravan and Camping Supershow with innovative rebranded products. Avida and Winnebago build the biggest range of motorhomes in Australia. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/908/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/907/ Wed, 6 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST Bailey is the largest caravan manufacturer in the UK,and they are determined to succeed in the Australian market, Bailey Australia Managing Director, Adrian Van Geelan said today. The futuristically re-styled 2013 Bailey Unicorn Series 2 range makes its debut on the Bailey Australia stand at the show at the Caravan, Camping and Touring Supershow at Melbourne's Caulfield Racecourse. Claimed Tare weights are from 1560kg to 1680kg. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/907/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/906/ Sun, 3 Mar 2013 08:00:00 EST Over six days visitors to Victoria's Caravan, Camping and Touring Supershow can check out the latest products and innovations the Australian caravan, motorhome, camping and associated industries have to offer. This includes Goldstreams 20th Anniversary new models. The Supershow at Caulfield Racecourse includes the Labour Day long weekend. It runs from Thursday March 7 to finish on Tuesday March 12. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/906/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/905/ Thu, 21 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST Jayco presented an under $90,000 5th Wheeler at the Adelaide Caravan and Camping Show at Wayville. Jayco follows its usual 'everything and the kitchen sink' development line with this 5th wheeler. Jayco's generous approach to life on the road includes armchair comfort. This civilised attitude to value also runs to an electric wine cooler and a 184 litre fridge-freezer. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/905/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/904/ Mon, 18 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST New Zealand's premier Motorhome and Caravan Show from March 1 to 3 at Claudelands Event Centre in Hamilton features a number of additions to its attractions. 'We feel very fortunate to be able to utilise all the high class facilities that Claudelands Event Centre has to offer, and see the growth of the show as exciting for not only the industry, but providing so much more for visitors to see', says Michele Connell, Managing Director of Classic Events. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/904/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/903/ Sun, 17 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST The 'Frog Park' BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday Resort in Airlie Beach is the Tourist and Caravan Parks award winner. Adventure Whitsunday Resort took the Australian top park title at the Australian Tourism Awards in Hobart on Friday 15 February. Known affectionately as the 'Frog Park', this tropical oasis is located in Airlie Beach and is a well-known award-winning resort and almost a destination unto itself. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/903/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/902/ Thu, 14 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST From GoSeeAustralia comes a custom-built drill attachment for winding caravan stabilizer legs. It is one of the prizes for January free TravelSmart Club member winners. Valued at $25.95 the attachment makes a snap of making sure the caravan is stable on the campsite. It is also available for purchase on the GoSee Shopping Cart. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/902/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/901/ Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST It is not an offence to have a non-rated D shackle connecting safety chains to the tow vehicle, SA police said today. Nor is there truth in an 'urban myth' that SA Police are targetting those who tow for using unrated shackles. But police strongly urge the public to make the change to a rated D shackle for peace of mind when towing. Safety first is already in place with some industry areas, Northstar Jeep in Kippa-Ring Qld fits weight rated D shackles to genuine Jeep tow bars as a priority. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/901/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/900/ Thu, 7 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST GoSee first towed with Clearview mirrors on the GSA Colorado on a trip to Robinvale, New South Wales with a Jayco Westport on the Hayman Reese towbar. The Clearviews are designed for recognised tow tugs used in Australia. In the case of the Colorado that includes turning flashers on the outer edge of the mirrors. No complications just press the usual buttons and the Clearviews respond. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/900/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/899/ Tue, 5 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST The new Nissan Patrol is aimed more at the premium end of the luxury SUV market. The new Patrol introduces a new platform, and a radical design direction. Nissan says the new Y62 Nissan Patrol petrol V8 power, direct injection engine, coded VK56VD of 5552 cc capacity, generates 298 kW (or 400 hp) at 5800 rpm and 560 Nm of torque at 4000 rpm, of which 90 per cent is available from 1600rpm providing exceptional low down torque. A 140-litre fuel capacity helps long-distance cruising range. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/899/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/898/ Mon, 4 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST Got a note from Phil. It is from a park bench in Tuncurry, New South Wales about 300km nne of Sydney. Like Clancy's mate of Overflow fame, while it has not been written with a thumbnail dipped in tar there is an apology that a Tuncurry park perch does not support fine penmanship. Paint with a camera and self-expression is stunningly satisfying. Here is some of Phil's impressionism via his camera: http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/898/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/897/ Fri, 1 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST One of Victoria's leading caravan industry identities, Tom Harding, has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the Australia Day Honours. The industry veteran received his OAM for service to the community through historical and service organisations. Tom is is also well known as the founder of the Farina Restoration Group, a team of caravanners and campers restoring this pioneer town in outback South Australia. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/897/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/895/ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST AL-KO starts a progressive rollout of its ESC (Electronic Stability Control) Certified Installer Network nationally from today. AL-KO expects the cost of retrofitting AL-KO ESC to existing caravans will be about $1,200 - $1,500. AL-KO ESC will be available for existing caravans with AL-KO running gear and AL-KO brakes on approved suspensions. AL-KO ESC automatically responds to the driving behaviour of the caravan by monitoring for any dangerous sideways movements and taking preventative action immediately. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/895/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/894/ Thu, 31 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST Kia has developed an upgraded package which lifts the Sorento's ball rating to 150kg. The new heavy duty tow package consists of the tow bar, trailer wiring harness, new rating labels and uprated rear suspension springs to cope with the increased down ball weight, Kia says. Available for both 2WD and 4WD variants, the kit provides a bit extra for towing requirements. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/894/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/893/ Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST Lisa Callahan is so excited. She won a Thetford Excellence Porta Potti by entering the GoSeeAustralia Facebook competition. When GoSeeAustralia Sales Manager Alan Hislop contacted her Lisa's reaction was certainly positive: http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/893/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/892/ Wed, 30 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST The 2013 SA Caravan and Camping Show which continues daily to 24 Feb. provides a spectacular mixture of old and new in the State's biggest showcase of products and services for the touring lifestyle at Adelaide Showground, 10am to 6pm daily. The inaugural National Vintage and Classic Caravan Grand Parade will provide a fascinating dimension to this year's five-day show at Wayville. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/892/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/891/ Sat, 26 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST When the Batman Bridge Reserve was closed to overnight campers on December 11, 2012 it was an easy decision for Tasmania's Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources. 'We are not caravan park operators, we are a Government department', General Manager Transport and Infrastructure Services Shane Gregory told GoSeeAustralia. Now comes the question of what is a fully self-contained vehicle? http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/891/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/890/ Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST It is a pun Fest. Portarlington, Victoria, is flexing its mussels. GoSee is discussing the annual Mussel Festival which GoSee had some difficulty in reaching because of record interest. Hayman Reese was at the Mussel Festival with their associated company Thetford. The 30,000 roll-up vindicates the business decision and when GoSee saw an old friend,the Hayman Reese Towing Solutions Nissan tow tug ute with a serious half-cab offshore boat behind we got the point. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/890/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/889/ Tue, 22 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST Baintech's Dual Battery Kit is a popular, simple and affordable power insurance policy. It is smart engineering so it monitors when the engine starts and stops and makes the start battery the priority. This means that the VCR always makes the start battery the priority so there is always going to be the security of power available to start the engine. In remote adventures like the Canning Stock Route this kind of belt and braces backup is essential for safety in extreme conditions. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/889/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/887/ Thu, 17 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST GoSee has thrown away a mountain of tattered and torn tarps over years of camping and boating so your correspondent is pleased to report on a clever bit of kit which extends the useful life of protective coverings. EasyKlip Midi grabs on and holds like a bulldog at any point it is needed. Easyklip is designed specifically to grip up to 6mm thick fabrics, is reusable and relocatable and is tested to 100kg. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/887/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/886/ Wed, 16 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST Agnes and Nick from GoSee found the CamperLED a little too bright to use inside their GSA camper without the dimmer switch, but it is a great product to use outside when barbecueing, socialising and reading. The metre long strip Cree LED's puts out serious illumination. In fact more than double that of other examples we have seen. It is excellent for unpowered site applications as it uses so little power there are no worries about draining the battery. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/886/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/885/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST Free is the wrong word when it is used in the context of camping in Australia and New Zealand. There is no such thing as free camping. Inevitably somebody or the environment; or often both pay. Illegal camping is also a misnomer. It is no more than a sensationalising lure to dangle before media who are often niave about the politics which permeate caravanning and camping industry issues. It is perfectly possible to camp responsibly throughout both countries. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/885/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/884/ Tue, 15 Jan 2013 08:00:00 EST With only a joint pension to live on a fixed income couple cannot afford to stay at a caravan park for too long - it has to be a few days here and there or a discounted week stay in off-peak periods. Spending $40 per night or more in a private caravan park is not viable for the majority of Grey Nomads, who are on the Federal Government Age Pension, the Australasian Touring Caravan Motorhome and Camping Club, says. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/884/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/883/ Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:00:00 EST This GPS has been stolen from the GoSee Retro Toyota Sahara tow tug by a particularly thoughtful thief who picked through the camping kit and also hand-picked the first aid kit and a 4.6m ratchet tie down, but did no further damage. GoSee hopes they and theirs try and use the GPS. It has been a big source of amusement to GoSee since we first bought it from Aldi. Mildura police have a case or six in point for general education when it comes to the mess a GPS can get you into. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/883/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/882/ Fri, 14 Dec 2012 08:00:00 EST Tue 11 December 2012 From Norm McIlfatrick Secretary - Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources. The Batman Bridge Reserve will be closed to overnight campers from Friday (14 December). Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources Secretary, Norm McIlfatrick, said today that the popular tourism location would remain open for day use only. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/882/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/881/ Thu, 13 Dec 2012 08:00:00 EST Nothing works like being prepared when it comes to happy camping. So before take-off GoSee takes time to pitch camp in the front yard. The benefits are immediate. The amazed looks on the faces of passers-by make the day and we hit the road with almost all we needed. There is a lot to think of which does not come standard. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/881/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/880/ Thu, 13 Dec 2012 08:00:00 EST With the help of our generous sponsors GoSeeAustralia has put together some Christmas-New Year gift ideas from our industry supporters. They are ideal for travellers. The VW Amarok and the Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 diesel are festive fun toys for big girls and boys. Cooking, camp chairs, the flexible Multitool, versatile OzPig, 12V cooling, camp LED lighting, Porta Potti, portable fridges, freezers and cooler bags. Then there is unique giftware, RV, Ute, caravan and 4WD accessories, Boomerang your ID, get DVD's from Great Australian Doorstep, RV Superstore is massive and the Mozzi Boat Loader. Get a Top Tourist Park Gift voucher or a handy Hose Bag which ends tangles. Cook in a 12V oven. . . http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/880/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/879/ Mon, 10 Dec 2012 08:00:00 EST The November free GoSee TravelSmart Club winner of a major prize from our generous industry supports is from New South Wales. Owners of RV's like motorhomes, caravans and campers make major demands on the leisure battery as they choose campsites remote from mains powered electrical connection. The MXS 25 is a professional 12V charger which responds to that challenge. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/879/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/878/ Fri, 30 Nov 2012 08:00:00 EST Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo CRD 3.0-litre turbo diesel V6 makes history winning the prestigious prize two years running, industry website Autonews reports today. Over six months of towing the GoSeeAustralia Jayco Sterling 21 ft caravan in Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland and the ACT GoSeeAustralia evaluations find the the redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo diesel instills confidence. The Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo was recognised for offering unprecedented value to customers. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/878/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/876/ Wed, 28 Nov 2012 08:00:00 EST The 2012 NSW Tourism Awards, managed by the Tourism Industry Council of NSW, awarded its first ever Lifetime Contribution Award as part of this years event. The accolade went to the late Barry Baillie (1945- 2012), former CEO of the Caravan, Camping and Touring Industry Association and Manufactured Housing Industry Association of NSW (CCIA). http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/876/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/875/ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:00:00 EST Bendigo Highland Pipe Band did sterling service at the Bendigo Caravan and RV Leisurefest at the weekend. For the record Sterling is also a Scots family name. Piper Phil Redmond and the pipe band entertained over the three-day Leisurefest. He also did an unexpected solo performance at Saturday's GoSeeAustralia.com.au free seminar. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/875/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/874/ Mon, 26 Nov 2012 08:00:00 EST BIG4 Adventure Whitsunday is the Queensland Tourism Award winner for the second year in a row. Greg and Naomi McKinnon operate the family owned resort. The McKinnon's believe the qualities that make them unique include delivering superior customer service, maintaining a focus on the guest, paying attention to the little things and supporting and empowering their staff. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/874/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/873/ Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:00:00 EST GoSee is impressed with Rola's approach to engineering a Commercial roof rack and Vortex luggage tray for the icon Aussie all-rounder the BA Ford Falcon. Four members of the GoSee team made a barbecue day of fitting a Rola XL Vortex tray roof top cargo carrier to the Mk11 BA Falcon station wagon which provides the easy horsepower to haul the GoSee camper. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/873/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/872/ Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:00:00 EST 13,671 attended Bendigo's 11th annual Leisurefest. So once again thousands of Australians got a practical intro to the great Australian road touring adventure at a caravan, RV and camping Leisurefest. Take,for example, Armadillo Campers. They have developed a Camper Trailer package with an incredible list of specifications at an extremely good price. They do not offer any of the 'optional extras' that often result in the price blowing the budget, but instead include from their own experience and customer feedback everything to make the camper trailer comfortable. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/872/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/871/ Mon, 12 Nov 2012 08:00:00 EST From GoSeeAustralia comes a custom-built drill attachment for winding caravan stabilizer legs. It is one of the prizes for October free TravelSmart Club member winners. Valued at $25.95 the attachment makes a snap of making sure the caravan is stable on the campsite. Membership of the GoSee TravelSmart Club is free and extends the services available through GoSeeAustralia.com.au and GoSeeNewZealand.co.nz http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/871/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/870/ Fri, 2 Nov 2012 08:00:00 EST The Camper Care NZ Motorhome and Caravan Show November 9 to 11 at CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch offers prizes which range from $150,000 toward a dream RV to a Hot Air Ballooning adventure for 2. The free Trail-lite Seminar Series offers show-goers a huge range of free information which helps improve the RV, camping, road touring experience. The know-how available free can save big dollars, bad experiences and a great deal of time too. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/870/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/869/ Mon, 29 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EST Josephina and Rohan McDonald have re-launched a completely revitalised Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park. The sign near the brand new office - Wildlife Hwy - points to Lakeside's difference. As this comes with new facilities, big campsites and new cabins with Josephina's personal touches Lakeside has changed big time. The range of new family cabins provide the newest accommodation facilities available in Halls Gap. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/869/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/867/ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EST GoSee uses new generation rechargeable batteries like the Eneloop ready-to-use low discharge batteries. The Eneloop which is exculsive to Battery World is a handy caravanning and camping product. Now there is no mistaking Eneloop rechargeables, they are the Glitterati of the modern, diverse Battery World displays across Australia. That point impresses the hell out of Polly Porter (of Polly and Waz and The Block TV fame). Like many of us Polly's opinion of rechargables in general, was a little coloured. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/867/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/866/ Fri, 19 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EST For September The Great Australian Doorstep provides a DVD Pack as a GoSee Travel Smart Club member prize and the winner is Amy Khan of Mangere East, Auckland, New Zealand. The DVD adventures from the travel TV show entertains with down-to-earth travel experiences. The free GoSee TravelSmart Club now has 12,500 members and rising in Australia and New Zealand. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/866/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/865/ Thu, 18 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EST Holden's Colorado 7 made its first bow in Australia at the Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. The Sydney Show appearance in about two months ahead of its official sales release which is scheduled for late December. It has a claimed 3,000kg towing capacity with 6-speed automatic transmission. The Colorado 7 has a 5-star ANCAP rating across the range. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/865/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/864/ Wed, 17 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EST They laugh and admit they are no Leyland Brothers but sisters Ann Turner, 73 and Denise Maguire 68 reckon their 24,000 kilometre trip around Australia came with a bit of true grit and plenty of that adventurous spirit. You suspect it is a well used line that's garnered many a laugh but what makes two sensible 'older' ladies, one still a part time teacher, the other a former administration officer, give up the comforts of home for a squishy bed in a van and the open road? http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/864/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/863/ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EST AL-KO International said today that CIL Insurance now offers a 10 percent discount on a CIL caravan insurance* premium if an AL-KO Electronic Stability Control system is fitted to the caravan. AL-KO ESC is now available for fitment to new caravans and will be available for retrofit to existing caravans with AL-KO brakes, axles and suspension by early 2013. GoSee tried and was impressed by the AL-KO ESC is a caravan towing evaluation at Sandown Raceway. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/863/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/862/ Thu, 11 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EST Kia has upgraded its Sorento SUV. The company said today that it will be available with the 204kW 3.5-litre petrol Lambda V6 MPI (335Nm) and 145kW R2.2 TCI (turbo charged inter-cooler) turbo-diesel engine with 421Nm in manual guise and 436Nm coupled to the 6-speed automatic. The automatic models produce maximum torque of 436Nm from 1800rpm. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/862/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/861/ Wed, 10 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EST The endangered Lemur from Madagascar is a fascinating animal with amazing features and at Orana Wildlife Park, Christchurch they carry their own comb. In order to keep their beautiful coats in good condition they have a toothcomb and a grooming claw. There is family of four at Orana; Rumel and Jerry are the parents of Ala and Afo. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/861/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/860/ Thu, 4 Oct 2012 08:00:00 EST Roger and Sue Humphris of Lake Sambell Caravan Park, Beechworth, Victoria have a $5 Leave No Trace orientated camping initiative which has been in place with the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA) for about four years. The Lake Sambell Caravan Park team offers the Leave No Trace (LNT) basic camping facility to CMCA members at $5 per person a night. There are also powered sites or unpowered sites at the properties commercial rate. To date, the $5 per person initiative has not been used as anticipated. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/860/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/859/ Thu, 27 Sep 2012 08:00:00 EST Rohan and Josephina McDonald of Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park often approach challenges from a completely different point of view. But the contrast in them brings positive results. The Halls Gap Lakeside Tourist Park is now unique among Australian caravan parks. The experience is bushy boots-and-all, campfire-side, True Blue, with new modern family cabin comforts. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/859/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/858/ Thu, 20 Sep 2012 08:00:00 EST GoSee has been trialling significant advances in portable sleep apnea Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines in our latest Jayco Sterling 23ft caravan. We tried the DeVilbiss Intellipap Sleepcube auto adjust DV5H11 model. It is the first automatic CPAP on the market with instant touchpad and wireless recovery data direct from the DeVilbiss Smartcode Website (no software or data cards are needed) http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/858/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/857/ Tue, 18 Sep 2012 08:00:00 EST As the number of Australian caravan parks falls, cutting campsites available in peak periods at the remaining caravan parks, frustration will grow across road tourism among campers, caravan, motorhome and campervan owners. In Australia the number of caravan parks (with more than 40 sites) has declined from around 1,858 in 2000 to 1,644 a fall overall of 214, or 11.5 percent, and is forecast to continue to fall over the next five years, although at a slower rate. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/857/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/856/ Mon, 17 Sep 2012 08:00:00 EST A new GoSee TravelSmart Club member prize for August is an Escape 2 Holiday Parks Prize Pack. The pet travel book Pet Friendly Accommodation on the East Coast is another new GoSee TravelSmart members Club prize and the Battery World Eneloop Charge Pack has three more prize draws this year. The Mogo Zoo Family Pass for two adults and two children is an ideal prize for the School holidays. The Join Free TravelSmart Club option button is on the left of the Home Page. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/856/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/855/ Thu, 13 Sep 2012 08:00:00 EST Visitors to the Melbourne Leisurefest at Sandown Racecourse from Thursday October 4 to Sunday October 7 can win prizes worth more than $11,000 by picking up a passport at the ticket box and clipping the passport form at the marked checkpoints around the show. The annual event brings together the latest from the camping, caravanning, boating, fishing and 4x4 driving worlds. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/855/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/854/ Wed, 12 Sep 2012 08:00:00 EST The new Nissan Patrol is expected to be on sale in Australia in January 2013, priced below $85,000 for the ST-L, under $95,000 for the Ti and under $115,000 for the Ti-L. It has been 14 years since the last all new Nissan Patrol arrived in Australia. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/854/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/853/ Fri, 7 Sep 2012 08:00:00 EST The Australian RV Camping Forum, which has been looking at the issues which surround responsible camping, has changed its name in a move which reflects the already established responsible New Zealand direction on the vexed question of Freedom Camping. At the VicParks annual conference at Creswick Victoria in August GoSee noted that leaders across the caravanning and RV industry recognise the camping rights of road travellers. It is appreciated that without the traveller there is no industry. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/853/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/852/ Fri, 7 Sep 2012 08:00:00 EST James Leviston says the best thing for anyone taking on the 5th wheeler Recreational Vehicle route is to think big. 'Why would you do anything else?', James of Fifth Wheelers Australia asked GoSee. 'If you don't, you might as well settle for a caravan'. Fifth Wheelers Australia specialises in importing and converting American built units. It provides American production line RV's which James Leviston says removes the risks which can go with buying an imported product. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/852/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/851/ Mon, 3 Sep 2012 08:00:00 EST Hayman Reese now has a towing product which permanently extends safety chains to meet Australian Standards. GoSee found that installation takes about 10 min in a bolt on process. No welding is required. It uses lock-pins to lift the safety chains off the ground and eliminate drag. In all states in Australia safety chains are mandatory. It is vital that the chains should attach to the main towbar framework and not to the ball mount. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/851/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/850/ Mon, 27 Aug 2012 08:00:00 EST A workshop presented by Tim Kelly of Rigby Cooke Lawyers at the Victorian Caravan Parks Association (VicParks) annual conference offers a competitive neutrality litmus test for caravan parks faced with competing with council cut-price campsites. Any such campsite should be tested against a direct comparison with the standing costs and regulations which must be met by caravan parks the workshop was told. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/850/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/849/ Tue, 21 Aug 2012 08:00:00 EST Today at the VicParks Conference at Creswick Victoria Gerry Ryan sounded the alarm on Australia's industry training needs again. In 2006 the founder of Australia's biggest recreational vehicle manufacturer said Australia must invest more in its long-term future, today he said it again. Jayco now holds 45 percent of the Australian Recreational Vehicle market. He recommended the Five P's to caravan park operators who want to build their business - People, passion, perspiration, persistence and planning. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/849/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/848/ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 08:00:00 EST GoSee is delighted to note the run of statistics which are now available to help plan the future for the caravan, holiday, tourist park industry in Australia. There is a significant trend in the investment and installation of caravan park cabins in parks. This has created a new word 'cabinomics' for caravan parks. In terms of the caravan park industry total National share of all accommodation visitor bed nights the projection is growth from 14 percent to 16 percent by 2020. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/848/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/847/ Thu, 16 Aug 2012 08:00:00 EST Peter 'Spida' and Sheree Everitt of The Great Australian Doorstep www.greataustraliandoorstep.com and the GoSee websites www.GoSeeAustralia.com.au and www.GoSeeNewZealand.co.nz are working together to provide more about down-to-earth travel. Spida (pictured) travels around Australia and New Zealand with his family. Spida says on the road is where he prefers to be. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/847/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/846/ Wed, 8 Aug 2012 08:00:00 EST Consumers have no easy way of knowing where to take caravans that require repair a CTIAVic Blueprint for the Victorian Caravan and Camping Industry says. The roll-out of an industry-wide Quality Program is linked to a recommendation for improved enforcement of compliance. The forthright Blueprint has resounding national implications. Specifically the alignment of all standards across Australia is put forward among specifications to improve the quality and compliance foundation of the industry. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/846/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/845/ Wed, 8 Aug 2012 08:00:00 EST One of our July TravelSmart Club winners Ashley Cowley says - 'G'day Go See Australia team, many thanks for the phone contact and the Battery World prize (Eneloop Battery Charger kit) that I have won. And thank you for a very informative site, We have only just returned home from our trip over West and are heading off again in a few weeks'. Membership of the GoSee TravelSmart Club is free and extends the services available through GoSeeAustralia.com.au and GoSeeNewZealand.co.nz . http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/845/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/844/ Mon, 6 Aug 2012 08:00:00 EST Smaller and lighter caravans are part of the future for manufacturers. Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV) will replace bigger popular tow tugs, but with about 11 million vehicles registered in Australia the trend to smaller tow vehicles will take considerable time to take affect. And the sheer size of the current Bay Boomer bulge over the next decade is likely to offset the percentage of holiday makers who will not consider a caravan holiday in the next two years, a CTIAVic Blueprint says. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/844/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/843/ Fri, 3 Aug 2012 08:00:00 EST Over three months of towing the GoSee Jayco Sterling 21 ft caravan in Victoria, New South Wales,Queensland and the ACT the redesigned Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo diesel instills confidence. Now in the brave world of excellent value in the automobile market the new Grand Cherokee Laredo Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)takes Chryslers Jeep to completely new value and luxury finish levels. The good looking Jeep is a worthy contender in the premium motoring and towing segment of the market. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/843/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/842/ Mon, 30 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EST From 30 September 2012 the Australian National Four Wheel Drive Council (4 Wheel Drive Australia), will no longer issue travel permits for the Canning Stock Route. Since 2007 the Council has helped the Martu people with a permit system to help manage access across their traditional lands. Permit funds were originally targeted for community improvements and potentially to employ indigenous rangers responsible for preserving significant areas while educating travellers. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/842/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/841/ Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EST The Border RV and Camping Expo second year from August 17th to the 19th hit some of the worst weather in local memory on the Friday. It was so bad trucks we slowing down on the Hume Hwy. But this is country tough territory and gumboots came out and organisers made entry to the Expo free on the first day. Saturday was better and Sunday more so. Final attendance was 10,000. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/841/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/840/ Wed, 25 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EST Jayco's new range of Optimum motorhomes offers Recreational Vehicle (RV) enthusiasts the choice of Iveco and Fiat variants with the Iveco rated to tow 3000kg, carry more and seat four. There is also a range of innovative layouts in high roof models. To add space and convenience there are double electric slide outs. Push a button and both the bed and the lounge expand or contract, providing extra room to move when camped. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/840/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/839/ Tue, 24 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EST New Zealand's Responsible Camping model is on the agenda when the Australian RV Camping Forum meets for the third time on Tuesday 14 August at the Stamford Plaza Hotel, Sydney Airport. With the Rugby World Cup 2011 cited as the driver the NZ Freedom Camping Bill became law in August 2011. The Otago Daily Times reported in October 2011 that Queenstown Lakes District Council had issued 102 infringement notices in under a month, with fines totalling $20,400. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/839/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/838/ Tue, 24 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EST Sister and brother Margaret and Doug Sprigg completed their second crossing of the remote Simpson Desert in an early model, short wheelbase Nissan G60 Patrol at the weekend. A delighted Doug Sprigg and sister Marg crested the huge dune named Big Red at the end of the desert, just 34km west of Birdsville, at the end of what Doug described as a dream trip. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/838/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/837/ Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EST Dung Beetle king, Dr Bernard Doube prefers to stay at Mandurah Caravan and Tourist Park in Western Australia as he collects specimens of the soil enhancing bulldozer of a beetle to export back to South Africa. Donna Cocking of Mandurah Caravan and Tourist Park says the female Dung Beetle has a much bigger digging claw than does the male, which reflects the fact that she does most of the work (digging). http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/837/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/836/ Tue, 17 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EST TravelSmart Club member prize winners in New Zealand are: Orana family pass 1: Shona Turner, of Wanaka in the Otago region of New Zealand's South Island and Irene Kidd of Tauranga in the north-east corner of the Bay of Plenty in New Zealand's North Island. www.GoSeeNewZealand.co.nz has joined Orana Wildlife Parks, Christchurch, Adopt an Animal program with a Black and White Ruffed Lemur adoption. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/836/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/835/ Fri, 13 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EST Get a mountain high or a river rush the simple way, with one of the region's great walking, hiking and biking trails. From casual strolls along the river to overnight bush excursions and winding mountain biking tracks the Hamilton and Waikato region has something for everyone. New Zealand's national walkway, Te Araroa (Long Pathway), passes through Hamilton and Waikato region. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/835/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/834/ Wed, 11 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EST Millions of years in the making, the Hamilton and Waikato regions caves, including the world-famous ones at Waitomo, provide a playground unlike any other. As if it is not enough that nature has carved out a glowworm-studded underground marvel, enterprising locals have added adventure activities to enhance the experience further. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/834/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/833/ Wed, 11 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EST Peter Jackson found Matamata in the Hamilton and Waikato as the setting for one of the first scenes of his epic adaptation of the JRR Tolkien classic, The Lord of the Rings. Visitors can follow Peter Jackson's footsteps and hear how movie magic was made on a guided tour through the Hobbiton Movie Set. If the Shire is at the heart of Lord of the Rings, then the Hamilton and Waikato region is at the heart of the Shire. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/833/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/832/ Tue, 10 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EST GoSee notes this week the larger than usual number of Newbies on the road. First timers trying caravanning. Possibly new financial year retirees. GoSee is on the move with our 19ft Jayco Westport. GoSee has also added two new Jaycos to our travelling offices. They are a 21 an 23ft Jayco Sterling with slide-outs. The latest Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo SUV 4x4 diesel impresses as tow tug for the 21 footer. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/832/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/831/ Mon, 9 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EST Anytime you are visiting a new town or city in New Zealand, the best place to stop in at is an i-SITE. This is not an optometrist to treat your tired travel eyes. Would be nice, though... An i-SITE is a visitor information centre with a team of local people who are experts in everything there is to see and do in their hometown. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/831/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/830/ Thu, 5 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EST The CTEK's professional MXS25 fully automatic battery charger is a classic example of the truth in the adage that you only get what you pay for. CTEK told GoSee that the 1.9kg automatic eight-step charger is designed to propel battery performance into the top bracket safely. It delivers 25 amps to batteries from 40 to 500 amp hours across the power options. Recreational Vehicles (RV's) have evolved to the point where their gadgets and systems have a healthy appetite for electrical power. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/830/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/829/ Mon, 2 Jul 2012 08:00:00 EST Airlie Beach Race Week 10 to 16th and the local Reef Festival 16 to 19th heat up in August with events on the foreshore. On and off the water it's a happening thing in Queensland. Fireworks, live music, competitions, the pirate themed Street Parade and family fun is on offer. Australian and New Zealand teams will fight it out on Pioneer Bay with ORMA 60 trimarans. Team Australia from Sydney and Team Vodafone Sailing from New Zealand will cross tacks. Life may be laid-back on the land but once on the water it's game on. . . http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/829/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/828/ Fri, 29 Jun 2012 08:00:00 EST The May GoSee TravelSmart Club free member draw has new prizes which include a series of DVD adventures from the travel TV show The Great Australian Doorstep, hosted by Peter 'Spida' Everitt. The former AFL ruckman travels around Australia and New Zealand with his wife Sheree and family of four for the show which entertains with down-to-earth travel experiences. The Great Australia Doorstep DVD Pack valued at A$50 has been won by Neil Mallard of Hamilton New Zealand. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/828/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/827/ Thu, 28 Jun 2012 08:00:00 EST Designed to make the best use possible of the roof space available on wagons, vans and 4WD's Rola's CTM57-2 bars are a versatile, convenient accessory for the hard working GoSee Colorado. Rola recommended fitting CTM57-2 heavy duty Commercial Series option bars to the GoSee 3 litre TD LT/R auto Colorado we use to haul the GoSee dual-axle Jayco Westport caravan. The main benefit of Rola bars is that they cope with a multitude of tasks without the hassle of hooking up and handling a trailer. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/827/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/826/ Wed, 27 Jun 2012 08:00:00 EST Outstanding efforts to support holiday park operators have earned the holiday park sector's highest award for Geoff Ensor of the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA). Geoff Ensor, TIA Advocacy Manager and Chairman of the New Zealand Responsible Camping Forum, was presented with the Outstanding Service to the Holiday Park Industry Award at an awards dinner in Queenstown. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/826/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/825/ Tue, 26 Jun 2012 08:00:00 EST The CCIANSW has a top-flight destinational marketer in its new Chief Executive Officer Lyndel Gray. She will take up the CCIANSW role in mid-July. Lyndel Gray played an integral role in the transition of Tourism NSW to the newly formed Destination New South Wales, and has held the role of Executive Director, Tourism for the past year. The family market and the popularity of caravan and camping holidays is a significant opportunity, she says. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/825/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/824/ Mon, 25 Jun 2012 08:00:00 EST Russell Boswell Manager Savannah Way Ltd has helped GoSeeAustralia to provide information for road tourism on the Savannah Way options. A recent question via email to GoSee from GoSeer Brian Dombkins of Wollongong, New South Wales asks for help to plan a motorbike adventure on the Savannah Way 'Top Road'. It reveals a need for additional specific information on Outback travel safety. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/824/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/823/ Thu, 21 Jun 2012 08:00:00 EST Lake George, about 40km from Canberra, is making another amazing recovery. When full, the lakes waters spread over 155 sq. km. The lake 25-kilometre long and 10-kilometre wide has the ability to refill in a spectacular, mysterious fashion beside the Canberra to Sydney road. Lake George formed when the natural outlet of the valley was dammed by geological uplift, five million years ago, making it a closed body of water. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/823/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/822/ Wed, 20 Jun 2012 08:00:00 EST Terry Boyce, Special Project and Publicity Officer of the Australasian Touring Caravan, Motorhome and Camping Club (ATCMandCC) says some Australian towns don't want (road) tourists. But the ATCMandCC is working to change that by explaining the needs of travellers and the benefits they can bring to 'competitive' towns he told GoSeeAustralia. The ATCMandCC media release titled Competition was posted to the Net by our friends at Westprint Friday Fives. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/822/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/821/ Wed, 30 May 2012 08:00:00 EST In 1949, in typical bush style, the Mareeba Rodeo pioneer committee used do-it-yourself, muscle, sweat and whatever was handy to get the show rolling. This meant that the first secretary's office was a big marquee and some of the fencing was early model cars parked in a semi-circle. Now the 63rd Mareeba Rodeo at Kerribee Park, Mareeba from Saturday July 14 to Sunday July 15 is a National icon on the Australian rodeo calendar. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/821/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/820/ Sat, 26 May 2012 08:00:00 EST Race driver Charlie Kovacs made an ESC believer of GoSee at Melbourne's Sandown Park today. 'I believe the ESC will save lives', he said through an impressive handlebar moustache. AL-Ko's Electronic Stability Control (ESC) got a perfect day for showing off its Australian innovative design excellence. A gale driven downpour turned the Sandown track surface into just the kind of trap which catches out too many Australians who tow. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/820/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/819/ Sat, 26 May 2012 08:00:00 EST The Porta Potti Excellence is a dinkum dunny with striking design and clever, useful innovative features. Created by Thetford as a specific luxurious camping toilet the new Porta Potti Excellence range fits Caravans, campervans, boats, building sites and the home. Thetford, has been awarded the stringent German Environmental Certificate Blue Angel for its Aqua Kem Green and Aqua Rinse products by the German Federal Environmental Agency. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/819/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/817/ Wed, 23 May 2012 08:00:00 EST Winter or Summer road touring getaways rise or fall on the ability to cope with anything the weather throws up and that means reliable power. As Australia's annual migration of 'Southern Snowbird' travellers hit roads heading north to follow the sun 'switched-on' power is the make or break for camping comfort. A sophisticated sinewave inverter-battery charger-power transfer switch like the Victron Phoenix Multiplus is, literally, the start-point. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/817/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/816/ Tue, 22 May 2012 08:00:00 EST Quarter Acre Pot provided a Multi Pot valued at $229 for a prize in the April GoSee TravelSmart Club member prize draw and for winner Aneesa Dent of Kaukapakapa, Auckland, it could not have come at a better time. Judy Treloar and Lynda Carter are the two Kiwi Orana Wildlife Park family pass winners. Australian winners include an old tourism industry friend from Outback Cobar, John Martin. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/816/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/815/ Mon, 14 May 2012 08:00:00 EST Christine Thiel is an accredited oversize (load) pilot who works in all states. She travels with a 20ft caravan towed by an 80 Series Toyota Land Cruiser. Christine says she works hard to educate motorists how to behave around wide loads. I hope to help keep everyone in the 'loop', from both perspectives - trucks and caravanners, she says. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/815/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/814/ Tue, 8 May 2012 08:00:00 EST Snowmobiling and husky sleighing in Sweden was a once in a lifetime holiday for Chris Roker and his partner Kate Giles. Chris and Kate won an unbelievable experience when they bought a CTEK charger and entered the draw for the Bainbridge Technologies/CTEK, all expenses paid $12,000 holiday to Sweden's ICEHOTEL. Bainbridge Technologies and CTEK gave GoSeeAustralia website users a chance to win the ICEHOTEL experience last year and the prize was drawn in December. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/814/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/813/ Mon, 7 May 2012 08:00:00 EST It is eight months since GoSee's 2010 Holden Colorado LT-R VCDi 3 litre 4x4 auto crew cab pickup became the fourth of our tow tugs to be DPChipped. The chip has improved all our EFI tow vehicles across a variety of towing situations which include strong headwinds and hilly country. Over the last two months fuel consumption figures for the Colorado four-speed auto are now consistent in normal towing at around 13 litre per 100 km. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/813/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/812/ Wed, 2 May 2012 08:00:00 EST A hard worker, unpretentious, calm, understanding and kind these words from the memories of his friends in the GoSeeAustralia team salute Kevin Downie. Kevin, of Lake Hume Tourist Park died in the late afternoon of March 4, in the Mercy Hospital, Albury after losing his battle with cancer. Kevin, his son, Matt, and daughter-in-law Suzanne moved from Melbourne to take over the park in August 2004. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/812/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/810/ Wed, 2 May 2012 08:00:00 EST As Australians and overseas visitors begin their annual migration to the north west of Australia the Fire and Emergency Services Authority of Western Australia (FESA) reminds people to travel safely. The Kimberley is one of the world's greatest wilderness areas but it is also prone to bushfires during the regions dry season which runs from May to October. Wednesday 30 May 2012 - 10:45 AM A bushfire ADVICE remains for motorists travelling along Cape Leveque Road in the Shire of Broome. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/810/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/809/ Thu, 26 Apr 2012 08:00:00 EST Today, Thursday April 26 it is 27.9 C, the breeze is a light SSE and the spirit and hospitality of old North Queensland thrives in the fishing hamlet of Kurrimine Beach. It is a haven for anyone who appreciates a laid back holiday. Visitors can snorkel on King Reef, which is just offshore or at the low low tides of new moon walk out to the closest spot the Great Barrier Reef comes to the Queensland coast. These neap tides usually occur for a few days each month from May to September at the new moon. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/809/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/808/ Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:00:00 EST GoSee has a Hayman Reese 275kg Medium Duty Weight Distribution System for our new 21ft Jayco Sterling caravan. GoSee also hooks up a 23 ft Sterling next month and will use it to evaluate a Heavy Duty System. GoSee believes Hayman Reese has produced a refinement of the most popular towing system used in Australia with this WDH. The 600lb/275kg WDH suits caravans with a ball weight between 135kg and 275kg. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/808/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/807/ Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:00:00 EST About a month out from its Australian launch GoSee test drove the top of range model 2.8lt Turbo Diesel 4x4 Colorado LTZ Crew Cab Pickup in 5 speed manual form today. GoSee's Pam and Alan spent some time with a design Holden hopes will grab a big market share from Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara and the Ford Ranger. All Colorado models powered by the 132kW 2.8-litre diesel powertrain have a rated maximum towing capacity of 3.5-tonne. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/807/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/806/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:00:00 EST 76, 741 people attended the Caravan, Camping, RV and Holiday Supershow from 21 to 29 April at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse Sydney. Steady exhibitor sales are evidence of a resilient industry with the ability to adapt to consumer demands and changing trends. The industry remains the fastest growing tourism sector in Australia over the last 15 years because it has something for every lifestyle at any budget Theo Whitmont, President of the Caravan and Camping Industry Association of NSW said. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/806/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/805/ Wed, 18 Apr 2012 08:00:00 EST The GoSee drive tourism websites in Australia and New Zealand now have confirmation from 891 Australian and 182 New Zealand parks that they are Pet Friendly. www.GoSeeAustralia.com.au and www.GoSeeNewZealand.co.nz are now the most up-to-date Pet Friendly Caravan Park resources available. The combined individual reader total for nine GoSee Pet Friendly articles is 240,697. Pet Friendly parks in Australia and New Zealand can be found quickly if the GoSee Advanced Search option is used. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/805/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/804/ Tue, 10 Apr 2012 08:00:00 EST An Australian company has a solution to mossies which does not involve spraying yourself or filling the air with doubtful droplettes. So with no chemicals on the skin or up the nose Premium Anti Mosquito is non-invasive from a personal point of view. It protects humans against mosquito bites which in some areas can spread malaria or dengue fever. . http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/804/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/803/ Thu, 5 Apr 2012 08:00:00 EST GoSee Travel Smart Club New Member prize for March in Australia and New Zealand have won prizes which add comfort and convenience to their camping experience. The Australian winner cools her camping world with a Transcool 12 volt portable airconditioner. The Kiwi winner takes cooking to a new level with the Steel Fern prize. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/803/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/802/ Tue, 3 Apr 2012 08:00:00 EST Industry website Autonews reports that Nissan 4WD owners from around Australia are being invited to a unique Outback Party in Birdsville in late July this year to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first crossing of the Simpson Desert by a motor vehicle. But like any well-organised party, the number of participants is limited. Those interested in being part of the celebration should register their interest at www.patrol50.com.au http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/802/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/801/ Mon, 2 Apr 2012 08:00:00 EST On the Mid North Coast of New South Wales three hours north of Sydney the Manning Valley is best described as naturally beautiful. Taree, Harrington, Old Bar, Manning Point, Wingham and Hallidays Point are the relaxed centres which link the Manning Valley experience. The Valley can make the weight of the world disappear as you Unlock the Secrets. For a limited time there are special deals throughout the region. See www.manningvalley.info for all the details and savings. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/801/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/800/ Wed, 28 Mar 2012 08:00:00 EST 'The CRVA logo in the consumers face means nothing', CRVA CEO Stuart Lamont told more than 600 industry delegates today. In a passionate delivery of a completely new direction Lamont made the CRVA brand back office. 'We need to be a whole lot smarter in delivering contributors funds', he said. The Caravan RV and Accommodation Industry of Australia is now focused on 'One industry, one message', but the message is not driving the CRVA brand. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/800/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/799/ Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:00:00 EST Talking technically Bainbridge has a Dynamic Duo like Batman and Robin. The CTEK D250S and the CTEK Smartpass. For people who are serious about being self-contained while they enjoy the outdoors the management of power can bring on mental meltdown. But the CTEK pair charge faster and more efficiently to provide maximum power. Result - freedom from dependency on AC power with option for solar power. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/799/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/798/ Thu, 22 Mar 2012 08:00:00 EST Travelling Australia puts high demands on equipment, particularly batteries so expert 24/7 Roadside Emergency Battery Replacement Service for cars, trucks, buses, boats and 4WD's is a useful safety-net. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/798/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/797/ Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:00:00 EST The 2012 Caravan, Camping and Touring Supershow saw 64,355 people come through the gates in excellent weather looking for the latest in caravans, motorhomes, camper trailers and touring gear. Attendance at the show, the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere, was up 7 per cent from last year, and Caravan Trade and Industries Association of Victoria Chief Executive Officer Robert Lucas said that it was a fantastic result. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/797/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/796/ Fri, 16 Mar 2012 08:00:00 EST The February TravelSmart Club Members prizes reflect the protection and preservation of threatened animals on both sides of the Tasman. Winners are Finley Mason, Turitea, Palmerston North New Zealand, David Field North Park - Manukau NZ and in Australia John Hansen, of Box Hill New South Wales. Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch and Mogo Zoo in New South Wales have a core focus commitment to the survival of endangered species. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/796/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/795/ Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:00:00 EST Mary Taylor stepped into my world when I was once again working in Port Hedland (at the then, Best Western Hospitality Inn.) I instantly wondered why this petite, articulate and polite elderly lady was travelling through Port Hedland, alone. During the course of Mary's stay I had the privilege of discovering a little of Mary's life and travels. I was mesmerized by her zest for life, her refusal to live in fear and her incredible passion for our beautiful continent - Pauline Prentice. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/795/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/794/ Tue, 6 Mar 2012 08:00:00 EST Caravan and Camping Industry Association of NSW (CCIA NSW) Chief Executive Officer, Barry Baillie is the 2011 winner of the Eric Hayman Award for service to the industry. It is the first time the award has been made posthumously. Barry Baillie and his team also won the Gold Award for Best Festival and Event in Australia at the Australian Tourism Awards in Cairns on 2 March. Barry passed away on 29 February 2012. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/794/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/793/ Tue, 6 Mar 2012 08:00:00 EST BIG4 North Star Holiday Resort won an Australian Tourism Award for Excellence as top caravan and tourist park in Australia at Friday night's presentation of the 2011 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in Cairns. BIG4 North Star Holiday Resort owner, Ian Bedel, says the winning formula comes down to the staff. With a team of superstars it is great to be recognised as an industry leader, he said. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/793/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/792/ Sat, 3 Mar 2012 08:00:00 EST The Camper Care New Zealand Motorhome and Caravan Show got off to a flying start with 4000 visitors Day 1 and hit just under 12,000 in three days. This is better than last years four day performance. The show has streamlined to three days at the now completed Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton. GoSee did a double-take on US imports and Impact Toy Haulers stopped GoSee again with big answers to getting more into and out of caravans. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/792/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/791/ Tue, 28 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST If you think New Zealand's biggest spending travellers stay at high end lodges and hotels think again. New figures reveal that visitors overnighting at holiday parks and campgrounds contribute more to the NZ economy than many other types of travellers. The average holiday park visitor spends a total of $3693 on their New Zealand experience. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/791/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/790/ Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST The 58th Caravan Camping and Touring Supershow celebrated original thought with a brand new 'Innovation and Technology Gallery' on Level 2 of the Caulfield Racecourse Grandstand where visitors saw the latest gadgets, gear and ideas. Victoria's premier Caravan Camping and Touring event ran from 8 March to 13 March over the Labour Day long weekend at Caulfield Racecourse. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/790/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/789/ Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST The April GoSee free TravelSmart Club draw includes a Transcool 12 volt portable airconditioner for new Australian members. Many visitors to the 58th Caravan Camping and Touring Supershow at Caulfield Racecourse from 8 March to 13 March signed on as GoSee TravelSmart Club Members to stake their bid for the prize at the GoSeeAustralia stand. The EC2 Transcool portable 12 volt air conditioner is valued at $395. It is designed and constructed in Australia. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/789/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/785/ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST Jayco has completed significant upgrades to the Sterling caravan interior which include a new curved profile kitchen design which incorporates curved seats, sink, drawers and a table. Available in a range of new and modified layouts, the 2012 Jayco Sterling also includes an improved Thetford swivel toilet, patented aluminium furniture construction and an upgraded 150 litre fridge. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/785/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/784/ Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST The Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) website www.ancap.com.au reports today that the recently tested model of Nissan Navara D40 which was introduced in Australia in 2012 has been rated to 4 stars. Since 1993, ANCAP has published crash test results for over 300 vehicles. These vehicles are awarded star ratings indicating the level of safety they provide in the event of an accident. ANCAP recommends that consumers only buy ANCAP 5 star rated vehicles. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/784/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/783/ Wed, 8 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST Malcolm Gibbons, of Beach Haven and Helen and Frances Tinker-Richards of Christchurch are GoSee TravelSmart Club member Family Pass winners for January to Orana Wildlife Park. GoSeeNewZealand.co.nz has joined Orana Wildlife Parks, Christchurch, Adopt an Animal program with a Black and White Ruffed Lemur adoption. Sixteen scheduled animal feeds occur daily at Orana and are accompanied by a presentation from a wildlife guide. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/783/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/782/ Mon, 6 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST In the 2nd Information Article in the GoSee-Hayman Reese hitch and handle series on 5th Wheelers we enter the heavy lift with care and control world of trailers. The Owner's manual for the trailer, in this case a Trailblazers 240E and the tug a Nissan Navara must be read to ensure safe operation. An essential part of this self-discipline is correct 5th Wheeler terminology is learnt. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/782/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/781/ Fri, 3 Feb 2012 08:00:00 EST GoSee is back at 'school' in the first Information Article with pictures on how best to handle a 5th Wheeler. We reinforced that the closer the hitch pivot point is to the rear axle of a tow vehicle the easier it is to control a towing combination. As the Hayman Reese 12.65K Euro Hitch bolts over the rear axle of the Nissan Navara ST-X Dual Cab 4.0-litre V6 petrol prime-mover 'easier' is the first 5th Wheeler handling lesson learnt. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/781/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/780/ Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EST Hayman Reese Hitch Pin Lock winner David Hailwood, of Capalaba, a southeastern suburb of Brisbane Queensland got a timely prize in the GoSee TravelSmart draw. GoSee spoke with David as he was about to go down the street to buy a Hayman Reese Hitch Pin Lock as his new caravan has arrived. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/780/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/779/ Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:00:00 EST Innovative BIG4 Beacon Resort is an economy driver for the Victorian tourism industry and the local Bellarine Peninsula. It is a significant contributor to the local tourism economy. Initiative drives Beacon and this 'make-it-happen' attitude benefits guests and local businesses like Geelong Espresso Mobile Cafe. Beacon has an astonishing range of additional facilities and activities. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/779/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/777/ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EST The New Zealand Motor Caravan Association (NZMCA) is disappointed with the Thames-Coromandel District Council's (TCDC) latest approach to managing freedom camping. The Local Government and Environment Select Committee emphasised that the intent of the new legislation was to permit freedom camping unless specifically restricted or prohibited. A specific clause denies local authorities the power to ban freedom camping throughout their boundaries, instead requiring reasonable and proportionate restrictions at each area. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/777/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/776/ Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EST Free camping is not free. One way or the other there is a dollar or an environmental cost. Or both. Often both hip pocket and the environment get hit. Unfortunately there are gaps in any user pays proposition. 'What is illegal camping?' Driven by growing road touring demand right now the answer continues to be the subject of debate at National, State and Local Government levels in Australia and New Zealand. GoSee is concerned that the pleasures and freedoms of camping will have the life beaten out of it with an 'Illegal Camping' club. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/776/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/775/ Fri, 16 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EST The GoSee major special Christmas OzPig prize winner is TravelSmart Club member Chester Goulter from Warracknabeal Victoria. The OzPig, plus a cooking heat difusser valued at $341 is on its way to the Victorian wheatbelt town about 330km north-west of Melbourne. Kiwi GoSee TravelSmart Club member winners are Bill Matheson of Te Awamutu and Dave Browning of Dunedin. To join click GoSee TravelSmart Club option on left of Home Page. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/775/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/774/ Wed, 7 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EST Michael Devereux President of the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries - 'Make it in Australia 'why car manufacturing matters' address to the National Press Club of Australia on ABC TV today asked for innovative, intelligent, government decisions based in a long-term commitment to stability. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/774/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/773/ Wed, 7 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EST Stay on track while touring GoSee has upgraded its free Plan a Trip touring map option to give full satellite coverage from one specific destination to another anywhere in Australia and New Zealand. A click on any of the sequential, printable directions brings a specific sub-map. Terrain is another option available to help read hilly going ahead of time. Major caravan and holiday park chains can be imposed on a planned trip. Independent caravan parks are covered too. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/773/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/772/ Tue, 6 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EST Our 6 litre 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, easy, clever recipes which Merran and Barry Green, post to their website. Here is something special from Merran and Barry to give your bells a jingle for Christmas. It is the Dream-Pot Festive cake recipe. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/772/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/771/ Mon, 5 Dec 2011 08:00:00 EST Kurrimine Beach Holiday Park on north Queensland's Cassowary Coast has outshone some of tourism's big players in Tourism Queensland's campaign to find the state's best customer service ambassadors. The win was just the tonic the park needed at the end of a hard year which included cyclone Yasi plus a broke arm and burns to 35 per cent of owner Marcus Kitchen's body in two separate park related accidents. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/771/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/770/ Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST Stuart Lamont is the new Chief Executive Officer of the Caravan, RV and Accommodation Industry of Australia (CRVA). His experience in senior strategic management positions is reinforced by his strong understanding of the Caravanning and Holiday Parks Industry's diverse stakeholder base. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/770/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/769/ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST BIG4 Beacon Resort Queenscliff has been inducted into the Victorian Tourism Awards Hall of Fame, after winning the Caravan and Tourist Parks category award for the third time. Beacon won the 2009 Australian National Tourist and Caravan Parks Award. Beacon Resorts commitment to an ongoing program of facility upgrades and improvements to business practice and customer service has repeatedly set industry standards. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/769/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/768/ Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST GoSee has a Heads-Up for Geist owners. Peter Treasure, owner of website www.geistowners.com has had the BPW/Winterhoff 3000 series trailer coupling put through testing for compliance to ADR 62/02 with overwhelming success. The coupling was utilised on most Geist caravans that came out to Australia from 2005 to 2009. It is also used extensively by some other Euro caravans coming in second hand to Australia. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/768/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/767/ Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST Peter Treasure,owner of website www.geistowners.com has had the BPW/Winterhoff 3000 series trailer coupling put through testing for compliance to ADR 62/02 with overwhelming success. The coupling was utilised on most Geist caravans that came out to Australia from 2005 to 2009 and is also used extensively by some other Euro caravans coming in second hand to Australia. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/767/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/765/ Thu, 24 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST An OzPig plus a cooking heat difusser valued at $341 is the prize for Australian GoSee TravelSmart Club members December Christmas draw. The special GoSee TravelSmart Club member prize is to be drawn in mid-December. New users of www.GoSeeAustralia.com.au will need to join the GoSee Travel Smart Club, then enter the OzPig competition to be in the prize draw. There is a direct link to join the TravelSmart Club on the left of the Home Page. Existing members only need to login and enter as they are automatically in line for prizes each month. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/765/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/764/ Tue, 22 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST Bendigo's 10th annual RV and Camping Leisurefest drew 13,337. CIA chief executive officer Robert Lucas said the final attendance reflected a massive day on Sunday. The total attendance was short of last years perfect weather record but about 22 percent up on 2009. The 10th birthday event achieved a fantastic result which more than met expectations, Robert Lucas said. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/764/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/763/ Fri, 18 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST The Caravan Industry Association of Victoria (CIA) put the icing on the cake at the 10th annual Bendigo RV and Camping Leisurefest today. CIA President Peter May presented a cheque for $5000 to Maureen Considine Fund treasurer Tom Dobeli. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/763/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/762/ Wed, 9 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST Total Australian and New Zealand GoSeeTravelSmart Club membership is now over 11,000 members. www.GoSeeNewZealand.co.nz GoSeeAustralia's Kiwi sister site combine to help about 9000 individual visitors every day. This huge caravanning and touring audience open more than *2.5 million GSA and 250,000 GSNZ pages each month. * January 2011 figures. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/762/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/761/ Tue, 8 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST The much awarded Dalrymple Tourist Van Park in Charters Towers Queensland has won the Outback Queensland Tourism Association Award for 2011. That makes it two in a row from OQTA for the park. The award was presented to Val and Mac Nichols of Dalrymple by the Queen of Country Music Tania Kernaghan. Country hospitality and first class facilities are Dalrymple Tourist Van Park's Outback Queensland Award winning point of difference. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/761/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/760/ Tue, 8 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST Bendigo Leisurefest is a great value day out for the family, with free parking and tickets at $10 adults, $8 concession and free for kids under 15. There are free kids' activities on the Saturday and Sunday, daily towing safety tips, demonstrations and once again free seminars on all three days. GoSee Editor Garth Morrison will take showgoers into the world of broadband and the Web at seminars which explore the huge amount of touring and camping information available free. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/760/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/759/ Mon, 7 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST A December 2010 survey by Australia's biggest Recreational Vehicle (RV) builder Jayco indicates over half the population (54 percent) would consider buying a Recreational Vehicle for family holidays, rather than using traditional hotel accommodation. Gen Y no longer see RV holidays as something their daggy parents would do. Nearly three-quarters of respondents aged over 45 (74.9 percent) said they would buy a caravan in retirement. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/759/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/758/ Mon, 7 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST There is no catch in Battery Worlds committment to be part of Planet Ark's National Recycling week from today until Sunday November 13. Campaign founder and Battery World recycling spokesman Greg Leslie said today car batteries can be dropped at any stores with no obligation to purchase anything. In a State of Origin like campaign the battery collection tally will determine the most responsive state. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/758/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/757/ Thu, 3 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST Portable solar power needs practical application to give maximum performance. It works best in camp, in full sun when the touring world has stopped Keith Webster of Battery World, Mt Barker, South Australia told GoSee. Keith says he does not regard solar panels fixed on RV roofs as efficient. Once stopped with the Recreational Vehicle (RV) comfortably in the shade, particularly in summer, a portable solar collector should be placed at about a 45deg angle in full sun. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/757/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/756/ Wed, 2 Nov 2011 08:00:00 EST Being part of the feeding program at Orana Wildlife Park puts visitors in the lions territory. You are in the cage. The lions look at you as they feed. It's Roman really with the comforting add-on that the cage (with the people in it) prevents a Christians v Lions Colosseum outcome. Sixteen scheduled animal feeds occur daily and are accompanied by a presentation from a wildlife guide. This means Orana Wildlife Park has something to keep visitors of all ages entertained for the entire day. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/756/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/755/ Mon, 31 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EST The GoSee team get their buzz out of being campers for all reasons and seasons with a variety of gear and tow tugs. Company camping kit in the last seven years is diverse. It includes four Jayco caravans a Heritage, Sterling, Discovery and Westport, an Oz Tent, Southern Cross Cabin Tent and now a Southern Cross Condor Camper Trailer. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/755/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/754/ Tue, 25 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EST Australiana Top Tourist Park Hervey Bay has won the 7 Wide Bay Tourism Awards for Excellence. The Top Tourist Park has won many friends as Sharon, Mark, Kim and Helen Frankel live up to their guaranteed friendly welcome at Australiana. The Top Tourist Park it was also 2010 winner of the Fraser Coast Regional Tourism Awards for Excellence, Tourist and Caravan Parks. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/754/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/753/ Fri, 21 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EST The Home, Leisure, Caravan, 4WD and Camping Show at Exhibition Park in Canberra from Fri 21 to Sun. Oct 23 continued the strong growth in interest in camping, caravan and RV travel throughout Australia. Last year exhibitors who have been part of the EPIC performance for seven years said the showgoers they met were 'quality'. But what the comment underlines is the increase in caravan and camping show visitors who really know what they want. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/753/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/752/ Wed, 19 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EST Mazda has its latest BT-50 model on Australian on showroom floors. Mazda says its new BT-50 models powered by the MZ-CD 3.2 engine can tow up to a maximum of 3,350kg and those powered by the 2.2 litre engine have a maximum towing capacity of 2,500kg. Both have 10 percent maximum allowable downball weight of 335kg and 250kg respectively. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/752/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/751/ Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EST Angela and Ken Bryan of GoSeeNewZealand complete a North and South Island towing tour with a new Leisure Line Elite Special Edition 6.5 metre caravan. They find caravan touring in a New Zealand Spring challenging and instructive. They learn GPS is an aid not a guru. Peace is found at Hanmer Springs. Unisex works at Amber Park Christchurch. Akaroa on Banks Peninsula is a must see. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/751/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/750/ Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EST The GSNZ Leisure Line Elite Special Edition 2010 6.5 metre caravan is definitely built for New Zealand conditions. Regardless of Christchurch quakes and rain and gales living in the caravan is warm and comfortable. GoSeeNewZealand picked the Leisure Line Elite Special Edition 2010 6.5 metre caravan from the factory floor in Hamilton. Working room inside the Leisure Line Elite Special Edition 2010 6.5 metre caravan is spacious and easy to get around in. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/750/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/749/ Mon, 17 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EST Kiwis considering purchasing a motorhome, caravan, fifth wheeler or slide on camper should consider joining the New Zealand Motor Caravan Association Inc. (NZMCA). Established more than 50 years ago, NZMCA has more than 43,000 individual members. NZMCA says it is open to anyone with an interest in motor caravanning. In fact, you don't even need to own a motorhome or campervan to be a member of the association. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/749/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/748/ Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EST Melbourne Leisurefest shone through overcast weather to attract another 30,000-plus crowd. Final numbers are close to the 2009 attendance at just over 32,000, only the Sunday morning rain deterred some visitors to prevent a new record at Sandown Racecourse. There was strong interest across all three sectors boats and four-wheel-drives as well as caravans and RVs. GoSee includes pictures and product in this wrap-up of the show... http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/748/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/747/ Wed, 12 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EST Mt Maunganui reopens to swimmers but birds marine life and the beaches of New Zealand's Bay of Plenty are still under threat from oil from the stranded ship Rena. Two GoSee TravelSmart September member prize winners get a unique insight into the importance of the conservation of endangered wildlife at Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/747/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/746/ Sun, 2 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EST The South Island Camper Care NZ Motorhome and Caravan Show in Christchurch came through with prizes, a major motorhome rally and a fresh take on bowls. Next in a new run of Classic Events camping shows is in North Island Hamiton from March 2 to 4 at Claudelands, Hamilton. On the subject of touring New Zealand in comfort in all-seasons Christchurch exhibitors put up some good options. GoSeeNewZealand includes some impressions through the lens of our cameras. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/746/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/745/ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST The new Ford Ranger claims a towing capability of 3350 kilograms (TDCi-powered 4x2 Hi-Rider and 4x4 only). Ford says the first model to be released in Australia is the 3.2 TDCi-powered Double Cab 4x4 XL and XLT the remainder of the range will follow in early 2012. Ford says Ranger's new 3.2-litre Duratorq TDCi five-cylinder diesel engine has a substantial 470 Nm of torque. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/745/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/744/ Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST The GoSeeTravelSmart Club membership is now just under 11,000 with about 9000 individual international visitors to the free GoSee websites daily. Orana Wildlife Park, Christchurch, NZ and Mogo Zoo, 10km south of South Coast NSW centre Batemans Bay Australia provide family and double pass prizes for August GoSee Travel Smart winners. GoSee TravelSmart Club members have access to additional features which include travel aids and information, full international GoSee forum links and monthly prizes. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/744/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/743/ Mon, 19 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST The Caravan RV and Accommodation Industry of Australia Ltd has released a Comparative Consumer Survey for 2008-2009 to 2009-2010. Of 720 respondents asked if their opinion of the caravan, camping and motorhome holiday market has improved in recent times-658 91.39 percent said yes. Answers to the key question which caravan park features are most important shows value for money is second to modern amenities. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/743/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/742/ Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST GoSeeNewZealand.co.nz is now a monkey's uncle. GoSeeNewZealand has joined Orana Wildlife Parks, Christchurch, Adopt an Animal program with a Black and White Ruffed Lemur adoption. GoSee NewZealand's sister website GoSeeAustralia.com.au sponsors White Lion conservation through a similar adoption program at Mogo Zoo. Lemurs are an endangered species as forest clearing, agriculture, logging and mining is destroying their habitat. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/742/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/741/ Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST The volatility of the stock market did not affect sales at the Penrith Caravan, Camping and Holiday Expo last weekend. The 13th Penrith Expo was an outstanding success. Many exhibitors said that it was their best Expo yet. It is estimated that 25,000 visitors attended the event. Free entry parking and entertainment ensured that the Penrith Expo was an inexpensive day out for the entire family. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/741/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/740/ Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST Jayco has launched its 2011 Swift Camper Trailer series in a direct bid to attract small car owners in Australia and New Zealand. Available in Touring and Outback models, the lightweight, tare 740kg, Jayco Swift Camper Trailer has been designed with small car owners in mind, towball weight 68kg. The Swift Camper Trailer features a full height sink in a spacious kitchen, with a Dometic RM2350 fridge to house holiday meals and snacks. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/740/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/690/ Mon, 12 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST The Camper Care NZ Motorhome and Caravan Show in Christchurch comes with prizes, a major motorhome rally a new take on bowls and free seminars. The event opens 30 September to 2 October at the new venue of the CBS Arena. Complete the entry form on the back on your show admission ticket and you could win $150,000 towards your dream motorhome. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/690/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/738/ Thu, 1 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST An extremely strong list of exhibitors signed up for Melbourne Leisurefest at Sandown Racecourse, Springvale. The weather held fine which helped the show and produced the good buzz which goes with enthusiastic crowds. The show is organised jointly by the Caravan Industry Association of Victoria (CIA), Boating Industry Association of Victoria (BIA) and Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC. GoSee met old friends with proven products and newcomers with fresh ideas at Sandown: http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/738/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/737/ Thu, 1 Sep 2011 08:00:00 EST The first Border RV and Camping Expo at Wodonga Racecourse got off to a strong start with an attendance which passed all expectations. More than 15,000 people attended over the three days. CIA chief executive officer Robert Lucas said not only more exhibitors than were originally expected, took part but those exhibitors in turn had even greater success than they had anticipated. The Border RV and Camping Expo will return to Wodonga in August 2012. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/737/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/736/ Wed, 31 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST GoSee has added to our ability to enjoy gourmet eating anywhere, any time in a marriage of convenience with our long-standing answer to meals on the move our reliable Dream-Pot. Lamb shanks in red wine and rosemary or traditional mint gravy, veal shanks in creamy mushroom and pink peppercorn sauce varied with meatballs in tomato and basil give a particularly pleasant range of choice to our camp meals. The genius of Dream-Pot thermal cooking makes a good Happy Camper idea even better. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/736/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/734/ Thu, 25 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST Last night at the VicParks Gala Dance-off at the extremely well done Noveltel, sorry Novotel Resort, at Victorian, country town Creswick, near Ballarat GoSee listened to Legendary stuff. As your correspondent is old enough to have spent time at a holiday guesthouse in surf-side Victorian Anglesea being told by King Mings aunt, in no uncertain terms, that Australians were lazy and would lose their country GoSee offers bitter experience as grounds for opinion. Which means there are many kinds of 'Legends'. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/734/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/733/ Tue, 23 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST GoSeeAustralia through its mother company ContACT Internet Solutions Pty Ltd can provide instant Facebook Business Pages for caravan parks. Facebook and Social Media presence will have a beneficial impact on your web site 'Google' importance ranking and SEO performance. Facebook the biggest social networking media entity has 500m user accountants. For caravan parks it is booming with 29.3 percent growth in the key area of 25 to 34 year old users. The 35-year-old group are the fastest growing of Facebook users. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/733/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/732/ Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST Road Cycling World Champion Cadel Evans has created one of those wonderful crossroads moments when Australian pride changes direction. Rola too has come through with something to yell about for cyclists. It is the Rola NV2 Bike Rack with the ability to adjust for all bike shapes and sizes. The Rola NV2 Bike Rack is in design-terms a Cadel Moment. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/732/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/731/ Wed, 17 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST Another New Zealand prize from our industry supporters for the GoSee July Travelsmart Club draw, from Ashley Gorge Holiday Park in Oxford, NZ. Ashley Gorge Holiday Park offers both adventure and relaxation for holidaymakers in the Christchurch and Canterbury regions. Hema maps, Hayman Reese, Mogo Zoo, TechniIce and Ezyline the Pegless Clothesline all reflect the diversity of our generous industry supporters. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/731/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/722/ Sun, 7 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST The inaugural Border RV and Camping Expo at Wodonga and District Turf Club from August 26 to 28 is already bigger. 'We thought it would start out a bit smaller than our existing Bendigo Leisurefest, but it has already exceeded Bendigo in size', Event organiser Peter Wright said today. The Caravan Trade and Industries Association of Victoria (CTIAV) has substantially expanded the expo site to accommodate exhibitors. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/722/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/730/ Thu, 4 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST No need to wrestle with a bundle of bungee straps anymore. Rola's spiders web-like wide, flat strap bungee cargo net has it covered. The flat strap luggage net works well with roof racks and cargo carriers. The Rola 59200 Luggage Net is quick to hook up with a luggage carry tray or it can be used inside a vehicle with some securing modifications. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/730/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/729/ Tue, 2 Aug 2011 08:00:00 EST The first and second principles of Four Wheel Driving (4WD) = If in doubt: Stop, get out and look. Then: Think assess and decide. As we thought about the extreme demands of offroad work GoSee reached for a Big Gun in the online armory of the Rola Roof Racks website. This is the fifth in the series of GoSee hands-on evaluations of Rola Heavy Duty roof rack options. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/729/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/728/ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST A fund-raising challenge to New Zealand holiday parks has resulted in more than $100,000 being raised for breast cancer research. In an outstanding effort despite the city's earthquake tragedy Christchurch TOP 10 Holiday Park, raised $2110 and more than doubled the fund raising target for each park. A feature of the challenge was the use of a vintage caravan that was refurbished by leading creative fashion designer Trelise Cooper. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/728/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/727/ Wed, 27 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST Jayco founder Gerry Ryan (OAM) has been inducted into the Victorian Manufacturing Hall of Fame in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Victoria's manufacturing industry. Established by Mr Ryan in 1976 with a workforce of eight people, Jayco has grown into a corporation that employs about 850 employees and produces more than 9,000 units a year. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/727/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/726/ Tue, 26 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST New TravelSmart Club member Rod Booth has won a Hayman Reese Hitch Pin Lock in the June TravelSmart member draw. The Hema Map prize of Motorhome and Camping Atlas 3rd edition for New Zealand goes to Malcolm Gibbons, of Auckland suburban Beach Haven, New Zealand. With Spring fast approaching and more snow in the air than has been seen in some southern parts of New Zealand for about 50 years GoSee includes Summer images for one of our Auckland touring experiences. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/726/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/725/ Fri, 22 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST Confront the Rola Platypus Cargo Bag and get a grip on camping necessity. In the process GoSee guarantees a great deal of self-insight. This fourth workout with the Rola heavy duty system series of Information Articles reveals a great deal about how little we need to be comfortable in camp. For your correspondent it underlines a great life lesson: How little is needed to live well not how much. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/725/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/724/ Tue, 12 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST BIG4 Holiday Parks has opened the door to dogs with a change in the 180 park chains policy. BIG4 Riverside Swan Hill will welcome guests with dogs as part of the first group of BIG4 Parks to embrace a change to BIG4 policy on pets. Families looking for the option to bring their beloved dogs can now do so at BIG4 Riverside Swan Hill if they want to, BIG4 CEO Ray Schleibs says. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/724/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/706/ Wed, 6 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST Industry website AutoNews reports today that the Freestyle Cab version of its new BT-50 utility will make its global debut at the Australian International Motor Show to be held in Melbourne on 1 to 10 July. Utilising the Freestyle door configuration used on the RX-8, the BT-50 Freestyle Cab offers an exceptionally wide pillar-less door opening, and a large carrying capacity. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/706/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/721/ Tue, 5 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST The first experience of mounting the Rola Vortex Luggage Basket on a Rola Heavy Duty Roof Rack requires care and juggling. GoSee found it is essential to work from fixed points on the vehicle, cross bars and luggage tray and take time and care with a tape measure. This is the third in a series of Information Articles on the Rola Heavy Duty Roof Rack system and its options. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/721/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/720/ Mon, 4 Jul 2011 08:00:00 EST Jayco has released the Conquest Tour Edition Motorhome as part of Jayco's standard product range available through its network of dealerships. It comes with about $7,000 worth of savings on added interior and exterior upgrades. Jayco designed the Conquest Tour Edition for customers who are passionate about the RV lifestyle and it has already proven to be a favourite amongst Australian caravan show circuit attendees. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/720/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/719/ Thu, 30 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EST The Rola Universal Water Craft Carrier fits many displacement hull shape jobs. The self-adjusting contours of the fully adjustable Multi-Pivot carrier mounts mold to the hull shape and hold it fast even when the hull contours run to a variety of acute angles. The carrier cradles are part of a tailored Rola system which copes with a variety of roof rack carry tasks. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/719/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/718/ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EST The Jayco Sterling Caravan range now extends to the release of the new Double Slide Out Sterling Caravan. At the push of a button, both the bed and the dinette can expand or contract, providing extra room to move in the Sterling. Jayco now offers three years Road Side Assistance and a 12 month warranty. The Sterling Double Slide Out is available at all Jayco dealers across Australia and New Zealand. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/718/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/717/ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EST The White Albatross Holiday Park at Nambucca Heads has won the Gold award for best 4.5 star Caravan Park at the Accommodation Association of Australia's 2011 National Accommodation industry awards. White Albatross Holiday Park was selected as a winner from amongst 138 finalists. Properties are judged in equal parts by a written submission and the reality of a mystery guest assessment. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/717/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/716/ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EST While Battery World, Planet Ark and Clean up Australia recommend rechargeable as the convenient, cost-efficient, responsible ecological way to go many people have some resistance to rechargeable because of past disappointments with them. Tom Spence of Battery World, Osborne Park, Western Australia told GoSee the key to get the best from rechargeable batteries is to pick the right product for the job and to understand the correct charging process. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/716/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/715/ Wed, 29 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EST While there is no national battery recycling program in Australia, there are a number of collection and/or recycling programs accepting various types of batteries. Some retailers, including Battery World, will accept and recycle household quantities of batteries within stores. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/715/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/714/ Mon, 27 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EST The New Zealand Motor Caravan Association Inc, which has over 43,000 members, has issued a statement welcoming the introduction of the Freedom Camping Bill. The Bill aims to prevent and punish reckless campers who deface New Zealand's clean, green countryside by irresponsible disposal of human waste and litter. The NZMCA will be making a submission on the Bill to the Select Committee that supports the intention of the Bill but believes that the Bill needs to recognise certification against the Self-Containment Standard. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/714/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/712/ Mon, 20 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EST The May TravelSmart Club member prizes includes ice which can be used cold and hot, cut into cubes, folded and reused. TechniIce can be used as either a sheet of ice or a heat pack. It comes in a light, flat sheet that expands into a 24-cell ice pack by just adding water. When used as recommended, TechniIce stays frozen for days - six times longer than ice and three times longer than gel packs. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/712/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/711/ Thu, 16 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EST Robert Lucas takes over as Executive Officer of Caravan Trade and Industries of Victoria (CTIAV) on 1 July from Peter Wright. Peter Wright will manage the logistics of caravan industries events which have grown to unprecedented levels on his watch. CTIAV President Peter May says the events portfolio will grow with the inaugural Border RV and Camping Expo at Wodonga in August http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/711/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/710/ Wed, 15 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EST As caravan park and camping options decrease visitor nights are rising led by Australian caravan and camping enthusiasts who are 60 or older. Since 2000 domestic camping or caravan devotees in this age range show the biggest growth as they increase at an average annual rate of 6 per cent. While for the past few years the Australian Bureau of Statistics has recorded a decrease in caravan and camping establishments and total capacity, site occupancy rates have increased to 54 per cent. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/710/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/709/ Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EST Measure twice, cut once. Good practical advice with any job. Use that mind-set with the fit-up of quality engineered product like Rola's heavy duty gutter mounted roof racks and the result is a secure package. It looks good too. Rola's product range covers a multitude of needs. So GoSee starts this Heavy Duty carry it on top discussion by opening the Rola boxes. It is a lot like Christmas. . . http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/709/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/708/ Wed, 8 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EST For most of us, if our car or motor-home behaves in an unusual manner, we can usually work out why, due to having a basic understanding of how it works. Similarly, when our Global Positioning System (GPS) does the same, some people may either shake it, tap it a few times or simply turn it off. This article by Patrick Burke should help build understanding of how GPS works. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/708/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/707/ Tue, 7 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EST The new Ford Territory AWD diesel is a towing option worth a check for those looking for a tow tug with road car manners. With a Ford heavy duty towbar fitted a Ford spokesman told GoSee today that ball weight (TBM) for the AWD diesel is 270kg with the AWD rated to pull 2700kg. The RWD version has a Towball Mass rating of 230kg with a towing capacity of 2300kg. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/707/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/705/ Mon, 6 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EST Traralgon, Victoria, 3 June 2011 - Park Lane Tourist Park in Traralgon not only took out the People's Choice in the caravan park category but also the Champion of Champions at the annual Latrobe City Business Tourism Associations Inc People's Choice Awards. The improved standard of facilities and service offered at caravan parks has resulted in more people looking to this kind of accommodation for their holiday needs. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/705/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/704/ Wed, 1 Jun 2011 08:00:00 EST There is a growing trend to customers wanting their caravan to reflect their tastes so Jayco offers a range of decor options in the 2011 Discovery Pop-top range. The popular Discovery fits in most garages thanks to its expandable roof. On the road the lower top down travel mode eases the towing strain with wind-cheating profile. The Discovery also has interior layouts which make it a good fit for families. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/704/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/703/ Tue, 31 May 2011 08:00:00 EST Bay View Snapper Park Holiday Park is clean, quiet, spacious and well maintained on nine acres of landscaped grounds next to the beach. Eight kilometres (about 10 min.) north of Napier (Ahuriri) on the east coast of the North Island it is a good spot to prop any time of year. Talking of prop, with the Rugby World Cup in September Napier has plans for rugby fans. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/703/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/702/ Mon, 30 May 2011 08:00:00 EST Pohara, in Maori means poor which argues evidence of Maori sarcasm. Beauty is all around. This place has riches most of us could not dream of. It is no surprise then that, today, Pohara is one of Golden Bay's most popular holiday spots in the Nelson Region, of South Island, New Zealand. When it comes to campgrounds Pohara Beach Top 10 Holiday Park is a big gun. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/702/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/701/ Mon, 30 May 2011 08:00:00 EST The Queensland Caravan Camping and Touring Holiday Show at the RNA Showgrounds in Bowen Hills from 08-14 June is expected to continue strong sales trends for the industry. New models from Adria will all be on display at this event. Bolwell will display two examples of its radical new Edge luxury soft-roader caravan in full production trim. Adria Twin RV Motorhome,production is scheduled for the 3rd quarter for the Australian market. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/701/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/700/ Fri, 27 May 2011 08:00:00 EST It was bound to happen. Motueka is out of the bag. Just a few years ago it was the poor neighbour of Nelson now it is reaping the rewards of its rich location. Abel Tasman, Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes National Parks are on its doorstep. Kaiteriteri's golden beach is just 15 minutes (13km) to its north and the clean river has world class trout fishing. The town centre of 'Mot' has blossomed. Those are just a few of its highlights. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/700/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/699/ Thu, 26 May 2011 08:00:00 EST Last night all three judges on the ABC's popular New Inventors program chose Water Watch as a significant Australian invention which helps guarantee the reliability of modern diesel engines. GoSee is doing extended testing on the Water Watch. We started with a 3200km round trip from ACT into Queensland. Read on . . . http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/699/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/698/ Wed, 25 May 2011 08:00:00 EST At the 2010 New Zealand Tourism Industry Awards, Napier's Kennedy Park Top 10 Resort took out the gong for the nation's best holidaypark. Considering the high quality of holiday parks across New Zealand this is no mean feat, so Lee Slater and Sarah Bennett set off to Hawke's Bay to see what all the fuss is about. Napier in the Hawke's Bay region will host two international rugby teams during Rugby World Cup 2011 in September. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/698/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/697/ Tue, 24 May 2011 08:00:00 EST A major prize for New Zealand member of the GoSee TravelSmart members Club for April is a Steel Fern Cookware prize of 5 litre pressure cooker value $275 which has been won by new TravelSmart member Dave Hyde of Greymouth, New Zealand. Techni ice winner of a 40 litre Classic Icebox (blue or white) valued at $99) together with six Techni Ice packs, value at $40 is Nigel Flintstone, Diamond Creek, Victoria. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/697/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/696/ Mon, 23 May 2011 08:00:00 EST Kaiteriteri about 60km north of Nelson is one of New Zealanda's most popular seaside playgrounds with one of the best beaches in the South Island. Few spots boast such natural beauty and accessibility to a wide range of recreational activities as well as proximity to one of the country's most sunny national parks. Kaiteriteri is one of the three key gateways to Abel Tasman National Park. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/696/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/695/ Mon, 23 May 2011 08:00:00 EST Pass the summit of Takaka Hill and head down into the Takaka Valley, you will surely make out the low outline of Farewell Spit, arcing around the eastern flank of the Bay. Inland, dense bush cloaks the slopes of Kahurangi National Park which surround the lush green pastures on the flat. It is a magnificent view which signals the start of some special times. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/695/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/693/ Tue, 17 May 2011 08:00:00 EST Bainbridge Technologies and CTEK give GoSeeAustralia website users a chance to win a $12,000 holiday to Sweden's ICEHOTEL. Take your good times to Sweden 'all expenses paid' to chill out at the world famous ICEHOTEL by simply purchasing any CTEK product from a Bainbridge Technologies participating retailer between April 1 and November 30, 2011. ICEHOTEL is an ephemeral art project a mix of unique experiences in nature, accommodation, food and the mystical Northern Lights. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/693/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/692/ Tue, 19 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EST Commercial lawyer Kelly Dickson of Macpherson and Kelley Lawyers grabbed complete attention from delegates at the recent CRVA Conference on the Gold Coast with professionally precise workshops on Australian Consumer Law. The National push for law reform has changed the name of the Trade Practices Act and produced new sections. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/692/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/691/ Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EST Jayco's Optimum Motorhome now has a double slide out model. New to the Optimum range in the 26 foot Fiat Ducato FA26.2 layout both the bed and the dinette can expand or contract, providing extra room to move. Owners will have the added protection and support of Jayco's Roadside Assist Program. Jayco is offering Roadside Assist for three years, up to 200,000 km, for Optimum owners. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/691/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/689/ Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EST The new CTEK D250S charger system is a complete solution to camping power anywhere anytime Battery World's Peter Fox of Battery World Morayfield Queensland says. The CTEK 250s can handle both input from solar panels and an alternator to maximise charge to the secondary battery. This also saves on the cost of a solar regulator which until now was a required purchase with solar panels. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/689/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/688/ Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EST These pictures of the benefits of a bull bar when there is an animal strike speak for themselves. Despite the impact being at about 100kmh on the Tuggeranong Parkway, ACT, a major dual carriageway link in Canberra, the damage is limited to the bull bar. GoSee feels that as unfortunately accidents happen the best outcome is to be able to walk away unscathed. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/688/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/687/ Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EST For those considering a new tow tug two key questions need to be answered. 1. What is the Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM) of the loaded caravan to be towed? The official numbers will be on the caravan compliance plate. 2. Will the tow vehicle builder warranty that in the case of their vehicle the ATM does not exceed its rated towing capacity? The application of ATM sorts out the pretenders when it comes to towing claims. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/687/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/686/ Thu, 14 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EST Industry website AutoNews reports that Mitsubishi’s Triton Single Cab and Dual Cab models and Challenger have increased their towing capacity to three-tonnes and their tow ball download has been increased to 300kg. The Pajero has a maximum towing capacity of three-tonnes and a maximum tow ball download of 180kg; however, when towing at 2500kg or less the maximum tow ball download increases to 250kg, Mitsubishi says. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/686/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/685/ Wed, 13 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EST Fergus Brown CEO of Holiday Accommodation Parks Association of New Zealand (HAPNZ) has an ANZAC message which answers the where to camp question. It is driven by commitment to 'kaitiakitanga' which embraces the guardianship and sustainable management of natural, built and cultural resources for the collective benefit of current and future generations. Camping kaitiakitanga is not using the side of the road or the bush as a toilet. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/685/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/684/ Tue, 12 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EST Bob Gadd of South Australia is the winner of the peak Australian caravan industry Eric Hayman Award for Excellence. When he organised a meeting of all state associations 20 years ago in an Adelaide motel it was the catalyst of CRVA. Bob's message for the best course for the industry is still positive - Keep on doing what you are doing and you are obviously doing the right thing, he said. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/684/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/683/ Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EST Industry website AutoNews reports today that Hyundai Motor Company's Santa-Fe R-Series, has been named Best Mid-Sized SUV by NZ4WD Magazine, New Zealand's premier off-road specialist publication. NZ4WD, is a trusted reference for both the off-road and urban driving community. NZ4WD Magazine has recognised Santa Fe's leadership in the segment, offering outstanding off-road prowess combined with safety, comfort and handling. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/683/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/682/ Mon, 11 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EST GoSee posts this sub-edited coroners report on the fatal misuse of a snatch strap from our friends at Westprint Friday Fives online newsletter www.westprint.com.au Please note highlight emphasis has been applied by the editor. The Coroner found that the fatal injuries suffered by the retrieval vehicle can be directly attributed to the failure of the towing assembly. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/682/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/681/ Thu, 7 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EST In an imaginative move the CRVA 2011 National Conference introduced a free heart rate check for male delegates to the annual industry gathering at Jupiters Casino on the Gold Coast last night. GoSee is pleased to be able to post a picture of this notable original thought. For some it raised memories for others possibilities. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/681/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/680/ Wed, 6 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EST There are two winners of the Top Tourist Parks of Australia Hugh Diedrich Award, Barbara and Phillip Camm of Swan Hill Riverside Caravan Park. Over 26 years the Camms have been 100 per cent committed to making Top Tourist Parks better. Past winnners of the Hugh Diedrich Award are - Frank and Christian Edwards, Bill Gribble, Des and Jane Felshaw, Bill Pycroft, Graham Wallace, Richard Davis and now Phillip and Barbara Camm. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/680/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/679/ Wed, 6 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EST Melbourne and European RVs in Frankston, Victoria is Adria Australian Caravan Dealer of the Year. Excellent sales and aftermarket support, along with the achievement of a high level of repeat Adria customers clinched the award for the Victorians. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/679/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/678/ Wed, 6 Apr 2011 08:00:00 EST The Recreational Vehicle (RV) industry travelled well in 2010, according to the most recent sales figures released by Australia's largest RV manufacturer, Jayco. The figures represent an overall revival of the recreational vehicle industry, with the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturers Association of Australia (RVMAA) reporting more than 21,000 Recreational Vehicles produced in 2010. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/678/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/677/ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST A major prize for New Zealand member of the GoSee TravelSmart members Club for March is the quality thermal cooker Quarter Acre Pot valued at $229NZ which has been won by new TravelSmart member Bill Matheson of Te Awamutu New Zealand. The quality thermal cooker made many determined friends at the Hamilton Expo as showgoers gathered around the outdoor stand despite recurring rain to take in presentations on the product. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/677/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/676/ Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST Don't have a blackout roll over a data-laden spreadsheet or a term paper you forgot to save. Electrical spikes upset servers big-time, Battery World experts say. Recent extreme weather events are a typical source of potential havoc for PC's laptops, broadband modems, printers, routers and related computer equipment. With laptops always check to be sure the right battery is fitted. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/676/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/675/ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST The Camper Care NZ Motorhome and Caravan Show at Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton from March 3 to 6 was a unique opportunity to see the latest motorhomes, caravans, camper trailers, pop-tops, campervans, fifth wheelers, tents, Recreational Vehicles (RV's) and camping accessories. The show allowed direct comparisons between brands supported by direct access to builders, suppliers and distributors. Time spent at shows like this allows informed buying decisions to be made. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/675/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/674/ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST GoSee's tour to the south of New Zealand's South Island hit us between the eyes. As we headed over Arthurs Pass the spectacular scenery rushed to meet us. GoSee visited Fox Glacier and dropped in on old friends Linda and Adrian at the Fox Glacier Holiday Park and Motel. Richard and Lorraine Molloy welcome GoSee to Franz Josef Top 10 Holiday Park. We found Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park's has award winning facilities. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/674/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/673/ Wed, 30 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST Bressan Group, the new owners of Airport Tourist Village Melbourne and Crystal Brook Tourist Park, have invested significantly in upgrading and improving both parks to meet many needs. Both parks offer multiple benefits in terms of their city and country location. These are Tourist Parks geared for all seasons and a variety of practical reasons. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/673/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/672/ Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST Melbourne's 2011 Caravan, Camping and Touring Supershow attracted 60,348 showgoers looking for the latest in caravans, motorhomes, camper trailers and touring gear. Up almost two thousand visitors from last year, Caravan Trade and Industries Association of Victoria Executive Officer Peter Wright says it has been a fantastic result. The long weekend concept was just perfect, he said. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/672/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/671/ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST There were some seriously good deals on offer at the Camper Care NZ Motorhome and Caravan Show at Hamiltons' Claudelands from March 3 to 6. Certainly it was all about price but the quality on offer often left GoSee impressed with the value to showgoers. The Freedom Venturer caravan and the deal which went with it stopped us in our tracks... http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/671/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/670/ Sat, 26 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST GoSee found a run of new, interesting, innovative exhibits at the Camper Care NZ Motorhome and Caravan Show at Hamiltons' Claudelands from March 3 to 6. The signs of a healthy industry shone through the heavy rain showers. It is great when people have a go and the result is sweet as like the ultimate trailer. The Work Play 350 (3.5m) camper trailer is a particular example. . http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/670/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/669/ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST South Australia newest and most unusual cultural tourism experience was launched at State Heritage listed West Terrace Cemetery on Friday March 4. The self-guided interpretive trail, named Heritage Highlights, reveals many surprising stories of eminent and everyday South Australians buried at the historic cemetery. Among those buried in the AIF cemetery are four of the five South Australians awarded the Victoria Cross during the World War I. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/669/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/668/ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST Seven out of 10 Australians agree that caravanning is cool, according to leading Recreational Vehicle builder Jayco's most recent travel survey. More than three quarters of those interviewed prefer to buy a caravan rather than backpack overseas. Queensland is the most popular RV holiday destination, with 29 percent of respondents listing it as their first choice to travel to. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/668/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/667/ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST BIG4 Cairns Coconut Holiday Resort is the best Tourist and Caravan Park in Australia with a win at the 26th annual Qantas Australian Tourism Awards. Six of the seven nominees for the award were BIG4 Holiday Parks. Manager Lloyd Smith says the success is the Park's fifth national award. The park is now seen as a leader in its field which shares vision and ideas with other caravan parks around Australia. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/667/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/666/ Fri, 25 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST www.GoSeeNewZealand.co.nz gives site users free information on every aspect of touring New Zealand destinations and attractions in the North and South Islands. The popular GoSeeNewZealand free Satellite Trip Planner allows easy free access to maps and information which is essential to prepare for a camping experience in New Zealand. It allows multi trip planning variables with four via waypoints added to the From and To options. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/666/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/665/ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST GoSee has upgraded its free Plan a Trip touring map option to give full satellite coverage from one specific destination to another anywhere in Australia and New Zealand with up to four via points. Plan a Trip is the 13th option down on the left hand side of the GoSee Home Page and it has been a must do for GoSeers for more than seven years. Plan a Trip is one of the most popular free services for travellers GoSee provides so we have worked to make a good thing better on both sides of the Tasman. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/665/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/664/ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST 2011 is tipped to be a strong year for the caravan, camping and RV tourism sector as more Australians turn to value for money holidays. The Supershow Passport Competition runs again this year. First prize is to the value of $82,000. More than 400 exhibitors will display the latest models and makes of caravans, motorhomes, campervans, camper trailers, 5th wheelers, slide-ons, tents and camping equipment, caravan and 4WD accessories, holiday park displays, tourism destinations. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/664/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/663/ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST A happy battery starts its day with zap if it works well within its designed operating limits. Simply this is the best way to get maximum service life. Most battery failures are due to inappropriate charging and extreme temperature. High temperatures provide increased performance, but at the same time the rate of unwanted chemical reactions will increase resulting in a corresponding loss of battery life. With lead-acid type batteries, a fully automatic battery 'maintaining' charger is essential in longer battery life. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/663/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/662/ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST Kiwi GoSee TravelSmart Club members can win a Hema Maps guide in the next four TravelSmart Club member monthly prize draws. As a surfing spot, Papamoa is underrated and has often been seen as the 'poor cousin' to Mount Maunganui. Papmoa, in the Bay of Plenty, in New Zealand's North Island is one of the fastest growing areas in New Zealand. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/662/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/661/ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST GoSee has completed an extended evaluation of the Bush Power Solutions pack from Battery World. Battery Worlds Roger Langham gave GoSee a full briefing on how to get the best from the Bush Power combination when we picked it up from his Newtown, Geelong, Victoria store in October 2010. This is certainly Battery World strength as there is no substitute for dealing with professionals who know and use their products. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/661/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/660/ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST Michele Connell Managing Director of the show organisers Classic Events says the rain that dampened the region ultimately did not dampen the spirits of the crowd that attended the Camper Care NZ Motorhome and Caravan Show at Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton from March 3 to 6. The South Island show will be held in Christchurch from September 30 to October 2. The dates for next year's North Island show are 2 to 4 March 2012. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/660/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/659/ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 08:00:00 EST Queensland's caravan and camping parks have hit the road across Australia and New Zealand to spread the word that Queensland is ready to welcome you. They worked at spreading the Queensland message at the recent Motorhome, caravan and camping expo in Hamilton, New Zealand, and their next stops are the Sydney and Brisbane Caravan and Camping Supershows. Perth is in the Queensland welcome mat mix too. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/659/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/658/ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST The Wonderland area of the Grampians National Park has suffered significant damage from extreme winter and early spring weather. Prue Daley Parks Victoria Tourism and Community Grampians District sent GoSee these pictures which provide a graphic insight into track damage and works required along the National Park walking tracks. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/658/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/657/ Fri, 17 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST Good ideas grow into great results when good hearted people have a go. Parkies are notable across Australia for these traits. Here is how an extended group of people with good hearts had a go and raised $1635 dollars to assist prostrate cancer research, had a good time, made friends and helped spread an important message. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/657/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/656/ Thu, 16 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST Visitors can experience new vehicle test drives, safe towing demonstrations and tips for best practice off roading at the third Melbourne Leisurefest at Sandown Racecourse from Thursday, September 30 till Sunday, October 3. Melbourne Leisurefest covers land and water with the latest Recreational Vehicles, camping, touring, off-road and boating products. Aspiring boaties can take Recreational Boat Operators Licence training from Australian Volunteer Coast Guard Association. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/656/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/655/ Wed, 15 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST GoSeeNewZealand.co.nz is on the road next week bound for the New Zealand National Motorhome and Caravan Expo in the South Island at Canterbury Agricultural Park Christchurch October 1,2,3. Michele Connell Managing Director of Classic Events the Expo organisers said today on Friday Oct 1, one dollar from each ticket sold will go to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal'. GoSeeNewZealand is off to the Expo with new touring rig a Leisure Line Elite Special Edition 2010 6.5 metre caravan. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/655/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/654/ Mon, 13 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST Industry website AutoNews reports today that Mitsubishi has topped the class in two separate categories in Overlander Magazine's annual four-wheel drive awards. The Triton achieving the back-to-back award for Best Diesel Ute, and the Pajero wagon was named Best Medium Diesel Wagon and Best Value for Money. The Triton develops 400Nm when hooked up to the five-speed manual. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/654/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/653/ Mon, 13 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST Industry website AutoNews reports today that the new Mazda BT-50 utility will make its world debut on Friday October 15 during Mazda's press conference at the 2010 Australian International Motor Show in Sydney. Mazda says the new model was developed from the ground up as a brand new type of vehicle. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/653/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/652/ Wed, 8 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST The Penrith Caravan, Camping and Holiday Expo is on again this weekend at Penrith Panthers. The Penrith Expo opens 9am-5pm daily (closes 4pm Sunday) with free admission and free parking. CCIANSW says 40.9 million visitor nights were spent in caravan or camping accommodation in 2009, an increase of 1.3 million nights from 2008. Increasing economic stability is driving the growth, CCIANSW says. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/652/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/651/ Tue, 7 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST For GoSee the rating of the Best Caravan, Holiday and Tourist Parks in Australia and New Zealand is as discussed in the first article in this series entirely practical. Our second test is value for money. In the second feature in this series GoSee looks at value in cabin, chalet, motel unit, villa, condo, ensuite, non-ensuite mix in Australia and New Zealand. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/651/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/650/ Sun, 5 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST Victoria's Grampians creeks are flowing and the waterfalls are tumbling. MacKenzie, Clematis, Silverband and the many other waterfalls are providing a spectacular sight. Prue Daley sent in a photo of MacKenzie Falls taken early this week that shows the amount of water coming over the falls. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/650/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/649/ Fri, 3 Sep 2010 08:00:00 EST 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. As a registered member of the GoSee TravelSmart Club members have access to additional features they include Hayman Reese based Towing Compatibility information and monthly prizes. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/649/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/648/ Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EST VicParks Young Achiever of the year Matthew Azzopardi has a unique respect for the efforts of his parents Karen and Charlie. As he accepted the HMIA sponsored award from Terry Saintly at the VicParks conference at surfside Torquay he told delegates he had learned from their determination. It has shaped his decision to make a career in the caravan park industry and set his goal of owning a park of his own. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/648/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/647/ Fri, 20 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EST This is the first in a feature series on what GoSee believes makes the Best Parks in Australasia. GoSee believes the best Caravan, Holiday and Tourist Parks in Australia and New Zealand are easy to pick. The sure signs of park excellence point the way. Attention to detail and meticulous maintenance are the key indicators. Our first test is dry feet. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/647/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/646/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EST Australia's premier spring festival Floriade runs from 11 September to 10 October with over a million stunning blooms. Floriade has inspired garden bed designs; artistic entertainment; engaging exhibitions, demonstrations and workshops. From 22 until 26 September, Commonwealth Park will be transformed into an illuminated wonderland of beautiful blooms, spectacular lighting, outdoor films, comedy, acrobatics, food wine and cocktails and bustling night markets. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/646/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/645/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EST The history and culture of the Aboriginal people along the longest historic stock route in the world is explored at the National Museum of Australia until 26 January. Spanning almost two thousand kilometres through Western Australia's desert country, the Canning Stock Route is a place where Indigenous and non-Indigenous histories intersect. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/645/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/644/ Tue, 17 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EST European wine and food lovers can indulge at the second annual Pyrenees Escapade to be held at the Avoca Turf Club Function Centre on Sunday, October 31 from 11am to 4pm. This year there is a unique opportunity to taste, compare and discuss a selection of award-winning Pyrenees wines alongside French wines including several from the 200 year-old M.Chapoutier Winery in the Rhone Valley. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/644/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/643/ Wed, 11 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EST SA's Caravan Park's Association's Conference Keynote Speaker Brad Taylor told his amazing story and inspired immediate positive action. Brad told the Caravan Park Conference delegates at Normanville the real life story of a boy with an incurable lung disease, and his seemingly impossible dream to overcome it. Australia's first and worlds longest living double heart-lung transplant patient Brad Taylor is also a living heart donor to another person. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/643/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/642/ Tue, 10 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EST The annual Caravan and Camping Industry Association of NSW (CCIA) Awards of Excellence Gala Dinner at The Sheraton on The Park in Sydney recognises caravan, RV and camping businesses for industry excellence across 24 categories. In addition to Awards of Excellence, 27 Gumnut Awards were presented to park and trade businesses who have demonstrated outstanding commitment to environmental sustainability. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/642/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/641/ Wed, 4 Aug 2010 08:00:00 EST The GoSee Holden 4WD 3litre Turbo Diesel LX manual Rodeo twin-cab ute makes a sure thing of towing the GoSee Jayco Discovery 16.52 pop-top caravan. It is equally happy travelling the Canning Stock Route. It is also acceptable for daily drives, taking the family to see grandma, outdoor activities and supermarket shopping trips too. The Rodeo-Colorado is available in various rebrandings in New Zealand, Thailand, USA and Australia. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/641/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/640/ Tue, 27 Jul 2010 08:00:00 EST GoSee got the ballweight wrong on our 2416km plus tow tug evaluation with the new Green R Hyundai Santa Fe R auto diesel. Hyundai says 150kg maximum ballweight. But a weighbridge check shows we had 170kg. So we trimmed our rig. We used our Hayman Reese digital scales and checked the Jayco Discovery ballweight again. This time 147kg. Just under the Hyundai 150kg towball down-weight maximum and 436Nm torque from the 2.2 diesel feed smoothly to solid road grip through the Santa Fe R's traction control. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/640/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/639/ Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:00:00 EST Day 7 of extended practical evaluation and GoSee is impressed with the Green R Santa Fe R and its serious sustained tow tug grunt on one of Australia's real towing test tracks. Clyde Mountain on the Kings Highway route from Batemans Bay NSW to Canberra ACT is no place for tow tug pretenders and the Santa Fe R shows itself as a bulldog with big torque teeth for its type. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/639/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/638/ Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:00:00 EST After four days and 793km of towing the Green R Hyundai Santa Fe R 2.2 auto diesel is doing particularly well with fuel use figures ranging from 10.58 to 12.5 litres per 100 km. The Jayco Discovery pop-top caravan is a good match for the Hyundai Santa Fe R and follows the Hyundai's lead. Ten points to the engineers who put the poise in the Santa Fe R diesel design. It loves to work. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/638/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/637/ Thu, 15 Jul 2010 08:00:00 EST GoSee is evaluating the new Hyundai Santa Fe CRDi 2.2 Diesel auto as a tow tug for the popular Jayco Discovery 16.52 pop-top we use as a regular travelling companion. GoSee is at Orbost Caravan Park at day two of an extended towing trip which will take us up the Victorian and NSW coast to Bateman's Bay. The route is then via Canberra and the ACT to the Olympic Way via Junee and on to Albury, Seymour, and Yarra Glen to return to our start point in the Melbourne Port Phillip bayside suburb of Bonbeach Victoria. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/637/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/636/ Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:00:00 EST Kevin McCarthy of Merbein, Victoria took the major prize in the recent Bush Power competition run by Battery World and Century Batteries. All Bush Power winners from the competition run by Battery World have been notified and arrangements made for them to receive their prizes, Battery World's Kerry Hannah told GoSee. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/636/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/635/ Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:00:00 EST 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. As a registered member of the GoSee TravelSmart Club members have access to additional features they include Hayman Reese based Towing Compatibility information and monthly prizes. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/635/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/634/ Wed, 7 Jul 2010 08:00:00 EST NSW is still the most expensive of Australia's stamp duty free states in which to register a caravan or camper. Only the ACT charges higher registration now that it has just dropped stamp duty. It is certain that Australian RV buying and registration decisions are being coloured by this, probably with NSW buyers and sellers the losers. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/634/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/633/ Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST Barry, Merran and the Dream-Pot Team feature a delicious soup with a spicy lift in their Winter recipes. The flavor intensifies when used a day after cooking and keeps well in the 'fridge. Dream-Pots homemade Spicy lentil and vegetable soup is a satisfying pick me up instead of reaching for a cup of coffee. Lentils are not expensive and are high in soluble fibre, which helps control blood sugar levels. The Dream-Pot recipe is ideal to be included in a diabetic and gluten free meal plan. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/633/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/632/ Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST Campervan hirers are to be told it is not acceptable to camp anywhere but designated camping areas, the New Zealand Freedom Camping Forum has agreed, PR.co.nz online press release service for New Zealand reports. People hiring non-self-contained vehicles will be instructed not to freedom camp. They will be directed to designated camping areas, like Holiday Parks, Department of Conservation (DOC) camp sites and other designated camping spaces. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/632/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/631/ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST GoSee is road testing a towing product which takes towing mirrors to a new level. Clearview Towing Mirrors has produced something really different. At this stage of development the Australian designed and tested Clearview mirrors bolt onto the Toyota Landcruiser 100 Series and the Nissan GU Patrol. Modifications are being designed to suit other popular towing tugs. These include the 200 and 80 Series Landcruiser, Ford 250 and 350 F Series trucks and the Navara, Hi Lux and Prado. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/631/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/630/ Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST The Holiday Parks Association of New Zealand (HAPNZ) conference and Trade Exhibition at the Distinction Hotel in Rotorua, attracted a record 103 Holiday parks and 340 delegates. Russel Norman, co-leader of the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand told delegates that Holiday Parks are a integral part of keeping the New Zealand dream holiday alive and providing a tangible taste of the authentic kiwi experience. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/630/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/629/ Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST Go See TravelSmart Members Club draw for May winners include three from Western Australia and two GoSeeNewZealand winners. 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. As a registered member of the GoSee TravelSmart Club members have access to additional features they include Hayman Reese based Towing Capatibility information and monthly prizes. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/629/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/628/ Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST Leading Australian caravan builder Jayco's fleet flagship the Sterling was launched early in 2006 to replace the Heritage luxury range of Jayco caravans now the well priced Sterling has won a big following. The Sterling range stretches from 5.45 (17ft 10in) to 7.79 metres (25ft 7in) models. Jayco has built its market leader position by offering the booming recreational vehicle (RV) market a luxury production-line manufactured caravan at attractive prices. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/628/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/627/ Thu, 17 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST The GoSee Jayco Discovery pop-top 16.52 caravan has earned our respect as a well priced at about $A35,000 useful, easy-towing, comfortable travel companion. After 9,414km travelling in ACT, Victoria, NSW and Tasmania the practical Discovery meets GoSee expectations in all but a few annoying areas which involve the quality of some of the products fitted to it. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/627/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/626/ Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST There is only one public Dump Point for thousands of road touring caravans and Recreational Vehicles (RV's) which travel between Melbourne and Sydney on the arterial Hume Highway route. The Dump-Ezy unit is in a caravan park which subscribes to the view that Australian road travellers should Leave no Trace and allows it to be used free. GoSee found it at Holbrook Motor Village run by Trevor and Sharon Liddell. The easy access caravan park is a member of the Top Tourist Parks of Australia chain. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/626/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/625/ Thu, 10 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST The GoSee pictures from the Queensland Caravan Camping Show tell a diverse growth story for the caravan and camping industry. The Queensland Caravan Camping Show provides complimentary train travel on the loop service from Fortitude Valley, Central station and Roma St Station to RNA Showgrounds 'Exhibition Station' and return. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/625/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/624/ Wed, 9 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST This GoSeers logo by George Haddon is in response to requests in January from TravelSmart Club members. Now 'Out There' Bumper Stickers and Mouse Mats for GoSee TravelSmart Club members are available on the new Shopping GoSee option. It is the 18th button down on the left of the GoSee Home Page. The nominal price covers production costs. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/624/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/623/ Fri, 4 Jun 2010 08:00:00 EST 'We have not got a scratch in our tourist area', Debbie Smith, Manager of Lake Ainsworth Holiday Park Lennox Head,NSW said today. Robyn of Travellers Rest Caravan and Camping Park, Queensland said today that cyclone winds which hit tranquil Midge Point have had a benefit. The Top Tourist Park is much more open and airy and visitors can see to the ocean now. Suzanne Vagne of Ballina Headlands Leisure Park said today that the Top Tourist chain member caravan park was fine. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/623/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/622/ Mon, 31 May 2010 08:00:00 EST Threatened wildflower species will be a hot topic at this year's 73rd annual Grampians Wildflower Show from September 30 to October 3 in Halls Gap, with experts unveiling exciting and even global - initiatives which aim to preserve, protect and repopulate species like the Grampians Rice Flower. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/622/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/621/ Fri, 28 May 2010 08:00:00 EST GoSee is road testing a towing product which takes towing mirrors to a new level. Clearview Towing Mirrors is on stand 2802 at the Queensland Caravan, Camping and Touring Holiday Show and they have something really different. Clearview has produced towing mirrors which are fully replacement and designed for towing caravans, boats and big trailers. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/621/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/620/ Tue, 11 May 2010 08:00:00 EST On the West Coast the three most wanted trout in Tasmania are still at large with a posse of anglers in pursuit in the Great Tullah Trout Challenge. The Most Wanted is a tagged Brown Trout with a $20,000 reward for the angler who lands it. Then there are two tagged Rainbow Trout worth $8,000 and $2,000 to the anglers who land them. And in southern Tassie there is a catch fish or your money back guarantee until May 31... http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/620/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/619/ Mon, 10 May 2010 08:00:00 EST Chris Martyn of Captain Cook Memorial Caravan Park, South Bruny Island blew GoSee away with the almost casual comment that he thought the logs of William Bligh of the Bounty could be seen just up Adventure Bay Road. He was right the Bligh Museum at Adventure Bay not only has Bligh's logs but the small church like brick museum is a time capsule of early Pacific explorers. It houses direct links to the landings at Adventure Bay, Tasmania of some of the greatest explorer seamen ever to tread a deck. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/619/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/618/ Fri, 7 May 2010 08:00:00 EST New GoSee TravelSmart Member for April wins the a major prize this month a meals-anywhere thermo 5 litre Dream-Pot cooker valued at $260. The winner is: Roy Wyss of Caboolture, Queensland. Dream-Pot is also a rice cooker, warming oven, cooler, ice bucket and yoghurt maker. The Dream-Pot is energy efficient and easy to use and clean. It is also supported by an excellent recipe book and regular e-news recipe updates. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/618/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/617/ Wed, 5 May 2010 08:00:00 EST GoSeers have a chance to win a $2409 go anywhere power solution through Battery World in conjunction with Bush Power and Century Batteries. Entries close on Monday, May 31. There is one major prize to be won of a Bush Power Generator (G1000i) + Bush Power Charger ( BP12/50) + Century 100Amp AGM (C12-100DA) valued at $2,409 and 7 Minor State Prizes (one for each state) consisting of a $100 Battery World Gift Voucher. Click link in story to enter... http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/617/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/616/ Tue, 4 May 2010 08:00:00 EST GoSee advanced its practical knowledge of dump points on the recent Tow Around Tasmanian Tour in March. We saw and used great, good, bad and ugly examples. GoSee also found freedom camping has many faces in Tasmania and protection of Tasmania's natural beauty from too much people pressure is essential. Road tourism travellers can help by leaving no trace as we enjoy the country. The Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA) is on the case. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/616/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/615/ Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:00:00 EST Truganini had two alternatives - adapt or die. The arrival of the White man brought violence, brutality and disease to her world. This intelligent survivor was one of the first Australians caught in Australia's Black War. Those comfortable with the proposition that Australians have never suffered the horrors of war on their own soil should perhaps consider Tasmania by the 1830's. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/615/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/614/ Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:00:00 EST After a meeting in Brisbane with Toyota and Hayman Reese, followed by further phone conversations and emails GoSee understands that Toyota warrants its own brand which includes the Toyota towbar bar and standard or drop hitch. GoSee believes there is room for discussion between Toyota and towing equipment makers like Hayman Reese on the direct benefits of a Weight Distribution Hitch to towing handling and related road safety. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/614/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/613/ Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:00:00 EST New Zealand TravelSmart Club membership goes with a major prize for March two nights in Rotorua with all the trimmings and New GoSee TravelSmart Club member Denise Bowler of Ngaruawahia is the winner. Many visitors to the GoSeeNewZealand stand at the New Zealand National Motorhome and Caravan Expo in Hamilton took the opportunity to join the free GoSee TravelSmart Club which gave them a chance to win the unique New Zealand touring experience package. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/613/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/612/ Wed, 14 Apr 2010 08:00:00 EST Towing safety and 4WD training husband and wife combination Julie and John Eggenhuizen were a unique combination at the record-breaking NSW Caravan and Camping Supershow at Sydney's Rosehill Racecourse. They attracted a stream of show-goers with plans to hit the road in 2011. 88,237 visitors used the show to get their road touring plans on the road. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/612/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/611/ Thu, 8 Apr 2010 08:00:00 EST Rod Hannifey Road Transport and Road Safety Advocate is auctioning the last two rides in the TRUCKRIGHT Industry Vehicle with a reserve price of $100,000. He says he is well aware it is not as good as a ride in a spaceshuttle, but it is a lot cheaper. TRUCKRIGHT carries a Big Rigs share the roads safely message and is a friend to caravans and RV's. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/611/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/610/ Tue, 6 Apr 2010 08:00:00 EST The GoSee Holden Captiva LX auto diesel used 282.5 litres at a cost of $373.65 to cover 1987km on the GoSee Tow Around Tasmania Tour completed in March. Its excellent performance has earned the Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV) the nickname 'Little Bulldog' towing in conditions similar to touring in New Zealand. Most of the distance was covered towing the 1400kg loaded GoSee Jayco Discovery 16.52.1 pop-top caravan. GoSee recommends driving to suit the conditions. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/610/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/609/ Sun, 4 Apr 2010 08:00:00 EST A unique unit, 2nd Commando Company of the 1st Commando Regiment, paraded at Fort Gellibrand, Williamstown, Victoria yesterday fresh from operations in Afghanistan's Oruzgan Province. 1 Cdo Regt is Australian Special Operations Command (SOCOMD's) only mixed Regular and General Reserve unit. It is unique as it provides a booster to the Commando capability. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/609/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/608/ Fri, 2 Apr 2010 08:00:00 EST Easter long weekend National Folk Festival trailable accommodation includes horse floats and even a trailer-sailer, after all, it is fitted out as a mobile home. Each year features one state or territory. This year Tasmania is the featured state and emphasis is given to Tasmanian artists and culture. The festival has more than 20 venues running concurrently within the EPIC grounds. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/608/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/607/ Thu, 1 Apr 2010 08:00:00 EST Music and politics, two of the passions of Federal Environment and Arts Minister Peter Garrett, combine at Canberra's National Tally Room tonight when the former Midnight Oil front man opens the 44th National Folk Festival (NFF). He will also present folk music icon and original founder of Larrikin Records, Warren Fahey, with the Australia Council's prestigious Don Banks Music Award. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/607/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/605/ Mon, 29 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST GoSee got the word at Seven Mile Beach Cabin Caravan Park just out of Hobart. Stop at The Wall. The next stage in our GoSee Tows Around Tasmania tour was via Wayatinah and on to Strahan on the Tasmanian West Coast. The Wall by artist Greg Duncan impressed the hell out of us. GoSee thinks The Wall is an Australian experience in world class. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/605/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/604/ Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST The 5th New Zealand Motorhome and Caravan Expo in Hamilton in the North Island produced good sales of some of the big ticket items and generally most exhibitors seemed happy. GoSee spotted a string of new products which included: Gecko Fibreglass. Bessemer Cookware. Cover Systems Ltd. Satlink NZ and OZ Tents has a new three seconds to set-up tent. The Expo is the premier event for the Motorhome and Caravan industry. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/604/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/603/ Wed, 24 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST The TravelSmart Club New Member winner for February is from South Australia. She gets a security device which will safeguard valueable towing equipment. GoSee has also been evaluating a Hayman Reese Weight Distribution Hitch holder which uses the Hitch Lock Pin to secure it to the A frame of our Jayco Discovery pop-top caravan. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/603/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/602/ Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST GoSee continues part two of our Around Tasmania towing tour today. We visited White Beach Tourist Park on Saturday and toured through Hobart and down the Huon Trail to Kettering and the ferry ride to Bruny island and Captain James Cook Memorial Caravan Park at Adventure Bay on Sunday. GoSee visited West Coast Strahan via hospitable Wayatinah. Today we are back in Devonport via Wynyard after circling Tasmania. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/602/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/601/ Wed, 17 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST GoSee stayed at Seven Mile Beach near Hobart for three nights after a run from Launceston on B81 and the Tasman Highway A3 via St Helens and Triabunna. The Tasmanian Tourist Parks we stayed at all have unique points of difference. The drive from Launceston, St Helens and Triabunna is on good but narrow roads and requires full concentration. But our Holden Captiva auto diesel makes light work of the job of moving our easy-going 1400kg loaded Jayco Discovery pop-top caravan. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/601/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/599/ Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:00:00 EST GoSee is at sea bound for Devonport Tasmania and a 12day tour of Australia's island state. GoSee will call on 13 Tasmanian Tourist Parks towing our Jayco Discovery pop-top caravan around Tasmania. This is the kind of day that Geoff 'Coxy' Cox talks about when he chats at caravan and camping shows about taking a cruise. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/599/ 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 today until March 22. They will discuss future plans for the brands importation, education seminars on maintenance as well as tour 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/592/ Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST Thetford is running an adventure gear giveaway linked to toilet product purchases until April 30. The giveaway works at three buyer levels with Thetford self-powering torch and Cooler Bag stool alone and in combination provided as gifts. Thetford, has been awarded the stringent German Environmental Certificate Blue Angel for its Aqua Kem Green and Aqua Rinse products by the German Federal Environmental Agency. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/592/ 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 Victorian Caravan Camping and Touring Supershow at Caulfield brought out buyers Peter Wright Executive Officer Caravan Trade and Industries Association of Victoria and Supershow Organiser said today. 'The early timing (March rather than May) brought out the buyers and certainly caught most exhibitors by surprise. Never in the history of our Association have we witnessed this hunger for our RV products and accessories', he said. 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/585/ Wed, 3 Feb 2010 08:00:00 EST On the road and on the water the effective battery system which is easy to maintain and repair is the best choice. Gel sealed batteries are technically cutting edge but the Absorbed Glass Matt (AGM) option has a more forgiving charging band. Peter Couvaras of Battery World chats with GoSee about deep cycle variables. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/585/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/584/ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST After 47 years of towing caravans, boats and trailers your correspondent went back to school for re-education at the excellent Tow-Ed Nationally Recognised Towing Course based on The Australian Practical Towing Guide. Tow-Ed provides a thorough skills base for those who tow. This is regardless of whether you are new to towing or an 'Old Head'. GoSee believes that everyone who tows should complete an RTO controlled competency-based course. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/584/ 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/580/ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 08:00:00 EST New Zealand's remote East Cape is one of the first places in the world to see the sun rise. It is one of the country's least visited places and it offers a spectacular rugged coastline and is a great place for travellers who want to get off the beaten track. Isaac Davidson of the New Zealand Herald reports that the East Coast Region is one of the last bastions of 'Freedom Camping'. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/580/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/578/ Fri, 11 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST Gilmore MP, Joanna Gash, who has been given back the tourism portfolio taken away from her by Malcolm Turnbull last year, says she was thrilled to bits when she was offered the role this week. Mrs Gash was formerly a NSW Regional Tourism Manager before going into business herself in hospitality and accommodation where she ran and operated Ranelagh House in the Southern Highlands. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/578/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/577/ Wed, 9 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST GoSee has a big, thoughtful, positive, sympathetic, informed response after asking caravan parks to respond to the recent GoSee free camping Information Article from a Grey Nomads standpoint from Gil and Lyn Larsson. Despite GoSees daily association with caravan parks and the caravanning industry the response to this opportunity to talk about free camping from both sides surprises GoSee in its size, the time taken on extensive, thoughtful written replies and the intensity of the comments . . . http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/577/ 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/572/ Wed, 2 Dec 2009 08:00:00 EST In pictures and words GoSee and Hayman Reese take the mystery out of Weight Distribution Hitch set-up for safer towing. First Hayman Reese Technical Advisor Gary Gardiner has compiled the trade names for the various WBH bits. Then he puts a WDH together. He shows Hayman Reese Friction Sway Control equipment too. Now read on ... http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/572/ 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/568/ Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST Once again the weather gave product a practical test at the RV and Camping Leisurefest at Bendigo with heat, dust, gales and heavy thunderstorm rain. Last year the mix was cold, winds and rain. Original, innovative design shone through over the three-day Leisurefest, particularly among the camper exhibitors. Here are pictures - http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/568/ 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/563/ Thu, 5 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST Hayman Reese Trailer Ball Weight Scale imported by Cequent takes the guesstimation out of safe caravan towing. GoSee used the digital readout unit on two of our company caravans the flagship Jayco Sterling 23 and the GoSee travelling office a light Jayco 16.52 Discovery pop-top. At 14kg it is the handiest weighbridge GoSee has come across. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/563/ 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/561/ Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST The Top Tourist Parks of Australia's Hugh Diedrich Award is not easily earned and is given only at the discretion of the board. At the Top Tourist Parks annual conference in Darwin the award once again recognizes exceptional effort over the long-haul for the benefit of Top Tourist Park members by Richard Davis. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/561/ 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/557/ Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST Battery World told GoSee today that solar power keeps quality batteries charged provided actual needs are calculated and considered in the equipment fitted. Tom Spence of Osborne Park Battery World, Western Australia told GoSee that the best thing was - 'To have more than sufficient for your needs'. In a typical caravan two linked solar panels of a suitable size can replenish quality deep-cycle batteries. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/557/ 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/544/ Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST The South Island New Zealand National Motorhome and Caravan Expo at Canterbury Agricultural Park, Christchurch reflects the strong growth in New Zealand and Australia in the RV and camping lifestyle. The Expo was packed to the rafters with camping options from October 2 to 4 with motorhomes, caravans, camper trailers, pop-tops, campervans, fifth wheelers, tents and a complete range of Recreational Vehicle (RV) and camping accessories. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/544/ 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/537/ Mon, 7 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST A new trans-Tasman agreement is set to increase the rewards for New Zealands tourism industry. Tourism Bay of Plenty Enews reports that the agreement, announced by Prime Minister John Key, will see streamlined processes for border processing of trans-Tasman passengers, making Australian travellers experience of arriving in New Zealand faster and easier. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/537/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/535/ Mon, 7 Sep 2009 08:00:00 EST Air New Zealand will launch twice-weekly trans-Tasman flight services to and from Rotorua International Airport on December 12. The airline will fly A320 aircrafts between Sydney and Rotorua. Return flights will operate on a Saturday-Monday service initially, becoming a Saturday-Tuesday service from February 2010. Bookings for the first flights are already open. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/535/ 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/530/ Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST Cabins were on the menu for caravan parks at the VicPark Conference at Forest Resort, Creswick. Cabins are a big ticket item for caravan parks with profitability in mind. A typical cabin on site from market leader Jayco comes at about $65,000. The Relocatable Homes (caravan park cabins) have been sent to Siberia, down the hill from the warm main Novotel venue but delegates pressed on to see the cabins options. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/530/ 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/524/ Tue, 11 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST President Richard Davis told the SA Parks Conference that it appears the caravan park industry is too busy to take part in the world economic recession. And the Global crisis has had little or no negative effect on Caravan and Camping shows, Richard Davis said. The Caravan and Camping Industry of South Australia says new people are being attracted to caravan and camping shows. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/524/ 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/521/ Tue, 4 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST Tow-Ed, of Prospect NSW, is the Best Product or Service Provider for 2009. And in the Trainee of the Year, Trade, Lynette Eggenhuizen of Tow-Ed earned a commendation in a double for the RTO national training company at the annual Caravan and Camping Industry Association of NSW (CCIA) Awards. GoSee believes that many accidents and fatalities can be avoided with skills learned through RTO training. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/521/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/520/ Mon, 3 Aug 2009 08:00:00 EST The big takeaways for the GoSee team after completing the Getabout Training Services Drive and Recover a 4WD course is we all learned something new and we all had a good time doing it. At the end of an intensive one-day training session we have something real to show for the interesting bush and forest 4WD driving experience near Queanbeyan. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/520/ 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/513/ Mon, 20 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST In an environmentally responsible response Battery World guarantees to recycle or correctly dispose of batteries they sell when they are returned to Battery World stores. As a company selling batteries we believe that we should be proactive in helping the consumers dispose of them correctly, Greg Leslie, Franchisee and instigator of the recycling program at Battery World said. Think Green, Act Purple. National Recycling Week 2011 is 7th-13th November. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/513/ 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/509/ Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST The Fulton F2 jockey wheel not only works well it exceeds expectations with a 725kg lift capacity and that is cause for celebration in todays often under-engineered world. GoSee used the F2 with our custom-built dual-axle boat trailer which handles the happy landings for the heavy GoSee swing-keel yacht Silver Gull. No jockey wheel we have used before the Fulton F2 allows the heavy yacht bow to be raised high enough for rainwater to drain from the cockpit. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/509/ 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/500/ Tue, 7 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST The Te Anau Top 10 Holiday Park is the winner of the industry premier award the AA Spirit of Hospitality Award. Waihi Beach Top 10 is Holiday Park runner up. The other finalists were Bowentown Beach Holiday Park, Waihi, Kaikoura Top 10 Holiday Park, Thornton Beach Holiday Park, Whakatane and Whananaki Holiday Park in Northland. PM John Key said NZ will come through tough economic times a lot stronger than other countries because the government is more focused on where New Zealand needs to go. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/500/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/499/ Fri, 3 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST Roadstar and Compass caravans are on the road to more modern designs under new management in what is a good fit in every sense. This starts, as it should, from the wheels up. Quality caravans must have a precision built chassis. So as Australian HiTec now has the reins that expertise is in place with 33 years of engineering knowhow behind it. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/499/ 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/497/ Fri, 3 Jul 2009 08:00:00 EST New South Wales regions have topped the list of the 10 most popular caravan and camping holiday destinations during 2008, according to the latest Caravan or Camping in Australia 2008 Snapshot released by Tourism Research Australia. During the year ending 31 March 2009, 27 million domestic visitor nights were spent in a caravan park or commercial campground in Australia. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/497/ 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/493/ Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:00:00 EST Caravans and camper trailers in NSW will be around $1,000 cheaper as of 1 July 2009 thanks to the abolition of Stamp Duty on caravans and camper trailers announced in the NSW State Budget. The industry also predicts that over 130 New South Wales based caravan and camper trailer manufacturers and dealers will directly benefit from the abolition of the stamp duty and some 400 jobs returned to the industry. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/493/ 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/480/ Wed, 20 May 2009 08:00:00 EST Queensland Caravan, Camping and Touring Holiday Show drew 78,236 people. Up to 19,000 people a day generated an estimated $40 million in sales for the touring holiday industry in Australia. Tourism bodies report many show visitors plan their next holiday in Australia, show organisers said today. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/480/ 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/477/ Wed, 13 May 2009 08:00:00 EST Industry website Autonews reports today that - Federal Budget Provides Big Savings for Small Businesses Who Buy a New Vehicle. The peak body representing the Australian automotive industry, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), says the Federal Government's Budget decision to increase and extend the investment tax break for small business provides a valuable incentive for new vehicle sales. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/477/ 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/472/ Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:00:00 EST 59,029 visitors went to Victoria's annual Caravan Camping and Touring Supershow at Caulfield Racecourse. This is just under 10,000 for each day of the 6-day Supershow which opened on Wednesday May 6. Australia is on the road in droves of caravans, campers, motorhomes, campervans, 5th wheelers and tents in a getaway trend which extends to New Zealand. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/472/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/471/ Mon, 27 Apr 2009 08:00:00 EST 78,000 people attended the NSW caravan and Camping Supershow this year to learn more about caravan and camping holidays, Barry Baillie, CEO of the Caravan and Camping Industry Association of NSW said today. Generally, exhibitors reported very good results at the show this year in a tough economic climate. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/471/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/470/ Wed, 22 Apr 2009 08:00:00 EST Travellers in Australia and New Zealand have a responsibility to use products which are septic friendly. So GoSee completed four months of evaluating Thetford eco-conscious toilet additives in two of its products the Porta Potti 365 plus the 335 model GoSee thinks it is important to choose a portable toilet and treatment products which are a complete solution and absolutely the best quality available. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/470/ 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/467/ Sun, 5 Apr 2009 08:00:00 EST Extended families are a big factor in caravan and camping being one of fastest growing sectors in tourism. The NSW Caravan, Camping 4WD and Holiday Supershow proved Minister for Tourism Jodi McKay right in her comments on Australian interest in caravans and camping. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/467/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/465/ Thu, 2 Apr 2009 08:00:00 EST Jayco has released four new models in the 2009 fleet: the Sterling Caravan, Sterling Pop Top, Discovery Pop Top and Expanda HL Caravan. Holiday makers want an alternative route to overseas travel and now choose an Australian vacation. The new kids on the block feature innovative exterior design, a range of upholstery choices, hard lids for the Expanda, alternate layouts and greater options to suit the Recreational Vehicle lifestyle. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/465/ http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/464/ Tue, 31 Mar 2009 08:00:00 EST The best tow vehicle for any Recreational Vehicle touring task is the one which best fits the buyer's needs. It is up to the tow vehicle buyer to be satisfied with the final decision. It is no easy choice so GoSee, with a great deal of help from our informed friends, set out to make tow vehicle buyers wiser. We think that better informed buyers will choose the best tow vehicle for their needs. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/464/ 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/439/ Wed, 28 Jan 2009 08:00:00 EST Traralgon's Graeme Hellings takes a Barack Obama approach to helping others help themselves to own, run, manage and work in a successful Caravan Park business. Like the US President he offers a roll-up-your-sleeves and work together opportunity to learn to anyone already in or looking at being part of a caravan park business. 'We want people to see the big picture and go into the caravan park industry with their eyes open', he said. http://www.goseeaustralia.com.au/article/439/ 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 years 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/