This is one of those campsites that will remind you that you get what you pay for. It is one of the more expensive campsites. However, the amenities offered are well worth the cost. It has a nice kitchen, hot plates, warm showers, flushing toilets, power, drinking water and a swimming pool. The location is … More Big River Ranch Kalbarri
If the campsite was closer to the town of Kalbarri it would be much more appealing to me. However, I found it to be too far away from the town and the national park. The majority of the money saved using this cheaper campsite was spent on fuel getting to and from the campsite. Aside … More Lucky bay Campground, Kalbarri
From the 1st of July 2024, there will be major changes to the requirements for a WHV (working holiday visa). Scrapping of the 88 days! Firstly, you will no longer need to complete your 88 days of regional or specified work! That means you can work wherever you wish or wherever you can and still … More How will the new UK-Australia trade deal affect me as a traveller on a working holiday visa?
We arrived in the park with the expectation that we would only stay a night or two on our way through to Darwin. After spending the first couple of hours in town visiting a local watering hole (Kalbarri motor hotel bar).The afternoon fast approached so we decided to make our way into the national park … More Kalbarri national park
This awesome campsite is situated meters away from the scenic bay of Sandy Cape. The two-tone waters are quintessentially characteristic of the beaches in this region of Western Australia. This area offers great fishing, swimming, snorkelling and sunbathing. It has all the usual amenities offered by most bush camps including BBQs and bush toilets. … More Sandy Cape Recreational Park, Jurien Bay
When we first bought ‘Astrid’ (Our Toyota Hiace, home on wheels) she was already roughly converted, but had more potential to be fulfilled. The exterior and interior were spray painted black by the previous owners which made it unsuitable for the high temperatures we’d experience while travelling North. We decided to make a few changes … More Vanlife Australia – The making of Astrid
We arrived at Perth International with two duffle bags, a backpack each and a rough plan. We were met at the airport by some of my family who are based in Perth and immediately got to work on opening bank accounts and various other administrative things required to live and work in the country. (3 … More The beginning of the journey:
1 – Find the vanFor information on what to look for in a van look at my previous article titled ‘Buying A Van In Australia – Things to look out for when starting Vanlife’ 2 – Purchase the van- paperwork Once you’ve found a van you will need to fill out a MR9 vehicle transfer … More Buying a van in Perth – The Process
The second-hand van marketFirstly, familiarise yourself with the current van market (as this is always changing). You’ll be able to get an idea of what is available in your area and this will help you decide on a realistic budget. An important piece of information I learned when I was buying a van in Perth … More Buying A Van In Australia – Things to look out for when starting Vanlife
1 – Get a SIM card for your phone and activate it You will be able to purchase a SIM card from most local News Agency stores. Getting an Australian SIM is arguably the most important first step as you’ll need a contact number for any subsequent applications (such as opening a bank account). 2 … More 3 things to do on your first day in Australia for a working holiday
THE IVY TRAIL 