So you’re heading on an Australian road trip hey? First things first, AWESOME! This is possibly the best adventure you’ll ever go on, so prepare to have the time of your life! Seconds things second, are you prepared? You may be traveling uber-cheap, but trust me there are some super handy gadgets you’ll definitely […]
Category Archives: AUSTRALIA
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Oct
Oct
Can you believe it, this week,we’ve hit the 6 month mark on our life on the road in Australia. It seems quite surreal and time has gone so fast, but we’ve managed to clock up some 12000+ km, spent way too much money, seen some amazing sites and stayed in some beautiful campsites. Here’s […]
AUSTRALIA
3 Epic Northern Territory National Parks That Guarantee You An Off The Beaten Track Adventure
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Oct
Oct
From Kakadu to Litchfield, Uluru-Kata Tjuta to Nitmiluk, Australia’s Northern Territory is jam-packed with awesome national parks that are as giant and grand as they are diverse and dazzling. Boasting so many attractions however, what these big name Northern Territory national parks aren’t always thin on is crowds. Yes, sometimes it is hard to […]
AUSTRALIA, Budget Travel Ideas
Loving Life at the Lake: Discovering the BEST of the Kununurra Caravan Parks
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Oct
Oct
Arriving at Discovery Parks – Lake Kununurra felt a little bit like we’d stepped into a dream. We hadn’t expected much from the town of Kununurra in Western Australia, thinking it would be little more than the usual Outback pit stop affair. Yet here we were, stood on the end of a gorgeous blue […]
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Oct
Oct
This page contains affiliate links meaning BWSP may receive a small commission on any purchases. Woo hoo, this week we finally made it to Western Australia!It’s been a seriously long way from our old home in Noosa, Queensland, but definitely well worth the drive! Distance Travelled: 676km Spot of the Week: Goorrandalng Campground, Keep […]
AUSTRALIA, Budget Travel Ideas, Travel Tips
Nature’s Way on a Budget: Ideal Itinerary For Discovering Australia’s Top End
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Oct
Oct
I’ll let you in on a little secret, Australia’s Nature’s Way is one of this country’s most epic, cinematic and stunning road trips there is … and that’s saying something! From the towering gorges of Nitmiluk National Park, to the waterfalls of Litchfield National Park and the giant splendour of Kakadu, this great drive […]
08
Oct
Oct
Back on the road at last. We loved Darwin and enjoyed our time there very much, but a road trip means you need to be on the road, so here we go again. Distance Travelled: 1612km Spot of the Week: Wangi Falls, Litchfield National Park, NT Camp of the Week: Bullita Campground, Judbarra / […]
06
Oct
Oct
Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory is Australia’s largest national park at over 20,000sqkm. If you’re not really sure what these means in real terms, then let me put it to you bluntly. IT’S HUGE, like the size of a small country, huge! In order to do this UNESCO World Heritage site justice […]
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Oct
Oct
This page contains affiliate links meaning Big World Small Pockets may receive a small commission on any purchases at no extra cost to you. Car breakdowns are inconvenient at the best of times, but when they happen in a remote part of the Northern Territory, the whole situation can be a bit of a […]
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Sep
Sep
Known as the Sunshine State, Queensland in Australia is famous for its glorious climate. As the perfect accompaniment to this, many of the beaches of this northerly state are simply stunning and begging to be enjoyed in the sunshine. For those that know me then, it’s perhaps not surprising that Queensland is where I’ve […]