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JB CARAVANS Page 2

GALWAYS GO ROUND PAGE 10

CLUB MARINE Page 32

SOS MARINE Page 64

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN

There has never been a better time to get into an on road caravan from JB Caravans. The strikingly beautiful blue marlin is one of the fastest fish in the world and the Marlin by JB Caravans is just as sleek and hard to catch as it winds its way through Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s roads. Made from fibre glass walls and one piece fibre glass roof the Marlin is as strong as it is luxurious. Made to be The Marlin is available in touring and family bunk layouts so we have something for everyone. Get out and catch yourself a JB Marlin!!

BUILD YOUR OWN MARLIN Picturing yourself hitting the dirt roads in confidence and travel in style to the national parks that Australia has on offer. The Dirt Roader is catered for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s modern traveller planning a trip of a lifetime. Built with quality finish and superb craftsmanship, it offers the best of both comfort and ruggedness.

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FLOOR PLANS The Marlin comes in a range of configurations. Simply select a floorplan below to learn more.

16’0 SERIES

TAKE A LOOK INSIDE

DIMENSIONS Overall Body Length: 7.1m External Width: 2.48m External Height: 3.0m Internal Height: 1.98m Tare: 1820 - 1870 Tow Ball: 100kg - 120kg

17’0 BUNK DIMENSIONS Overall Body Length: 7.1m External Width: 2.48m External Height: 3.0m Internal Height: 1.98m Tare: 2080 - 2150 Tow Ball: 120kg - 130kg

20’6 TOURER DIMENSIONS Overall Body Length: 8.2m External Width: 2.48m External Height: 3.0m Internal Height: 1.98m Tare: 2100 - 2150 Tow Ball: 120kg - 125kg

EXTERIOR

20’8 BUNK DIMENSIONS

JB Caravans pride ourselves on our high quality finishing, we use only the best in materials to give our caravans a luxurious finish and unsurpassed quality. We employ a highly skilled workforce to ensure we achieve the highest quality product.

Overall Body Length: 8.3m External Width: 2.48m External Height: 3.0m Internal Height: 1.98m Tare: 2400 - 2550 Tow Ball: 170kg - 190kg

1800 991 169 | www.jbcaravans.com.au 2040 - 2060 Sydney Rd Campbellfield VIC 3061

FLOOR PLANS The Marlin comes in a range of configurations. Simply select a floorplan below to learn more.

16’0 SERIES

TAKE A LOOK INSIDE

DIMENSIONS Overall Body Length: 7.1m External Width: 2.48m External Height: 3.0m Internal Height: 1.98m Tare: 1820 - 1870 Tow Ball: 100kg - 120kg

17’0 BUNK DIMENSIONS Overall Body Length: 7.1m External Width: 2.48m External Height: 3.0m Internal Height: 1.98m Tare: 2080 - 2150 Tow Ball: 120kg - 130kg

20’6 TOURER DIMENSIONS Overall Body Length: 8.2m External Width: 2.48m External Height: 3.0m Internal Height: 1.98m Tare: 2100 - 2150 Tow Ball: 120kg - 125kg

EXTERIOR

20’8 BUNK DIMENSIONS

Overall Body Length: 8.3m External Width: 2.48m External Height: 3.0m Internal Height: 1.98m Tare: 2400 - 2550 Tow Ball: 170kg - 190kg

1800 991 169 | www.jbcaravans.com.au 2040 - 2060 Sydney Rd Campbellfield VIC 3061

DECEMBER 2018

Contents... ON THE COVER

JB Caravans 2 Introducing the Marlin

Galways Go Round 10 Get this Paddle Board for Christmas

Club Marine 32

Check out the Summer of Rewards

SOS Marine 64 Safety on the water experts

BUSINESS PROFILES Caravan and Camping Hire 30 Are you using your van this Christmas?

Oz satellite Rentals 42

Perfect rental options for the Christmas break

Couran Cove 44

Introducing the Couran Cove Brisbane Bandits

USUAL SUSPECTS

Wander to Wonder 52 Feature on Broome

Everything Caravan and Camping 56 Is your first aid kit current?

Food Junkie 58

For the LOVE of Cheese

SPECIAL FEATURES Fitness on the Road 20 Stay fit while you travel

Lithium 24

Power Your Freedom This Christmas

Kellyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Column 68 Exploring the Pilbara

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on in December 9th December Good Things Festival

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Merry Christmas LL&L Legends,

I cannot believe we are here, however I am not denying it, as I LOVE LOVE LOVE this time of year.

Liquid Leisure How could one not love it? When it is Life spent&with family Team (big love of mine), travelling and on holiday (well no guessing these are another love of mine), eating (without question) Editorand finally the pop of a champas bottle (well this is where I draw the line – this Hayley Taylor totally is enjoyed without guilt). Family, Food and Travel makes up a huge part of what Director Christmas is for us, which defines whatBen our magazine Charity is all about.

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Checking in as the Dometic Follow the Sun Relay heads to Perth Jess and Ridge have just taken over the Winnebago motorhome on the Dometic Follow the Sun Relay. They don’t have much experience in a motorhome but they’re young and are ready to hit the road. Here’s an excerpt from Jess’s travel diary as they make a stop in at Karijini National Park... We have done road trips before, but this drive is a whole other level. I’m writing this from Karijini National Park, which means we have driven roughly 1000km so far, and have around 2000 to go until we get to Perth! We definitely aren’t complaining though- the scenery is incredible and the motorhome is so comfortable. We are having the best time and we are so lucky to have this opportunity. The National Park is a big area and there are a few different places you can go depending on your vehicle and what you are interested in. We’ve stopped at Dales Campground. We had a quick bite to eat, then laced up our shoes to begin a big afternoon of walking! After consulting our map we worked out we could explore Dale’s Gorge and the Circular Pool, followed by Fortescue Falls and the Fern Pool, and each one of these took our breath away. Dale’s Gorge is huge, and it’s difficult to really articulate or capture the sheer size of it. The photos really don’t do it justice, but it is one of the biggest of its kind that we have seen. It was also VERY hot. After a good few hours of exploring we finally made our way back to our campsite where we met Gavin, a traveler who has been on the road on and off for a year! We swapped stories and looked at the stars for a couple of hours and then had a quick dinner and fell asleep. This was our first night in an unpowered site, we were lucky with the weather and it was unseasonably cool that night so we had no issues and a great night’s sleep! If you’re looking to follow in the footsteps of Jess and Ridge check out their trip below: Broom Eighty Mile Beach Port Headlands Karijini Karratha

Exmouth Coral Bay Carnarvon Geraldton Perth

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Once upon a board, Red Paddle Co-founder, John Hibbard, realised there might be a better way of doing things. It was 2008 and paddleboarding was just getting going. As he paddled along on a heavy composite SUP, he had this crazy idea that it could be made better with an inflatable board. It wasn’t just a hunch either. Having spent over a decade as a full-time, sponsored competitor on the professional windsurfing world tour, John was getting pretty weary of pleading with, and generally avoiding airline check-in staff due to the mountain of cumbersome windsurfing kit required for his numerous international trips (it was tough, but someone had to do it!). A problem, he realised, that every paddleboarder the world over would have to face if they wanted to travel anywhere with their standard hard board. As he paddled, he pondered on this thought. On one hand, the sport of SUP was set to allow pretty much anyone to enjoy the world around them from the water, unlike any other watersport before it. On the other hand, how many of those people had enough room to store a 12-foot board, let alone a vehicle to transport it? Something had to be done. And so the legend of Red Paddle Co was born.

Learn more about Red’s beginnings here:

’ ″” THE AWARD WINNING 10’6 RIDE INFLATABLE SUP Who's it for? A swiss Army knife board - it can be used by almost any rider for any purpose.

Since Red’s inception they have had unrivalled innovation and are unbeatable when it comes to design. Not only do they perform exceptionally well on water but their land components take inflatables to the next level. They are the world leaders in inflatable board design and obsessed with making the best, safest and most reliable inflatable boards in the world. Each individual board takes 72 hours to manufacture, that’s 10x the industry average with rigorous quality control. Each board has its own unique serial number and comes with a 2 year warranty upon registration of each new board.

Learn more about the design and manufacture of Red Paddle Co here:

If you could only ever have one Red Paddle Co board, the Ride 10’6” is the one we’d tell you to get – it’s already the world’s most popular inflatable SUP but continues to win numerous SUP industry and consumer awards. Such success is due to the unrivalled quality, durability and innovation of all Red Paddle Co boards, but also the versatility of the Ride 10’6″ inflatable SUP. It’s designed to float and glide easily on flat water, and it has just the right amount of curve in the plan shape so it rides smoothly and predictably in surf, no matter what kind of rider you are. And it’s 120mm/4.7” thick, which increases stiffness while not affecting ride and performance. Practical cargo tie-downs complete an iconic package. The Red embossed deck pad offers comfort and grip and a diamond cut rear section provides even greater grip and stability when performing step back turns or during occasional use in the surf. It comes with our industry leading Titan pump as standard which will have your board inflated in half the time with half the effort and packs down neatly to fit into our all terrain backpack making transportation and storage simple. To mark Red Paddle Co’s 10 Year anniversary we are releasing a Special Edition version of

our award winning 10’6″ Ride. This comes packed with all of the same great features as every other Red Paddle Co board just in a limited colour way for 2018.

Check it out here: https://www.galwaysgoround.com.au /store/p1/ride106msl.html

Learn more about Red’s beginnings here:

’ ″” THE AWARD WINNING 10’6 RIDE INFLATABLE SUP Who's it for? A swiss Army knife board - it can be used by almost any rider for any purpose.

Learn more about the design and manufacture of Red Paddle Co here:

our award winning 10’6″ Ride. This comes packed with all of the same great features as every other Red Paddle Co board just in a limited colour way for 2018.

Check it out here: https://www.galwaysgoround.com.au /store/p1/ride106msl.html

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Fitness on the Road

If you did just 3-4 of these exercises you will have exercised nearly every muscle in your body. Anything on top of this would be wasting your time.

So no, this isn’t an article trying to convince you to reprioritize your life to make more room for exercise. It’s to share some practical ideas about how you can squeeze in exercise around the other things in your life.

This works one muscle group. only another couple of hundred exercises to go. What a waste of your precious time.

How?

EXERCISE AT THE SAME TIME AS YOU’RE DOING OTHER THINGS

Step-ups while at the playground with the kids. Sets of push-ups while you’re doing the washing. Sets of squats between jobs when you’re packing up the caravan. The ideas are endless.

SPREAD YOUR EXERCISE THROUGHOUT THE DAY

Maybe that’s extreme, but you get the point!

Whether you do all your exercises at once, or spread them throughout the day, you will get pretty much the same benefit. This morning I did 5 sets of pull-ups while at the park. This afternoon I did 5 sets of push-ups while sorting washing. This evening I’ve done 5 sets of squats in between other bits and pieces. I’ll do my sit-ups in the morning. I’ve done a whole workout, just not at the same time. I definitely didn’t need to take time away from the kids to go to a gym.

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It only takes you 10-20 seconds to do a set of exercises. You rest a couple of minutes until you’ve recovered, then you go again. Instead of trying to find an hour to “do a workout”, why not just work your exercises into what you’re already doing? Exercise at the same time as you’re doing other things

Not all exercises are created equal. Some give you way better bang for your buck. Which ones are the good ones? Pretty much the ones that move a lot of your body at once. Squats. Push-ups. Pull-ups. Step-ups. Lunges. Rowing movements. Pressing overhead. Dips.

You don’t have time to exercise. You have an unpredictable schedule. You’re busy. You have small children that you can’t leave alone.

The good news is you don’t need to set aside an hour a day for exercise to get a good, or even great, level of fitness.

PRIORITISE WHICH EXERCISES YOU’RE DOING

YOUR WORKOUTS DON’T HAVE TO BE THAT LONG If you are lucky enough that you can dedicate some time for exercise, it doesn’t have to be an hour. What do you think is better… doing 60 minutes of slow and gentle exercise, or 20 minutes of moderate or intense exercise? Well, the odds are that they’re pretty much equal! We go to a playground for 40 minutes as a family… one of us will be watching the kids, while the other does a short, sharp and shiny workout. Then we swap. If increasing the intensity isn’t your thing, that’s fine too. You know what’s worse than doing 20 minutes of slow and gentle exercise once a week? Not exercising at all. Something really is better than nothing.

DON’T DO TOO MUCH You’re short of motivation? Time? Both? Well, there’s a thing called the ‘Minimum Effective Dose’. Would getting up from a chair be considered exercise for you? Probably not. Slowly going from sit-to-stand 20 times? Yes. This should be your approach. Don’t worry about going to 50, or even worse, 100. You may be able to, but it’s not giving you that much more benefit. You’ll get way more benefit doing regular exercise that is just hard enough to create change. Don’t smash yourself so that you’re so sore (and demotivated) that you can’t work out again for a week. Read more here about why the secret to getting fit is NOT training so hard.

LEARN BODYWEIGHT EXERCISES If you learn some basic exercises you can do without equipment, the world will be your gym. Unless you can already do a pull-up, there’s only one piece of equipment you’ll need. You won’t need to waste your time travelling too and from a ‘place of exercise’. You won’t need to waste time sorting out your gear. You’ll be able to squeeze in exercise anywhere and anytime (well, almost anywhere… don’t be a weirdo). Another benefit? You can scale their difficulty to suit anyone. Whether you are doing push-ups with your hands against a wall, or doing them with your feet up on a bench, they are exactly the same exercise.

Decline Push-Ups

BONUS: YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE IN ACTIVE WEAR! Which will give you more benefit? Wearing Lycra leggings and walking around the block swinging your arms like you’re a flightless bird, or walking to the shop in jeans and a t-shirt to get milk. Hint: they’re the same. It’s sometimes a matter of changing your mindset about when you have an opportunity to exercise. The kids might be at the park and you’re just sitting there scrolling on The Facebook. If you got up and walked around the playground it still counts. Just don’t walk into the swing set. Cradle Mountain Walk You don’t have to go and do a 1 hour workout at the gym 4 days a week to get fit. For some, that’s their special time, and that’s okay. For me, it’s a waste of my time. I can do the same amount of exercise while getting the washing and ironing done. I can do push-ups and step-ups while packing up the caravan. Yoga while having a glass of red wine and watching Netflix. Make a note to yourself… how can you squeeze exercise into your existing routine?

Fitness on the Road

If you did just 3-4 of these exercises you will have exercised nearly every muscle in your body. Anything on top of this would be wasting your time.

This works one muscle group. only another couple of hundred exercises to go. What a waste of your precious time.

How?

EXERCISE AT THE SAME TIME AS YOU’RE DOING OTHER THINGS

Step-ups while at the playground with the kids. Sets of push-ups while you’re doing the washing. Sets of squats between jobs when you’re packing up the caravan. The ideas are endless.

SPREAD YOUR EXERCISE THROUGHOUT THE DAY

Maybe that’s extreme, but you get the point!

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You don’t have time to exercise. You have an unpredictable schedule. You’re busy. You have small children that you can’t leave alone.

The good news is you don’t need to set aside an hour a day for exercise to get a good, or even great, level of fitness.

PRIORITISE WHICH EXERCISES YOU’RE DOING

Decline Push-Ups

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throughout the day and become our regulars over their holiday. You just can’t beat the carefree and relaxed environment of the parks, it doesn’t feel like work to us at all. Everything we serve is made with care from nourishing, high quality ingredients. We use specialty roasted organic coffee beans to create the best coffee around. We are known for our sensational healthy smoothies and smoothie bowls that are crafted from 100% real fruit. Our most popular menu

At Roaming Wild we are passionate about creating happy experiences and delighting everyone who visits us through our amazing food and drinks and abundance of good vibes that come from loving what we do. We are a mother and daughter duo who pursued our dream of starting our own mobile cafe and turned it into a reality earlier this year. We wanted to escape our ordinary jobs and work together to create something awesome from our passion for good coffee, healthy smoothies, homemade treats, our amazing coastal lifestyle and the flexibility and freedom of owning a mobile cafe.

We operate out of a beautiful custom built retro style caravan which we absolutely adore. Our caravan cafe is here to support the ultimate outdoor lifestyle and we love that we can take our caravan to the most beautiful locations. You can find us roaming the Gold Coast and beyond. One of our favourite places to go is the Broadwater Tourist Park where we park in their events area right by the water, we think it’s a hidden gem! You can visit us there over the school holidays everyday except for Wednesday’s. We love meeting all the friendly people staying in the tourist parks and hearing their amazing travel stories or their exciting plans for the day. They also adore visiting our cafe

item is the Açai Berry Bowl, made with pure organic unsweetened açai berry pulp blended with banana, berries and organic apple juice until thick and creamy. We then load it with our homemade cinnamon maple and pecan granola, sliced fresh fruits andAçai shaved coconut. We also item is the Berry Bowl, made withmake a variety of delicious cafe style pure organic unsweetened açai berry snacks and tasty treats such as pulp blended with banana, berries and toasties, milkshakes, sundaes, organic brownies, apple juiceslices, until thick and cakes and cookies. creamy.We Welove thentoload it with delight all our of our homemade cinnamon maple and pecan granola, sliced fresh fruits and shaved coconut. We also make a variety of delicious cafe style snacks and tasty treats such as toasties, milkshakes, sundaes, brownies, slices, cakes and cookies. We love to delight all of our customers which is why we make sure there is something for everyone whether they are looking for a healthy option or a delicious treat.

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NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL At ALL TONES Marine Painting on the Gold Coast we take pride in all our work. We specialise in all aspects of boat spray painting from gel coat repairs to full paint resprays. OUR SERVICES include: • FULL BOAT RESPRAYS • GEL COAT REPAIRS • MARINE PAINT REPAIRS • DETAILING • FIBERGLASS LAMINATION Each job we take on we make sure it is finished to the highest quality to ensure our clients are 100% satisfied. With our experienced team of painters we will always make sure you get what your looking for. All Tones Marine Painting can also perform minor repairs to boats off site. For your convenience we can come to your site and perform your repair or restoration. Contact us to discuss your options.

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HAVING A CRACKER OF A TIME WITH A STAND UP PADDLEBOARD Up in the north west of Australia, tucked away with the red dirt and the pristine marine environment of the Pilbara, there is a quiet revolution underway. Jac, or as she is more widely known, Crackers is inspiring the women of the region to get out on the water and fall in love with Stand Up Paddleboarding. “This area is very much a male based society and the girls get left at home while the men go fishing, so I’m now helping to flip that around. They are now starting to leave the kids at home with Dad while they go out paddleboarding and connecting with the environment”. Crackers is the driving force behind Cracker Jack Paddle Sports, which she has now been operating for three years. While always having been connected to the environment and the water, Jac says setting up the business was really a push from her work in local schools and service providers who wanted a local operator who was able

to provide education and recreation based paddleboarding and kayaking activites. “I originally had kayaks and SUPS but the SUPS became the main focus of the business early on”. “I have a background in outdoor education, and for a long time before I had children I worked with the National Outdoor Leadership School, which is a leader in wilderness education and leadership. They have programs where you can take groups out into the wilderness for up to three months at a time”. “Outdoor education has a real culture in WA to teach leadership, communication and teamwork and its considered a real career path with a lot of opportunities here. Because WA is so remote, we are leaders in providing outdoor education rather than the camp model which other states use”. “After I had kids I had post natal depression and that’s when I got into paddleboarding. For me

paddleboarding was a personal thing to cope and get some mental space. I had always had that connection to the environment and this was the perfect way for me to reconnect with that environment and be out on the water”. Jac says is so hard for women to live up to all the expectations that are placed on them after having kids. “We were these whole people before we had kids and then we become mothers and we are expected to give up everything we were before that”. Cracker Jack Paddlesports are an Accredited Surfing Australia school, and the only Surfing Australia affiliated school north of Geraldton. Jac said this is important because they provide the highest quality of instruction. ‘Accreditation means I can deliver the Surfing Australia programs, and they have such a strong safety criteria in the water, especially with the focus on youth education”. “They are also the leaders in promoting SUP in Australia”.

“Keeping people safe in the water is something we take very seriously”. “SUP is the fastest growing sport in the world. It doesn’t discriminate. You can be any size and any shape and still be able to enjoy the water. You can be young or old and still be out on the water and in the environment with that amazing mental space”. “It’s also a great family activity, everyone in the family can SUP but with surfing it’s a bit harder to do that”. She says though one of the things she loves most is inspiring and empowering women to get out onto the water. “It goes back to that living in a small town with isolation and remoteness and about women having something after childbirth. For them to be able to go out and learn a new skill and

connect with the environment is so important”. “It can give them something else and then they can go back to their families happy. I want to give something back and this is how I can help”. Jac says there is no where else she would rather be than in the Pilbara. The area is on the Dampier Archipelago and has a chain of 42 islands, islets, rocky headlands and coral reefs. The beaches are pristine and uncrowded and easily accessible. The region is home to a spectacular variety of wildlife, and the marine ecosystem is easily comparable with the Great Barrier and Ningaloo reefs. The mangrove creeks provide a breeding ground for many species of wildlife, including turtles, rays, a large

variety of fish, dolphins and whales, which are then easily seen from bays and coves which make it the perfect SUP experience. She said, “The Pilbara is home for me. I’m so deeply connected to this place. The red dirt is in my veins”. “We have the oldest and most condensed rock art sites in the world right next to one of the most diverse marine environments in the world. And although we have mining industry, it is contained and we are able to enjoy this amazing environment which exists next to the industry”. “So many people struggle to leave once they have lived here. Of course it has its hard ships, like the chronic heat, but its so special and we have such a great community”. “I have the best job in the world. I just love teaching and getting people outdoors and showing people how they can be on the water. Who doesn’t want to work on a beach!”

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The Western Australian Goldfields expand well past the largest goldfield town of Kalgoorlie. In fact, in incorporates Esperance in the south of the region and up past Leonora in the north of the region. Esperance is about 400km south of Kalgoorlie and the closest beach, so it

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ghost towns which the kids think is pretty awesome. Although I think they were slightly disappointed they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t actually see any ghosts. Broadarrow and Ora Banda are definitely worth the detour.

Joker bikie was gunned down outside the pub, then owned by WA corrupt cop Don Hancock, who was later killed in Perth in revenge. There is a monument marking the incident not far from the pub. Keeping with ghost towns, an absolute must see is Gwalia, which is at Leonora.

Broadarrow quite literally is just a pub these days, was once a thriving Gwalia is about 230km from mining town. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only around 40km town around out of Kalgoorlie and every wall in the with extensive about his Kalgoorlie vision forand grew as aactivities, The Couran Cove the Sons of Gwalia mine in 1897. facilities, pub is covered with notes from people sporting Couran Cove and tourism Brisbane Bandits are who to have visited. including baseball training in the great South East of proud announce When the mine closed down 1963 as an Iron Mike aidsinsuch Queensland cemented in Couran Cove Island the population went from 1,200 to 40 Just down the road is another my mind that pitching machine and we had Resort as the club's and many of the buildings look like deserted mining town,Ora Banda. virtual baseball in our made the right choice. naming rights partner for people just up and left. state-of-the-art Virtual theThere nextare twostillyears. some residents in "With town their staggering World. Its an amazing snap shot of time and but a town that once had a school, financial support, this deal Couran Cove Brisbane feels quite eerie when you wander baker and other services is now "Having now met the will help secure the Bandits CEO Mark Ready around the structures of the town. essentially just the pub.

owners of the team and long-term future of the said the deal would help Couran Cove Brisbane secure the long-term When Gwalia was a newmany town aof its staff, we have Ora Banda, as well as its mining felt a pride Bandits." future of the Couran Cove young American geologist came to in the team history, also has some more recent which has clearly Brisbane Bandits in the develop the mine. history as the site where a Gypsy underwritten its success Lachlan McIntosh, Australian Baseball over recent years. part-owner of Couran League. Cove Island Resort, is "We look forward to thrilled with the prospect "The Couran Cove contributing to the future of partnering with the Brisbane Bandits are all of the Couran Cove three-time reigning about showcasing Brisbane Bandits and Australian Baseball Queensland and it's working with a team that League Champions. stunning beauty to the loves the game." rest of the world." Mr "We are incredibly excited Ready said. Located on South to have been chosen as Stradbroke Island, Couran the naming rights sponsor "The opportunity for us to Cove Island Resort is a of the Couran Cove partner with such Gold Coast holiday Brisbane Bandits." Mr visionary people at destination with a McIntosh said. Couran Cove Island difference. Resort is exciting. "Our family resort on As the only island resort South Stradbroke Island "Listening to Lachlan on the Gold Coast, is themed around family speak so passionately

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Couran Cove offers guests peaceful seclusion just a 30 minute ferry ride from Hope Harbour Couran Cove offers and the Gold Coast's guests peaceful seclusion entertainment and just a 30 minute ferry ride attractions. from Hope Harbour and the Gold Coast's Nature and culture entertainment and blend harmoniously together to attractions. create a truly Australian-styled resort. Nature and culture blend harmoniously together to CouranaCove create truly Island Resort's accomplishments Australian-styled resort. in design, construction and operation have Couran Cove Island earned over 50 national Resort's accomplishments and international awards in design, construction and Advanced Ecotourism and operation have certification, withnational 352 earned over 50 rooms, villas and houses, and international awards extensive sporting and Advanced Ecotourism facilities and with multiple certification, 352 rooms, villas and houses, extensive sporting facilities and multiple

restaurants, all set in some of Australia's finest, untouched scenery. restaurants, all set in South of Stradbroke some Australia'sIsland finest, is over 90 cent untouchedper scenery. Conservation Park, with one of Stradbroke the finest beaches South Island in the world, virtually is over 90 periscent uninhabited with almost Conservation Park, with no traffic. one of the finest beaches in the world, is virtually It is home towith overalmost 200 uninhabited species of bird and the no traffic. Golden Wallaby, which is unique to South It is home to over 200 Stradbroke Island. species of bird and the Golden Wallaby, which is Couranto Cove Island unique South Resort is truly paradise, Stradbroke Island. just 30 minutes from the Gold Coast. Couran Cove Island Resort is truly paradise, just 30 minutes from the Gold Coast.

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3. Colour Fastness; products will fade over time in the harsh Australian UV but keeping this to a minimum is the key. SeaDek offers 27 different colours and can provide colour testing data, more importantly can they state that they have had the product on boats with a proven record of durability. washed with water regularly) these products are the most durable on the market. You can fish one day, wash off and have the family on board in hours, no stains, no smells, no fuss. Both SeaDek and Infinity have the physical benefits of being soft under foot, reducing fatigue and being constructed from closed cell technology meaning they will not absorb stains or smells. Including fuel, oil, blood (preferably fish), red wine (not top shelf), tomato sauce. They will just wash off and not stain, we haven’t found a product yet that will stay behind.”

As the leader in the market SeaDek has proven itself over time, 12 years in the US (Florida) and almost 7 years in Australia. SeaDek has been formulated to have a perfect balance between durability, softness and it’s cool under foot even on the hottest of days. SeaDek has a Propriety custom 3M adhesive formulated for the marine environment. You see SeaDek installed by Rhino Covers on many boats at the recent Boats shows. Including brands such as Briggs, Sea Ray, Nautique, Cruise Craft, Matrix, Boston Whaler, Gradey White, Bella, Falcon etc. it is clear which, product they trust.

EVA flooring has been around in different forms for some time in Australia so what makes SeaDek different, well the question is what do you want it for? SeaDek which is available through Rhino Covers is an American manufactured product that has a very specific formulation designed for the marine industry. There are many EVA formulations so don’t be fooled by claims they are all the same, they are not!

The look and feel of Luxury Woven Vynil product is amazing and has been used on boats in the US for years, a popular choice in cruisers, bow riders and pontoon boats. Soft under feet and stain resistant elegant, durable, and practical and comes with a 10-year commercial warranty and must be worth considering for any vessel.

It is simple to put down with a durable soft vinyl backing it can be adhered or fastened to your boat deck. Infinity can replace carpet for internal and external applications and as it comes in a 2.5m metre wide role you get great coverage. If you are looking for something more robust that still looks great, the look and feel of luxury, you can’t help but be excited at the options for marine applications and the benefits in reduced maintenance and longevity that come with products such as SeaDek and Infinity. Both of which Rhino Covers can custom cut and install.

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Emma George never leaves home without her Engel! “When people ask me why I chose an Engel fridge, I tell them it’s because they are reliable and durable. I bought this Engel fridge 14 years ago and it has served me well. Our family has camped all around Australia, travelled some of the roughest roads, and our Engel fridge has never let us down!”. - Emma George

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www.wandertowonderoz.com | www.instagram.com/wandertowonderoz www.facebook.com/wandertowonderoz Broome is famous for its rich pearling history and epic sunsets on Cable Beach. The town has a laid back multicultural vibe that offers both action packed adventures and pristine wilderness. Here’s our Top 10 Broome experiences!

1. Staircase to the Moon

3. Snubfin Dolphin Eco Tour

Roebuck Bay was declared an Australian Marine Park in 2015. It is a diverse marine environment that is home to dugongs, turtles and the rare

snubfin dolphin. During whale season you can also get up close and personal with humpback whales!

One of the things we love the most about travelling with our children is the ability to educate them

about wildlife and the importance of conservation and sustainability. And the best way to do this is

The natural phenomenon is caused by the full moon

via hands on learning and encounters! That’s why

resulting in the moonlight creating a staircase leading

the amazing eco tours they offer we jumped at the

usually lasts three nights every month. The town sure

We spent an amazing 3hrs aboard their 22”

held at Town Beach where you can grab some great

all while kicking back on the sunny deck and

rising over the mudflats of Roebuck Bay at low tide,

when we read about Broome Whale Watching and

to the moon. It occurs between March to October and

chance to spend a morning out at sea with them.

knows how to celebrate it too, with evening markets

catamaran, spotting dolphins, dugongs and turtles

food and enjoy live entertainment before and after.

learning truckloads.

2. Cable Beach

Watching a sunset at Cable Beach is surely one the worlds great bucket list activities. The colours of the sky as the sun sinks over the Indian Ocean are

unbelievable and make photographers weak at the

knees. If you have a 4wd you can drive right onto the

beach at low tide to snag a prime posi but if not, it’s a pretty easy walk from the car park. Whatever you do - make sure you bring a chair or rug, some cold

bevvies and nibblies so you can kick back, relax and soak it all in!

To cruise Cable Beach on a camel is a truly unique

experience and one not to miss. We treated the kids to a pre-sunset ride with Red Sun Camels, which

went for 30 minutes. It’s a cheaper option than the sunset version and shorter in duration which is

perfect for families. The little wanderers thought the

camels were hilarious and we all enjoyed the bumpy ride along the beach.

4. Willie Creek Pearl Farm

They say Broome was built by buttons, such was the importance of the pearling industry in the

towns formation. These days, despite buttons

being made with plastic and not mother of pearl

shell, Broome continues to produce some of the

finest pearls in the world. We headed out to Willie Creek Pearl Farm for a fascinating lesson in

pearling. Willie Creek is located approximately

38kms from town and the road in does gets a little rough so a bus transfer is a great option for those not in a 4wd or not keen on tackling some of the tricky sections. After a crash course in pearl

cultivation we jumped aboard a boat to cruise the

azure coloured waters of Willie Creek and see the oysters in action and finally paid a visit to the

showroom to see where the pearls end up - as

Broome

1. Staircase to the Moon

3. Snubfin Dolphin Eco Tour

Roebuck Bay was declared an Australian Marine Park in 2015. It is a diverse marine environment that is home to dugongs, turtles and the rare

snubfin dolphin. During whale season you can also get up close and personal with humpback whales!

One of the things we love the most about travelling with our children is the ability to educate them

about wildlife and the importance of conservation and sustainability. And the best way to do this is

The natural phenomenon is caused by the full moon

via hands on learning and encounters! That’s why

resulting in the moonlight creating a staircase leading

the amazing eco tours they offer we jumped at the

usually lasts three nights every month. The town sure

We spent an amazing 3hrs aboard their 22”

held at Town Beach where you can grab some great

all while kicking back on the sunny deck and

rising over the mudflats of Roebuck Bay at low tide,

when we read about Broome Whale Watching and

to the moon. It occurs between March to October and

chance to spend a morning out at sea with them.

knows how to celebrate it too, with evening markets

catamaran, spotting dolphins, dugongs and turtles

food and enjoy live entertainment before and after.

learning truckloads.

2. Cable Beach

Watching a sunset at Cable Beach is surely one the worlds great bucket list activities. The colours of the sky as the sun sinks over the Indian Ocean are

unbelievable and make photographers weak at the

knees. If you have a 4wd you can drive right onto the

beach at low tide to snag a prime posi but if not, it’s a pretty easy walk from the car park. Whatever you do - make sure you bring a chair or rug, some cold

bevvies and nibblies so you can kick back, relax and soak it all in!

To cruise Cable Beach on a camel is a truly unique

experience and one not to miss. We treated the kids to a pre-sunset ride with Red Sun Camels, which

went for 30 minutes. It’s a cheaper option than the sunset version and shorter in duration which is

perfect for families. The little wanderers thought the

camels were hilarious and we all enjoyed the bumpy ride along the beach.

4. Willie Creek Pearl Farm

They say Broome was built by buttons, such was the importance of the pearling industry in the

towns formation. These days, despite buttons

being made with plastic and not mother of pearl

shell, Broome continues to produce some of the

finest pearls in the world. We headed out to Willie Creek Pearl Farm for a fascinating lesson in

pearling. Willie Creek is located approximately

38kms from town and the road in does gets a little rough so a bus transfer is a great option for those not in a 4wd or not keen on tackling some of the tricky sections. After a crash course in pearl

cultivation we jumped aboard a boat to cruise the

azure coloured waters of Willie Creek and see the oysters in action and finally paid a visit to the

showroom to see where the pearls end up - as

beautiful pieces of unique jewellery. This tour definitely gave us all a real appreciation of the amount of time and effort that goes into harvesting theses magnificent jewels that are at least 4 years in the making.

5. Sun Pictures

Broome is home to the world’s oldest open-air garden cinema that was opened in 1916. This beautiful old building has survived wars, cyclones and king tides! We kicked back in the comfy garden lounges while the kids relaxed on the grass to watch a movie on a balmy Broome night - bliss!

6. Streeter’s Jetty

This cute little jetty was the original jetty for the pearling luggers based in Broome and is still used today for different vessels. The 50m wooden jetty is nestled amongst the mangroves and depending on when you visit is either surrounded by beautiful aquamarine water or mud plains crawling with crabs.

7. Matso’s Brewery

If you’re looking for a bite to eat then we highly recommend Matso’s, Australia’s most remote brewery! Known for its laid back atmosphere, they are situated in a great location overlooking Roebuck Bay and have live music over the weekend. Matso’s have a ripper range of craft beers to sample, but I warn you the Mango Beer and alcoholic Ginger Beer are addictive! We’ve sampled the food several times and while all the meals have been delicious you can’t go past the selection from their Curry Hut available during the dry season only.

8. Chinatown

Thought to be the multicultural heart and soul of Broome since the 1880’s, the Chinatown area has since been revitalised to ensure it preserves the town’s rich history and celebrates its culture. The distinctive corrugated buildings that were once pearl sheds, saloons or brothels are now home to cafes, retail stores and pearl showrooms. Be sure to stop at ‘Pearl Lugers’ on Dampier Terrace where you can tour some dry docked and restored luggers and learn more about the pearling history.

9. Gantheaume Point

Hidden in the pindan cliffs overlooking the Indian Ocean are one of the worlds most varied collections of dinosaur footprints! These 130 million year old relics are only visible at very low tides below 2.16m and are quite hard to spot. Grab a map from the Visitor Centre to help and don’t worry if you can’t find them, there are some cast footprints near the information point.

10. Court House Markets

Trading for over 25 years, the Court House Markets have grown to become a major tourist attraction in Broome. During the dry season there are up to 115 stalls selling a variety of products ranging from crafts, jewellery, souvenirs and fresh produce. The markets are held every Saturday all year round and Sunday from April - October in the Heritage listed gardens of the Broome Courthouse. Be sure to follow our adventures on Facebook, Instagram and on our website!

Happy Travels, Tegan & Leigh

5. Sun Pictures

6. Streeter’s Jetty

7. Matso’s Brewery

8. Chinatown

9. Gantheaume Point

10. Court House Markets

Happy Travels, Tegan & Leigh

known factor that it not only kills the bugs that cause infection, but it also kills the good cells, this can also lead to ulceration in people who may be susceptible, so keep it for cleaning the floors of your vans.

Is your first aid kit current? First aid kit contents (Camping) • 4 x boxes ice packs (chemical reaction type) • 1 x pen light • 2 x boxes of Advil liquid capsules……depending if you can take these with your other medications. • 2 x Panadol…. (Good for keeping temps down if you get sick once again check with your doctor) • Automatic Blood Pressure cuff……. (these are automatic and can give you a ball park figure for a Blood Pressure of your patients you can get these at a Chemist) • Accu-check performa………. (for checking blood sugar levels, approx. $40.00 at Chemist)

• 6 x heavy crepe bandages • 6 x shell dressings large • 6 x shell dressings medium • 6 x shell dressings small • 2 x tweezers • 1 x scissors /1x sheers • Various size dressings x 12 of each • 4 x Large thick dressings (big trauma use) • 2 x small burn dressings • 2 x large burn dressings • 12 x30 ml salines • 12 x 30ml chlorhexidine • 1 small container safety pins • 2 x stingoes • 8 x Triangular bandages • 3 x box of cloth bandaids • 3 x box knuckle bandaids • 6 x eye patches

• 1 x box betadine swabs (if people have a shell fish allergy don’t use because of the iodine) • 1 x box Alcohol wipes • 4 x tube burnaid gel • 2 x thermal blankets • 1 x pen • 1 x note book • 1 x CPR mask As for the case go to Bunnings you can buy tackle boxses cheaper or a soft bag look in the section h That has these make your choice depending on your needs, there is no reason to pay big price at all this list is all you need over time you may add to this depending on where you are going. Please make sure you do a quality first aid course.

First Aid Tips from Medical Field Care Response Unit The most important thing to Vremember these are only Guide Lines to help you when you or someone you know is in trouble and in need of assistance, I stick to the Australian resuscitation council of Australia Guidelines, what information I place here is absolutely no substitute for a good Quality first aid course, so I encourage you all to update or do a quality first aid course at some

stage prior to going on that round Australia trip or vacation, and use these notes to add to your knowledge and treatment of people who are in need of help. We must also keep in mind that people are more sensitive to medications and have allergies to many things, so what might work for you might not work for anyone else, depending what’s in the

cream or lotion & medications, So we need to look at the contents of these items, betadine is one that we have to be careful of for the iodine factor in it, if someone has a reaction to shell fish it’s the iodine within that shell fish that sets them off, unfortunately betadine has some iodine in it so to be safe than sorry don’t use it on someone who has allergies, Dettol everyone has used this from time to time, but its

specially if its family, but this is vital as the patient will be looking at you for guidance, you can panic latter when the Ambulance arrives but until then stay in control, even Paramedics can have emotions run at times, so it can affect everyone not just the everyday person, deal with what’s in front of you Panic latter as we say.

How should you call in and emergency? What number do I use? what do I say? I have not done this before. This is something I have heard so many times when I have taught first aid classes, and for those of you whom may have forgotten this is how to go about an emergency call. Use 000 Before calling make sure you have the facts hence why a note book and pencil must be in your first aid kit, state your name, your location cross reference streets or GPS location, how many Patients are on scene, what other services you may require. if the patients conscious make sure you get their name, date of birth, address, you will need the following. • Is their airway clear and unobstructed if they are talking to you, then you can hear if the airway is closing if it’s a reaction, or medical condition, plus you can ask questions if they are conscious and coherent • Do they have a pulse unless your use to taking pulses you could find it hard, if they are talking to you and the colour of their face is good then yes they have a pulse, simple guide, the face is closest to the

heart, if the face is blue so too is the heart you may have to do CPR or mouth to mask resuscitation depending on what’s happening? • Allergies they might have and to what? And if this happens what does it do to them • Medications if they are on meds what type as this could affect the outcome of any treatment given

Speak clear and concisely do not yell in to the phone or hand set, follow all instructions given, stay on the line at all times unless they advise you different, take notes of any instructions given so you don’t forget anything as you could be trying to save a life, there are always people around from my experience at most places get even in the remotest places get them to help you, remember you’re not on your own completely.

• What has happened (Chief Complaint) to them why are they Injured/ Sick what’s happened to them for your help being required • What Treatment have you given them while waiting for the Ambulance to arrive • Ask for approximate time of arrival of emergency services. • DO not hang up on the emergency service stay on line First Aid Tips from Medical Field Care Response Unit

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FOR THE LOVE OF CHEESE

Australia has come a long way in its artisan production with many a cheese maker putting in the time, effort and love to produce some fine cheeses. We are very lucky, along with the promise of even better selections to come. Too damn good. The creamier, softer, whiter cheeses are my weakness. Don’t get me wrong an aged cheddar, Dutch firm pale goats cheese and of course any type of Parmesan can make my day complete. But the smelly, over ripe, softened cheese will turn my day around. The soft fluffy cloud like mould that coats and encompasses this sensation you are about to indulge in, makes me go weak at the knees. Over ripe, YES. Hint, buy your cheese, store it till it is well ripe, bring to room temperature and enjoy.

Just because you on in the road traveling over this festive season, it certainly doesn’t mean scrimping on special treats. These baked Camembert cheeses are just the trick. Perfect for the sundowner drink, get together with friends also make a fantastic present. What I most love about my baked cheese is they are so cost effective. You buy a cheap supermarket Camembert or Brie and turn it into a culinary sensation. They can obliviously be baked in an oven but also work just as well on low coals on the open fire, BBQ or even on a gas

cooker. Just on a low heat and flip over every 30 second for a couple of minutes. I have even heated on through on the dashboard on a sunny day as driving along. Not as oozy but still bloody delicious. You can go as gooey as you like. Personally I do like them quiet gooey. I admit I have been spoilt over the years with a taste of many cheeses from around the world. Living in England for many years working and holidays in Europe, cheese was always high on the hit list. A crusty baguette, bottle of wine and a selection of cheese anywhere in France is a divine meal in itself. So many to try.

This country has unfortunately put to many restrictions on cheese consumption, hence not teaching us to experience it at its best. Along with not letting producers produce at its best, bloody health and safety restrictions. We have been making cheese without all these restrictions for 100’s of years and it has been OK. I mean, we have grown as a species, haven’t we. What’s their problem?? Anyway stop ranting. Do yourself a favour and buy quick sale and eat out of date. “Rule of thumb. In any food situation, if it doesn’t taste right DON’T EAT IT!!!!” Give these baked cheeses a good. Cheap, available everywhere and so darn tasty. A simple foodie recipe to impress everyone involved. My baked Camembert and Brie

FOR THE LOVE OF CHEESE

Recipe Ingredients Besides a Camembert or Brie small wheel cheese there are no set ingredients/ rules in this one. What you like, what you’ve got, combos that tickle your fancy is what it’s gonna be. My favourites are... Chorizo, roasted red pepper and caramelized onions Smoked salmon, horseradish and sautéed leeks Smoked leg ham, chives and pineapple (fresh) an Aussie combo fav Honey roasted pumpkin, toasted pinenuts and spring onions

Salami, wilted spinach and sundried tomato Roasted garlic, sautéed mushrooms and sage Delicious for afters.. Brandy soaked apricots, sliced almonds and cranberries Sliced pears, thyme and walnuts And the list goes on…… “If your not sure, ask me. That’s what this is all about.” Method Take a small Camembert or Brie and slice in ½. Keep chilled till ready to fill, easier to handle cold.

Whatever the filling you choose dice small so as when the cheese is scooped up, you get a bit of everything. Then layer the fillings on one half, then top. Lightly spray a piece of grease proof paper, pop cheese in the centre and wrap. Then encase in foil. Place in the oven, microwave or even the warm summer sun and let melt, ooze and create magic. Approx.10-15 mins in 180 depending on your oozy requirements. Rind will be tender and cheese soft inside.

sure, ASK ME, again, that’s what this is all about. Another serving suggestion is to wrap the cheese in prosciutto . Looks amazing. Place un-wrapped cheese on grease proof lined tray and bake till prosciutto a little crisp. For a true culinary show stopper, place the filled cheese in puff pastry, egg wash and bake. Talk about looking fancy and as for taste, well think about it.

Serve with crackers, toasted crusty bread, crudities or grissini. Note these cheesy delights freeze really well. Great to have on hand for the last minute cheese hit. Place the greaseproof papered cheese in cling film and freeze.

Other ideas.

To vamp up this divine treat This cheese is stunning when served in a wooden cheese box. Personally I eat these cheeses as is. I feel with this recipe, adding so much flavour you don’t need the fancy box cheese. I keep a couple of empty boxes on hand. To serve, top with fresh herbs, maybe a drizzle of honey, sprinkle of roasted nuts. Let the imagination flow, amazing. Not

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“We sleep in the same places as you will, get stuck in traffic for hours just like you and try those dodgy camp food recipes so you don’t have to. We also test discount vouchers to see if they really do save money. We do it just like you would – because, like you, we’re real campers looking to see the world and help others do the same”. “This website is about showing you what it’s really like camping”. And with more and more people seeing the virtues of the camping lifestyle, it’s a highly competitive industry but David says Camp Spots has grown consistently since he started it five years ago. He said, “Camp Spots was created simply to keep a blog of my, and my two kids, adventures. We had a great time exploring camp spots all around Queensland and NSW and my kids, Sienna and William, have grown to absolutely love exploring”.

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The great thing about stopping for a bit is the opportunity it gives you to really explore a region. We’ve been in the Pilbara now for a few months and its going to take us the whole time we are here to really explore everything that is on offer. Over the last months we’ve managed to get the tent out a couple of times and explore new parts. We decided to head down to Onslow, which is about 300km

Exploring more of the

spectacular Pilbara

south from Karratha, and is a beautiful little town right on the beach. Being the sucker I am for sunrise and sunset, I was keen to visit with Onslow being one of the few places you can watch a sunrise and sunset over the water. The sunrise was particularly spectacular with the towns ANZAC memorial being placed in position where the sunrises through the arch, making it the most iconic image the town has.

It is also the best place to access the Mackeral Islands from, although we didn’t get out there this time. The town has a deep history in the pearling industry and the town’s museum has a great collection of artifacts from this and more. The Onslow Caravan Park is perfectly positioned to access everything in town and the staff there where incredible, even telling us where we could find rare birds and flowers to see, like the green bird flower. Also

Exploring more of the

spectacular Pilbara

And who doesn’t love a country show, with dodgem cars, rollers coasters, showbags, and face painting. Newman is very much a mining town, and the landscape surrounding shows evidence everywhere from the big mining trucks to the visible working mines of Mount Whaleback mine, which is the largest open cut Iron Ore mine in the world, with a pit length of 5.5km.

make sure you visit the Beach Club, it’s a great place to relax.

police station and gaol.

Just be warned the road along the river going into Old Onslow Just out of Onslow town is the is pretty corrugated. We lost the ruins of the Old Onslow township which was fantastic fun tailgate to our ute on there, and despite a search by the whole to explore. It was the original town it seemed. It never showed township which was destroyed up. So if you come across a by cyclones. random tailgate covered with stickers from around Australia in It’s well marked with what was on each site, and its possible to the area there, we are still looking! walk through the ruins of the

Newman is about 500km inland from Karratha. We had timed our weekend here with the Newman Fun Run and Newman Show. Unfortunately I had to pull out of my race from injury but I still got to run in the colour run with the rest of my crew, which was lots of fun, with a very friendly community.

Dave has some friends who live in town so we also spent some time catching up with them and the local intelligence was there are some incredible gorges and water holes out of town that are worth spending the time to explore.

make sure you visit the Beach Club, it’s a great place to relax.

police station and gaol.

BUCKET LIST

Some of our favourites So far..

A Family Of 6 Adventuring Our Way Around Australia, The Good, The Bad And The Amusing. We’re Learning A Lot And Loving Our Time Together. – Jacqui + Aaron Dobner

Chaos in a tin can was born in mid 2017, we left Wollongong with only a desire to spend valuable time with our children making memories and a map of Australia. We are committed to exploring gorges and national parks, climbing trees, making sandcastles and forts on beaches and finding Australia’s best meat pie.

BUCKET LIST

Some of our favourites So far..

A Family Of 6 Adventuring Our Way Around Australia, The Good, The Bad And The Amusing. We’re Learning A Lot And Loving Our Time Together. – Jacqui + Aaron Dobner

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We all aim to spend as much time on our boats as we can. So, it makes sense to ensure your AC and DC electrical systems on your boat are operating at their highest potential, and are wired and upgraded to current Australian standards. This will ensure your family and friends safety, and protect your investment.

your requirements; install automatic charging systems for solar, wind and engine charging options and upgrade your lighting system to LEDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s for an energy efficient solution. Whether the installation is interior, exterior or underwater, ADL can supply high quality light fittings to suit all applications.

ADL Marine Electrics are industry specialists, with more than 15 years operating in the marine industry. ADL Marine can make sure your boat is up to Australian Standard, as well as offer you a full electrical inspection of your AC and DC operating systems. We also offer an easy to follow maintenance plan to keep everything operating as it should.

ADL Marine is based at East Coast Marina, Manly, Brisbane. If required, can also provide a mobile service anywhere between the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. If your boat is on a trailer you, can bring it to them and have the piece of mind your pride and joy is safe in their secure boat yard with camera surveillance and security. The team of qualified electricians will have you back on the water in no time.

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Design, installation and repair of complete wiring systems in new and used vessels. Location and repair of electrical system faults in AC or DC installations. Installation of battery systems to suit individual requirements. Installation of automatic charging systems and battery monitoring solutions. Installation of 240 volt sub circuits, switchboards, battery chargers, inverters, combis & generators. Bow and stern thrustor installations. Load testing and battery replacement. Electrolysis testing and rectification. Wiring Refurbishments ADL Marine can refurbish your old electrical system and have it last for another 20 years! Our expert team can design, manufacture and install the correct system to suit your individual requirements. If you sail the bay, or cruise the coast, ADL can design the right system for you.

Electronics ADL Marine can supply and install all your navigational and fish finding needs. Audio Systems ADL Marine is an authorized Fusion Marine Stereo installer. The Fusion range of stereos, speakers and amplifiers can fulfil any requirement.

Anchor Winch Sales & Service ADL Marine is the recommended service agent for Maxwell Anchor Winches. With extensive knowledge and access to a large range of parts for all makes and models. ADL can overhaul your old winch and make it look and perform like new, or supply and install the entire range of vertical, horizontal and drum winch solutions.

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Maintenance can make or break your trip. Maintenance needs to be performed correctly for safety and to avoid a disappointing trip out on the water or land. If you are uncertain or unsure about your electrical systems operation and condition, contact ADL Marine and they can put your mind at ease and give guidance so your trip can go as you planned it would.

ADL offers its services to Road Boats as well.

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Service & Maintenance

Caravans and RVs

ADL offers its services to Road Boats as well.

Electrical Contractor #83808 http://www.adlmarineelectrics.com.au/ | Email: adlmarineelectrics@bigpond.com East Coast Marina, 570 Royal Esplanade, Manly, QLD 4179 Australia | Ph: 0419 653 657

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