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GOLD COAST MARINE TRAINING PAGE 32

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SafeLink SOLO The SafeLink SOLO PLB with GPS is particularly useful for sailing and water sports enthusiasts, as it is waterproof to 10 metres and buoyant when used in its floatation pouch. The SafeLink SOLO is tough, durable, lightweight and compact, and designed to be carried with you at all times.

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Ultimate Off-Road Camper Trailer This ideal go anywhere camper has just the right amount of luxury options to make remote camping an absolute joy, this camper will appeal to customers that want the best that off road camping has to offer.

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• 1340 Litre Storage • Indoor table • Fire extinguisher • Bedside storage pockets • Mini awning • Double jerry can holder • Draw bar level gauge • Removable jockey wheel electronic pulse brakes • 4.5kg gas bottle • Under lounge stowage cells • Spare wheel • Onboard multi staged charging system • Flood Light • Water Tank Gauge • Medium size ring burner • NO COOKING INSIDE outside only

Tvan Camper Trailer Since its launch in 2000, the Tvan Camper Trailer quickly became well known for its distinct design and industry leading off-road capabilities. Throughout the years the Tvan has been widely acclaimed by journalists, owners and explorers. Faster access for side of the road stops Family friendly tent extension and loads of room for everyone's gear Mc2 suspension - Go anywhere without limits Super fast access to kitchen and fridges Revolutionary tent with quick & easy magnetic catches Protected from insects and the elements by strong walls that provide great insulation from noise, hot sun, cold nights and wind. When the tent is deployed (doubling your living space) it's attached to a fold out hard floor, so you'll be up off the ground, dry and secure. Most importantly, when it's time to move on, your bed will remain made up and dry, even after a wet pack-up.

Features: Genuine queen size mattress Fabric lined roof for insulation and comfort Large storage area in the cabin and under the bed Large tinted windows with sliding glass Easy to use magnetised tent fixings for a quicker and easier set up and pack up Magnetised window curtains Double glazed roof hatches with screens and blinds 4.8 metres of usable cabin and tent living area & much more

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February 2019

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JB Caravans 2 Unsurpassed quality

Coolum Surf Club 18

What’s on in February 7th – 10th February Caravan, Camping Holiday Expo

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Gold Coast Marine Training 32 A day on the water

Davos Do Australia 52 The Victorian High Country

BUSINESS PROFILES Midea 38

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West OZ Campers 62 The Commander Hybrid

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Galways Go Round 8 Special on Red original inflatable

Fitness on the Road 20 Keep fit while you travel

Caravan and Camping Hire 30 See what the customers have to say

Club Marine 40

15th – 17th February Caravan and Camping Expo

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The Summer of Rewards

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The Sunshine Coast has been shining bright as a holiday destination for a while now and there is good reason why. Spanning from Caloundra just north of Brisbane, to Cooloola north of Noosa, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a section of pristine beaches, incredible hinterland and fun family activities that make it the perfect getaway destination, anytime of the year. In fact, there is good reason for the annual migration of grey nomads that

set up in the many caravan parks along the coast for the three months of winter, to escape the bitter cold down south. The Sunny Coast has just about everything you could possibly want. There are many places to choose from as a base on a Sunshine Coast holiday. If you are looking for somewhere that has all the trimmings, has easy access to everything the Sunshine Coast can offer, but is a little less busy, then Coolum Beach is a perfect pick.

Coolum Beach is situated at the base of Mount Coolum, which is a 25 million years old volcanic dome, and amazingly is the second largest rock in the world, right behind Uluru! Mount Coolum rises 208 metres above the Coolum Beach township which makes it a popular hike, and obviously gives it some pretty spectacular views. Beware though if you climb Coolum with your loved one. The traditional owners, Kabi Kabi, tell of the legend that says there is an ancient curse on the rock and a couple that climbs Mount Coolum together will break up.

This story dates back to the origin of the name Coolum which is derived from the Aboriginal word ‘gulum’ meaning blunt or headless. This refers to the shape of the top of the rock, which has no peak. The Kabi Kabi story is that Ninderry knocked off Coolum’s head because Coolum took Ninderry’s wife. His head then fell into the ocean, becoming what is now known as Mudjimba Island, and his body turned to stone and became Mount Coolum. The curse however remains, and Coolum’s revenge is to break up any couple that climb Mount Coolum together.

European history of the area is more of castaways and shipwrecks, sugarcane farms and timbermills, before housing started to appear in the area in the early 1900’s. Growing to what it is today, which is a perfect coastal village, with a pristine beach, great surf break and a fantastic welcoming community.

WHAT TO DO AT COOLUM BEACH There is so much to do right on your

doorstep at Coolum Beach, number one is relaxing on the beautiful beach, or maybe learning how to surf next to pro surfer Julian Wilson, on his home break. Other activities are the climb to the summit of Mount Coolum (just make sure you don’t go with your partner),or checking out the skate park and the Aqua Park, which is an inflatable floating field of joy, with water slides, blast bags, challenge tracks and wobble pads.

If skating or jumping around on inflatable floating objects is not your cup of tea, there is a plethora of shopping, cafes and other more refined activities that will keep you happy. During summer there is the Coolum Twilight Markets with lots of locally handmade treasures, and a selection of produce. Venturing further afield, the whole Sunshine Coast is an adventure waiting.

There is so much to do, on the water there is everything from cruising and boating for fishing, whale watching or just for fun, surfing, swimming and Stand Up Paddleboarding. Off the water, drive into the hinterland and explore the Glasshouse Mountains, visit local producers and pick your own strawberries, or visit the Maleny Dairy and Ginger Factory. Follow the Sunshine Coast art trail and enjoy the many and varied food

and wine options. Visit the Queensland Air Museum at Caloundra, Sea Life at Mooloolaba or Aussie World. Take in the wonders of the Sunshine Coast Castle at Bli Bli or pay a visit to the Australia Zoo. The Sunshine Coast is truly one of the greatest Australian destinations. FOR MORE GREAT STORIES CHECK OUT OUR BLOG AT https://liquidlifeandleisure.com.au/blog/

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Coolum Surf Club provides something for everyone with breathtaking views of Coolum Beach looking to Sunshine Beach in the North and Point Perry to the South. We have lots of entertainment options with Free Live Music every Friday and Saturday Night, Free Trivia every Tuesday night, Free Raffle on Friday night and Live Sports in our Sports Bar every day of the week.

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Fitness on the Road 10 Tips to Stay Fit & Healthy While Travelling

Too many people think exercise has to be hard. No pain, no gain, right? That, and you need lots of equipment. Oh, and a “workout” has to be an hour long. In the end, you get overwhelmed. You’re too busy. Nothing gets done. This approach couldn’t be further from the truth. The reality is small things done consistently over time will give you the biggest benefits. And you’ll enjoy it. If you want to improve your health and fitness, the worst thing you can do is just go and exercise. The first thing you should do is change your mindset:

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THE FIRST THING YOU NEED TO DO IS ASK YOURSELF WHAT’S YOUR ‘WHY’ What are the 5 things that are most important to you in life? Did you you mention ‘your health’ in your top 5? Great. Now, close your eyes, and picture the top 5 ways you spend your time. Be honest… is Netflix and Facebook getting more of your time? Unless you identify your ‘why’, you won’t make your health a priority. Is it to keep up with the kids? Look and feel better? Lose weight so you can have that knee operation? Or is it to have the energy to be able to do the walks on your travels? Only you can answer that. And there’s no wrong answer. Once you know your ‘why’, it’ll help you choose where you focus your time, as well as know how to…

FOCUS ON HABITS INSTEAD OF PROGRAMS A program is a great way to kickstart improvements, but… what happens when you finish? Nothing. You stop. You go back to exactly what you were doing before. Motivation and self-discipline are tough for most of us. You need to focus on developing life-long habits. What do you think will be better for you in the long run? Routinely walking 20 minutes every morning, or running 30 minutes once a week? HINT: It’s not running.

START SLOWLY AND GRADUALLY BUILD UP The #1 mistake people make with trying to get fit is going too hard, too soon. You add something that takes up a lot of time into a busy schedule. It isn’t enjoyable and you end up sore. You’re more likely to get injured. But… if you do just a little bit today, you’ll hardly notice it. Increase it a tiny little bit next time. You won’t notice the change. Wash, rinse, and repeat. A book that changed my life was Tim Ferriss’ The 4-Hour Body, especially the concept of the ‘Minimum Effective Dose’..

LITTLE AND OFTEN IS BETTER THAN HARD AND… NEVER If every workout is an hour, you’ll find excuses like “I don’t have time.” If you go hard, you’ll be sore and won’t be able to exercise as often. A recipe for disaster. Read the article The Secret to Getting Fit? Don’t Train So Hard

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DON’T EVER GO ON A DIET Show me a diet, and I’ll show you a picture of a yo-yo. You’ll bottom out, and life will absolutely suck for 28 days (or whatever “their” magic number is). You will miss out on the fun things in life. If you do happen to make it back up to the top, congratulations. Time to go back to your old habits. Everything in moderation, even moderation. Develop an awareness of what you eat, and a healthy relationship with food… because red wine and chocolate.

ADD IN GOOD THINGS INSTEAD OF TAKING AWAY BAD THINGS So you’ve been eating and drinking that ‘stuff’ for 5 years. And you’re planning on stopping it tomorrow? Good luck with that. If you do manage it, tell me how you did it. We can make a LOT of money teaching people your magic secret. What if you instead focussed on adding in the habit of drinking 1L of water a day? I’m sure you’d drink less cola. If you slowly add in good things and they become habits, they’ll become the normal. They’ll eventually crowd out the things that you don’t really want in there. How to Choose the Right Stand Up Paddleboard SUP

TREAT TRAVEL AS YOUR LIFESTYLE I’m on holidays, so I don’t need to take my blood pressure tablets. Or brush my teeth. Sounds silly, doesn’t it. The funny thing? Your teeth fall out, you can get some dentures. If you lose your ability to play with the kids, get up and down off the ground, or go for that hike with the family… that’s a lot harder to fix. You’re going away for a 2-week holiday once a year? Rest. Your body will benefit from it. Travelling regularly? Different story.

HAVE A GOOD PLAN THAT YOU’LL FOLLOW INSTEAD OF A PERFECT ONE YOU WON’T Unless you’re trying to shave 0.1 seconds off your 100m run time, you don’t need a fancy program. You won’t stick to it anyway. All you need is a simple plan that involves some basic strength exercises and some longer endurance activities. That’s it. And they don’t have to be hard. Just move. I can 100% guarantee that if you do a simple program that you can stick to, you will be much better off than a complex program you do half of. The goal is adherence.

LEARN EXERCISES USING YOUR BODYWEIGHT If you get used to exercising using just your bodyweight, the whole world will be your gym. Learn how to do variations of push-ups, squats, lunges, dips, pull-ups, etc. You can scale these no matter what your current level of fitness. When I used to be a rehabilitation physiotherapist, these are what you’d get whether your were an athlete recovering from a knee reconstruction or someone in a nursing home recovering from a stroke. Learn exercises using your bodyweight

Travelling? You won’t need to carry equipment with you, and you’ll save on gym fees. You’ll be able to move better in everyday life too.

MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT THINGS Contrary to what commercial gyms would have you believe (their revenue depends on it), you don’t need a lot of equipment. There are some things I’d recommend though. If you have a mat for the ground, you’ll be more likely to get down. If you have a 1L water bottle, you’ll be more likely to drink 1L of water every day. Your goal is 2L a day? Get a 2L water bottle. What about exercise equipment? If you’re a traveller, check out The Only Equipment You Need to Keep Fit While Travelling. Once you’ve changed your mindset, you’ll see that the most important thing is knowing your ‘why’. Then, it’s all about moving. Consistently. And increasing gradually.

STICK TO YOUR NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS WITH GOURMET MEALS

So it’s the 1st of February and you’ve already slipped up on your new year’s resolution? This is one of the most common occurrences as we tend to make overly ambitions resolutions for the new year. We also fail to prepare for our new lifestyle choices. As you know with anything in life, if you

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Yes, summer is here and although it can be a touch warm here in the Whitsundays, the tropical fruits are in full flourish. Such a culinary treat for the eyes and taste buds. Dragon fruit, papaya, passionfruit, a bounty of beautiful berry jewels and red shinny cherries, so sweet to taste. Mangoes, deliciously luscious and the range now is amazing. There are also so many other wonderful tropical fruits. Every now and then, some pop up Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never herd of. Best to always buy and try I say.

Pretty much anywhere you roam in Australia you will find a local market selling their home-grown local produce and sometimes other enchanted goodies brought from other regions of our diverse amazing landscape. Best to get out there and hunt and gather some of this season produce and get fruity. Of course, a tropical fruit salad for breakfast is a wonderful way to start the day but if feeling a bit cheeky and its after 10am, a fruity daquiri on the special occasions is, in my opinion, definitely allowed. Only special occasions of course. If like me though you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want these beautiful tastes of summer to disappear, one of the best ways to enjoy this array of fruit is the classic

fruit sorbet. A dish to make and preserve these fruity delights. As the abundance of local strawberries start to disappear a sorbet is a fantastic way to linger on the delicious flavour. Blueberries, another fabulous berry and so good for you. A touch of pure bliss in the freezer for you to enjoy anytime. Serve in a bowl, in a cone or with another dessert, I also love a sorbet with cheesecake, Yum. Is it worth it, hell yeah!

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CLASSIC FRUIT SORBET This is a base recipe for fruit sorbet. It will cover most fruits but remember all fruits are different so sugar levels and lime/ lemon juice will vary. It will always need to be sweeter before freezing as the sweetness will drop when frozen. So just go a little sweetie. You can infuse other flavours into the sugar syrup, like cinnamon, lavender, cardamom, nutmeg, rose water, citrus peel, fresh herbs, lemon grass etc. Remember you want it to be a bit too sweet as this will drop when frozen. The best way to check is to freeze a little mix on a plate and taste. Then you can adjust the sugar or citrus. Tasting is always the best balancing tool.

INGREDIENTS 4-5 cups fresh fruit, remove any skins pips or inedible parts 1 cup sugar 1 cup water 2-6 tablespoons of lemon or lime juice to taste.

METHOD Peel, pip, do whatever the fruit requires, then roughly chop. Place sugar and water in saucepan and gently bring to the boil to dissolve the sugar. Cool, this can even be made the day before so it’s good ‘n’ chilled. Place chilled sugar syrup, lime or lemon juice and fruit into a blender and blend till smooth. This mix can now be strained depending on the consistency you require. Smooth sorbet stain, textured sorbet don’t. So now, if using a machine, place into the bowl (frozen) of an ice cream machine and churn away. Follow the machines instructions. When ready scoop into a plastic container, cover with cling film, this

will help prevent the top layer going icy and lid. Keep in freezer till sorbet time. No machine, no problem, just freeze in a container or any plastic moulds. When frozen, remove, cut into chunks and blend again. Usually this step is only required once, but if you feel it needs it do it again. This can be the case if the sorbet is a bit older a re-blend and freeze can bring it back to life Store in freezer, once again with cling film and lid to protect. Sorbet will last in the freezer for a few months, then it will start to go icy. But fear NOT. If this does happen, or even before it does, perfect solution. Blend with a white Rum to make the perfect fruit daiquiri, only after 10am lol.

YUM.

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Bombo Quarry Headland is an awe-inspiring hidden treasure tucked away, and yet so close to one of Australia’s most travelled highways – the Princes Highway. The heritage-listed area is a feast of spectacular contrasts – the solid, towering, basalt columns; the bare, volcanic, rocky moonscape; and the beauty, vastness, and power of the ocean. The headland is a photographer’s mecca – with sunrise and sunset it’s most photographed times of the day. However, it is quite simply an awe-inspiring experience at any time of the day. The quarry is steeped in historic and geological relevance. Dating back to the 1900s, the former blue metal quarry provided local employment for almost 100 years. It is also one of the most significant geological sites in NSW and its incredible rock formations create an otherworldy experience. The area has the added bonus of being dog friendly – so you can take your four-legged friend along on this adventure.

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The perfect time to plan your next camping holiday With Christmas, New Year and even Australia Day now all done and dusted, the holiday season is well and truly over for another year. Adults are back at work, kids are back at school and 2019 is officially underway- and for many of us, it is looking busier than ever! Even if you love your job or school, the hustle and bustle of the new year can often be overwhelming and stressful, leaving many of us already wondering when we can book our next trip away. The summer holiday period is synonymous with rest, relaxation, and getting outdoors and is the longest break of the year for many families, but it can quickly feel like a distant memory as we get stuck into 2019. It is for this reason that now is the perfect time to start planning your next caravan and camping holiday! If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re lacking in motivation and already eager for the next break, booking a camping trip in advance will give you something to look forward to and help create a positive mindset and motivation for the months ahead. If you work full time or are part of a busy family, it can be tricky to find the time to get away. This year, we are here to help you make the most of your annual leave and long weekends! The Easter long weekend is approaching in April and will this year fall from the 19th until the 22nd. With ANZAC Day on the 25th as usual, you can take just three days of holidays (the 23rd, 24th and 26th) and score 10 days off- more than enough time for a caravan or camping trip!! If you want to make the most of holiday opportunities and give yourself a camping trip to look forward to, make sure to book these dates off ASAP. April is also the perfect time to travel many areas of Australia, with the hottest weather generally over and the cold temperatures yet to set in. Our research has also revealed those who regularly undertake caravan and camping trips are competitively happier, more optimistic and less stressed than non-campers. So if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re feeling the pressure in 2019 and are eager to make the most of holiday opportunities, what are you waiting for?! For more ideas and inspiration to help you plan your trip, visit http://www.letsgocaravanandcamping.com.au/

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ENTERTAINMENT, SNACKS AND NAPS IN THE CAR. Having snacks in the car is literally a life saver! We

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without an iPad or tablet in the car, the

amount of time they spend running around outside and being wild we can totally

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pockets like miniature trucks and diggers which keeps them happy for a while.

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the kids are due a nap is ALWAYS a good idea.

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routine as some days we're travelling, some days we're at camp and some days we're out doing activities BUT we ALWAYS stick to the kidâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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pictures before we leave as they tend to get excited and it will also make them happier to be in the car.

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Let them burn energy. Letting them burn some energy especially on long travel days can stop things from getting chaotic.

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of parks or open spaces to stop at along the way, it breaks up the drive for both the adults and the kids and makes them happier in the car for the remainder of the trip.

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One of the many things we were really looking forward to when we hit Victoria was to visit and explore the High Country: Gippsland, The Mornington Peninsula as well as the famous Murray River! As it’s turns out, the Gippsland area was going to be our first area to explore and Dargo was the destination!

After heading East out of town with 400,000 of our closest friends during the Xmas break, we called in for a very healthy burger, chips and Diet Coke (I’m on a diet) at the Moe Maccas and headed into the unknown. We didn’t really have a camping location planned when we got there

and for this trip we were running just the swags as I was unsure about the terrain, tracks and general camping space available. We just wanted to find some great spots and see where we end up and that’s exactly what we found, our first night was camped in a sweet bush setting on the Freestone Creek track that was hard to find unless you

crossed a small river, turned right, up the hill and there you are! After a quick dip in the creek where we were treated to watching a wombat cruise on by, have look at us for 5 mins and then disappear into its burrow! We decided to keep trekking the next day and made the quick drive into Dargo for the regulation beer and

Parma at the Dargo Hotel and all I can say it was amazing, the inside was great to wander around and just look at all the stuff all over the walls and ceiling, the beer, was awesome because, well, it’s beer and the Parma was massive, cheap and delicious! Being the Xmas and New Year period, the whole town was packed, so get fuel before you come if you’re up here at that time of the year as there’s only

one servo which is also the general store, it’s easy to find as it’s across the road from the pub! After an hour or so sitting outside the pub checking out all the Patrols, Cruisers, Hilux’s and the occasional Ssangyong that were getting around, the cowboy boots and more dodgy mullets than a 90’s Billy Ray Cyrus concert, we headed off along the Wonongatta road and found the most

amazing and beautiful free camp ground next to the river called Black Snake Creek campsite! Be sure to take your own fire wood as dry wood was scarce and the long drop was all sorts of nasty!! The Wonongatta track can be quite windy in some places and more than once we had to get off the road due to a few dicks driving like idiots and ending up on our side around some bends!

Next up for our adventure was Billy Goats Bluff track, a steep, narrow and rough track that leads up to the fire lookout at the pinnacles, it’s one of the steepest tracks in Victoria and can get hectic, awkward and very very ass tightening when others are coming the other way! Be sure to use your UHF when travelling up or down as some places are one way only with a very steep gradient and high drop offs one side

and cliff faces the other! The rest of the trip and new year was spent relaxing in the river and around the fire with fellow travellers from NSW and just enjoying another part of Australia that we can’t wait to explore more!!

LPG &FIRE SAFETY There are few things in life that are certain. You know the general stuff, but here in Australia, you can be certain that in the summer months there will be bushfire. For those of us that are regularly out on the road, and camping in sometimes remote areas, we need to make sure that we are bushfire aware, and have a fire plan. Bushfires are unpredictable. The Department of Fire and Emergency Services in WA (DFES) warns that indecision is the biggest killer when it comes to surviving a bushfire. It warns you must be prepared. Travelling during a bushfire could be life threatening but DFES advises if you find yourself travelling during a bushfire to: Always carry maps of the area you are entering and know the exit routes; Check the weather forecast, Fire Danger Ratings, any current fire

restrictions, and if a total fire ban is in place for the area you plan to visit; Listen to ABC local radio for news about where bushfires are burning; Be prepared to reassess your plans; Store a woollen blanket and drinking water in the car; If you see a bushfire in the distance, pull over to the side of the road to assess the situation. If it is safe to do so, turn around and drive away from the smoke; Always follow the directions of police and firefighters if they are present; If there is a lot of smoke, slow down and be aware there could be people, other vehicles and livestock on, or close to the road; turn on your car headlights and hazard lights; close the windows and vents. DFES also advise if you find yourself in your car and

trapped by a fire to: Find a clearing away from dense bush; Where possible park behind a natural barrier, such as a rocky outcrop; Find a suitable place to park away from vegetation if possible and prepare to shelter in your car from the heat; Stay inside your car, it offers the best level of protection from the heat and as the fire front passes, unless thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a well-protected building nearby; Turn the engine off; Close all doors, windows, and air vents and turn the air conditioning on to full and recirculate; Drink water to minimise the risks of dehydration; Lie on the floor and cover your body with a woollen blanket or cotton blankets or cloth; Do not get out or open windows until the fire front has passed;

After the fire front has passed be aware that the fire danger is not over. Heat, smoke and embers will still be there and can in fact increase. If you are in a car, fumes can be released from interior plastics. DFES advise: Stay as close to the floor as possible to minimise inhalation of fumes and cover your mouth with a moist cloth; If possible, stay in the car until the front is passed and the temperature has dropped outside; Stay covered in woollen blankets and continue to drink water. This is a very dangerous time as tyres, and external plastic body parts may catch alight and metal parts will be extremely hot. If you find yourself in a bushfire

while you are on foot DFES advises to not panic, move to clear or already burnt ground and do not try and run uphill. Stay low and seek shelter behind a log, rocky outcrop or embankment to protect yourself from radiant heat; If your clothes catch fire, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t run. Stop, drop, cover your face and roll over and over to extinguish the flames Just like at home, you also need to have a fire plan inside your caravan. DFES advice for caravan safety is: Ensure all gas equipment for your caravan is tested and in good working order; Gas cylinders on caravans

should be external and secured with valves facing away from the van; Make sure you have a fire extinguisher and fire blanket, and locate them near an exit and easily accessible; Install a smoke alarm close to the sleeping area; Ensure all fire safety equipment are maintained; Have an emergency escape plan that everyone can understand; Ensure you turn off any pilot lights before towing your caravan or when the vehicles engine is running; Service all electric and mechanical brakes and bearings on your caravan. Stay safe everyone and look out for others.

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TRAVELLING WITH PETS LONG TERM

Once upon a time, if as a pet owner you wanted to hit the road for more than a short holiday, you either had to consider rehoming your fur babies, or finding someone to care for them long term. There were very few accommodation options where pets were welcome, and even fewer places you could explore with pets in tow. Now is a very different world. Most camp grounds and caravan parks have some pet friendly options available. Poona Palms Caravan Park, which is opposite Fraser Island in Queensland, is just one accommodation provider which has seen the immense benefits of providing more for people who are travelling with their pets. In addition to their pet friendly

accommodation, in the last 12 months they have installed a coin dog wash in the park and in October last year they put in an off-leash dog area, complete with agility equipment to keep the four legged family members happy and active. Travellers who have made the decision to bring the whole family have a whole range of experiences. ‘Us and The Bus’ are Dale, Susan, 14 year old Shania, nine year old Xavier and Snowy the cat. They left Perth in April 2018, now living in a refurbished bus. Susan said that Snowy originally came to them as a stray they no intentions of keeping. After searching for her family they took her to a vet and discovered Snowy’s original owners had given her to another family, who abandoned her.

“We bought her home with us that day and told the children she could stay. We had plans to live in a bus but what were we to do with the sweet little fluff ball? As the time came closer to us moving into the bus we tried to re home her but had no luck”.

have a little walk around or look out the window but mostly she sleeps”. Susan said, “We keep her on a lead at all times when camping and she sleeps with Dale and I in our double swag. Snowy comes in the ute with us when we are site seeing and has even come to the beach with us”. “We have a cat bag that we picked up from Kmart, we put her in it when we are out and about with her. At home in the bus she has a bit more freedom, we let her in and out as she pleases when we are going to be there for an extended period of time. The bus is her home and she doesn’t venture far. She will sit outside with us in the morning when we are having a coffee, or in the evening if we are sitting have

“We said to her then, well Snowy, you chose us, you’ll just have to come live with us in the bus”. “We had lots of concerns about travelling with a cat, luckily she is good in the car and adaptable. Nothing has been as bad as we thought it would be”. “She has a little nook for her kitty litter and another for food and water. She has her own seat in the bus and when Dale turns on the engine she jumps down from wherever she is and runs down to the front of the bus to take her seat next to Shania”. “Occasionally she might get up to

a beer, but she is always in at night time to sleep on the end of someone’s bed”. Susan said they get around the issue of visiting national parks by parking the bus at a nearby caravan park and doing day trips while Snowy stays at home. “Our general experience of having Snowy on board with us has been a very positive one. She certainly has a place in the bus and in our hearts. We are amazed how well she has adapted to the lifestyle and I think its good for the kids to have a furry friend to turn to when their day gets tough. She is a wonderful, playful, quiet and often calming presence for all of us, and our days wouldn’t be the same without her”. Nicky, Mark and Charlie the miniature schnauzer have been travelling together for four years, after leaving their home in Frankston in Victoria.

Nicky said when they made the decision to travel there wasn’t any doubt in their minds that Charlie was coming with them. “Charlie is our family, there was no way we were leaving him behind”, she said. The biggest challenge they find is when they are stopped for work. “I couldn’t just leave Charlie in the caravan, so I find someone to look after him when I go out to work. I talk to the locals, or the vet, and I’ve always been very lucky and found someone to care for him”. Nicky said there are lots of pros and cons about travelling with a dog, and they have not visited some places because they couldn’t take Charlie. “Personally though Mark and I have loved every minute of our adventure with Charlie, I wouldn’t change anything we’ve done”.

20 Legs around Australia are a family of six. With four kids aged 12, nine, seven and three, they also travel with their two dogs – Spanner a 13 year old Spandor and Sam, a seven year old Labrador. When they left Mount Barker in South Australia in February 2018, there was no doubt that they would bring the dogs with them. “We never really considered leaving them, especially with Spanner’s age, and also because we didn’t know how long we would be travelling for. We made sure we had room for them from the start”. Natalie said the biggest issue they have is going shopping. “We have overcome that by using ‘click and collect’ services when we get to a town, so I can run in and collect with everyone waiting in the truck”. “Most things you can do with the

dogs, the other places we take turns or get dog sitters organised. We’ve found local vets do day sitting, so we can do day tours, or kennels if it’s a longer period like national parks”. “We have had to skip some places because of them, but this is a big trip for us, we don’t know when it’s going to stop, so we just put these places on the list for next time. We’ve never been too upset about missing somewhere because we know we’ll go back”. Natalie said their overall experience of travelling with two dogs has been great. “I always encourage people to take their dogs, it definitely is not as hard as people make it out to be. It’s very doable and we wouldn’t be without them!” Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Poona-Palms-Caravan -Park-1729815047247863/ http://www.poonapalms.com.au

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Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the people you meet One of the most incredible things about travel is the characters you meet along the way. I love sitting down with the eccentrics you come across to find out what their story is and why they are doing what they are doing. Some of my favourite eccentrics are the people who are walking, running, cycling or whatever their mode of transport is, across the country, generally solo, either to raise awareness or funds for a cause close to their

heart, or sometimes, just because. Of course, one of the most well known of these trips in recent years was that done by Samuel Johnson when he unicycled around Australia to raise money for cancer research. I also have a friend who cycled for cancer awareness from Adelaide to Sydney, and weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come across a couple of travellers on our journey, who were raising awareness in their own way.

The first was an Italian Ultra runner, named Michel Evangelisti, who decided to run from Darwin to Adelaide during the hottest time of the year to raise

money for Spina Bifida. We came across him at the Devils Marbles in the Northern Territory. We had already set up camp for

the night and then noticed this man come running into the camp ground around 7pm that night behind a camper van.

It all looked a bit odd but it was only the next morning when we noticed them running around the Devils Marbles doing a photo shoot that we really started

to question what they were doing? Curiosity finally got me and I spoke to him as he shot past me.

He explained his quest to run across the Australian Outback, handed me some merchandise and ran off into the hot, hot sun, behind his support crew in the camper van.

More recently, in Port Hedland WA, we met up with Herb and his dog Snotty. They were cycling around Australia on a recumbent bike, raising awareness for diabetes. We saw Herb on the road a few days earlier and when

he rolled into the same Caravan Park we invited him over for a beer and a chat. Herb had been diagnosed with diabetes and decided that he needed to do something. So he packed up his bike and started to cycle.

Herb was a true eccentric and had a million stories to share about his travels.

Who have you come across while youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve been travelling who had a great story?

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Camp Spots - Camp Spots – Tips for Free Camping Hi, it’s David from camp-spots.com and this month we are diving into the beginnings of free camping. Exploring Australia has never been easier and with our guide at camp-spots.com, we will get you pointed in the right direction to free camp your way around Australia and start living your dream. Free camping has been increasing in popularity and it is easy to see why. You can explore more with less, but where do you start? We have hundreds of free camp reviews at camp-spots.com, making it easy to choose a camp that suits your needs. It is a fantastic concept that you can travel and see more with the same amount of money, or it free’s money up to spend in towns.

1. Plan your journey There is lots of reference material that will guide you, groups such as our FaceBook Group Everything Camping Australia (https://www.facebook.com/groups/campreviewsaustralia) is a must to join and is a god send to keep up to date with camp spot conditions throughout Australia and our map will help you plan your adventure.

2. Have the right gear This will depend on where you are going and what your level of comfort is. However the old saying KISS, “Keep it simple stupid is what you need to follow”. Water, Water and more water, you need a good solid water supply and a way of catching it is even better. Work out how much gas you need and then buy the right size gas cylinders. Make sure you have a way of charging your batteries so either solar or a generator (or both) and to take the burden off your electrical supply make sure all your lights have been changed over to LED’s. Porta loos are needed as a lot of camping spots don’t have toilets and require you to be self-sufficient, so pick a good one that you feel comfortable with.

3. Know your weight Weight is an issue so make a list of needs and then wants, if your towing a trailer make sure you fully pack it, including with water and then get it weighed, so you can keep it within manufactures towing limits.

4. Communication This is key and I don’t think we need to go over just how important it is to be able to contact someone in case of an emergency. You will get mobile coverage, and depending on the service provider this can be great to none, so don’t always be reliant on one. With a lot of the free camps situated in remote areas or on the fringes of phone reception, pre-planning is key here to make sure communication is always available and at bare minimum tell someone where and when you should be leaving and arriving at destinations. There are plenty of options from satellite phones to UHF so choose carefully and do as much research as you can.

OTHER POINTS TO CONSIDER WATER AVAILABILITY: Many free camps are more remote and rely on bore water if they even have water available at all. It’s always wise to carry your own water when camping so keep this in mind FIRES AND BBQ’S: If you’re staying in a National Park area you won’t be allowed to collect firewood and will need to bring your own. Similarly, if there are fire bans in place then open fires are not allowed. Having a gas cooktop in these instances is always a bonus. TIME LIMITS: Some camp sites only allow limited stays. Be sure to follow any rules regarding this as you can face fines in some instances, but more importantly, the rules are there to be sure that all visitors to the area have availability to resources. Campers causing problems by ignoring limits and other rules sometimes are the cause of free sites being closed, so it pays to be respectful. RUBBISH: There are no rubbish collection services at many free camp sites. This makes sense because rubbish services cost money, so if you’re not paying or you’re only paying minimal charges, and there are no bins then have respect and take your rubbish with you. Like other problems caused by disrespectful campers, excess rubbish being left around campsites has forced closure of many sites around Australia. Get out there and have fun, practice, practice and practice and never let minor set backs get to you, they become great stories later on. Share your stories and tips but most of all enjoy your travels. BE RESPECTFUL Free camp spots have been closed in recent years due to the abuse of the camping areas, be respectful of the surroundings and other campers, stay tidy and clean and only leave foot prints.

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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. Gwalia is about 230km from Kalgoorlie and grew as a town around the Sons of Gwalia mine in 1897. When the mine closed down in 1963 the population went from 1,200 to 40 and many of the buildings look like people just up and left. Its an amazing snap shot of time and feels quite eerie when you wander around the structures of the town. When Gwalia was a new town a young American geologist came to develop the mine.

“It was a wonderful night, and adds to Couran Cove, a feature nowhere else on the Gold Coast, a true Sunset Bar. It is a fabulous facility which we are very proud of and we look forward to sharing it with our many guests in the future.” To celebrate its launch Couran Cove Island Resort will offer 5 lucky readers Double Day Trips to the Island. To enter simply like one of our official posts about Sunset Beach on our Facebook page and tag three friends. Be sure to mention you heard about us from Liquid Life & Leisure.

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