This is why I love my job so much, happy customers who are keen to share their travel stories and just simply looooved the pure Oz experience – and not only the shiny parts but also the unfortunate bits and pieces of a journey in an old van- and I am not talking about severe mechanical break downs but the little, almost foreseen ‘normal’ problems that can occur on such a long trip through the outback and all around Australia. Read on where Vanessa travelled and get inspired by her travel story.
Last weekend, my workmate Nicole, a common friend of ours from New York Anthony and I headed towards Arrawarra to be part of the Mojo Surf Festival 2011. The Spot X Surf Camp which is thirty minutes north of Coffs Harbour and around three hours south of Byron Bay is a secret surf camp haven for backpackers from around the globe and a handful of locals; a place totally devoted to a surfers lifestyle. Located in a National Marine Park, Spot X provides a unique opportunity to spend time in one of Australia’s most gorgeous coastal areas promising long days in the sun and waves leading to memorable nights around the camp fire. When our company provided us with a Deluxe Campervan and FREE fuel there was no longer a decision to be made – we were heading north!
It’s a well know story – mild mannered, hard worker by day leads an exciting double life at night, except in this case he’s not saving citizens from peril or thwarting evil at every turn. In this case he’s strumming a guitar and singing tunes for Brisbane’s beer drinking public – and thankfully he wears his undies on the inside.
whilst we wouldn’t recommend to anyone that they should do this, it just goes to show how tough and durable the Ford Falcon is! A true example of Aussie grit and determination, Top Gear’s Jeremy Clarkson would be proud – if it doesn’t work first time, try again with MORE POWER!
With it’s robust (read: basic) suspension, there’s no reason why you can’t take your Ford Falcon down a dusty track (excludes rental customers please!), and explore parts of Australia that are off limits to more modern and sophisticated cars – you wouldn’t attempt that in your parents VW Golf now, would you?!
If you really do want to go off roading, then Travellers AutoBarn stocks a range of quality 4WD vehicles, and we even offer a professional 4Wd training course, to allow you to safely get the most out of your vehicle!
Yes, it’s summer – even though it doesn’t always look like it. It’s time to have a barbie with your friends, head to the beach and have some fun! Check out this video to find out how to enjoy your time at the beach safely…
