Aussies’ top dream destinations for road trips and caravanning revealed

According to the latest caravancampingsales consumer research survey, the top three Aussie dream destinations for caravanning over the 2020-21 holiday period are Tasmania, far north Queensland and Darwin.

With international travel off most Aussies’ agendas, discovering Australia has never been more appealing. In 2020, caravanning has become the go-to for road trip travelling especially this Christmas for those driven by wanderlust, families looking for the ultimate adventure or grey nomads hoping to unwind.

Tasmania topped the survey with Queensland destinations Cape York and Cairns level pegging in the runner-up spot. Darwin was also a popular choice.

“A touring trip of Tasmania is well worth it with stunning scenery, great roads and excellent attractions, from Hobart’s MONA to the unmissable Cradle Mountain,” said caravancampingsales RV Editor, Chris Fincham.

“Many southern travellers don’t go past the Gold and Sunshine Coasts. That’s a big mistake with all that the tropical rainforests and unspoilt coastline offer from Cairns all the way to the tip of Cape York,” he added.

“Darwin is one of my favourite destinations in Australia. It’s our smallest but arguably most interesting capital city, with plenty to see and enjoy from the cosmopolitan harbor cafes to the terrific museums and galleries,” Fincham continued.

For Aussies looking to caravan over the break, Fincham has provided his top five tips for holiday travel:

1) Allow extra time to get to the chosen destination to avoid rushing or taking risks.
2) Take a detour if possible en-route – there are many historic towns and hidden gems just off the main highways.
3) Try to disconnect from modern life by keeping mobile phone and screen time to an absolute minimum while away.
4) Try a new activity. Most holiday destinations offer something different – whether it’s horse riding or rafting down the rapids.
5) Rather than have fish and chips every night, cook up a few different campfire meals for the family. Even if it’s only on the Weber Q rather than a more evocative grille over hot coals!

The next caravanning adventure awaits with many holiday-makers expected to go on road trips over Christmas and into the New Year – exploring the horizons of Australia’s sunburnt country.

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