Category Archives: Trip Preparation

Top tips for travel finance when you go overseas

7 tips to help you avoid money trouble overseas [...]

12
Feb
Interstate moving checklist

Moving interstate? Use this handy checklist for a seamless move. [...]

11
Feb
How to prepare your prestige car for a road trip - 10 point checklist

One of Melbourne’s largest independent prestige service specialists, Ammstar Autohaus, has these 10 tips for [...]

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26
Jun
5 problems you should prepare for on your road trip

Expect the unexpected and you'll be better prepared to avoid problems or deal with them [...]

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31
Aug
7 tips for finding work while travelling around Australia

Some great tips for overseas visitors travelling to Australia and hoping to find work along [...]

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19
Aug
5 tips for financing your new car or caravan

If a new car or caravan is on your road trip shopping list then these [...]

21
Jun
Where to find road condition reports - state by state

Use these websites to find out which roads are closed before your next road trip [...]

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12
May
What impact will falling fuel prices have on your Big Lap Budget?

Falling fuel prices are great news for us road trippers, but exactly how much difference [...]

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15
Mar
I want to travel around Australia but my partner doesn't!

What to do if your partner doesn't share your enthusiasm! [...]

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10
Jul
Budget DIY Rear Window Protection for your 4WD

This simple and quick project could save your rear window [...]

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06
Jul
FREE eBook - How to slash the cost of your Big Lap around Australia

Save $5,000 . . . $10,000 or even more on your Big Lap around Australia [...]

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05
Jun
The 80% Packing Rule

Don't worry, everyone packs too much for their trip around Australia - the secret . [...]

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12
Jun
Questions & Answers about Compulsory Third Party insurance 'CTP'

If you're a NSW motorist then invest a couple of minutes in this quick video [...]

19
Mar
How much does it cost to drive around Australia?

Download our FREE Big Lap Budget Spreadsheet to help you calculate the cost of your [...]

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07
Sep
Which way to travel around Australia?

What is the best direction to drive around Australia? Clockwise or Anticlockwise? Let's look at [...]

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10
Nov
100,000 people are travelling around Australia right now – Why aren’t you?

Right now there are over 100,000 people on their way around Australia! Here's how you [...]

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27
Sep