5 Essential Tools for Planning an Australian Road Trip

Congrats! You’ve decided to take the plunge and hit the road in your RV. Now it’s time for the most exciting parts of the prep, planning your route. These days there are so many online apps and resources out there for RVers, making it easier than ever to get inspired and figure out the logistics of your road trip. At RV Boss, we’ve come across countless tools that you can use while on the road in your campervan, caravan or motorhome. Keep reading to find out what our top 5 are:

Road Trip Planner

The road trip planner by Tourism Australia is an amazing platform for finding suggested road trip itineraries and things to do. The interactive map is easy to use, all you have to do is click on the state that you’re planning to head to next and it will bring up a list of different routes you can take and what you can see along the way. You can even filter the results depending on how many days you have for your trip and what you’re interested in, like food & drink, outback, outdoor activities, beaches & surf etc.

Offline maps

Because Australia is such a vast country, internet and phone reception can be sketchy in certain regions. Making sure that you download the map for your route before you hit the road is a great way to make sure you never get lost. If you plan on using Google Maps for your trip, it offers the option to download entire areas allowing you to navigate while offline.

Campstay

Campstay is a handy website and app that’s been designed specifically for campers across Australia. Campstay allows you to search and book caravan and holiday parks, as well as activities and vehicles.

Find all the information you need in one spot with campsite features and amenities, guest reviews and scores, availability, pricing and more.

Social media

We’re definitely not saying that you should only visit the locations that often pop up on your Instagram feed but social media can still be a great way to discover places you’ve never heard of before. If you’re heading to a region or state that you’ve never been to, you can search social media to see images and videos of places to visit in the area and find out what appeals to you. Also, Facebook groups are a great way to get information from likeminded RVers who have previously done a route similar to yours. There are groups out there specifically for RVers and camping enthusiasts with thousands of members who are happy to give advice and recommendations.

Fuel Map

Because there are so many remote and rural parts of Australia, it’s not uncommon to drive hundreds of kilometres without seeing a fuel station. It’s important to plan ahead and be aware of when you’ll need fuel and when you’ll have access to it. Fuel Map Australia is a great tool for this because you can search for petrol stations in the area and along the route. It also tells you the cost of petrol and diesel at each fuel station, helping you save a few dollars when you need to fill up.

If you’ve decided to hit the road to explore all that Australia has to offer, and now you’re on the hunt for your dream home on wheels, browse our listings today! We have campervans, caravans, pop tops, camper trailers and motorhomes so you’re guaranteed to find an RV that will suit your needs, budget and travelling style.