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Sitting by the Top in the Bay – a road trip to beautiful Byron

July 11th, 2011

LEAVING the cold of the south behind, team Everitt moved on to the beachside haven of Byron Bay. And what a welcome sight!
After three weeks of grey skies, unloading and the campervan rental and setting up at the First Sun Holiday Park in full sunshine was glorious. We thought this was the best camping park in the area because it was located right in the heart of the action.
Looking for adventure, we headed south along the stunning beach and took the one-hour return walk around the coastline and up to the famous lighthouse. It’s a fairly easy [...]

Why hug the east coast? Head for the hinterland

September 12th, 2010

There’s always a place to grab a campervan along the central area of Australia’s east coast, whether it be from Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne, and most road trippers usually stick to the destination allure of hugging the coastline going from one sunny seaside location to another.
While there are countless reasons to follow that particular, well-worn route, there are just as many reasons to occasionally veer off the beaten path and head inland to the many wonders that await – none more so than the hinterland region accessible from a stretch of coastline that runs from Ballina to Byron Bay. Only [...]

Romantic drives … Coffs Harbour to Crystal Castle, Byron Bay

July 18th, 2010

While Coffs Harbour and surrounds offer some wonderful sites, attractions and lovely beaches, take the time to head up the Pacific Highway for a coast-hugging journey of four hours or so to one of the most peaceful places in Australia – Crystal Castle in Mullumbimby.
Though the trip is easy on the eyes, it’s the final destination that truly treats all the senses. This beautiful place in the Byron hinterland is ideal to enrich your own spirit and that of your partner’s, so make sure you plan to spend a good day there. In a nutshell, simply get on Park [...]

Australian music festivals well worth the drive

February 27th, 2010

EVERYONE loves a music festival, whether you love blues, country, jazz, pop or rock. So snap up a campervan rental deal with DriveNow, hit the highway and prepare to dance, sing, eat and drink ’til your heart’s content. While there are loads of big ones such as the Big Day Out, Good Vibrations and V Festival that do the rounds countrywide, don’t forget the smaller ones that might just offer something a little more intimate and also give you the chance to look around. Try these for size …
1) Riverboats Jazz Food and Wine Festival. Every July [...]

Boys’ Weekend – Byron Bay (NSW)

March 20th, 2009

Kayaking with dolphins, having our “auras” photographed at Crystal Castle in the hinterland and laying a few bets on the gee-gees at a pub with ocean views wasn’t exactly the sort of blend I had in mind for a boys’ weekend, but hey, we were in Byron Bay and it was a case of doing as the Romans do … well, some of them, anyway.
Our weekend launched the moment we touched down on the Gold Coast at Coolangatta. We hooked ourselves up with a Toyota Aurion after snapping up the hottest deal at DriveNow with Hertz emerging the winner [...]