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NSW Tides & Predictions

Tidal predictions in NSW are calculated by the National Tidal Centre of Australia from daily tide recordings made at Fort Denison in Sydney Harbour. Points to note:There will be time variations for NSW ports and rivers. Tide heights refer to zero on the Fort Denison Tide Gauge, being approximately the level of the Lowest Astronomical Tide. Times are in local standard time (UTC +10:00) or daylight savings time (UTC +11:00) when in effect. Tide heights are quoted in metres....

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Payload and weight – what you need to know!

The Caravan Industry Association of Australia are excited to introduce their new Towing Guide Tech Corner, supported by Pedders Suspension & Brakes. In the first video, Neil Crompton talks about the role that payload can have on the weight of your vehicle.Check it out here!

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Caravan and Camping Expo is Coming to Canberra

Just two weeks until the Exhibition Centre (EPIC) in Canberra will become all things caravan and camping. The 2019 Caravan and Camping Lifestyle Expo Canberra is making its debut in the ACT with over 150 exhibitors on show.On for three days from Friday 25 – Sunday 27 October, visitors will have the opportunity to talk to experts, discover first-hand the range of brands and products available and access some incredible show specials.It’s a great day out for the entire family...

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Dirt Driving Tips

Driving on unsealed roads can be more difficult than driving on bitumen. There are various level of unsealed road surfaces and include gravel, sand or dirt and these surfaces can make your tyres lose traction with the road. With approximately 910,000km of roads in Australia, of which only 350,000km are sealed, at some stage you are going to encounter a dirt road.When driving on dirt roads, here are a few tips to make it safer and enjoyable.Plan your journey...

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Labour Day – Monday 7 October

Labour Day in NSW is a public holiday celebrated on Spring on the first Monday in October. This annual public holiday celebrates the arrival of the eight-hour working day, a victory for workers in the 1850s.HistoryLabour Day has its origins in the eight-hour day movement which advocated eight hours for work eight hours for recreation and eight hours for rest.On April 21, 1856, stonemasons at the University of Melbourne marched to Parliament House to push for an eight-hour working day. An agreement with employers...

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How To Spot A Volcano

Australia’s mainland is home to nearly 150 volcanoes but are categorized as dormant or extinct as none of them has erupted for about 4,000 to 5,000 years. However, there are two active volcanoes located 4000 kilometres south west of Perth in the Australian Antarctic Territory: Heard Island and the nearby McDonald Islands.The lack of volcanic activity is due to the island’s location in relation to a tectonic plate, the two layers of the Earth’s crust (or lithosphere). These plates move,...

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Sydney Caravan & Camping Lifestyle Expo Starts Tomorrow

Don’t miss out on checking out the latest in all things caravan and camping at the annual Sydney Caravan and Camping Lifestyle Expo, starting tomorrow. On for 3 days from Friday 20 to Sunday 22 at the Sydney Showground, Sydney Olympic Park.It’s time to start planning those summer getaways and there is no better place to get you motivated as Sydney Showground will be transformed into the finest exhibition of outdoor gear, RV’s and holiday spots, all on the one...

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Women can improve health with caravan and camping trips

During the recent Jean Hailes’ Women’s Health Week held in early September 2-6, women around Australia were being encouraged to get out in the great outdoors and improve their health. Between busy schedules, competing priorities and the demands of everyday life, it can often be challenging to take the time to focus on a healthy lifestyle.There are many activities women can take part in to boost improve health and wellbeing, including taking part in caravan and camping trips, which can...

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What Type Of Camper Are You?

There is generally one thing that all campers have in common is the love for the great outdoors but how we do camping can often varying. It takes all kinds to make the world go around as the saying goes and similar can be said for camping. Here is a list to describe a range of campers - which one are you? The GlamperRarely ventures far from the perfect layout of comfy chairs and coloured décor – wine in hand...

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Sydney Weekender Promotes Caravan and Camping

In the lead up to our Caravan Camping Lifestyle Expos in Sydney (20-22 Sep) and Canberra (25-27 Oct) we partnered with Sydney Weekender to promoting caravan and camping experiences in NSW and the latest products that will be on display at the expos. With the sun shining, host Fliss Urquhart hit the road with Apollo Motorhomes and visited NRMA Ocean Beach Holiday Resort at Umina Beach, showcasing to viewers the kind of laid back and fun outdoor experiences only a...

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