Australia So Much to See
Membership of the organisation in the state where your principal home is will give you coverage
For more details about what is covered when towing and the options with each organisition, see Motoring Organisations Roadside Assist.
RACWA Royal Automobile Club of
For those with hearing impairment, you may use 0434 182 877 for SMS only.
RAA Royal Automobile Association of
For those with hearing impairment, you may use 0427 131 110 for SMS only.
RACV Royal Automobile Club of
For those with hearing impairment, contact RACV to make special arrangements.
RACQ Royal Automobile Club of
AANT Automobile Association of
For those with hearing impairment, you may use 0427 131 110 for SMS only.
NRMA National Roads and Motorists’ Association
RACT Royal Automobile Club of
Satellite image over
Radar – select image nearest to you to see where rain is falling and approaching. Select
your state and pick from the variety of different reports and weather predictions.
Check for cyclones or other weather
alerts and warnings
Flood levels www.bom.gov.au/qld/flood
Elders weather; for a simple overview of the week to come
put in the postcode or town name for the area you want to check
Other weather report sites include Weather Zone
Can't get an internet site? Check if the site is down or if the problem lies within your computer on
Have you been targeted for a scam? Here is where to find how to report it; whether you have been tricked into parting
with money or not at Report a Scam
Been sent an email about the latest miracle sure, computer virus, missing
child or any of the other stories that circulate en masse? Check it out on Snopes or Hoax Slayer. If forwarding jokes
or information emails to groups, delete all previous email addresses from within the text, and place the email addresses of those
you are sending on to in Blind Copy, sending the email to yourself in Sender. Ensure that your friends actually want to receive
this type of email. They may be travelling and on limited download and find an email with a lot of spectacular photos just too
much. Sending unsolicited emails is an offence in
Images like this can be included in your emails.
Offroading Online Magazine showcases events, destinations and road trips for the camping, caravanning and off-roading enthusiast appears
to have been discontinued in 2013. However back copies can be seen on Offroading Online
Read the latest news on all things
related to caravanning and camping at Caravanning News
Good self help articles for caravan owners
Find out about time zones and daylight saving in Australian states and regions
Where is that vehicle from? Registration plates from the different
states
Australian Extremes. Ever wondered which is the longest river or the hottest place? Extremes of geography, climate or
buildings?
See other pages for more Australian facts.
If you trip planning includes visiting the extreme compass
points of Australia see Extreme points of
Geoscience Australia for Place name search, Sunrise and sunset times, phases
of the moon, natural disasters such as floods and earthquakes.
Read about Australian Explorers. Many of the places and geographical features you pass have been named
after these explorers.
Ever wondered where those strange names in
South Australian town Origins of names in South Australia.
Curious about the monuments and memorials you pass? Most are listed and described on Monument Australia, and if you find others that are not, do take photos and send to them.
Older Versions of software can be downloaded from this source.
Gone Bush in a Bushtracker
Some madcap outback adventurers getting well and truly off the beaten tracks
Livin' on the Road: Travelling
Frosty's Aussie Adventures: Australian travels with lots of photos
The Rovings and Ravings of The Innkeepers
A trip around
Around the Campfire with Ron and Shirl
Frank and Brenda's adventures Travelling through Western Australia, Northern Territory and Tasmania
A place in the sun
You are in danger and you need to take immediate action to survive as you will be impacted by fire. An emergency warning may be supported with a siren sound called the Standard Emergency Warning Signal (SEWS).
Watch and Act
A fire is approaching and conditions are changing, you need to leave or prepare to actively defend to protect you and your family.
Advice
A fire has started but there is no immediate danger, this is general information to keep you informed and up to date with developments.
All Clear
The danger has passed and the fire is under control, but you need to remain vigilant in case the situation changes. It may still not be safe to return home.
An evacuation is recommended or procedures are in place to evacuate.
