Travel Australia Podcast by The Feel Good Family
G’day! We’re Katie, Paul and Jasper Guerin from Queensland’s Gold Coast.
We’ve been traveling full time around Australia as a family for over 5 years in our Toyota Landcruiser 79 series and Zone RV Sojourn off road caravan.
In September 2019 we packed up our lives and hit the road for full time travel around Australia. After a 4 year IVF journey to create our family and long hours spent working our corporate roles we started to wonder if there was a better way. After Jasper was born our perception of what really mattered changed and we realised our most precious commodity was time. We wanted to create more time together as a family, and spend our days sharing experiences and making memories to last a lifetime.
What seemed like a crazy idea at the time set in motion a 2 year plan to pack up our lives, downsize our ‘stuff’ and explore this great country of ours traveling Australia full time in a caravan.
It is the best decision we ever made, and over 5 years and over 180,000km later we are still loving traveling this incredible country and living in our tiny home on wheels.
Each week we produce an episode of our Travel Australia series for our YouTube Channel and free to air television (Channel 31 Melbourne and Channel 44 Adelaide and new in 2025 SKY TV New Zealand), as well as a weekly Podcast that showcases destinations, experiences, RV Industry News and Special Guests that share their journey around Australia!
If you are planning on road tripping Australia, are dreaming of tackling your own ‘Big Lap’ or are just looking for inspiration to get out there on weekends or school holidays, we’d love you to travel with us and experience the best this country has to offer!
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Episodes
255 episodes
Touring Australia: What Actually Matters on the Road
After six years travelling Australia full-time, we’ve learned that a lot of the advice new travellers receive focuses on the wrong things.At the recent Victorian Caravan & Camping Supershow, we presented a session called W...
Zone RV Update: Where Things Stand and What Comes Next + is Airlie Beach worth visiting?
In this episode of the Travel Australia Podcast, we share an honest update on the current Zone RV situation — where things are at right now, what we know, what we don’t, and what it could mean for us personally after years on the road.It...
Testing The LC 300 In Extreme Tropical Heat + The Rainforest Camp Where Cassowaries Roam Free
Cassowaries stole the cheese and the show, but the real suspense came from a 37-degree towing day that finally put our LandCruiser 300 to the test. We headed to a tiny tropical gem—Ettie Bay—where rainforest brushes the sand, nippers train unde...
Chasing Paradise While Weighing The Cost Of Safety On Australia’s Roads
A tropical creek you can actually drink from, a camp kitchen by the water, and paddocks lined with rambutan and mangosteen trees—Paradise Camps lived up to its name and then some. We set up under the palms, met the hosts who made it feel like h...
Tropical North Queensland: Our Top 5 Stay & Play Favourites!
Planning a Tropical North Queensland escape that actually delivers on wonder, value, and ease? We’ve mapped a five-stop itinerary that blends wild rainforest, oceanfront camping, family-friendly resort energy, and a bucket-list day on the Great...
How to PREPARE NOW for Storm Season + Our Favourite Qld Farm Stay!
This week’s episode of the Travel Australia Podcast takes us to one of our favourite farm stays less than three hours north of Brisbane - Brooyar Station. Set on 800 acres of working cattle country, this peaceful property offers o...
WE ARE BACK! - Our Big Update & New Project + HipCamp Hidden Gem
We’re back — and bigger than ever (literally, we built a whole new thing)!After six months off the airwaves, we’re rolling back in with a major reveal: RV First Aid — the ultimate safety and confidence hub for Au...
Campfires, Cookbooks, and Cruisers: Our Chat with Harry Fisher - Fire to Fork
Our discovery of Lakeview Hip Camp in Beachmere is exactly why we love exploring close to home. Just 45 minutes from Brisbane's CBD, this 50-acre property offers lakefront camping with direct water access, provided kayaks and paddleboards, and ...
CARAVAN THEFT! + Farewell to the 79: A New Chapter Begins
This week on the Travel Australia Podcast, we’re bringing you the ultimate hidden gem for off-grid camping lovers—a new Hipcamp tucked away in the stunning Sunshine Coast Hinterland. Imagine parking up among 3,000 Christmas trees, relaxing on l...
The pool bar is calling: Our stay at Australia's luxury RV destination + special guests Our Australia Trip
Luxury meets adventure at Sandstone Point Holiday Resort, where traditional camping transforms into an all-inclusive vacation experience that's dividing the caravanning community. We dive deep into what makes this Queensland destination arguabl...
The Road Less Travelled: A Fearless Life with Lyn & Peter Guerin
This week on the Travel Australia Podcast, we’re diving into an extraordinary tale of love, courage, and boundless adventure. Join us for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation with Paul’s parents, Lyn and Peter Guerin, as they share their rema...
Beyond the Forecast: Staying Safe When Adventure Meets Extreme Weather
Cyclones, bushfires, and flash floods – Australia's weather can turn from perfect to perilous faster than you can pack up your awning. When Cyclone Alfred approached Queensland's southeast coast, our family faced an unfamiliar threat that trans...
BATTLE OF THE BORDERS! 2 OF THE BEST BEACHFRONT CAMPS! + Life-Saving Nomads Getting Lost Downunder
Get ready to be inspired by Anthony and Loretta Cassone, the dynamic duo behind "Getting Lost Down Under," as they share their transition from lifesaving and first aid training to becoming full-time nomads in their Leader Caravan. Anthony and L...
SPECIAL EDITION! - Off Road Off Grid AUSTRALIA - what you need to know before you go!
Uncover the joys and challenges of off-road, off-grid living in Australia. We discuss essential preparations, such as education, water management, power systems, communication devices, and relationship dynamics during travel. • The...
NEW CARAVAN SHAKEDOWN + SUBSIDISED TOWING COURSE!
How do you choose the perfect vehicle to tow your caravan across the vast Australian landscape? Join us, Paul, Katie, and Jasper from the Feel Good family, as we tackle this ever-popular debate. We weigh the merits of the trusted Toyota Land Cr...
CARAVAN LITHIUM FIRE, FREE RED CLAW – LAKE MARABOON, QLD
Can a single choice alter the trajectory of your life? We reflect on the unexpected journeys that arise from seemingly insignificant decisions, inspired by Steve Jobs' famous commencement speech. This episode of the Travel Australia Podcast tak...
Tales and Treasures of the Australian Outback
This week we’re continuing our Road to Riches road trip, heading east to the Sapphire Gemfields of Central Queensland.We camp overnight in a little forgotten Outback town, famous for its incredible petrified wood forests, before pushing...
Exploring Outback Queensland: Farmstays, Artesian Hot Springs, and Hidden Gems
Discover the hidden gems of Outback Queensland as we guide you through some of the most captivating farmstays and artesian hot springs in the region. Ever wondered what life on a working merino sheep station is like? Experience the rustic charm...
LONGREACH Part 2! The BEST Outback Experience & The Muddy Duck!
This week we start our adventure at The Muddy Duck campground, just outside Longreach, where the Thompson River quietly flows and the night sky feels within arm's reach. We reminisce about a family road trip across the United States in a dusty ...
Adventure into the Outback: Opalton's Hidden Gems and Longreach's Treasured Tales
What happens when a simple journey to Opalton turns into an unforgettable adventure? Equipped with our capable off-road vehicles, we finally conquered the challenging terrain that had previously stopped us in our tracks. Join us as we set up ca...
Discovering Winton: Treasures, Adventures, and Family Fun in Outback Queensland
What if you could stumble upon treasures worth hundreds of dollars while enjoying a family adventure? Join us as we recount our incredible journey through Winton, the heart of Outback Queensland, where we explore a blend of natural wonders, his...
Exploring Queensland: Outback Adventures, Mysterious Lights, and Heartwarming Encounters
What if a journey through the Aussie outback could redefine what "home" feels like? Join us as we, the Feel Good Family, return to our beloved Queensland after a year of adventure, with tales that are as heartwarming as they are thrilling. Pict...
Exploring Australia's Outback: Off-Road Adventures on the Plenty Highway
What happens when you hit the road less traveled in Australia's rugged outback? Join us as we navigate the Plenty Highway, a stretch that offers a blend of rocky dirt roads and awe-inspiring vistas. Reflecting on past escapades like the Cape Yo...
Exploring Australia's Central Gemfields: A Road Trip Adventure in Fossicking and Discovery
Ever dreamed of unearthing treasures beneath your feet? Join us as we embark on a thrilling 2,000-kilometer 'Road To Riches' road trip to the Australian Central Gemfields, where the promise of precious gemstones beckons. From the welcoming embr...
LOCKED OUT!! .... of our caravan and no idea where our keys are!
Have you ever found yourself locked out of your van in the middle of nowhere with only a soldering iron for company? We sure did! Join us for a laugh-out-loud recount of our Family Travel Podcast Road Trip as we navigate the misadventures and t...