Congratulations! The decision to take the plunge and travel for an extended period or with no end date has been made. You’re feeling excited and nervous about the adventures that await. Then reality hits and it dawns on you everything you will need to do before you can set off. Exploring destinations (this is the … Read more
Our Journey So Far So it is that six months living on the road traveling Australia in our caravan has passed. It’s hard to believe. But what a time we have had! Chika our six year old border collie is loving this life as much as we are. Admittedly traveling with a dog has some restrictions and … Read more
We have put together varied list of things travellers can do when they can’t travel. In fact 50 things that will keep you excited about future travels, get your affairs in order now, allow you to reminisce on past adventures and more. Whether it is because a world wide virus or our own personal circumstances … Read more
Walter, a silver 2002 Pajero Exceed, rough around the edges with a few minor dings and some wear inside, has been our much loved tow vehicle since we began Our Wayfaring Life on 27 November 2017. After 566 days on 16 June 2019 we had to make the decision that it was time to say a sad … Read more
The Tarkine Drive – a self guided tour of Tarkine forest, rugged coastline and sacred indigenous sites – is a must do in Tasmania. Our two day itinerary of the Dog Friendly Tarkine Drive gives you time to truly enjoy all the sites and make some unforgettable memories of your time in Tasmania. The Tarkine Loop has … Read more
Long term or ongoing travel is neither like going on a holiday or living in a house. If both those were on a continuum with one at each end then ongoing travel is somewhere in the middle. The ‘holiday’ end of the continuum is best described as short stays, more eating out, doing regular activities … Read more
Lake Gairdner Campground in Moina, Tasmania is a free, dog friendly campground a little under 4 hours from Hobart or 1 hour from Devonport or 1 hr 40 mins from Launceston. It was our base for visiting Cradle Mountain and Mount Roland. Cradle Mountain is a 30 minute drive from the campground. Lake Gairdner Campground … Read more
Taking dogs on the Spirit of Tasmania especially when the dog is your beloved pet can be a daunting preposition. Sadly over the years there has been reports of dogs (and other animals) dying on the journey. Fortunately though there are many like us who have made the voyage to and from Tasmania with their dog and other pets … Read more