Handy Touring References:

  • Google maps - great for checking road condition as well as navigation. Switch to bicycling mode to view hill gradients etc.
  • Here - Maps App - Off line maps for free.
  • Camps Australia Wide - Site Info - good printed reference with maps, site descriptions and facilities. Can also be used to keep track of where you have been. Everyone needs a least one printed map.
  • WikiCamps - Site Info - Smart Phone app good for site info and comments others have posted about a site. Also usually includes, prices if appropriate, and photos.
  • CaravanCaravan.com.au - Site Info - Useful if you only have a PC and the internet.
  • Bureau of Meteorology - MetEye - keeping track of the weather and general forecast for a district.
  • Wikipedia - when you want to know more about anything.
  • Google search - The Internet knows all... well has an opinion on everything.
  • aCar - Smart Phone App - Vehicle log book.
  • Fuel Map - Smart Phone App - Details fuel service station locations and latest prices.
  • time4tour.com - If you aren't doing it yourself, then watch me :)