by Loreena Walsh | Featured Posts, Slider Features, Trip Planning
A huge hello to those who have found us via my “Blog of the Week” talk with Andrew on 2GB Radio. We’re really happy to have you here checking out the blog, and we can’t wait to talk with Andrew again in a few months to update him and talk some more about how to fulfill this crazy dream!
I thought I’d pick out a few of our previous blog posts for you to get you started and give you some idea about heading off and travelling around Australia, but, if you have any specific questions, please feel free to email us at hello@littleaussietravellers.com.au and don’t forget to sign up to our email newsletter over on the right hand side of our website.
If you think this travel dream is something that you will only ever dream of doing, then I want you, indeed I beg you to leave that thought where it stands, and trust me that it’s possible for ANYONE to travel Australia. I promise you we don’t have a slush fund, we weren’t and aren’t in high paying jobs, we are very budget conscious and we’ll also be working as we travel, we’re an average Aussie family.
Tips about getting ready to travel Australia:
We wrote an overview about many of the major considerations you’ll need to think about when you decide to head of on a trip around Australia, we cover the initial questions you’ll want to ask yourself to get an idea of what your dream trip will look like, so click here for our big lap of Australia starter planning.
We wrote about choosing a car to travel Australia, as well as some modifications we did to the Patrol.
We’ve written a little on income when on the road, but we’ll cover more about this soon.
The Mindset it Takes to Travel Long Term
We’ve collaborated with other bloggers to write about mindset and why you need to create your own luck to make your dreams come true.
We’ve written about how we too got bogged down into the struggles of life and had to kick ourselves to make our dreams happen.
About the struggles it takes for massive life change to get on the road, here and here and here.
What Else You’ll Find on our Site
While there’s lots about our travel that we’re struggling madly to get up on the blog, you’ll find info about many of the places we’ve visited, some of our tips about travelling Australia with a dog, and there’s so much more coming.
We have a great Facebook community, and we regularly send out our newsletter, as well as run competitions and we’re always happy to answer questions.
Whether you want to plan to explore Australia for a few months, or open ended as we are, then we’re here to help you any way we can. Feel free to comment below and we’ll get back to you!tra
by Loreena Walsh | Travel With Pets
Travelling Australia is fun for all the family, and by that, we me ALL the family, pets included.
Wondering if you can drag your dog, cat, bird or even other pets along on the journey? Why, yes! We believe you can, and here’s our quick guide to how.
Is it Safe to Take Pets Travelling?
We have experience with many kinds of pets. From snakes and lizards, to dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens, birds and even a pig! Would we take any of these travelling Australia with kids? Not all pets, but yes, for sure, some of them. After all, pets are part of the family aren’t they? Our dog goes almost everywhere with us, from short drives to the shops, to long, long road trips.
How hard/easy or safe it is to take your pet travelling will depend greatly on the type of transport and accommodation you’ll be depending on. Travelling in a car and staying in hotels is going to be highly restrictive. Those travelling in buses, motor homes or caravans, and those self sufficient campers will have an easier time accommodating their pets.
Travelling with Dogs: Easy to travel with compared to some other animals. Be sure to know your pets limits, carry water, food and allow toilet stops. Travelling safely inside the car with pet designed safety harnesses is also recommended
Travelling with Birds: Can be caged. Very tame birds could travel well, but for most birds, the journey may be too stressful. Travelling with birds will mostly require independent travel using a motorhome or van as most accommodation venues will not allow them.
Travelling with Cats: Yes, we do know people who travel with cats. Mostly in buses, as it could be difficult any other way. If your cat is well travelled and you’re self sufficient and camping etc then you could definitely manage a feline friend on the road. Please keep in mind the safety of wildlife and don’t let cats roam free, or without bells on their collars!
Travelling with Reptiles: Reptiles require special heating and this makes it difficult to have them as mobile pets. Not only this, licenses are required in most states, and their are strict rules on taking reptiles across state borders. These types of pets are best left at home.
Travelling with other pets: It is possible to travel with other pets such as rabbits, guinea pigs etc. Keep in mind their individual requirements and if it may be stressful for the animals when being trasported.
Where Can You Take Your Pets on Holiday In Australia?
If you’re planning on heading to hotels, motels and caravan parks, then your options may just be a little limited when it comes to travelling with animals on board. If you’re looking to stay in these types of accommodation, the best option is to thoroughly pre-plan your trip and ring ahead in advance to ask individual managers/owners their pet policies. Don’t be surprised if it’s difficult.
The great news is, the more self sufficient you are, the more pet friendly accommodation options you have. Hotels and motels generally don’t allow pets to stay, although there may be some exceptions to this rule. Much of it comes down to being a health and safety issue. If you’re travelling in a camper trailer, tent or caravan and planning on a camping holiday, then you may just be in luck.
One of the most vital pieces of information is actually where you can’t take your pets when travelling. National parks and many reserves, sanctuaries or similar, do not allow domesticated animals. This is to protect native animals from disease, and from becoming too familiar with dogs etc which may put them at risk. Beaches, shops and restaurants will also have restrictions in place, and while this shouldn’t stop you taking pets, it’s definitely worth some careful planning to make sure that your pet friendly holiday is enjoyable for all the family.
Finding Pet Sitters While Travelling.
There may be times when travelling with your pet, you will need a short term carer. This is not as difficult as it seems. Most larger towns have pet boarding kennels, see our guide to choosing a good pet boarding kennel while on holidays. If that option isn’t available, then local vet clinics will often pet-sit for a small fee. If that’s sill not an option, then check with the tourist information centre for pet sitters, or ask around with other travellers, it’s not uncommon to find another travellers who is happy to pet sit for a few hours.
No matter where you travel with your pet, as with any holiday, enjoy!
