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We’re Sandy, Tim, and Pablo—travelling Australia in our self-built Sprinter van. Join us for vanlife, travel, and Big Lap adventures around the country.
Thinking of heading off in your campervan but feeling unsure about parking up solo? In this episode, I take a short trip—just an hour and a half from Brisbane—to the small country town of Toogoolawah, to show you that you don’t need to go far to find a great vanlife experience.
Whether you’re new to vanlife or just need a confidence boost, I’ll walk you through how I safely scout out free and donation-based camps when travelling alone, and share my personal tips for checking out a spot before fully committing.
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Great vlog. I would have gone Esk and then up the range to Ravensbourne rainforest to do the walks. You can stop over night at Hampton info centre at the top. Just a suggestion for next time. Cheers Juanita
Lovely video Sandy. Toogoolawah looks a beautiful place for sure. I often wonder if there’s a way of storing/carrying an electric bike with you because I think it would be a valuable commodity for you Sandy. The church reminded me of a Quaker village lol. Thanks for sharing. Give Pablo a good belly rub for us ❤
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I travelled extensively through the south and north burnett 10 years ago and the free camps are very different now. If you're looking for really safe free/Donation camps head out west/north more to places like meandarra, chinchilla weir and even Mitchell. They are beautiful spots on the water and the towns are super RV friendly.
We’re Sandy, Tim, and Pablo—travelling Australia in our self-built Sprinter van. Join us for vanlife, travel, and Big Lap adventures around the country.
Thinking of heading off in your campervan but feeling unsure about parking up solo? In this episode, I take a short trip—just an hour and a half from Brisbane—to the small country town of Toogoolawah, to show you that you don’t need to go far to find a great vanlife experience.
Whether you’re new to vanlife or just need a confidence boost, I’ll walk you through how I safely scout out free and donation-based camps when travelling alone, and share my personal tips for checking out a spot before fully committing.
We'd love to hear from you! Share your thoughts, ask questions, or tell us about your own Big Lap adventures in the comments below.
🔔 Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more travel adventures! Hit the bell icon to stay updated with our journey around Australia.
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Email: thesandvan@outlook.com
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 / @sandvan
Postal Address:
Sandy and Tim
P.O. Box 1173
North Lakes QLD 4509
Brisbane, Australia
Our Fleet:
Vinnie: 2004 Mercedes Sprinter CDI LWB. Self-built – Lift bed, Full ensuite – full kitchen and lounge.
Pablo: 2019 Chihuahua – Tan in colour.
Compact Innovations (Bed lift kit):
https://www.compact-in…
All Powers 10% Discount:
https://allpowers.com.…
Discount code: TSV
VIOFO A119 mini 2 Dash Cam: https://amzn.to/3NSi1OE
Use code: TSVMINI2 (for 5% off)
Buy a treat for Pablo / Buy us a coffee:
https://www.buymeacoff…
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Sandy, wow, you are brave soul. Have you ever worried about car trouble or a stalker as pretty as you are…Or Has Tim worried about you being alone even though communicating all the time? I cannot even change a tire nor I don't pump gas, haha. I see you carefully examine surroundings and if it feels right..
BTW, I like your orange outfit. Color orange is my best color after i studied color coordinates in fashion Whenever I feel blue, it brightens up my face at least. Have some fun with Pablo…Delightful to see you and Pablo are doing well. See you next episode. Stay warm.
Kilcoy use to have free rv camping near the bridge not far from the pub .. Esk is s lovely town by nowhere to stay besides the caravan park.. These places are not far from me at Geham.
Good evening sandy and Tim and little Pablo from Nanna di in Mildura
There' is also a Long walkway where the trains use to Go many years ago at wamuran near cabulture from Nanna di in Mildura
To Goolwa before it’s actually really cute little town. I’m off to Bribie this week coming up for a week then I’m gonna go find a few free camps
Hi Sandy, Toogoolawah is a lovely little place, did you know they do nude parachute jumps there at the airfield? If you ever travel through the South Burnett area there is a rail trail that goes from the other side of Murgon through to Blackbutt. We are at Wondai neat Kingaroy and we have a free camp near the shops and there are free showers also. Enjoy your travels, cheers
You can put a swing away bike rack or a Thule drop down, so back door can still open, I had the drop down one for my ebike, works well. Love toogoolwah and all the wee towns in this area.
I recall going to my first free camp. Im teavelling solo, and try to have everything up before i arrive.
Great video, Thx.
Sandy what about a little electric scooter with a seat on it? They fold down and might fit inside one of the drawers.
I wondered if you could hire a bicycle to pedal the train trail?
Hi lol cool video i always check out the spot first & if I don't feel safe i will move on 😉😊
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Good video,,give you a tip,,when you want to shower,park way down the back at a truck roadhouse,in a little corner we’re a truck won’t park,,then change your clothes for orange shirt,jeans,then a bag with shower gear,,always wear orange or yellow shirts,,and a coffee mug,coffee free to trucker,,last thing,,they give you a key and you give them your key,,and they will give your key back after shower,,if you go to a truck wrecker you may be able to buy an old truck key,,and meals are some time,s cheap as your a truck driver..best of luck,,