Keep your finger on the pulse of where it’s safe to visit in Australia when bushfires flare up.
Every summer, as part of the natural cycle, bushfires break out on the Australian continent. This time around though, the bushfires not only started earlier than expected, they’ve also been more widespread. This has affected many Australians, some tragically so, and our thoughts and sincere best wishes go out to those who have been impacted by the fires. Despite these unfortunate circumstances, Australia is far from out of the question as a travel destination. There are many, many parts of the country which are not impacted by the bushfires or the smoke they give off; it’s just worth checking which areas these are.
So how can you stay safe while travelling Australia in a motorhome? The key is staying well informed. Unsurprisingly, the best way to keep your finger on the pulse of local conditions is to check locally run sites for updates. This Tourism Australia bushfire safety page not only has helpful advice for avoiding bushfire affected areas, it also has a list of links to regional sites which have the latest news on how the fires are (or are not) impacting their own specific area.
For a more general overview of the current impact of Australian bushfires, it’s worth looking at Tourism Australia’s travel alerts page where you can see at a glance which areas are affected and find out whether the fires will impact your holiday. When it comes to air quality, the site air-quality.com is an excellent place to gauge how much of an issue (if at all) this will be in the areas you plan to visit. As stated above, most destinations in Australia continue to be perfectly safe and are welcoming visitors as usual.
If the idea of an Australian road trip is tempting but you’re still not quite sure where you’d like to explore, check out these Aussie itineraries which have been designed specifically with motorhome travellers in mind. This is an incredible nation for road trippers, so don’t be put off by the bushfires - check the conditions, take the appropriate precautions and set out on your dream Australian adventure.
Written By: Kristof Haines
It’s funny how motorhome memories stick with you. I can still recall a motorhome vacation my family took when I was five years old and how awesome I thought I was, tucked away in a loft bed above the cab. From revealing unique destinations to providing tips and tricks, it’s my mission to help others build great motorhome memories too.
It’s funny how motorhome memories stick with you. I can still recall a motorhome vacation my family took when I was five years old and how awesome I thought I was, tucked away in a loft bed above the cab. From revealing unique destinations to providing tips and tricks, it’s my mission to help others build great motorhome memories too.
