Must Have Travel Apps For Your Aussie Campervan Roadtrip
Bureau of Meteorology
The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) offers a Weather app that provides users with up-to-date weather information. This app shows current conditions as well as forecasts for one week ahead and warnings. If you’re on the road and a storm is about to hit, you’ll want to be aware and possibly change course.
Cost: Free
Fuel Monitor
When it comes to a road trip, your caravan or motorhome is often your shelter, your transportation, and your source of entertainment. If the vehicle stops, so does the journey. With Fuel Monitor, you’ll never have to worry about running out of petrol when there’s no station nearby. Fuel Monitor takes into account your vehicle’s petrol usage rate and combines it with the distance of your trip to let you know when you need to fill up. The app can also give you an estimate on how much your trip will cost in petrol and provide you with emergency repair locations.
Cost: Free with in-app purchases
National Public Toilet Map
This app is particularly helpful for people traveling in a campervan without a toilet. As the name implies, the app directs users to a nearby bathroom anywhere in Australia.
Cost: Free
Emergency App
The Emergency App was created by the Australian Government so users could share their location, via GPS, with emergency rescue crews. With wildfires and storms naturally occurring in Australia, this app is a necessity for travellers.
Cost: Free
First Aid (Red Cross)
Although road trips are all about having a great time, you can never be too careful. The Red Cross First Aid app is like carrying a guide to first aid in your pocket. The app includes videos, images, and interactive quizzes to help travelers stay informed and educated.
Price: Free
Wiman
This app connects users with free Wifi hotspots across Australia. If you need to update your maps or do some research, simply plan out your next spot at a free wifi location!
Cost: Free with in-app purchases
Wires Wildlife Rescue App
The Wires Wildlife Rescue App gives you access to quick information on how to help native Australian animals that are injured or sick. If you come across an animal in distress, you’ll know exactly what to do!
Cost: Free
EveryTrail (All Trails)
EveryTrail, also known as All Trails, is available in over 80 countries worldwide. The app uses crowdsourcing to collect an updated database on the best trails in any area. Users can download a collection of detailed, hand-curated trail maps so they can feel safe exploring an area.
Price: Free
Star Chart
One of the best parts of a road trip is reconnecting with nature and leaving behind the light pollution of major cities. With the Star Chart app, users can find out interesting information about the stars they’re gazing at. Point your phone at the sky and receive information about if you’re looking at a star, planet, or a constellation.
Cost: Free
Bonus: Sani Dumps
Sani Dumps isn’t an app but is a great resource for anyone going on a road trip in Australia. Check out this useful website to find a spot for motorhome dump stations in Australia, New Zealand, the U.S., and Canada. Users can search for sites that are private, public, council run, commercial, paid, donation, and free. Simply search with a postal code!
FREE TRIALS AND PAID APPS
Wikicamps
Wikicamps is an app for travelers exploring Australia by campervan. The primary benefit of Wikicamps is that it can operate entirely offline. Users download their maps and all the content while they have a connection and use it throughout their trip. The app uses crowdsourcing to find all the best details for campgrounds, caravan parks, backpacker hostels, day stops, dump points, POIs, information centres, toilets, and showers. Additionally, users upload reviews and pictures of sites, so you get a clear picture of your options.
Cost: Free trial for two weeks than a one-time fee of $2.99.
Camps Australia Wide
Camps Australia Wide is a great website and app for those that plan to explore a large part of Australia. It has a comprehensive guide to the entire country. The app focuses on providing its users with camping and caravan site recommends that are free or budget-friendly.
Cost: $9.99
Free Range Camping
Full Range Camping has a unique advantage as the database information is sourced from authorities such as the National Parks, Departments of Transports, State Government Agencies, Councils, and private site owners. So, the information should always be up to date and correct for users. Individuals can use the app for navigation, offline capabilities, campaign and caravan park searches and reviews. Additionally, there’s even an online shop for purchasing campaign equipment.
Price: Free & a Paid Premium Club Membership
Australia Free
As the name implies, the Australia Free app focuses on free activities and information for its users. For the budget-conscious traveler, this app can help you find free adventures, sights, landmarks, tours, museums, and galleries.
Price: $5.99
Whatever your Australian road trip plans are, be fully prepared by downloading all of these helpful apps onto your phone!
