Apps & Maps for Travel in Australia -

Planning on hitting the Road? Travelling Australia. Already doing it? There is always more Apps & Maps for Travel in Australia you need. Okay, want, because lets face it, there is only a handful you actually need! So I will break it down into sections so you can skip across what is not relevant to you.

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Must Have Apps & Maps

Those that follow us will already know we are free campers at heart and budget conscious travellers. We hope this list will help you not only help your dollar stretch further but keep you safe while travelling our beautiful country Australia.

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Camps Australia Wide Camps 11

Call us old fashion but we still LOVE a hard copy Map. Therefore can not go past our Travel Bible Camps Australia Wide which if you can believe it is now 11th Edition!! There is over 5,000 verified sites in there with GPS co-ordinates, all personally checked and updated daily. We have had this publication for many many years.

Now to be exact, we actually like the B4 edition Camps 11 (it is available in an A4 too) and we have made so many notes in our previous copy that have been shared with other travellers, normally over drinks. Anything from the best pie shop or burger joint, to avoiding in certain seasons due to access, good wineries down the road (all the important stuff!!) In all seriousness, we do write seafood seasons, rate it based on our requirements, seasonal work that we know comes up nearby, Friends we met at these locations which as we are fulltime are very helpful when we are heading through those areas again.

For those of you doing a lap of Australia, this makes a wonderful souvenir when you return home. You will always remember where you stayed on your trip, which you always get asked on your return home. The battery can’t go flat and for future route planning there is no substitute!

So – Must have a Camps 11 by Camps Australia Wide, an Australian company, another reason to love em’.

Camps Australia Wide App

Camps Australia Wide App – pretty obvious everything that is in the above, but all on your phone! Available in Iphone and Android. They have relatively new owners of Camps Australia wide and they are passionate in their desire to deliver the complete Australia Camping solution of Apps, Maps/Books, books and Point of Interest for navigational systems. They are listening to what travellers need and want and investing the time, money and development in their products to be No. 1.

They have our vote and have been part of our must have list from the beginning so we are pretty excited watching this go from strength to strength. Check them out on Apple itunes and Google Playstore or contact them here.

Caravan Parks 5

Those of you choosing to stay in caravan parks as your main accommodation while travelling you can not go past Caravan Parks 5. A comprehensive and easy to use caravan park guide in a simple format. You can compare facilities and price ranges at a glance, make your decisions easy.

Every site is verified, includes HEMA maps and public dump points, identifies places that are pet friendly, or have cabins if required, and there is a free update service on the website. Check it out today Caravan Parks 5
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Wikicamps

Another caravan parks, campsites, dump point, rest areas App, it is kept up to date by users of the app.

It is a well known resource by travellers and like Camps Australia Wide they offer offline maps making it easier to navigate in remote areas where signal can be sketchy.

You can see the site name, distance from you, icons show the site’s features (like toilets, showers, pet friendly, etc), as well as the site’s user rating.

You can also use the site filters to narrow down your results and only show sites relative to your needs.
Eg. Has toilets, is pet friendly, etc

Available on Apple itunes and Google Playstore

Maps.me

An offline maps app that we use both in Australia and overseas. This is an extremely helpful App. You can pinpoint your location or the vehicle (handy when prospecting, hiking, bushwalking, or at new shopping centres lol) and go off exploring. When it is time to go back to the vehicle/your accommodation just hit the pin you placed and it will guide you back – ALL offline. So helpful, particularly in areas where there is no reception. Available on Apple itunes and Google Play

Emergency +

‘Emergency +’ is a national app developed by Australia’s emergency services and their Government and industry partners, helping people to call the right number at the right time, anywhere in Australia.

The app uses a mobile phone’s GPS functionality so callers can provide emergency call-takers with their location information as determined by their smart phone. Must Have. Apple Itunes and Google Play.

Australian Bites & Stings

Australia is home to many of the world’s most venomous creatures (they are not trying to kill you I promise!) Learn more about Australia’s venomous creatures and what to do if you are bitten or stung. Download the Australian bites & stings app and be prepared before you head out into Australia’s great outdoors! Safety first on the road, be prepared. Available in Apple itunes and Google Play

Fuel Map

Fuel Map is a crowd-sourced database of petrol stations and fuel prices from all across Australia. All station information is added and edit by users like yourself. You can also add current fuel prices which are then shared with other users of Fuel Map. Fuel Map also shows real-time fuel prices for WA, NSW, and QLD, sourced from government resources. Also remember, check which memberships you have that offer fuel discounts (Coles Supermarket 4c off at Shell Express, RAC = 4c off PUMA fuel stations, Sharks Membership offer 4c off United Fuel Stations) It all adds up!! Available in Apple itunes and Google Play

Camscanner

Quite simply, this is absolutely a must. We need to scan documents for all sorts of reason, business, schooling and this is nothing short of fantastic.

Scan docs into clear & sharp image/PDF, to email, fax, print or save to cloud.

So that is the MUST haves of Apps and Maps we take with us roadtripping.

What other Apps & Maps for travel in Australia might you want?

Sky Walk 2

If your not an astronomer this is your App! Star Walk 2 is an exquisite stargazing app enabling you to explore the night sky through the screen of your device.

Make an effortless journey through thousands of stars, comets, constellations, and other celestial bodies. All you have to do is point your device to the sky! Available in Apple Itunes or Google Play

Gas Finder

Going camping or having a BBQ and need to refill or swap your gas bottle?
Gas Finder allows you to quickly and easily find the nearest store with the cheapest price. Available on Apple itunes or Google Play

Petrol Spy

Compare petrol prices submitted by other users near you or by postcode/suburb Australia-wide.

Report fuel prices to help others.

Australian Reptiles & Frogs

Those of you with little boys and girls who loves the outdoors will love identifying reptiles and frog with this app.

Good educational and safety app to have on hand. Available on Apple itunes and Google Play.

Aus Rain Radar

Know when that next storm is coming in. Keeping an eye on weather events coming your way and to what extent you need to pack down to avoid damage.

Available on Apple itunes and Google Play.

Now you have all the Apps you Need or Want, what else do you need?

There are some fantastic Facebook groups you need to be part of! Whether it is Saturday morning check ins, knowledge from the amazing member database that have been doing this for years – join these groups before you leave on your travels!

Apps & Maps for travel in Australia – Families

Families on the road Travelling Australia – we proudly wear this sticker on our rig and LOVE catching up with other members on the road. Whatever your worried about they/ we have all been there before – great resource!

Travelling Australia with Kids (T.A.W.K) – Fantastic group again with bulk experience and also a fabulous membership card available.

Their database is growing every day with kids free at caravan parks!

Support them and join today!

Adam & Sharon Galway who are also Galways go round where they do Friday Nights, drinks chats and where you ats? Great to catch up see where other families are round Australia so you can arrange catchups!