Discover Australia with your own Wicked Van

Have you ever dreamed of traveling through Australia? In this blog post we will share a travel story about how to experience Australia with your own ‘Wicked Van’. Furthermore, you can find out which destination you should definitely not forget to visit while traveling from Sydney to Cairns.

 

Traveling around Australia

Australia is known as the most popular backpacking destination of the world. A popular route to travel around Australia is at the east side, where you can travel from Melbourne to Sydney, Brisbane and Cairns. Two years ago, a friend* of ours traveled from Sydney to Cairns and mentioned one of his best experiences during this trip, namely: Seal Rocks, New South Wales. Below, you can read his travel story and where to find this ultimate destination.

Stage 1: from Sydney to Seal Rocks

“A few days ago we arrived in this amazing metropolis, which has impressed me a lot. Our plan is very easy: in eight weeks we want to reach Cairns. How we get there and what to do: we have no idea. One thing is for sure; after sleeping four nights in a hostel at Bondi Beach, I look forward to drive in our ‘own’ Wicked Camper Van. A small but cozy minivan converted to a camper, which includes a bed, kitchen and loads of storage space. But most striking is the artwork on the Van. In my opinion, this is one of the best and most affordable ways to experience Australia.

Once we left with the Wicked Van we end up in the chaos of traffic in Sydney. Driving left, steering right, accelerating left: mad house... While driving at the Harbour Bridge, besides the Opera House, we felt the ultimate feeling of freedom. On the road together, ready for adventure and full confidence we leave Sydney and drive on the Pacific Highway heading to Seal Rocks, the destination of our first stage. An Australian guy of about 60 years old, recommended us to visit this unseen destination, which can be reached in a five hour drive north of Sydney.

After leaving the Pacific Highway, we headed to the coast. We expect it will now take approximately 30 minutes to reach the campsite. After driving two hours through winding roads and deep dark forests, we finally reach Seal Rocks. The view is totally worth the long drive. We are driving our Van to the beach and there is barely anybody to see: only a mini supermarket and a small campsite with a few people. We open our coolbox and grab two ice cold Tooheys New cans out of it and we see the sun slowly sink into the deep blue Tasman Sea. The first stage was completed and many beautiful stages would follow.” *Experienced by Rein

  

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Other pictures taken at Seal Rocks