Travel guides 2020

Airbnb or Stayz? A plain comparison of fees, listing types, cancellation rules and who each site suits, using the sites' own pages from December 2020.

Rip current safety guide: how to spot a rip, why swimming between the red and yellow flags helps, and what to do if one pulls you out. Plain steps.

Interstate driving rules in Australia differ by state. Learn the speed limit, school zone, mobile phone and toll differences before you cross a border.

Karijini National Park guide: Dales and Weano gorges, walk grades, camping, the best months to go and the safety rules that matter.

Victoria rail trails guide: four easy, family friendly rides with distances, surfaces, towns and train links to help you plan a day or a weekend.

Koala spotting in Australia: where wild koalas live, two places to see them, a koala hospital visit and simple viewing rules, from Raymond Island to the Adelaide Hills.

Free camping in Australia depends on signs and local rules. See how Queensland, NSW and WA treat rest areas and how to avoid fines.

Campervan hire in Australia explained: van sizes, kilometre limits, bond and excess, and pickup rules to compare before you book.

Travel credit vouchers explained: what the ACCC says about expiry, refunds and transfers, and what to check on a credit before you accept it.

Overseas travel ban Australia explained: the Level 4 advice, the 20 March entry ban, and what both mean for flights, tours and travel insurance.

Daylesford weekend guide: mineral springs, Lake Daylesford, Wombat Hill, the Sunday market and a simple two day plan from Melbourne.

Spirit of Tasmania guide: the Melbourne to Devonport overnight ferry, sailing times, cabins, car fees from $99 each way, and how to book early.