Pros & Cons Caravan Parks vs Station Stays With Pets | Dog-Friendly Caravanning, Camping & Travels

Caravan parks or station stays—what’s the best choice for your Aussie adventures?!

After traveling 27,000+ km around Australia, we’re sharing our insights into these two iconic camping styles. From pet-friendliness to atmosphere, cost, and amenities, we’ll help you decide which is right for your next trip!

In this episode, we cover:

🔍 Caravan Parks vs Station Stays : A detailed breakdown of similarities and differences, including:

🐑 What is a Station? Learn about cattle and sheep stations where you can camp, their history, and what makes them unique.

🗺️Location : Proximity to attractions, nature, or off-grid escapes.

🧍‍♂️People : Community vibes and who you’ll meet.

💰Cost : Which offers better value?

🌟Atmosphere : Relaxed outback charm vs bustling convenience.

🚿Comfort & Amenities : Showers, toilets, and power availability.

🎶Entertainment : Social events and activities for all ages.

🐾Pet-Friendliness : Where Wally and Paprika feel at home.

🍴🚜On-Site Food & Activities : Dining options, tours, and experiences unique to each.

⭐Our Top Station Picks : The station stays that stood out to us on our lap of Oz

Whether you prefer the relaxed charm of a station or the convenience of a caravan park, we’ll help you make the most of your lap of Australia. Don’t forget to hit subscribe and join us as we explore pet-friendly camping, off-grid adventures, and everything in between!

Thank you for watching—let us know your favorite station or caravan park in the comments!

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Hey, adventurers! 🚐🐾
We’ve taken the leap and traded our 9-5 grind for a life of freedom on the open road! Join us as we explore the breathtaking landscapes of Australia on pet-friendly travels with our trusty off-road caravan, our loyal pup Wally, and our curious cat Paprika. Whether it’s off-grid camping in remote locations, discovering hidden gems, or simply enjoying life on our own terms, we’re excited to share every moment with you. Hit that subscribe button and come along for the ride as we live the caravan-life dream!

Episode chapters
0:00 - Intro
1:01 - What is a Station?
3:28 - Location
6:00 - The people
9:20 - Cost & provisions
11:44 - Atmosphere
16:00 - Comfort and amenities
19:38 - Pet-friendliness
23:00 - On-site activities / tours
30:25 - On-site food
34:40 - Our top station stay picks
45:48 - Closing thoughts