The talk of old Broome town is 'Cyclone Laurence', a category 5 cyclone currently sweeping its way through the Kimberley in Western Australia.
One Wicked Camper is due to be picked up from the Broome depot tomorrow, and the customers are flying in tomorrow to collect it - but with Broome airport closed after the last plane flies out tonight, will they even arrive in town?
The stern advice from the Tenderspot Butcher's (who work next door to the Broome Wicked depot) is - "If it gets to a red alert, stock up on alcohol - because the liquor stores will shut down".
Apparently Broome will be on a red alert at noon tomorrow.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Friday, December 11, 2009
Free Parking Info
We're often asked "Where can I park for free?". Usually it depends on the season; the town; the circumstances. I once met a couple in Perth who bought a Wicked van, drove it around for 270 days and only paid for parking once - unbelievable! Byron Bay and Cairns are notorious for their anti-free-camping laws, whilst Broome rangers lighten up during the wet season.
We had some lovely customers drop us an email today about free camping areas in Torquay, Victoria. Here are their tips:
"Local council fines people who sleep in cars / vans / campers along the foreshore. Whilst it is fantastic to drift off to sleep and wake up with the view that's there, it puts a nasty taste in your mouth when you're penalised for it!
There are a few places within Torquay where it is safe to stop for the night: behind the Uniting Church in Beales St., west of the highway down near the creek turn right past the catholic church, then left - not the service rd - and follow it down and around) and probably any of the little streets just 1 block back off the Esplanade. There are no toilet/shower facilities, but neither does the ranger get you (excuses might include power nap / been up and had a walk (as long as you're fully dressed and quick)/whatever else you can think of quickly)!
The by-laws officers (2 over summer, 1 rest of the year) patrol between Torquay and Lorne, so there is no set day he's in the same town at the same time... predictably unpredictable.
Hope you pass this on to your users".
We had some lovely customers drop us an email today about free camping areas in Torquay, Victoria. Here are their tips:
"Local council fines people who sleep in cars / vans / campers along the foreshore. Whilst it is fantastic to drift off to sleep and wake up with the view that's there, it puts a nasty taste in your mouth when you're penalised for it!
There are a few places within Torquay where it is safe to stop for the night: behind the Uniting Church in Beales St., west of the highway down near the creek turn right past the catholic church, then left - not the service rd - and follow it down and around) and probably any of the little streets just 1 block back off the Esplanade. There are no toilet/shower facilities, but neither does the ranger get you (excuses might include power nap / been up and had a walk (as long as you're fully dressed and quick)/whatever else you can think of quickly)!
The by-laws officers (2 over summer, 1 rest of the year) patrol between Torquay and Lorne, so there is no set day he's in the same town at the same time... predictably unpredictable.
Hope you pass this on to your users".
Thanks so much for your feedback!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Rainbow Serpent Festival
Congrats to Shan Hilton for winning our double pass to the Solar Music Festival! 
Wicked Campers have more summer festival tickets up for grabs. This time they're for the Rainbow Serpent Festival which is held in Beaufort, Victoria. Its an internationally recognised, 3-day festival - a multifaceted weekend of dance, colour, expression and celebration.
To enter the competition, answer a simple question and submit your details here.
Friday, December 4, 2009
Win tickets to the Solar Music Festival!
Its summertime!!! Yessss. And that means all the summer music festivals will be making their way around Australia. Wicked Campers are embracing the Summer Festival season and are giving away double passes to the Solar Music Festival, a music festival held in Melbourne in early January.
You can win tickets by answering a simple question here.
You can book your accommodation and transportation all in one here.
On an aside - received a truly Wicked experience email from a customer who returned their van last month:
"Two young tattooed and pierced girls went for an adventure in the desert. We obtained gainful employment for a morning and helped a farmer break in a horse and were paid in beer. We saw a desert, we saw some big f*ck off rocks, we slept under more stars than someone from the UK has ever seen before.
We saw road-trains overtake us, we fell in a billabong and suffered through 45 degree heat. Hotter than my friend had ever felt before. We had drinks bought for us by amorous tour guides and I got to show my friend what Australia is really all about".
You can win tickets by answering a simple question here.
You can book your accommodation and transportation all in one here.
On an aside - received a truly Wicked experience email from a customer who returned their van last month:
"Two young tattooed and pierced girls went for an adventure in the desert. We obtained gainful employment for a morning and helped a farmer break in a horse and were paid in beer. We saw a desert, we saw some big f*ck off rocks, we slept under more stars than someone from the UK has ever seen before.
We saw road-trains overtake us, we fell in a billabong and suffered through 45 degree heat. Hotter than my friend had ever felt before. We had drinks bought for us by amorous tour guides and I got to show my friend what Australia is really all about".
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