Hey Reader
Welcome to 2026!
What are your plans for travel this year?
We are waiting on our new van... details to come soon! Hopefully, we can pick it up around April, but in the meantime, we have a few shorter stays planned around South Australia.
In the second half of this year, we're planning a few months around Victoria and NSW, with a few out-of-the-way stops planned.
Talking about getting ready for travel this year, if you're thinking about checking out Ningaloo Reef and Exmouth... now is the time to book. Crazy!
But there's a reason why it books out fast. It's really good. Once in a lifetime good.
If you're looking for some lovely accommodation in Exmouth - which is the gateway to the Ningaloo- check out our top picks here:
β7 Best Places to Stay in Exmouth, WAβ
And, if you're considering doing the whale shark tours, book as soon as you have your accommodation sorted. They sell out really fast, especially the higher rated tours.
Here are our suggestions:
βWhale Shark Tours Exmouth: Your Ultimate Guide for the 2026 Seasonβ
For those who are looking to camp next to the Ningaloo Reef, if you want a particular date and you are selective of campsites, book now. You can book up to 6 months in advance, and yes, people mark the date to book in their calendars!
Otherwise, you can do what we did and keep checking for cancellations, but you need to be really flexible.
Whatever your plans are, we hope you have an amazing year ahead.
Safe travels
Margie and Tim
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