Road reports important for travellers

With cyclones and flooding rains affecting roads and towns in many different parts of Australia it is important for travellers to check road conditions before setting off. Many towns are cut off completely during heavy rain and some roads become inaccessible. Failure to check road conditions in advance may result in you travelling hundreds of kilometers only to find part of the road closed leaving you stranded and having to turn back.

Exploroz.com provide the road travel community with up to date road status reports across the country. The reports are based on Main Roads Dept, Council and National Park reports and also information from locals and other travellers. You can find the reports for every Australian state at the link below.

http://www.exploroz.com/Roads/Default.aspx

To Our International Friends

I know from looking at the statistics for Family Road Trip Australia that many of the visitors to this site are from countries other than Australia. Although I do write for an Australian audience (I often refer to Australia as 'home' and appeal to our patriotism for instance) I am also very passionate about inspiring travellers and families from around the world to come and experience this spectacular land!

I hope the recent fanfare around Oprah's trip Down Under has encouraged those in the States and other countries to come and see Australia for themselves. Don't let the recent floods and cyclones put you off, just think how lush and green the land is and how full the rivers and water holes are!
Yes parts of Australia have suffered greatly so far this year, but part of being Australian is our ability to pull together and bounce back stronger than before! We have a remarkable history of challenges, adversity and astounding fortitude - as do many other spirited countries. Anyway I digress...
The point being that Australia is like no other place on Earth. We have an amazing variety of landscapes, climates, wildlife, plant life, culture, architecture, landmarks and events.
As I say in my book, Discover Australia Kids 'n' All, "If your dream is to see Australia, the time is now. If you have kids, well they're just going to have to come!"
Better still if you don't have kids, do it before you do or if they have grown up then get over here and start spending their inheritance!

Go See Australia!