Chasing Paradise While Weighing The Cost Of Safety On Australia’s Roads

Send us Fan Mail A tropical creek you can actually drink from, a camp kitchen by the water, and paddocks lined with rambutan and mangosteen trees—Paradise Camps lived up to its name and then some. We set up under the palms, met the hosts who made it feel like home, and used this Hipcamp haven as a launchpad for Babinda’s best: the legendary bakery, a small but rich community museum, and short drives to Josephine Falls and the dramatic, cautionary beauty of Babinda Boulders. No crocs in the creek, just cold, clear water that wakes you up and reminds you why Far North Queensland is a bucket-list region. Between swims and bakery runs, we opened a bigger conversation: should towing large caravans in Australia require a licence or endorsement? With more people on the road and heavier rigs than ever, the accident data is moving in the wrong direction. We break down the pros and cons—safety gains, clearer standards, insurer incentives versus added costs, complexity, and the risk of red tape. Our view leans toward education first: short, practical towing courses that demystify weights, turning geometry, braking distances, and tyre management. Know your GVM, GCM, and tow ball weight. Get weighed in combination. Slow down. These habits build confidence and save lives, whether you’re cruising the Bruce Highway or easing down a slim cane-field road. We also talk family on the move. Jasper picked up the Barefoot Investor kids’ book again and it clicked—goals, saving, and small business ideas to fund the bigger dreams we won’t buy for him. Pair that with the daily lessons of full-time travel and you get a practical education that most classrooms never touch: money sense, planning, and reading the road for real. If you love the idea of a hipcamp that blends paradise with easy access to hikes, swims, and classic country-town eats, this one should top your list. If this story brightened your day or made you rethink how you tow, tap follow, share it with a mate, and leave a quick review. Your note helps other travellers find safer roads and better campsites across Australia. 📍 Watch on YouTube: - As a massive thank you to our podcast listeners we’re offering a 50% discount on RV First Aid! Use discount code FEELGOOD to take advantage of this awesome offer - Be sure to

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Chasing Paradise While Weighing The Cost Of Safety On Australia’s Roads is an episode from Family Travel Australia by Paul Guerin & Katie Guerin.

This episode is 38:35 long.

This episode was published on Nov 21, 2025.

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