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Share this with the person you want to swim here! 🩵

📍 Spa Pool | Karijini National Park

Hamersley Gorge was our absolute highlight! 🥹Definitely worth the hype - the water glows this unreal, vibrant blue and feels like the perfect reward after the hike.

This spa pool in Western Australia is a dream escape and the ultimate cool-down spot after exploring the gorges.

📌 Is this natural pool in Western Australia on your bucket list? 😊

—
We’re Van & Raph — a German Couple living in Australia 🇦🇺 We share bucket list places, road trips & guides across Australia so you’re best prepared for your own adventures! Make sure you’re following along so you don’t miss anything!

🛑 You NEED to read this before you go! Honestly? I

🛑 You NEED to read this before you go!
Honestly? I was seconds away from just sitting down in the dirt and don’t hike further! After the last km on this trail, my legs were completely done!

So we completely underestimated this hike 🙈

The natural infinity pools on the top of this waterfall are dreamy (bring swim clothes) but the end of the trail is way harder than most people expect.

📍 Fortress Creek Falls Trail | Blue Mountains

📌 Before we jump in, make sure to SAVE this for your own adventure so you don’t get lost! Believe us you’ll NEED these tips!

What you need to know:
• It’s longer than AllTrails says (we tracked ~9.8 km Return)
• It’s ranked Grade 5 in Australia
• Very rocky, uneven & technical
• The last kilometer is the hardest (steep downhill, no official trail, technical)

The view and pools are unreal 🥹
But please don’t take this hike too easy - especially if you’re not used to steep, technical trails!

Would you do a Grade 5 hike to reach this spot?

—
We’re Van & Raph — a German Couple who moved to Australia 🇦🇺 We share bucket list places, road trips & guides across Australia so you’re best prepared for your own adventures! Make sure you’re following along so you don’t miss anything!

#bucketlistravel

Steal our ultimate route through Western Australia

Steal our ultimate route through Western Australia! 🚐

📌 Before we jump in, make sure to SAVE for later!

🐊 Start in Broome | 3 Nights
• Coconut Well Rockpools (Check Tides) • Gantheaume Point
• Simpson Beach (Come at High Tide)
• Cable Beach Sunset (A MUST!)

🌊 Eighty Mile Beach | 1 Night
• Perfect halfway stop to reset

🏕️ Karijini NP | 5 Nights
• Stargazing at Buddha’s Overnighter
• Hiking: Hamersley, Knox, & Handrail Gorge
• Don’t miss Fern Pool!

🐋 Exmouth | 4 Nights
• Swim with Whale Sharks (Bucket list moment!)
• Snorkel at Ningaloo Reef
• Tip: Book Cape Range Free Camping 6 months in advance!
• Sunrise at Charles Knife
• Hiking: Mandu Mandu and Yardie Creek

🛶 Shark Bay Region | 3 Nights
• Stay in Denham (super quiet vibes)
• Little Lagoon • Monkey Mia Dolphin Experience
• Kayak to Francois Peron National Park

💗 Kalbarri | 3-4 Nights
• National Park: Z-Bend, Nature’s Window & Skywalk.
• Pink Beach
• Hutt Lagoon (The famous Pink Lake!)

☕️ Stop at Geraldton for the best coffee break!

🦭 Jurien Bay | 1 Night
• Nambung National Park (Sunset & Stargazing) 🏜
• Sea Lion Tours
• Sandboarding at Lancelin Dunes

—
We’re Van & Raph - a German Couple living in Australia 🇦🇺 We share bucket list places, road trips & guides across Australia so you’re best prepared for your own adventures! Make sure you’re following along so you don’t miss anything!

Instagram Vanlife is a lie 🚐💀 Reality check: if y

Instagram Vanlife is a lie 🚐💀

Reality check: if you think it’s all aesthetic sunsets and slow mornings, you’ve only seen one side of the story. In truth, it‘s 24/7 busy unpacking, cleaning, and dodging head-bumps in this tiny space. It’s messy, it’s chaotic, and it’s definitely not always „Instagrammable“ - but it’s a real adventure!

📩 SEND this to someone who needs a reality check before booking their first camper trip!

Which „reality show“ moment can you relate to the most?

—
We’re Van & Raph — a couple from Germany who moved to 🇦🇺 We share bucket list places, road trips & guides across Australia so you’re best prepared for your own adventures! Make sure you’re following along so you don’t miss anything!

🔭 How to take photos of the Milky Way!👇🏼 The Mil

🔭 How to take photos of the Milky Way!👇🏼

The Milky Way peak is from April - August in Australia!

📌 Before we jump in, make sure to SAVE for your own galaxy shots!

There’s nothing quite like the silence of Karijini National Park (Western Australia) at night. We started astrophotography a few years ago, and I promise it’s easier than it looks.

4 Tips for Epic Galaxy Shots:
1. Timing is Everything: Aim for New Moon 🌑 (or the days surrounding it) for the darkest possible skies.
2. Light Discipline: Use a headlamp with a red light setting!
3. Location: Karijini NP is a dark-sky paradise due to zero light pollution. Our favorite spot? Buddhas Overnighter (Free Campsite)! It’s the perfect base for night shooters.
4. Pro Camera Settings:
* Tripod (essential!)
* Wide aperture
* High ISO
* 15-30 second exposure
* Manual focus to infinity

Would you wake up at 3 AM for this? 🌌😴

—
We’re Van & Raph — a couple from Germany who moved to 🇦🇺 We share bucket list places, road trips & guides across Australia so you’re best prepared for your own adventures! Make sure you’re following along so you don’t miss anything!

🤯 What would you add to this list? These places

🤯 What would you add to this list?

These places made us feel walking on another planet!🪐🥹

📌 Before we jump in, make sure to SAVE this for later!

You NEED to know these facts about them:

1. Hutt Lagoon: Visit the lake around midday when the sun is high — that’s when the colors become even more insane! 💗

2. Coconut Well Rockpools | Broome: We visited during low tide (< 3m), which made this place feel absolutely otherworldly! During high tide, the area transforms into lots of rockpools where you can relax in the water. But always stay Croc Wise! 🐊

3. Pink Beach | Kalbarri: Everyone knows Pink Lake, but hardly anyone knows about this beach, which looks just as pink and is far less crowded! 🤫

4. Hamersley Gorge | Karijini National Park: The Spa Pool in this gorge is so magical! Come before 8am if you want the pool all to yourselves. We arrived at 7:30am and had it completely to ourselves for over an hour. Keep in mind that the gorge is only accessible via a dirt road (if you drive slowly, it’s definitely manageable with a 2WD — it worked for us!)

5. Ningaloo Reef | Cape Range National Park: This bucket list experience is something you absolutely need to do once in your life! Swimming with whale sharks feels completely surreal, and this is one of the few places in the world where you can experience it. Season runs from March to August 🐋

6. Little Lagoon | Shark Bay Region: Many people visit Monkey Mia, but you should definitely also visit Little Lagoon near Denham. The colors are absolutely surreal and look straight out of a fairytale!

7. Knox Gorge | Karijini National Park: Bright red rock walls combined with turquoise pools! Come in the late morning when the sunlight hits the pool - that’s when the colors glow the most. And once you reach the bottom, make sure to also check out the pool on the right side — it’s just as turquoise and totally worth it! 🩵

Which place would you visit first?

—
We’re Van & Raph — a German Couple living in Australia 🇦🇺 We share bucket list places, road trips & guides across Australia so you’re best prepared for your own adventures! Make sure you’re following along so you don’t miss anything!

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Share this with the person you want to swim here!

Share this with the person you want to swim here! 🩵

📍 Spa Pool | Karijini National Park

Hamersley Gorge was our absolute highlight! 🥹Definitely worth the hype - the water glows this unreal, vibrant blue and feels like the perfect reward after the hike.

This spa pool in Western Australia is a dream escape and the ultimate cool-down spot after exploring the gorges.

📌 Is this natural pool in Western Australia on your bucket list? 😊

—
We’re Van & Raph — a German Couple living in Australia 🇦🇺 We share bucket list places, road trips & guides across Australia so you’re best prepared for your own adventures! Make sure you’re following along so you don’t miss anything!

🛑 You NEED to read this before you go! Honestly? I

🛑 You NEED to read this before you go!
Honestly? I was seconds away from just sitting down in the dirt and don’t hike further! After the last km on this trail, my legs were completely done!

So we completely underestimated this hike 🙈

The natural infinity pools on the top of this waterfall are dreamy (bring swim clothes) but the end of the trail is way harder than most people expect.

📍 Fortress Creek Falls Trail | Blue Mountains

📌 Before we jump in, make sure to SAVE this for your own adventure so you don’t get lost! Believe us you’ll NEED these tips!

What you need to know:
• It’s longer than AllTrails says (we tracked ~9.8 km Return)
• It’s ranked Grade 5 in Australia
• Very rocky, uneven & technical
• The last kilometer is the hardest (steep downhill, no official trail, technical)

The view and pools are unreal 🥹
But please don’t take this hike too easy - especially if you’re not used to steep, technical trails!

Would you do a Grade 5 hike to reach this spot?

—
We’re Van & Raph — a German Couple who moved to Australia 🇦🇺 We share bucket list places, road trips & guides across Australia so you’re best prepared for your own adventures! Make sure you’re following along so you don’t miss anything!

#bucketlistravel

Steal our ultimate route through Western Australia

Steal our ultimate route through Western Australia! 🚐

📌 Before we jump in, make sure to SAVE for later!

🐊 Start in Broome | 3 Nights
• Coconut Well Rockpools (Check Tides) • Gantheaume Point
• Simpson Beach (Come at High Tide)
• Cable Beach Sunset (A MUST!)

🌊 Eighty Mile Beach | 1 Night
• Perfect halfway stop to reset

🏕️ Karijini NP | 5 Nights
• Stargazing at Buddha’s Overnighter
• Hiking: Hamersley, Knox, & Handrail Gorge
• Don’t miss Fern Pool!

🐋 Exmouth | 4 Nights
• Swim with Whale Sharks (Bucket list moment!)
• Snorkel at Ningaloo Reef
• Tip: Book Cape Range Free Camping 6 months in advance!
• Sunrise at Charles Knife
• Hiking: Mandu Mandu and Yardie Creek

🛶 Shark Bay Region | 3 Nights
• Stay in Denham (super quiet vibes)
• Little Lagoon • Monkey Mia Dolphin Experience
• Kayak to Francois Peron National Park

💗 Kalbarri | 3-4 Nights
• National Park: Z-Bend, Nature’s Window & Skywalk.
• Pink Beach
• Hutt Lagoon (The famous Pink Lake!)

☕️ Stop at Geraldton for the best coffee break!

🦭 Jurien Bay | 1 Night
• Nambung National Park (Sunset & Stargazing) 🏜
• Sea Lion Tours
• Sandboarding at Lancelin Dunes

—
We’re Van & Raph - a German Couple living in Australia 🇦🇺 We share bucket list places, road trips & guides across Australia so you’re best prepared for your own adventures! Make sure you’re following along so you don’t miss anything!

Instagram Vanlife is a lie 🚐💀 Reality check: if y

Instagram Vanlife is a lie 🚐💀

Reality check: if you think it’s all aesthetic sunsets and slow mornings, you’ve only seen one side of the story. In truth, it‘s 24/7 busy unpacking, cleaning, and dodging head-bumps in this tiny space. It’s messy, it’s chaotic, and it’s definitely not always „Instagrammable“ - but it’s a real adventure!

📩 SEND this to someone who needs a reality check before booking their first camper trip!

Which „reality show“ moment can you relate to the most?

—
We’re Van & Raph — a couple from Germany who moved to 🇦🇺 We share bucket list places, road trips & guides across Australia so you’re best prepared for your own adventures! Make sure you’re following along so you don’t miss anything!

🔭 How to take photos of the Milky Way!👇🏼 The Mil

🔭 How to take photos of the Milky Way!👇🏼

The Milky Way peak is from April - August in Australia!

📌 Before we jump in, make sure to SAVE for your own galaxy shots!

There’s nothing quite like the silence of Karijini National Park (Western Australia) at night. We started astrophotography a few years ago, and I promise it’s easier than it looks.

4 Tips for Epic Galaxy Shots:
1. Timing is Everything: Aim for New Moon 🌑 (or the days surrounding it) for the darkest possible skies.
2. Light Discipline: Use a headlamp with a red light setting!
3. Location: Karijini NP is a dark-sky paradise due to zero light pollution. Our favorite spot? Buddhas Overnighter (Free Campsite)! It’s the perfect base for night shooters.
4. Pro Camera Settings:
* Tripod (essential!)
* Wide aperture
* High ISO
* 15-30 second exposure
* Manual focus to infinity

Would you wake up at 3 AM for this? 🌌😴

—
We’re Van & Raph — a couple from Germany who moved to 🇦🇺 We share bucket list places, road trips & guides across Australia so you’re best prepared for your own adventures! Make sure you’re following along so you don’t miss anything!

🤯 What would you add to this list? These places

🤯 What would you add to this list?

These places made us feel walking on another planet!🪐🥹

📌 Before we jump in, make sure to SAVE this for later!

You NEED to know these facts about them:

1. Hutt Lagoon: Visit the lake around midday when the sun is high — that’s when the colors become even more insane! 💗

2. Coconut Well Rockpools | Broome: We visited during low tide (< 3m), which made this place feel absolutely otherworldly! During high tide, the area transforms into lots of rockpools where you can relax in the water. But always stay Croc Wise! 🐊

3. Pink Beach | Kalbarri: Everyone knows Pink Lake, but hardly anyone knows about this beach, which looks just as pink and is far less crowded! 🤫

4. Hamersley Gorge | Karijini National Park: The Spa Pool in this gorge is so magical! Come before 8am if you want the pool all to yourselves. We arrived at 7:30am and had it completely to ourselves for over an hour. Keep in mind that the gorge is only accessible via a dirt road (if you drive slowly, it’s definitely manageable with a 2WD — it worked for us!)

5. Ningaloo Reef | Cape Range National Park: This bucket list experience is something you absolutely need to do once in your life! Swimming with whale sharks feels completely surreal, and this is one of the few places in the world where you can experience it. Season runs from March to August 🐋

6. Little Lagoon | Shark Bay Region: Many people visit Monkey Mia, but you should definitely also visit Little Lagoon near Denham. The colors are absolutely surreal and look straight out of a fairytale!

7. Knox Gorge | Karijini National Park: Bright red rock walls combined with turquoise pools! Come in the late morning when the sunlight hits the pool - that’s when the colors glow the most. And once you reach the bottom, make sure to also check out the pool on the right side — it’s just as turquoise and totally worth it! 🩵

Which place would you visit first?

—
We’re Van & Raph — a German Couple living in Australia 🇦🇺 We share bucket list places, road trips & guides across Australia so you’re best prepared for your own adventures! Make sure you’re following along so you don’t miss anything!

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