Off-road Aussie camper shares hidden gem: 'Most travellers have no clue'
After travelling for 18 months, former Perth local Beau said there's one camping spot that's stood out above all the rest.
As more Australians than ever take to the open road, leaving behind their nine-to-fives in favour of a "totally free" lifestyle, travellers are sharing surprise discoveries and "hidden gems" they're encountering along the way. According to one formerly-WA based couple, there's one must-see spot that hardly anybody knows exists, referring to it as a "secluded paradise".
It's no secret the country is experiencing a major motorhome boom, with more caravans and campervans on our roads than ever before. Perth couple Beau and partner Madi are among a growing number of Aussies who have ditched their corporate jobs, completely uprooting their lives.
The pair have been on the road for about 18 months and have no plans to return home anytime soon. Having saved up for a total of three years, Beau and Madi have a long way to go until they even need to think about working again — and in the meantime, intend on enjoying "million dollar views" all from the comfort of their campsite, which Beau said he would never have been able to experience otherwise.
'Secluded paradise' in Cape York the ultimate 'hidden gem'
Speaking to Yahoo News Australia, the West Australian, originally from Tasmania, said of the places he's travelled to so far — which includes up and down the WA coast, South Australia, the Northern Territory, Tasmania and Queensland, there's one spot that's stood out above all the rest — a hidden haven nestled in the Cape York outback.
Describing the area as a "true slice of paradise", Beau, who runs the Chasing Dreams blog, said there's a secluded spot at the mouth of the Jardine River "where you'll find complete isolation, unspoiled beauty, and skies that change with every hour". "Most travellers have no clue this hidden gem exists," he told Yahoo News Australia. "It seems like it's less explored, not many people are taking those beaten tracks."
Beau said the pair made camp for just two nights, but were left completely in awe by the natural beauty of the area. "We had that spot to ourselves with no one around," he said.
"The sun was setting over the ocean, there's these beautiful islands in the background — just the colours, the freedom of knowing that we were literally alone. The tide went out of fair way and there were incredible dunes in front of us to go out and explore as well."
Agreeing that he's personally noticed an increase in Australians opting for a nomadic lifestyle on the road, Beau said he believes slowly people are realising there's just "so much more" out there, outside of traditional career pathways.
"People are finding out that there's more to life than just working until you retire," he said.
"You can do it beforehand too, whilst you're fit and healthy, and even families can. Giving the kids experiences that not many will get.
"We've spent time with kids at campsites that are, say, 10, running up to us and wanting to play — you just don't really see that in the cities. They're not bored on the road, and they've now got those people skills from their experiences."
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