Know What’s Happening Wherever You Stop.
The local noticeboard for Australia’s travelling community.
Discover meet-ups, local tips, traveller updates, requests for help and useful information around your stay or post your own and get the conversation started.
Free to post and connect
Local. Relevant. Right Where You Are.
ou shouldn’t have to search through multiple Facebook groups to find out what’s happening around your campsite.
VanLife Connect organises Community posts around your location, so you can quickly see what fellow travellers are sharing, planning, asking or recommending nearby.
- Relevant to where you’re staying
- Current posts and local activity
- No searching through multiple groups
- Easy to join in or post your own
Never miss out on camp events or important updates along your journey. How the Community Noticeboard Works:
1. Arrive
Smart Arrival™ recognises where you’re staying and makes Community relevant to your location.
2. See What’s Happening
Discover local notices, meet-ups, traveller tips, requests for help and other activity around your stay.
3. Join In
Post a tip, ask for help, organise something or join a conversation with fellow travellers nearby.
What You Can Find
From meeting people to sharing local knowledge or lending a hand, Community brings together the things that matter around your stay.
Activities & Meetups
- Social gatherings
- Group activities
- Kids meetups
- Wellness & hobbies
Happy hour drinks
Communal campfire
Community BBQ
Group hike, walk or run
Cycling/MTB ride
Kayak or SUP session
Surfing meetup
Fishing trip
Brewery/Winery outing
Trivia or movie night
Kids Activities
Kids playground meetup
Wellness session
Dog park meetup
Celebration
Hobby Meetup
Assistance
- Breakdowns and repairs
- Borrow gear
- Lost and found
- Safety alerts
Jump‑start request
Flat tyre help
Lost / Found pet alert
Lost / Found Item
Borrow bike pump
Borrow tools
Borrow power lead
Borrow water hose
Awning setup help
Suspicious activity report
First aid request
Caravan Battery Help
Travel Notices and Tips
- Road and weather alerts
- Route advice
- Local deals
- Hidden gems
Road closure notice
Detour info
Weather warning
Fire ban alert
Route advice
Market day tip
Ride share offer
4WD Convoy
Convoy request
Hidden Local Gems
Restaurant deal
Pub happy hour
Camp Gear for Sale
Free Stuff and Swaps
- Free camping items
- Gear giveaways
- Food and supplies
- Swaps and sharing
Free firewood
Unwanted gear
Leftover food
Spare ice
Book giveaway/swap
Game and puzzle swap
Toy swap
General & Social
- Lost items
- Travel buddies
- Local advice
- Community events
Lost phone
Lost keys
Found Item
Travel buddies call
Next destination tips
Cleanup Event
Park & Local Business
- Park announcements
- On-site events
- Visiting services
- Local opportunities
Park announcement
Park event
Food truck schedule
Coffee van
Seasonal work notice
Local market
Regional events/festivals
Services evolve as the community grows, ensuring the marketplace reflects real traveller needs.
Ready to arrive connected?
Download VanLife Connect to find practical help, see what’s happening nearby, reconnect with travel mates and earn from your skills on the road.
Free to download. No subscriptions. No ads.