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Visiting the "bigs" along the way. Image: here. -
The stop off at the OAK factory signaling the approximate half-way point of the trip from Sydney - Forster. Image: here. -
The stinky livestock road train rumbling past before you could wind up your window. Image: here. -
Old school music session. Image: here. -
Getting a regular thumping from your older sibling. Image: here. -
That wind up window in the wagon! img -
Wondering why you needed to stop and look at the Kiama blow hole. img -
Getting to choose your favourite chocolate bar from the servo. -
Watching dad try to reverse this into the spot at the caravan park before you could take your 20 cents to the kiosk for some lollies. img -
This was mum's beach chair! img -
No, we are not lost! img -
We never dreamed of being able to watch TV while driving. Image: here. -
Recorded all the special moments on the Kodak Instamatic (#nofilter) Image: here. -
The roadhouse stop. Image: here. -
Remember the scorching heat of the vinyl seats? Image: here. -
Air conditioning! Image: here. -
Mmmm, one of these! Image: here. -
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Here are some things that you might remember from your own childhood, growing up in this big country and going on school holiday driving journeys. Perhaps you had a caravan, or maybe packed everything in the back of the Kingswood - including the kitchen sink when going camping.
Whether it rained the whole time or it was perfect weather, if you had pretty basic accommodation or something a little more flash, you might still remember these as the best days of your life.
What have we missed? Add yours to the comments below.
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