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VanSky index for Townsville, Australia — 91 out of 100 (Ideal). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.
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Townsville, Australia — VanSky 91 out of 100. Ideal conditions for travel. Ranked #10 of 617 cities in the country (as of 15 July 2026). Temperature 24°C, wind 17 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.1 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.
A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.
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Townsville ranks 3 of 617 cities. Country average VanSky — 79.
Updated: 11.07.2026
Unleaded 91
$1.20 /l
AUD1.71 · €1.05/l
46 of 133
cheaper than 66% of countries
Premium 95
$1.31 /l
AUD1.87 · €1.15/l
29 of 92
cheaper than 70% of countries
Premium 98
$1.39 /l
AUD1.98 · €1.21/l
11 of 23
cheaper than 57% of countries
Diesel
$1.40 /l
AUD2.01 · €1.23/l
63 of 134
cheaper than 54% of countries
Premium Diesel
$1.37 /l
AUD1.96 · €1.19/l
6 of 41
cheaper than 88% of countries
LPG
$1.03 /l
AUD1.47 · €0.90/l
33 of 51
pricier than 63% of countries
E85
$1.73 /l
AUD2.47 · €1.51/l
5 of 5
pricier than 80% of countries
Sydney authorities will fine 86 euros (140 Australian dollars) from late July 2026 for parking caravans and boats on streets without a towing vehicle. The measure applies in five residential areas of Sutherland Shire as a six-month trial. In 2025, the council received over 2,400 complaints about boats and trailers and over 500 about caravans. The aim is to free up space and improve road safety.
Four luxury safari tents at NRMA Bright Holiday Park must be removed after a five-year planning dispute, as Alpine Shire Council classified them as buildings rather than temporary structures. Each tent cost between A$80,000 and A$100,000 to install, remained unused during the dispute, and will be relocated interstate. Caravan and Residential Parks Victoria (CRPV) said Victoria is the only Australian state without legislated guidance for glamping, causing inconsistent decisions among local councils. The Victorian government is developing updated planning guidance for glamping and other alternative accommodation, expected later this month.
New fees have been set for the Kyogle Gardens Caravan Park in Kyogle, Australia. The park was closed for most of last year for a $1.8 million upgrade and reopened in November 2025. Fees are lower than at nearby parks and use a single year-round pricing structure. A powered site for two adults costs A$29 per night, an unpowered site A$15, with a discount for members of the Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA).
Sutherland Shire Council in Sydney has announced stricter measures against long-term parking of motorhomes and boats on public roads. Starting late July, a six-month pilot program will install 'No parking, motor vehicles excepted' signs in specific areas. Owners who continue to park motorhomes or boats not attached to a motor vehicle in designated zones will face a fine of 140 Australian dollars. The program covers the suburbs of Cronulla, Caringbah South, Woolooware, Lilli Pilli, and Como.
Cobram Caravans, operating for over 40 years, has been inducted into the Caravan Industry Victoria Hall of Fame. The award was presented to co-owners Kevin Gribble and Kilian Don.
A man died in a caravan fire in Zilzie, Livingstone Shire. Emergency services responded to a Monaco Drive address around 10:15 p.m. Monday after reports of a caravan on fire. A neighbour removed the 45-year-old man from the caravan and began CPR, but he could not be revived. Police say there are no suspicious circumstances; a report will be prepared for the coroner.
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