This is the first in a feature series on what GoSee believes makes the Best Parks in Australasia.

GoSee believes the best Caravan, Holiday and Tourist Parks in Australia and New Zealand are easy to pick.

The sure signs of park excellence point the way.

Attention to detail and meticulous maintenance are the key indicators.

Our first test is dry feet.

GoSee got the ballweight wrong on our 2416km plus tow tug evaluation with the new Green R Hyundai Santa Fe R auto diesel. Hyundai says 150kg maximum ballweight.

But a weighbridge check shows we had 170kg.

So we trimmed our rig. We used our Hayman Reese digital scales and checked the Jayco Discovery ballweight again. This time 147kg.

Just under the Hyundai 150kg towball down-weight maximum and 436Nm torque from the 2.2 diesel feed smoothly to solid road grip through the Santa Fe R's traction control.

Free membership of GoSee TravelSmart Club extends the key benefits which clicked the idea of free touring websites to assist travellers in Australia and New Zealand and the caravanning industry into action seven years ago.

As a registered member of the GoSee TravelSmart Club members have access to additional features they include Hayman Reese based Towing Compatibility information and monthly prizes.

Australia's premier spring festival Floriade runs from 11 September to 10 October with over a million stunning blooms.

Floriade has inspired garden bed designs; artistic entertainment; engaging exhibitions, demonstrations and workshops.

From 22 until 26 September, Commonwealth Park will be transformed into an illuminated wonderland of beautiful blooms, spectacular lighting, outdoor films, comedy, acrobatics, food wine and cocktails and bustling night markets.

Threatened wildflower species will be a hot topic at this year's 73rd annual Grampians Wildflower Show from September 30 to October 3 in Halls Gap, with experts unveiling exciting and even global - initiatives which aim to preserve, protect and repopulate species like the Grampians Rice Flower.

The way of the Warlu or Dreamtime serpent is a Western Australian aboriginal legend.

Dreamtime tales tell of a mighty warlu which came from the sea and ploughed through Western Australia, his progress carved out waterways as he moved.

Warlu Way is a 2480 kilometre self-drive journey through Western Australia's spectacular Gascoyne, Pilbara and Kimberley regions.

VicParks Young Achiever of the year Matthew Azzopardi has a unique respect for the efforts of his parents Karen and Charlie.

As he accepted the HMIA sponsored award from Terry Saintly at the VicParks conference at surfside Torquay he told delegates he had learned from their determination.

It has shaped his decision to make a career in the caravan park industry and set his goal of owning a park of his own.

This GoSeers logo by George Haddon is in response to requests in January from TravelSmart Club members.

Now 'Out There' Bumper Stickers and Mouse Mats for GoSee TravelSmart Club members are available on the new Shopping GoSee option.

It is the 18th button down on the left of the GoSee Home Page.

The nominal price covers production costs.

Battery World told GoSee today that solar power keeps quality batteries charged provided actual needs are calculated and considered in the equipment fitted.

Tom Spence of Osborne Park Battery World, Western Australia told GoSee that the best thing was - 'To have more than sufficient for your needs'.

In a typical caravan two linked solar panels of a suitable size can replenish quality deep-cycle batteries.

European wine and food lovers can indulge at the second annual Pyrenees Escapade to be held at the Avoca Turf Club Function Centre on Sunday, October 31 from 11am to 4pm.

This year there is a unique opportunity to taste, compare and discuss a selection of award-winning Pyrenees wines alongside French wines including several from the 200 year-old M.Chapoutier Winery in the Rhone Valley.