Summer weather impacts the great Aussie road trip

There’s nothing more Australian than hitting the road in the summer school holidays. Barbeques, beach cricket, and camping usually top the summer to-do list, but not without some wild weather risks. Talk of extreme heat, storms, and fire risks have some Aussies hesitant to head out on the annual road trip.

“Almost two-thirds of Australians with vacation plans are worried such weather events will interfere with their summer getaways, with that number rising to 75 percent for young people aged 18 to 34.” A recent study by the Climate Council has found.

It’s no wonder there is concern over the summer season after the Bureau of Meteorology confirmed Australia recorded its hottest spring on record with rainfall 28% above average.

MyWay Australia’s Head of Insurance, Rinus Coetzee, confirmed this concern has been echoed across the Camplify caravanning community. “We think camping should be accessible for everyone, but we have seen some hesitation from families who worry about travelling to remote areas in extreme weather.”

MyWay is the global insurance arm of the Camplify (ASX:CHL) business, and is set to launch domestic travel insurance in Australia in the coming months. “We’ve thought a lot about how we can keep Aussie families confident in their annual road trip, and domestic travel insurance is one of the ways to do it.”

MyWay’s travel insurance product will be designed for domestic Australian travellers, starting at as little as $6 per day. The cover includes trip cancellation, interruption, delays, baggage, and liability.

“We’re really excited to share this product with Australians and keep camping traditions going, regardless of the weather.”

MyWay will launch in time for Easter, Australia’s busiest camping season.