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Stopped for a While
by Barry McCaul - Travel Yarns and Peaceful Place Storyteller
Stopped for a While - has stories from the odd, the quirky, and just downright funny visitors to The Peaceful Place, on the Fraser Coast. Travellers, by the nature of the name, travel. When they get here, to the Peaceful Place, they realise that they could "Stop for a while"They have yarns to tell, travel yarns, and their stories are here, just without the cool drinks and maybe a little poetic license. Unique travel tales that become part of "The Peaceful Place"
Episodes
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Stopped for a While | Steve and Carol: “We’ve Got to Give It a Go”
Steve and Carol left England 21 years ago with two kids and a simple deal: give it a go, and if it doesn't work out, you can always go back. They've never looked back.Since then they've lived in a van, done what they like to call a half lap of Australia, and been buzzed by an Air Force…
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Stopped for a While | Peter H: 78 Kilometres for the 78 Lost Every Week
Peter has been a bank lender, a floor and wall tiler for 45 years, and a fixture around Corowa and Mansfield. He tells us how a table for one at the Tin Can Bay yacht club turned into a second chance at love — and why every September he walks 78 kilometres for the 78 Australians lost to…
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Stopped for a While | Blue & Jenny: Breaking In a New Van Before the Big Tassie Trip
New van, three months in, and already learning the hard way. Blue and Jenny from Rockhampton stop in to swap stories about off-grid mishaps, a flooded campsite from decades back, thieving goannas, and the slow-travel Tassie trip they're counting down to. Pull up a chair.
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Stopped for a While | 50,000 Ks, No Schedule and a Wrong-Side Sunrise
Wayne, Vikki and Astro pull up at the Peaceful Place and share their full-time travelling story. Wayne retired at 59, bought a caravan, and—with Vikki as chief itinerary planner—set off to explore Australia at their own pace. In this episode, we talk about their 50,000 kilometres on the road, the...
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Stopped for a While | The Painter Who Traded Retirement for a Ute, a Van and a Dog Named Ned
Mark swapped 30 years on the railways for a paintbrush, a Jayco, and his big dog Ned. He's not waiting for retirement — he's out chasing sunsets and painting the Aussie bush, red dirt and all. No timeframe, no plan, just the road. This one's got tomcats, lost licences, and the kind of yarns that...
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Stopped for a While | Bryan and Cath “If not now, when Tour”
Welcome back to Stopped for a While, the podcast about the travelers who roll into the Peaceful Place on the Fraser Coast, just north of Hervey Bay, and the stories they bring with them. This episode, Barry sits down with Bryan and Cath — grey nomads currently living out their "If Not Now, When?"...
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Stopped for a While | Off the Rails Onto Fishing, Cliff's Story
Episode 18 of Stopped for a While pulls into Serenity Caravan Park on the Fraser Coast, where host Barry sits down with Cliff — a former Queensland Rail linesman whose 32-year career ended after a serious on-the-job back injury. Cliff shares his journey from working the tracks around Brisbane to...
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Stopped for a While | Mark and Lorrene Unexpected Detours & Outback Yarns
Join us for a true-blue Aussie yarn in this episode, where Mark, Lorren, and James stumble into The Peaceful Place by pure chance—and reckon it’s the best detour they’ve ever made! From Rob’s noisy renos to surprise run-ins with old mates and a Porsche towing a 22-foot van (yeah, you read that...
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Stopped for a While — Ep 16: Team Sassy Hit the Road
They dated in their 20s, drifted apart, and ended up on opposite sides of the world — one in Australia, one in the USA. Then a single Facebook message changed everything. Now Sarah and Simon, aka "Team Sassy," are newly retired, freshly hitched, and just weeks into life on the road with their two...
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Stopped for a While | Greg's Wild Ride — Graders, Gold, and a Grey Nomad Life
What do a 12-year-old grade driver, a head-on collision at 110km/h, a manufacturing jeweller, and a restored 1985 Viscount caravan all have in common? They're all chapters in Greg's extraordinary life. In this episode, Greg and his wife Christine pull up at the Peaceful Place on the Fraser Coast...
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Stopped for a While | From Merchant Navy to Motor Racing: Gary's Life of Adventure
In this episode of Stopped for a While, we meet Gary — a Tasmanian-born adventurer who's never been short of a story or a new direction in life. After school, Gary tried his hand at a few things before finding his feet in a career that took him across the world. One thing led to another, and...
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Stopped for a While | Barra Bob, Yellow Diamonds & a Cord That Nearly Cooked Us
This week at the peaceful place on the Fraser Coast, Barry confesses to almost letting the van go up in flames — all because he wouldn't listen to his better half. Meanwhile, Barra Bob has been quietly running a fishing masterclass for anyone who'd take him up on it, releasing a near metre-long...
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Stopped for a While | David and Michelle Isuzu and Fishing Relaxed Camping Lifestyle
At the “peaceful place” on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, David and Michelle arrive from the Gold Coast for a five-to-six-week caravan stay focused on fishing, relaxing, and returning again next year. David shares his life story, from being born in High Wycombe, England, and migrating to Australia in...
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Stopped for a While | David and Michelle Isuzu and caravan floor plans
From Accounting Offers to a Holden Dealership: David’s Unexpected PathDavid shares how he applied for five accounting jobs in Sydney and landed four offers, but missed out on his dream role at Qantas—placing fourth among 2,600 applicants when only two were hired. After a friend invited him into…
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Stopped for a While | Sam & Glen: Blues Trails, Art Therapy and a Towing Tale
At the “peaceful place” on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, Sam and Glen roll in from nearby Hervey Bay for a regular mini break, swapping camp yarns as the park buzzes with boat-ramp chatter and a crowd-pleasing boat-and-tinny launch setup. Glen, a retired tradesman with a life of mechanical…
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Stopped for a While | Sam & Glen: Art Therapy, Blues Trails & a Turbo-Hose Hill Scare
Glen, a retired tradesman with a life of mechanical, aviation, marine, and major infrastructure work behind him, and his wife, Sam, an artist and art therapy practitioner. The cover art here is one of Sam's paintings exclusively for Stopped for a While
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Dave the Chainman | Stop for a While | Fraser Coast Road Stories, Surveying & Outback Adventures
After a long Queensland drive into “The Peaceful Place” on the Fraser Coast, Dave talked about coming to the Peaceful Place over 65 years ago, who first visited the spot as a child 67 years ago when it was only a handful of fishing shacks, and who has since travelled widely, including to Perth,...
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Dave the Chainman | Stop for a While Next Episode | Fraser Coast Road Stories, Surveying & Outback Adventures
Dave talked about coming to the Peaceful Place over 65 years ago, who first visited the spot as a child 67 years ago when it was only a handful of fishing shacks, and who has since travelled widely, including to Perth, Cairns, and up to the Cape by cargo boat, and more stories
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Stop for a While: Renzo’s Motorhome, a Police Scare, and Life at the Peaceful Place
At the Peaceful Place on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, travellers swap long yarns at that magic hour once tents are up and drinks are cold. A brief police visit to the park sparks rumours, and neighbours keep talking. A departing guest, Michelle, leaves Barry a note after missed meet-ups Renzo,...
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Stopped for a While : Renzo from Farmer to a new life
Join us next week on 'Stopped for a While' as we delve into Renzo's remarkable journey from a life of farming to embracing the freedom of an RV lifestyle. Discover how this Italian-born wanderer found solace and adventure on the quiet roads of Queensland, and hear all about his uniquely…
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Stopped for a While: Renzo's Journey to a New Begining
Join us next week on 'Stopped for a While' as I delve into Renzo's remarkable journey from a life of farming to embracing the freedom of an RV lifestyle. Discover how this Italian-born wanderer found solace and adventure on the quiet roads of Queensland, and hear all about his uniquely customised...
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Brian's love of the vehicle infront of the caravan | Stopped for a While
At Serenity Caravan Park on Queensland’s Fraser Coast, the show celebrates the “Peaceful place” where travellers swap long yarns, share laughs, and lend a hand. Rob, the park owner, goes above and beyond—towing in a future guest, scrubbing a mate’s van for sale in the middle of the park, and...
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Brian and the Ford Ranger | Next | Stopped for a While
Brian’s Big Build & Bigger Community Spirit | Stop for a While (Fraser Coast) Thats the next episode, released March 4th 2026
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Stopped for a While | Barney's accidental meeting with a mobile Gynaecologist
Buckle up for a wild ride in Ep. 7 of 'Stopped for a While'! 🚐 Dive into heartwarming tales of adventure, unexpected friendships, and even a key mishap on the Barrier Reef! 🌊 Listen now to laugh and reflect on life's journey. #StoppedForAWhile #Podcast #australiatravel #visitqueensland
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A long Journey with Barney | Stopped for a While
Episode to be published on Wednesday Feb 18th about Barney's encounter with a travelling Gynocologist.
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The Business Named After A Beer | Stopped for a While
🚙💨 From quirky road trip stories to business success, Episode 6 of "Stopped for a While" dives into Rohan's adventures. Discover how a twist of fate on the Pacific Motorway turned into a tale worth sharing. Tune in to hear how wanderlust meets resilience! 🌟🎧 #RohanOnTheRoad #CaravanChronicles
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Finding Home on the Road: Don's Tale | Stopped for a While
Welcome to the Peaceful Place, a tranquil hideaway on the Queensland coast where relaxing and storytelling go hand in hand. In this episode, we delve into the unique tales of wanderers and the travellers that pass through. Our special guest, Don, shares his fascinating personal journey—from his...
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Escaping the Mayhem: Bernie's Story | Stopped for a While
In this episode, we meet Bernie, who escaped the chaos of a big family for a relaxing time at a small caravan park in Queensland, known as the Peaceful Place. Bernie shares her experiences with fostering, her love for the outdoors, and some thrilling moments on the road—including a wheel mishap...
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The Ultimate Stopped For A While | Stopped for a While
From garden centres to landscape gardening. When a casual holiday to the Fraser Coast completed a long-time dream, and the journey along the way.
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Learner Driver and a Marine Biologist | Stopped for a While
In this episode, you’ll hear about: Park Growing Pains: The Art of the Reverse: Life on the Reef: Marie’s 30-year career in marine biology and how she now bridges the gap between government policy and First Nations' sea country programs.
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From The Cold To The Quiet Place | Stopped for a While
We don’t often stop because we want to — usually it’s because something makes us. In this episode, Clint talks about what happens in that unexpected pause: when momentum fades, noise drops away, and you’re left with yourself. It’s not a lesson, and it’s not a fix. Just a few honest reflections…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Stopped for a While - has stories from the odd, the quirky, and just downright funny visitors to The Peaceful Place, on the Fraser Coast. Travellers, by the nature of the name, travel. When they get here, to the Peaceful Place, they realise that they could "Stop for a while"They have yarns to tell, travel yarns, and their stories are here, just without the cool drinks and maybe a little poetic license. Unique travel tales that become part of "The Peaceful Place"
HOSTED BY
Barry McCaul - Travel Yarns and Peaceful Place Storyteller
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Stopped for a While - has stories from the odd, the quirky, and just downright funny visitors to The Peaceful Place, on the Fraser Coast. Travellers, by the nature of the name, travel. When they get here, to the Peaceful Place, they realise that they could "Stop for a while"They have yarns to tell,...
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Stopped for a While is created and hosted by Barry McCaul - Travel Yarns and Peaceful Place Storyteller.
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