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Pee Stops & Pit Stops - The Underrated Heroes of the Aussie Road Trip

Whether you’re packing up the car for your annual Christmas road trip to visit family, or finally ticking off a great Aussie destination from your bucket list, one thing is guaranteed:

At some point on the journey…You. Will. Need. To. Pee. 

Will you be found:

• Doing the half-squat-wobble beside the road?

• Shuffling kids behind a bush while yelling “Don’t look!”?

• Or making a graceful entrance into a clean, accessible toilet with full confidence and a spring in your step?

With this helpful guide you can aim for the third one!

Meet Your New Travel MVP: The National Public Toilet Map

Thanks to the National Continence Program, you can now plan your dunny breaks like a pro. The National Public Toilet Map features over 19,000 public loos across Australia. That’s a lot of relief!

Here’s what makes it a road trip game-changer:

✅ Toilets along your route – just pop in your location and see what’s nearby✅ Opening hours – because there's nothing worse than a locked loo✅ Accessible toilets – find locations with wheelchair access✅ Facilities listed including showers, baby change tables, and more

💡 How to Use It

1. Visit 👉 https://toiletmap.gov.au

2. Search your destination or road trip route

3. Bookmark or screenshot key stops

4. Travel with confidence (and an empty bladder)

Final Tip: Don’t Wait Until You’re Desperate

Let’s be honest, Australia’s long stretches of road are beautiful, but they’re not always brimming with facilities.

So this summer, while you’re loading up snacks, syncing Spotify playlists, and triple-checking the kids’ iPads are charged, don’t forget to map out the most important stop of all - The loo.

Happy travels, legends and may your journey be smooth and your toilet stops perfectly timed.

Your welcome - The Team @ IBAC Plumbing & Trade Services