There’s something deeply grounding about slowing down. About lingering a little longer over a morning coffee with a view, taking the scenic road just because it feels right, and wrapping yourself in a blanket that carries both comfort and intention. This is slow travel—the art of journeying not just to reach a destination, but to feel each moment along the way.
It’s a mindset that values meaning over momentum, connection over checklists—and it’s no coincidence that wool has always been a companion on such journeys.
At Waverley Mills, we believe the best adventures are the ones you truly feel. And nothing feels quite like wool.
Natural comfort in all conditions
Wool is nature’s original performance fibre. Long before synthetic fabrics promised warmth and durability, wool was keeping people dry, protected, and comfortable—no matter the weather.
That’s because wool works with nature. It insulates against cold, yet breathes when it’s warm. It keeps you dry even when damp. It resists odours and shrugs off stains. It dries quickly. It’s quiet underfoot, soft to touch, and somehow always just the right temperature. For travellers, it’s the ultimate comfort layer—whether you're tucked up in a van beside a windswept beach or watching the stars from a mountain clearing.
Built for the road. Grounded in tradition.
Unlike fast fashion and disposable camping gear, a wool blanket from Waverley Mills is made to last. Crafted from natural fibres, woven with care, and finished by hand at our historic Tasmanian mill, it’s not just a blanket—it’s a legacy of craftsmanship.
And when you travel with wool, you’re travelling lightly on the earth. Wool is renewable, biodegradable, and made from fibre grown under the sun, rain, and wind. It carries with it the story of the land—and the respect of those who grow and weave it.
Why slow travel and wool are kindred spirits
Slow travel isn’t just about distance—it’s about depth. It’s a return to simplicity, to quality, to noticing the little things: the morning mist rising off a forest, the quiet hush of rain on the roof, the comfort of warmth at your back as the fire crackles low.
Wool belongs in this story not just because it’s practical—but because it’s intentional. It brings a tactile connection to nature, a rhythm to your days, and a sense of calm that no synthetic can replicate.
That’s why every VanMania campervan now carries a Waverley Mills wool blanket and throw—so no matter where you wander, you carry with you a little piece of Tasmania’s natural warmth.
Adventure, the mindful way
A blanket isn’t just a blanket—it’s a seat by the fire, a pillow on the beach, a shawl on a chilly morning, a wrap for a sleeping child. It’s part of your story. And if you ask us, every great journey should start with one.
Whether you're planning a weekend escape or chasing quiet horizons for weeks on end, bring along a little natural luxury—crafted for the road, and ready for wherever the path may lead.
