It may have been years since you last had an ice cream from a mobile van, but when we were younger, it was one of the most exciting events. Everyone would wait on their driveways for the Mr Whippy van to come around with treats, ranging from banana splits to cones dipped in chocolate and nuts.

Mr Whippy was first started in Australia in 1962 and was a huge hit across the country. The original vans can still be seen today!

The Staff family of Hervey Bay in Queensland have been continuously operating ice cream vans since 1965.

Not only did the vans go around neighbour streets, you could find them at fairs, beaches, parks and other events.

The tune that played through the speakers was so recognisable…. have a listen and reminisce below!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=311wC5u3wik

Here are some other ice cream memories. What was your favourite ice cream?

Sprinkles with vanilla ice cream was a favourite

A photo posted by Gold Coast Spritz (@gcspritz) on Apr 2, 2016 at 3:09am PDT

Yum! What memories does this bring back?

A photo posted by Two Metre Eater (@two_metre_eater) on Apr 1, 2016 at 9:26pm PDT

Nuts, chocolate and a flake… what could be more Aussie?!

A photo posted by Manny (@manny.kandola) on Mar 31, 2016 at 3:10am PDT

A vintage ice cream van still operating today

A photo posted by @sarah_meaker on Mar 28, 2016 at 1:25pm PDT

Kids love ice cream!

A photo posted by Tara✌?? (@taravictoriatallis) on Mar 31, 2016 at 5:54am PDT

The menu board! The prices have changed a lot over the years…

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This one is from the 1940s but we all know the iconic Peters brand.

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Mr Whippy vans line up in Hervey Bay

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There was always a long line for the treats.

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Tell us: what are your memories of the ice cream van? What was your favourite type of ice cream or drink? Do you still indulge today?