What a load of rubbish!
When ‘leaving it all behind’ can mean very different things Words and Images Melinda Uys A few times a year the country waits, collective RVing breath held as the most exciting thing to hit our junk mailbox for the past…
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Poisoned food, Cable Beach and the Gibb River Road
[contentgated] John and Fran are heading deep into the north from Port Headland to De Grey River then onto Cape Keraudren at the start of week 13 of the gasless caravan testing. This next phase of the journey will really…
AOR owners gather for a fry-up in Victoria
Fred’s Hut is the place to be for AOR adventurers, with magnificent scenery and the best camp feast you’ll ever encounter If Fred Fry could see his hut now, he’d be amazed. Old Fred was an icon of the Victorian…
Qld Caravan, Camping & Touring Supershow off to a cracking start
The 51st Qld Caravan, Camping & Touring Supershow kicked off yesterday, and is set to attract more visitors over the weekend. The show wraps up on Monday, June 10, so there’s still plenty of time to head to the Brisbane…
April 2019: 3 We Love, 3 We Long For
Experience the best of autumn at these postcard-worthy holiday parks WE LOVE… Park 1: Colour City Caravan Park, NSWNicknamed ‘Colour City’ for its beauty in autumn, Orange is located in the central-west region of NSW, around 250km west of Sydney.…
RV World Record Smashed
Barcaldine, Queensland, was the staging point for the Guinness World Record attempt for the Largest Parade of Camping Vehicles (RVs). It’s a parade meaning the vans were being towed or driven in a long line, very slowly, which spanned over…
The Online Campsite Booking Fail: Why is doesn’t work for many Aussie travellers
By upping the automation, have the national park agencies added just another level of stress to what should be a stress release? The Problem Just about everything we do now has an ‘online’ aspect to it. The magazine you’re reading…
Big Red Bash all set to rock the desert
When it comes to bucket list events, the Big Red Bash is right up there for most caravanners. It’s the world’s most remote music festival, and it brings the outback town of Birdsville to life each and every year. And…
Casey Council charging for storage
The City of Casey, one of the larger councils in Melbourne’s outer east, has been questioned over charging residents for storage caravans, trailers and even boats on their own property. The fees, according to the forms RV Daily obtained, stated…
Would you stay in one of these boutique caravans?
Now here’s something a little different for you. The ‘Notel’ is a collection of six boutique ’70s Airstream caravans on the rooftop of a multi-level carpark on Flinders Lane, right in the heart of Melbourne. Sourced from the west coast…
April 2019 – 5 Ripper Bush Camps
Need a change of scenery? Leave suburbia behind and escape to the bush for a weekend PARK 1: Middle Creek Camping Area, Qld If you like the idea of exploring unspoiled sandy beaches and eucalypt forests, check out Eurimbula National…
Leave it all behind including the RV
One family discovers the perks of journeying sans van into the heart of the outback (and looks at a great stopover on your way to or from the red stuff) As caravanners, there comes a time to make a route…
Kokoda back on track
It was only a short time ago that Kokoda closed its gates to the caravan world. The good news for the brand is that it has been thrown a lifeline by new owner and French engineer, Antoine Le Pajolec. A…
Williams River Holiday Park reopens for Easter
You may have seen on mr4x4.com.au last month our story that ran about the idyllic park at Clarence Town, which was closed down literally overnight. We’re now happy to report that after review by council, and an online campaign by locals…
3 We Love, 3 We Long For
Looking to squeeze in one last holiday before the cooler weather hits? We’ve narrowed down some great destinations for you WE LOVE PARK 1: Cotton Tree Holiday Park, Qld Within Bouddi National Park, located on the NSW Central Coast, are…
Tassie’s furry fire victims NEED your help!
Tasmania has recently been ravaged by bushfire. As a result, local wildlife has lost food and habitat, and rural communities have suffered along with their livestock. Many are doing it tough and those who are endeavouring to assist are in…
NEWS 2019 Brisbane 4X4 Outdoors Show, Fishing & Boating Expo
It’s that time of year again! The 2019 Brisbane 4X4 Outdoors show is on April 5-7 at the Brisbane Showgrounds (600 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills Qld 4006). The show has been running for well over two decades now, and there is even more…
February 2019: 5 Ripper Bush Camps
You needn’t venture too far off the beaten track to find that special spot – these well-equipped camps are favourites for families with young kids in tow PARK 1: Little Beach Campground, NSWWithin Bouddi National Park, located on the NSW…
