Lithgow is marked by many travellers as a pit stop in either direction over the Blue Mountains. Pull in with the RV and see what you’ve been missing Certainly, on the Sydney side, I reckon thousands of people think the…
The humble caravan park is etched into the childhood memories of many Australians. Wearing thongs in the shower, fanging around the ‘roads’ on push bikes, agonising over whether to go with a Bubble-O-Bill or a chocolate Paddle Pop at the…
A first-timer hits up the world’s largest sand island with the crew from Zone RV. But is Fraser Island all it’s cracked up to be? It was possibly after the fifth battered fourby unapologetically hooned up the inside of where our…
Geelong Outdoor Living Show – Breakwater, VicJanuary 18-20, 2019 There will be shiny new caravans, camper-trailers, motorhomes, and 4WDs on display at the Geelong Showgrounds for the 2019 Outdoor Living Show, as well as a massive range of tents and…
What seemed to be just one council free-camp being closed off following pressure from a state caravan body, may have ramifications for the rest of the country. Kershaw Gardens, a community park in the centre of the idyllic town of…
This tempting selection of waterside parks will have you donning the sunhats and slip-slop-slapping in no time PARK 1: Toowoon Bay Holiday Park, NSW Toowoon Bay Holiday Park contains all the essential ingredients for the perfect summer holiday. Bordered by…
Outback, forest, beach and bush – we’ve found you the coolest camping spots for this summer CAMP 1: Ingar Campground, NSW When everyone’s heading to the coast, why not head to the mountains? In just around two hours from…
Everything’s big in Texas they reckon, but Queensland ain’t small either and one steer in this town is a record-breaker There’s little wonder that Charters Towers is a popular destination with travellers, when you can get a good dose of…
Hey True Blue – Utes, swags ‘n’ dust bowls of fun There is nothing more Aussie than a ute … well, there is also beer, blue singlets, live music, bull riding for the brave, wood chopping, cracking a stock whip,…
This tempting selection of waterside parks will have you donning the sunhats and slip-slop-slapping in no time PARK 1: Yallingup Holiday Park, WA The south-west region of Western Australia boasts a tantalising tapestry of rolling vineyards, breathtaking beaches and forests…
From outdoor expos and festivals to a lakeside fun run, there’s plenty of events on to keep you out and about this month. Southern Highlands Outdoor Recreation & Adventure Show Illawarra, NSW, November 9-11, 2018 Make your way down to…
Don’t be a hater: an endless lap ain’t necessarily an endless holiday! Driving to work on a Tuesday morning is rarely an exercise in relaxation, but it becomes a torturous commute through the fiery gates of a personalised hell when…
Barossa Christmas Parade 2018 – Tanunda, SA December 7, 2018 With Christmas nearly upon us, we simply had to include a festive event in this edition of Pit Stop. If you’re lucky enough to live in the beautiful Barossa Valley…
When it comes to an authentic outback experience, it’s hard to beat setting up camp on a working station. Plus, some of the most spectacular countryside is found on private property. Have we sold you yet? Here’s how to unlock…
Take a tour along the Newell Highway to find out what’s in store for you On the western plains behind the Great Divide, the Newell Highway runs from Goondiwindi in Queensland down to Shepparton in Victoria – a touch over…
With just over a week to go until Victorian State Elections, Labor has pledged a funding injection of over 105 million to improve the state’s parks and get more people enjoying the amazing bush Victoria has to offer. Money will…
Now entering a second decade of showcasing Australia to TV audiences there is no slowing down! It was a very strong weekend with the first episode of Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures Season 11 (Blue Mountains Secrets) gaining a reach of…
As his trip comes to a close, the Ed. ponders his ticket of leave and knows it will be a return Having lost track of time, and touch with the workaday world, returning to the Tasmanian mainland from Bruny Island…
