Things are fine on Route 39
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…
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Labor’s Last Minute Splash for Victorian Bush Lovers
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…
Pat Callinan’s 4X4 Adventures Show kicks off new season in fine style!
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…
Re-open Tassie for Transportation … and take me!
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…
September: 5 Ripper Bush Camps
Spring has well and truly arrived, and what better time to pitch a tent under the stars? Dunns Swamp, NSW Camping by a ‘swamp’ may not exactly sound appealing, but this particular one happens to be a serene waterway located…
September 2018: Caravan Parks
With mild weather and sunny days, this is perhaps the best time of year to enjoy an RV escape Batchelor Holiday Park, NT Can’t wait for summer? Just head up to the Top End, where you will be greeted with…
Gold in WA: A Treasure Hunters’ Guide
Never mind Pokémon Go, this is a much more rewarding way to explore the outdoors! Prospecting in Australia is defined as searching for metals and minerals. Chasing a metal or gold detector across the ground is included in this definition,…
September 2018: Three we love, three we long for
With winter coming to an end, it’s time to decide on your spring holiday destination … here are some great selections to get you on your way Bargara Beach Caravan Park, Qld Itching to escape to the beach? We’ve got…
September 2018: 5 ripper bush camps
Warmer weather is on the way, so it’s time to dust off the camping gear and start planning your next adventure Burbie Camp, NSW Burbie Camp in Warrumbungle National Park is the perfect place to kick-off your springtime travels. Wildflowers…
Don’t be afraid to meet your heroes
Chance would’ve been a fine thing! Geeveston’s only letdown was the TV stars were out of town Rosehaven, on the ABC, is one of the most well-crafted and funniest Australian shows I’ve ever seen. Some of the episodes are filmed…
September 2018: What’s on around Australia
Sydney 4WD & Adventure Show. Eastern Creek, NSW. October 12-14, 2018 Presented by RV Daily as well as Unsealed 4X4 and Club 4X4, the Sydney 4WD & Adventure Show is a real treat for anyone who loves the great outdoors.…
Tasmania Part 3: Here it’s all about the coppers
From penal colonies to smelting and advice on his driving, the Ed discovers the West Coast of Tassie has a copper bottom. My jar of instant coffee was not offering instant satisfaction. I needed a hot beverage crafted by an…
Have you heard? Silo art is all the rage
Who would have thought slapping some paint on an old wheat silo would become a craze? Vandals have been tagging them for decades, but now authentic artists are volunteering their time and skills to create some magical works. The Yarriambiack…
August 2018: 5 ripper bush camps
Here is a selection of great remote bush camps, for when you’re just looking for a bit of peace and quiet… Kinkuna Beach Camping Area, Qld Kinkuna Beach Camping Area is a 10 kilometre stretch of pristine white beach within…
The couple that travelled Australia for $1 a kilometre
We tell you how they did it, and how you can do it for even less. You’ve probably heard about the young Perth couple who travelled around Australia for less than $1 a kilometre on their seven-month, or 228-day, trip…
Good value or ferry, ferry, expensive?
Startling revelations about the cost of island hopping and why Kangaroo Island means you’re rooted in the Backstairs Passage Kangaroo Island locals tout their ferry as “the most expensive in the world”, and while this might be a stretch, it’s…
August 2018: 3 we love, 3 we long for
Love West Wyalong Caravan Park, NSW Friendly, affordable and peaceful, this caravan park is ideal if you’re looking for a quiet weekend away in the central west region of NSW. West Wyalong is the largest town in the Bland Shire,…
2018 Pambula Motorfest
Taking place in the picturesque Bega Valley on the far south coast of NSW, the Pambula Motorfest isn’t just a car show – it’s also a charity event that raises money for a variety of local charities, including those for…
