Wild West Tamed
Hit the back roads and discover the surprises throughout Western Victoria.Words & images Glenn Marshall We had only a week up our sleeves our options were limited as we didn’t want to follow the crowds to the beach or the…
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Surfers, backpackers & BMWs
Byron Bay – where parallel universes exist and keep drawing you back again… and again.Words & images Gary Tischer Having been a visitor to Byron for the last 50 years, I have seen many changes and still love coming here.…
Pit Stop
Excuses to go & reasons to stop Sydney, NSWSydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi GrasMarch 4, 2017 Since its inception in 1978, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has become an iconic Sydney event. The three-week festival features more than…
5 Ripper Bush Camps
Each month we bring you places off the beaten track that offer relatively secluded spots for a camp away from the crowds. 1 The Basin Campground, NSWThe Basin Campground is a great family camping spot in Sydney. This is a…
Desert Oak (Allocasuarina decaisneana)
Standing proud in an area dominated by spinifex, the desert oak is an Australian icon in its own right.By Morgan Lane and Scott Mason Allocasuarina decaisneana, more commonly known as the desert oak is, as the name suggests, part of…
The Many Faces Of Happy Campers
Happy Campers is a video series by Let’s Go Caravan and Camping that is uncovering the personal stories of Aussie caravanners and campers. Any camper knows that you meet wonderful people from all walks of life out on the road…
Caravan Parks: Three We Love, Three We Long For
This month we have six caravan parks that offer something for everyone. Close to metropolitan areas and some further afield – take a look! By Morgan Lane 1 We Love Blue Mountains Tourist Park Katoomba Falls, NSW The Blue Mountains…
See Australia’s top 10 Aboriginal art sites before they disappear
Be it due to weather, vandalism or access, these important sites may soon be gone from view. We highlight the best for you to see… while you still can.By Colin Kerr Think of an art gallery and immediately our minds…
The Rise Of Civilised Surfaris
Aah… the ubiquitous Aussie surf trip, where cutting loose used to mean getting on a wave, getting off your face and getting away from all that is civilised.By Melinda Uys The days of having a ‘secret’ wave are pretty much…
On the edge of Gondwana touring where life began
By Jan Hawkins There are few places on Earth where you can still step through the landscape of the Gondwana wilderness – and Tasmania is just such a place. Here on our very own Apple Isle you will find this…
Is Warrnambool Warrn Out?
Warrnambool is anything but tired but you may be after a fun-packed weekend here.By Glenn Marshall Gazing at a map of Victoria, my eyes locked on a place where I recalled as a kid watching whales cavort in the safe…
Make Like a Salmon and head to Betty’s Beach
The fish make the annual migration to Betty’s Beach and so should youBy Colin Kerr The south west of Western Australia is, for many travellers, a destination in itself worth a month or more to take it all in. Albany,…
When Good Vans Go Bad
We’ve all heard the stories, but if your pride and joy takes on a lemon flavour would you know what to do? Here’s how to take the legal option.By Deal Ellinson, CEO, Ellinson Legal Let’s take a situation where you…
Jeep Wagoneer/Grand Wagoneer returning
An American seven-seat option is coming. Jeep has just confirmed that it is adding some extra vehicles to its line-up in the future, in the form of a Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer. Details are fairly scant at the moment, but…
Flora and Fauna – Shigleback Lizard
Bobtail, pinecone, stumpy-tail, double-headed – meet the lizard with the highest number of common names in Australia.By Morgan Lane By Scott Mason Tiliqua rugosa, more commonly known as the Shingleback lizard, is the bulkiest of the blue-tongue lizard family –…
Caravan & Campers are mad for Monopoly
The world’s first ever Caravan and Camping edition of Monopoly was launched by Channel 7’s Sunrise weatherman, Sam Mac. Sam took a real-life road trip with Mr Monopoly around some of the properties featured on the board, broadcasting the weather…
5 Ripper Bush Camps
From the beach to the outback, it’s surprising where a relatively secluded spot or a swim, a walk or a wildlife watch can be found. 1 Howlong Lions Park, NSWHowlong Lions Park is located just 1km south of Howlong or…
The winner’s jersey
Or a Guernsey. Jockeying for first place in this race is udderly ridiculous fun. Welcome to the country’s cow racing capital!By Chris Blakemore and Heather Williams The Mt Compass community don’t take themselves too seriously. As a township developed around…
