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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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 –…
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…
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…
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…
If you are looking for caravan parks that are a little less glamping and a little more bush camping with benefits, do we have something for you! By Morgan Lane 1 We Love Woolgoolga Lakeside, NSW You wouldn’t be blamed…
But it’s in a good way! Find out how you can offer your unused or vacant territory to Aussie wildlife in need – it’s simple and a really cool thing to do.By Laura Muir, HSI and WLT Project Officer It…
And take a bit out of Tasmania’s glorious apple.By Jan Hawkins If you’re planning on taking on Tasmania with your RV and mobile home then there are a few things you need to know while in the planning stage. Firstly,…
Excuses to go & reasons to stop Parkes Elvis Festival – Parkes, NSWJanuary 11–15, 2017 Everyone knows at least one Elvis impersonator. If you don’t (and feel your life is lacking), head on down to the Parkes Elvis Festival. Celebrating…
As it’s destined to become a bitumen thoroughfare sometime in the future, you should take the Great Central Road while it’s still a roughly-drawn red line.By Colin Kerr Carved out through sometimes fascinating desert country between Uluru in the Northern…
Flora & Fauna – River Red GumBy Scott Mason The beautiful Eucalyptus camaldulensis, or river red gum, is the most widespread eucalypt in Australia, often seen in large clusters, dominating the riverside and dry creekbeds of our inland areas. Along…
If that wasn’t enough – we borrowed the van too!By Justin Lorrimer For as long as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to travel to Cape York. The journey is surrounded by campfire tails of legendary 4X4 tracks, amazing fishing…
From the beach to the outback, it’s surprising where a relatively secluded spot for a swim, a walk or a wildlife watch can be found. Devils Marbles Campground, NTThe Devils Marbles campground is located about a kay off the Stuart…
