Category Travel

Travel: Coast to Cattle Country

Coastal cousins meet country cousins. By Mark Allen Four kids, two adults, a Troopy with the van in tow travelling 2500km – piece of cake right? Was I nuts for putting four kids together in the back of the truck,…

In For A Pound

This great getaway in South Australia’s Flinders Ranges has plenty to offer no matter how you choose to travel. By Scott Mason There is something about the Flinders Ranges that makes you want to stay. I have not been able…

The Weekend Away: Seal Rocks

When it comes to getaways, two days sometimes just isn’t enough but if it’s all you have, then going back to basics is the best way to go. By Annabell Blue We snuck out of Sydney on Friday afternoon, feeling…

Sydney, Adelaide and Perth 4WD SHOWS

For those who have been enjoying the journey of RV Daily over the last five issues we have some news to share with you. Here at RV Daily we are proud that we, along with our sister mag Unsealed 4X4, have…

Flora & Fauna: The Australian Ringneck Parrot

Inhabiting most of Australia’s arid and semi-arid areas, the Australian Ringneck is one of our most commonly spotted parrots and is often seen along the narrow timbered strips of roadside vegetation or dashing overhead in a bright array of passing…

Bloom’n Miracles: WA Wildflowers

THE BLOOM’N WEST Western Australia’s wildflower season is world renowned but what many visitors don’t realise is that it actually runs for about five or six months of the year. Words and Photos by Colin Kerr ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TOURS…

A Week Away From Cairns

Relax into a warm and welcoming tropical road trip in and around the rainforest paradise of Cairns. Words and Images by Jan Hawkins Cairns means many things to many people, including the international tourists who fly in looking for Aussie…

5 Ripper Bush Camps: #004

By Jan Hawkins At the very northern tip of Australia, having braved the 4X4 wonderland of Cape York, you can set up camp on the tropical Somerset Beach. With early pioneer graves nearby and the ever-present threat of crocodiles, you…

Thoughts From The Road: Cocoon Conundrum

What is it about stars? On a clear night, sitting around a campfire, it is easy to lose hours just gazing up at the night sky. There is simply nothing better. It got me thinking recently. I was a few…

A Weekend Away From Adelaide: Clayton Bay

Remember when that larrikin Jack Thompson was on TV trying to convince us that we could have a drink without actually having a drink? It didn’t last past the ’80s, and for good reason. But it’s still a part of…

The Big Trip: Tasmania

A family of five test their comfort levels and squeeze into a motorhome for a rolling exploration of the Apple Isle… Tasmania is one beautiful place. We have visited quite a bit in recent years and all loved it. In…

Caravan Parks: Three We Love, Three We Long For

THREE WE LOVE: 1. Lake Victoria Holiday Park Shepparton, Vic We spent a month at the Lake Victoria Holiday Park while we were working in the area. This park was perfect for us and had a beautiful lake right on…

5 Ripper Bush Camps: #003

Bushy Parker Rest Area, Qld This wonderful campsite is easily accessible by any vehicle. Some call it the Rollingstone campsite as it’s so close to Rollingstone in Qld. The beauty about this site is the many options that it has…

Flora and Fauna: The Central Netted Dragon

Take one look at this little fella and you can see why the central netted dragon is right at home in the red, sandy desert regions of Central Australia. With colours ranging from pale reddish brown to this beauty of…

CIAA News: Road Tripping Revival

The latest Tourism Australia Research (TRA) forecast highlights the positive influence that the low dollar value is having on increasing domestic tourism and inbound travel, particularly from Asian markets. International visitors are expected to grow by 5.6% per annum to…