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Another fine mess you’ve gotten me into, Stanley
On the road again with the water leak fixed, it was a run along the coast to Stanley. Not far from the turn off the Bass Highway, at Port Latta, you’re confronted with the most satanic looking building I have…
Tasmanian road builders get paid by the bend…
I heard a joke today that there are only two straight roads in Tasmania and you can land planes on both of them. It’s been indicative of my trip so far, and I reckon anyone’s too who trips to Tasmania…
Why my first Bass Strait crossing was swell
I don’t know why I’d booked such an early flight. I mean, the ship wasn’t due to depart until 19.30; that’s 7.30pm, and here I was with a 4am alarm call. The ship was the Spirit of Tasmania and I…
RAC Perth Caravan & Camping Show set to be a big one
Planning a big adventure anytime soon and want to try out some cool new gear? Looking to upgrade your caravan, camper-trailer or tent before you embark on your next trip? Come and check out the latest on the market at…
MACCA’s Useless Information
Whatever it is, is up to you What is the outback? It would seem that any country town more than a few hundred kilometres from the coast has declared itself “the gateway to the outback”, but I haven’t been able…
5 Ripper Bush Camps
Words by Janie Medbury From coastal to lakeside, water-lovers rejoice because we have found you some fantastic bush camps by the water 1) Corang River, NSW 12km south of Nerriga on Braidwood-Nerriga Rd, there’s a lovely riverside camping spot…
THREE WE LOVE THREE WE LONG FOR
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE From ginormous rocks to breathtaking beaches, we tell you where to park your caravan to see some awesome tourist attractions WORDS JANIE MEDBURY 1) We Love North Coast Holiday…
WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION HERE’S ONE WAY TO HELP WITH YOUR VAN
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE Moving your water tanks may be all that’s required WORDS & IMAGES PHILIP LORD One of the main ingredients of towing safety is, of course, a well-balanced caravan. A caravan that…
The Best Ways to Stay Connected While You Travel.
Get clued up like a millennial on your family holidayNot everyone can (or wants to) drop all contact with the outside world when they’re travelling, so we tell you the best ways to stay connected while you’re on the road.…
MAKE Jimmy’s Beach Your Beach. He won’t mind!
With pristine beaches and rugged headlands, Jimmy’s Beach gives you the perfect break you need from the hustle and bustle of everyday life Words by SAM REES-JONES | Images by SAM REES-JONES & TIM SCOTT Water babies delight – just two…
Xtreme gear testing in the gulf
A long adventure is the best way to work out whether your gear is good, brilliant or rubbish… Having only bought my Cruiser a couple of years ago, I was yet to take it on a major trip where fuel…
Use Your Head to Light the Way
The Ledlenser MH6 Headlamp will keep you in the spotlight WORDS Grant Hanan & Linda Bloffwitch | IMAGES & VIDEO My Aussie Travel Guide After a few years of using our old, crappy and uncomfortable headlamps, we knew as soon as…
Nova’s 16-Odd Foot of Grunt The Terra Sportz
Words by Janie Medbury I Images by Brett Hemmings So, here it is – my first caravan review. I’m not sure if I was so impressed with the Terra Sportz, a 16-foot off-roader from Nova, because it was the first…
Mazda BT-50 The Ute that Doesn’t Shout Look at Moi
… And a caravan that kinda does! Words by TIM SCOTT Images by BRETT HEMMINGS Despite having a carpark full of flagship ute models, black this and wild that and some lurid paint, the wallflower Mazda BT-50 got the…
