Macca’s Useless Information – High-vis flavour lollipop man
I travel tens of thousands of kilometres every year from one end of the country to the other working on stories for all you good people to read and see. I know, I know, it’s a tough job, your sympathy…
Readers’ Rigs – Live life on the open road
Lynn and Peter Halpin had a serious bite from the travel bug, spending as much time as they can on the move. Coming up on three years with their Avan Frances; Lynn and Peter are loving the adventures and travels…
Gay nomads
Celebrate a love of caravanning and camping at Mardi Gras. The Gay Nomads are a community group created for like-minded people who enjoy caravanning and camping. Playing on the term Grey Nomads, the Gay Nomads areall ages, genders and hair…
Greek-style lamb cutlets
If you prefer a light meal with a salad, this is a healthy option. Ingredients 16 lamb cutlets (do not flatten or crumb) ¼ cup lemon juice ¼ cup white wine 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon good quality olive…
Caravan Parks: There We Love, Three We Long For
With caravan parks in almost inexhaustible supply, don’t bag yourself a doozy – add these parks to your must-see list! 1 We Love Nitmiluk Caravan Park, Katherine, NT Katherine is one of the most beautiful parts of Australia, and what…
Paying too much for mobile data?
Here’s how to score free wi-fi. And if you must pay – what’s the next best thing to free?Words & images Emily Barker Mobile Internet access is something many of us take for granted. Even so, we’re a long way…
This all-but invisible gadget will look after your ass!
Towing a caravan, horse float, camper or any heavy trailer is fraught with the danger of stopping suddenly and becoming the meat in a heavy metal sandwich… squashed by your trailer or by the vehicle you’ve just run into.Words &…
Our guide makes long-term camping easy
Stop and smell the roses for a while, with the help of a few simple tips to keep you on the road longer.Words Grant Hanan and Linda Bloffwitch & images My Aussie Travel Guide When there are countless sensational camping options…
24 feet of semi off-road opulence
But it’s a van with a payload for serious swag, too…Words & images Mark Allen When was the last time you spotted a brand-new caravan utilising good ol’ aluminium exterior panelling… just like caravans used to be manufactured? Sure, there…
Tips to get the Perfect Rack
With our expert guide to racks and carriers for bikes and boats you don’t have to chuck your toys out of the pram.Words & images Gary Tischer When we travel, we like to take our toys, but some are difficult…
Why you should set a course for the Coral Coast
World Heritage sites, national parks, marine reserves, and 1100 kilometres of coastline makes this one incredible WA holiday destination… When a region such as Western Australia’s Coral Coast has warm sunny days throughout the year, that can only mean there’s…
Stop contaminated fuel killing your engine
Just by using this simple device.Words Grant Hanan & images My Aussie Travel Guide Imagine how you’d feel if you filled up at a roadhouse while on an outback odyssey, when less than 50km up the road your engine light…
Tasmania on a plateau
It’s hard not to be awed viewing Tassie from up here.Words & images by Jan Hawkins The Central Highland Plateau of Tasmania, otherwise known as the Lakes World Heritage region, is a world very different from the popular coastal apron…
The set-up of this camper isn’t automatic but it sure is easy!
It’s a process they call Campomatic!Words & images Mark Allen Turning dreams into a reality can be easier said than done. Many a camping outfit makes claims of getting the set-up job done in the blink of an eye. Most…