
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…

The Incredible Shrinking Van
The Euro Sunseeker compresses size, weight and budget for a truly minimalist approach.By Philip Lord There is a large pool of around 120 caravan brands to choose from in Australia but if you’re looking for a light, compact shower/toilet van,…

Sisters are towing it for themselves
That’s right, why should the man do all the towing? Not content with navigator status, our hero goes for her pilot’s wings, singing, sisters, are towing it for themselves “What an achievement, that you have driven all around Australia,” was…

Caravan Parks: Three We Love, Three We Long For
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…

Places You Love – They’re after your land
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…

Dual role solar panel
We take a Projecta 120W portable solar panel and turn it into a roof-mounted panel for a camper, offering dual-purpose flexibility for solar power.By Anthony Kilner It was November 2015 when Jane and I drove out of the Ultimate Factory…

Go on be a devil
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,…

Review – Tiffin Allegro Breeze
At $430,000 that’s $71,500 a wheel … but what a way to roll!By Gary Tischer What you don’t see is one of the differences that sets the Tiffin Allegro Breeze apart from other motorhomes. When a company makes 12 motorhomes…

Pit Stop
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…

The 6 ways to improve your Christmas Presence
How to camp like a champ over the holidays (or anytime really…)By Melinda Uys We’ve struggled through the year, stretching out escapes from the rigours of work over four weeks of annual leave and the odd stolen long weekend. So…

Vehicle News Roundup
V6 Amarok released…Taking the throne as ute with most power and torque. Volkswagen has released the much-awaited Amarok V6, which along with a series of other updates, has a new, powerful engine under the bonnet. It’s a three-litre V6, used…

The Big Trip – From the centre to the west via the back way
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…

Issue 008 – Bitumen for the Great Central Road? We’re of the Never Never!
You can also discover the best rest stop parking quarrels, hot tips to sell your RV fast and find out whether you should do a towing course. Check it out in this issue of the magazine