5 Ripper Bush Camps
Each month we bring you places off the beaten track that offer relatively secluded spots for a camp away from the crowds. 1 The Basin Campground, NSWThe Basin Campground is a great family camping spot in Sydney. This is a…
5 Ripper Bush Camps
Rapid Bay Campground, SAJust over 100 kays out of Adelaide lies the popular beach-side getaway of Rapid Bay Campground. Follow the steep descent from Normanville-Cape Jervis Road right down to the beachfront of Rapid Bay. Cold water showers and toilets…
5 Ripper Bush Camps
Cosy Corner Campground, TasCutely named Cosy Corner Free Campground, this is a large camping area close to the coastline with many camping areas nearby and to the south. It is important to note that this campsite is very popular around…
5 Ripper Bush Camps
You don’t have to pay big bucks for quality locations, you just need to know where to look. Lollback Rest Area, NSWHere you can camp by the calming Mann River, at Lollback, 44km west of Grafton or 114km east of…
5 Ripper Bush Camps
After our long travel series in Tasmania, we unearthed heaps of fantastic bush camps. Here are five of the very best to keep on file for your next trip to the Apple IsleWords & images Jan Hawkins Fortescue Bay –…
50 Shades of hey, what hitch is that?
Reflections, shackles ‘n’ chains, and couplings … sounds like a sordid affair, but you should know the solid facts of towing hardware and accessories You’ve dished out a fortune for a tow tug, then spent an age dissecting the multitude…
5 Ripper Bush Camps
Camping on a budget can often lead you to the best camping spots in Australia. By Glenn Marshall 1 – Bough Shed Waterhole, Bladensburg National Park, QldBladensburg National Park is only 15 minutes from Winton with easy access when dry.…
7 Essentials You Never Thought You’d Need on the Gibb River Road
Poised at Kununurra or Derby, ready to plunge into Western Australia’s Kimberley region along the Gibb? Just pop back to Woolies or Coles and make sure you’ve got these indispensable items on hand first So you’ve consulted just about every…
7 Things Macgyver Would Take On The Road
Back in the ’80s, the only tools Macgyver needed were a paperclip, a roll of duct tape and his sweet mullet. Thirty years on, here’s seven things Macgyver would take on the road to get himself out of any situation,…
7 towing laws you need to know
Words & images Marty Ledwich So….you’ve decided to do that big lap around the country and you’ve bought yourself a nice new caravan and a 4WD to tow it. You’re all loaded up with everything you and your family will…
8 Things You Should be Doing at Camp
Forget totem tennis – we’ll show you how to have some real fun… One of the best things about travelling is the amazing experiences you are exposed to. But it can be so easy to focus too much on the…
A chassis extension can improve your vehicle’s handling and towing
Not only can you carry more in your vehicle, but a chassis extension can also improve your vehicle’s handling and towing. A chassis extension takes away the long rear overhang that’s a feature of most of our utes and can…
Do you need a GVM upgrade, or just better suspension?
When it comes to heavy towing, do you need a GVM upgrade or just better suspension? And talking of suspension does one set really fit all, or is going down the custom route a superior option? In a previous story…
A highlights tour of the Provincial Senator 22ft off-road caravan
If you’re looking for a new escape machine, here’s a highlights tour of the Provincial Senator 22-foot off-road caravan. Apartment living! While many Melbournians have possibly had enough of apartment living in the truest sense, Melbourne City Caravans is taking…
