Why the Great Ocean Road is better in winter
The Great Ocean Road in Victoria’s south west is something of a rite of passage for all Australians. The rugged coastline, pristine beaches, historical townships and world-famous landmarks make it a must-do item on everyone’s travel list. It’s an intoxicating…
Great Wall’s next generation ute
When you think ute, you generally consider the usual crowd of HiLux, Ranger, D-Max and the rest. But, don’t forget Great Wall has the doughty Steed, and after taking a stock-standard one across the Simpson Desert I can say it’s…
Grey Nomads charged with fraud after entering Queensland
In what appears to be the first case of its kind, a grey nomad couple, have been charged with fraud after entering Queensland from a coronavirus hotspot The couple, Edith van Dommelen, 68, and Lawrence Gordon Peterson, 63, have now…
Grey nomads: Just jerks in caravans?
As the roads clog up with RVs on their migrations and daily 5pm drinks circles become firmly entrenched, take a moment to commiserate with those left behind (thinking, grey nomads: Just jerks in caravans, right?) My parents have become Grey…
Guide to spotlight technology: Halogen vs HID vs LED
It’s the question that gets both Facebook experts and armchair engineers up in arms just about every day: Which is the best lighting technology for a spotlight? Interestingly enough, the question is a lot more subjective than you may realise,…
Gulf Strike; We’re Out!
In this last instalment of our Gulf Adventures, we head from Lawn Hill to Karumba in search of the allusive Barra – well, any fish really! Phenomenal fishing is what any Gulf adventurer is looking for. Like life, some days…
GVM Upgrades
We break down the best ways to make sure that you’re compliant with weight restrictions WORDS & images Marty Ledwich Over the last nine months or so, every caravanning publication has been banging on about weights and compliance with the…
He thrashes his vans
Four vans later… will this ultimate Blue Heeler last the distance?Words & images Mark Allen “I’m gonna warn you right from the get go,” says Tarrot Wyss, proprietor of Sunland Caravans. “The owner of this van doesn’t beat around the…
Have you heard? Silo art is all the rage
Who would have thought slapping some paint on an old wheat silo would become a craze? Vandals have been tagging them for decades, but now authentic artists are volunteering their time and skills to create some magical works. The Yarriambiack…
Here’s a Flamin’ Good Table
The Uniflame Campfire Table is simple in design but far from average… If there was one camping accessory that we’ve tried a number of over the years, tables would be high up on the list. You name it, we’ve tried…
Holden Colorado LSZ Announced
An update in style LSX: a 454-cubic-inch race engine built from the legendary line of Chevy LS V8 engines. It’s a crate motor made purely for racing, making a stonking 578kW @ 7000rpm and 879Nm from its 7.4 litres of…
Holden Goes Full-Size!
With the Chevy Silverado landing in dealerships soon Holden’s future as a car brand in Australia is about to turn a corner. The Commodore as we knew it is no longer around, and local vehicle manufacturing is 100 percent dead.…
Holden Now Sports A 7-Year, 175 000 KM Warranty
Giving it a distinct 4X4 Advantage In a bid to keep up with the Koreans in passenger cars and SUVs, Holden has extended its warranties to a solid seven years and 175,000 kilometres. The good news for caravanners and 4WDers…
Home is where you Parkes it!
Bad puns aside, how did things stack up in the Parkes 18? The Parkes 18 is the largest caravan in the Ezytrail range currently. An off-road model, twin axle and four/five berth, it offers a lot for its sub-55K price…
