10 years of Pajero
After wearing down his old 1994 Pajero, Tim Fitt couldn’t bear to part with the brand swapping old for new with his 2014 Pajero Parting ways with his beloved yet deteriorating 1994 Pajero, Tim decided that the Paj was where…
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Big wet boosts croc numbers
Don’t be a casualty!Words & images Colin Kerr Did You Know? Apart from a reduction in size and armour, crocodiles today are little different from their prehistoric relatives. It is only in the past 50 to 60 years however that…
Pit Stop
Excuses to go & reasons to stop Sydney, NSWSydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi GrasMarch 4, 2017 Since its inception in 1978, the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras has become an iconic Sydney event. The three-week festival features more than…
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…
Maccas Useless Information: Be Alert, Not Alarmed?
Saves my life from a fire … also lets me know when dinner’s done. In 2017, everything we have seems to tell us things we already know. If you don’t believe me, start rolling forward in your vehicle without your…
Quick Lamb Curry
No need to wait hours for a spicy and tasty treat. Ingredients 500g boneless lamb ½ cup beef stock 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 brown onion, finely chopped 2 rounded tablespoons curry paste – mild or hot 1 tin diced tomatoes…
Desert Oak (Allocasuarina decaisneana)
Standing proud in an area dominated by spinifex, the desert oak is an Australian icon in its own right.By Morgan Lane and Scott Mason Allocasuarina decaisneana, more commonly known as the desert oak is, as the name suggests, part of…
Maccas Useless Information
The Visionary Recently after months of family and friends nagging me to get my eyes checked, I gave in. I figured once I had visited their recommended professional I would have documented proof of my perfect eyesight. The moment I…
Flora and Fauna – Shigleback Lizard
Bobtail, pinecone, stumpy-tail, double-headed – meet the lizard with the highest number of common names in Australia.By Morgan Lane By Scott Mason Tiliqua rugosa, more commonly known as the Shingleback lizard, is the bulkiest of the blue-tongue lizard family –…
Readers’ Rigs – Four kids under five
“Don’t let life hold you back” With four munchkins under the age of five, Doan and Nhat Nguyen knew that picking the right set up was crucial for getting their family on the road. A 105 Series LandCruiser fit the…
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…
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…
Caravanners Tying Truckies in Knots
… Over parking, radios and speed. Put the Blunnie on the other foot!By Bruce Honeywill We’re sitting at a table in an outback Queensland café. Four of us, all hi-viz shirts and tired eyes. Truck drivers, well more than that,…
AOR Quantum Plus
Travel makes personal history, and with ownership of three AOR vans Sue and Bob Hall are ensuring that their great history repeats.By Gary Tischer With a philosophy of simplicity in design and the use of the most sophisticated materials available,…
The most widespread eucalypt in Australia
Flora & Fauna – River Red GumBy Scott Mason The beautiful Eucalyptus camaldulensis, or river red gum, is the most widespread eucalypt in Australia, often seen in large clusters, dominating the riverside and dry creekbeds of our inland areas. Along…
5 Ripper Bush Camps
From the beach to the outback, it’s surprising where a relatively secluded spot for a swim, a walk or a wildlife watch can be found. Devils Marbles Campground, NTThe Devils Marbles campground is located about a kay off the Stuart…
Readers’ Rigs – “Life’s too short to drive a Toyota”
Defender FaithKenneth Kemp, is looking forward to taking a permanent break from the military despite then buying a Landie! Retiring after 27 years in the Australian Defence Force, Kenneth has turned his attention to setting up the ideal touring rig.…
Surf & Turf
While the concept of the Surf and Turf originated in North America, it has become a favourite on restaurant tables across our own country. Ingredients 1kg of large green prawns2 large cloves of garlic (mash well)or a big squeeze of…
