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On the Cruise – Wayne and Ronnie It’s taken some time and money – and an engine swap for the Cruiser – but Wayne and Ronnie now reckon their touring set-up is just about right. Wayne and Ronnie Parker, from Safety Bay,…
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Macca’s Useless Information: Languages
When I was a young bloke in school the academics making all the decisions to help me become a worthwhile citizen decided it paramount that I learned to speak German. To me German was about as handy as an ashtray…
The five best camping apps (you’ve never heard of)
The best camping spots are rarely in a travel guide. Some of the best camping apps are kept a little quiet too… By Emily Barker & Richard Robertson Half the appeal of hitting the road is escaping our on-call world.…
What Makes a Happy Camper?
Let’s Go Caravan and Camping has launched a new series featuring a diverse range of Aussies who share their very special happy camper stories. The series, called Happy Campers, delves into the personal stories of a range of people who…
Cat In A Box
Imagine meandering across this incredible landscape just you and your beloved cat— if this sounds like an impossible scenario, maybe it’s time to make it happen and you can do it. By Sam Rees-Jones Many of us yearn for life…
Flora and Fauna: Sturt Desert Pea
These beautiful plants will have you hitting the outback tracks – just to see them flower! By Scott Mason The floral emblem of South Australia, the Clianthus formosus, or Sturt desert pea, is only found in the arid and semi-arid…
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.…
Feature: It’s Only Rock & Roll
But do we like it? Yes we do By Tim Scott and Sam Rees-Jones It was a flash of colour and twin V8 rumble that alerted us to these two brilliant combinations passing by while in northern New South Wales.…
Macca’s Usless Information: Fears and Phobias
For as long as someone has felt afraid there’s an academic prepared to study, name and announce fears as a phobia. The outdoors presents endless possibilities of phobias, from Arachnophobia grabbing you by the throat whenever a Daddy Long…
Places You Love: Twitter Sphere
These little guys offer more retweets than Steven Fry and Kim Kardashian combined! And as their presence is so much more meaningful, here’s how you can help protect them By Samantha Vine, BirdLife Australia For the love of nature A…
The Blackmore Family: Rules for Happy Campers
Let’s Go Caravan and Camping. There’s just no better way to enjoy nature and all of our amazing landscapes, plus you get to meet loads of new people while you’re out there. But we want to make sure you’re not…
The Weekend Away: Seal Rocks
When it comes to getaways, two days sometimes just isn’t enough but if it’s all you have, then going back to basics is the best way to go. By Annabell Blue We snuck out of Sydney on Friday afternoon, feeling…
Flora & Fauna: The Australian Ringneck Parrot
Inhabiting most of Australia’s arid and semi-arid areas, the Australian Ringneck is one of our most commonly spotted parrots and is often seen along the narrow timbered strips of roadside vegetation or dashing overhead in a bright array of passing…
Drive-Thru Meals: Scenic Rim Roast
Spring is still a couple of moons away, so to warm those winter nights, try out this recipe for a hearty feed around the campfire. And despite the red wine, this recipe is still kid-friendly (the alcohol cooks off). Ingredients:…
Thoughts From The Road: Cocoon Conundrum
What is it about stars? On a clear night, sitting around a campfire, it is easy to lose hours just gazing up at the night sky. There is simply nothing better. It got me thinking recently. I was a few…
How To: Start Working on the Road
So you’ve marked the departure date on the calendar and packed all your precious belongings away. You’ve plotted a route to follow the sun for a few months or more, bought your vehicles and are about to hit the road.…
Flora and Fauna: The Central Netted Dragon
Take one look at this little fella and you can see why the central netted dragon is right at home in the red, sandy desert regions of Central Australia. With colours ranging from pale reddish brown to this beauty of…
How One Traveller Pays It Forward
Jo Halliday is in her mid-60s and retired three years ago. She worked for the NT government and spent 17 years living in Darwin. Then things changed: in 2013 Jo bought a Toyota HiAce with only 2000km on the clock…
