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National Park booking systems – the ultimate spontaneity killer

Mark Allen shares his thoughts on why National Park booking systems in Australia are the ultimate spontaneity killer.

Cape York Tip Closed for 2021 – Fact or Fiction?

There’s a lot of rumours and conjecture flying around on social media and the press saying access to the tip at Cape York is closed. Again! So is it closed or will it be open for the coming tourist season?…

What cheeses me off? Our obsession with fuel economy.

I don’t know about anyone else, but when I meet other travellers, I want to talk to them about the places they’ve been, the sights they’ve seen, the great food they’ve eaten and the stories of their lives and travels.…

What cheeses me off? People who steal water!

It is a well-known fact that Australia is the driest inhabited continent on Earth yet we are the fourth-highest consumer of water per capita. With so many parts of the country still experiencing long term rainfall deficiencies, why do so…

What cheeses me off? Drivers who refuse to fit towing mirrors.

Can someone please explain to me why so many drivers on our roads towing full-sized caravans or large boats simply refuse to fit extension mirrors to their vehicles? It absolutely astounds me to see the number of caravanners who, for…

What cheeses me off? People walking through my campsite.

If there’s one thing I cannot stand, its people walking through our campsite. Not only is it rude and disrespectful, but it can also be dangerous. A couple of years ago, we were staying at a caravan park on the…

The top 5 things to do at Uluru

Climbing Uluru might be off-limits, but there’s still plenty to see and do in the Red Centre. Here are our Top 5 must-try experiences. It is arguably the most iconic symbol of the Australian outback. Uluru is a sandstone rock…

New Zealand tourism minister to ban non self-contained camper hire

New Zealand’s tourism minister, Stuart Nash, says he intends to introduce regulations to ban freedom camping in vehicles that are not self-contained as part of a greater focus on attracting “high net worth” holidaymakers to the popular tourist destination. According to the…

Should towing licences be mandatory?

In the wake of COVID-19, new and used caravan sales are going through the roof. This means there will be a lot more first-time towers on the roads. Is it time to reconsider towing licences? A couple of years ago,…

Build a battery box wrong, and it becomes a hydrogen bomb!

We really need to stop turning battery boxes into hydrogen bombs! In a rather concerning trend I’ve noticed as of late, there are a lot of people building ‘battery boxes’. I absolutely understand the concept behind them; they’re portable, easy…

Cape York to reopen… sort of.

Chances are you’ve heard about the ‘biosecurity measures’ being lifted by the Federal Government, specifically relating to Cape York and the removal of the main point of restriction on travel to and from The Cape. If you were anything like…

Why should you buy Australian-made?

The ongoing health pandemic has raised questions about the state of Australian manufacturing and the loss to overseas production. It’s a mantra that’s gaining momentum again, so why should you buy Australian-made? There has definitely never been a better or…

Parks begin to reopen as COVID-19 apparently slows

In a little bit of good news coming off the back of the COVID-19 pandemic, parks are beginning to reopen around the country So far, camping restrictions have been relaxed in the Northern Territory, and Western Australia, with many parks,…

Aussie Travellers caught out in nomads’ land!

State and Territory travel restrictions due to COVID-19 have resulted in Aussie travellers being caught out in nomads’ land. We’re well-known enthusiasts for the wide brown land but recent events have resulted in tunnel vision for many travellers on the…