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…
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Readers’ Rigs – Live life on the open road
Lynn and Peter Halpin had a serious bite from the travel bug, spending as much time as they can on the move. Coming up on three years with their Avan Frances; Lynn and Peter are loving the adventures and travels…
Greek-style lamb cutlets
If you prefer a light meal with a salad, this is a healthy option. Ingredients 16 lamb cutlets (do not flatten or crumb) ¼ cup lemon juice ¼ cup white wine 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon good quality olive…
Caravan Parks: There We Love, Three We Long For
With caravan parks in almost inexhaustible supply, don’t bag yourself a doozy – add these parks to your must-see list! 1 We Love Nitmiluk Caravan Park, Katherine, NT Katherine is one of the most beautiful parts of Australia, and what…
Paying too much for mobile data?
Here’s how to score free wi-fi. And if you must pay – what’s the next best thing to free?Words & images Emily Barker Mobile Internet access is something many of us take for granted. Even so, we’re a long way…
Our guide makes long-term camping easy
Stop and smell the roses for a while, with the help of a few simple tips to keep you on the road longer.Words Grant Hanan and Linda Bloffwitch & images My Aussie Travel Guide When there are countless sensational camping options…
Tips to get the Perfect Rack
With our expert guide to racks and carriers for bikes and boats you don’t have to chuck your toys out of the pram.Words & images Gary Tischer When we travel, we like to take our toys, but some are difficult…
Why you should set a course for the Coral Coast
World Heritage sites, national parks, marine reserves, and 1100 kilometres of coastline makes this one incredible WA holiday destination… When a region such as Western Australia’s Coral Coast has warm sunny days throughout the year, that can only mean there’s…
Tasmania on a plateau
It’s hard not to be awed viewing Tassie from up here.Words & images by Jan Hawkins The Central Highland Plateau of Tasmania, otherwise known as the Lakes World Heritage region, is a world very different from the popular coastal apron…
A lightweight family van you can easily tow with your sedan
Adria’s Euro design channels IKEA but will it pack flat in Aussie conditions?Words & images Anthony Kilner Adria caravans are manufactured in Slovenija (or, as it’s often written, Slovenia. They have been imported by Apollo RV in Queensland since 2013…
Nora Head, hidden in plain sight
It’s not easy finding a quiet camping spot near Sydney, but Norah Head is the perfect tonic for city overload with its village atmosphere and pristine beaches.Words & Images Philip Lord Tucked away on the Central Coast is a weekend…
Caravan parks: three we love, three we long for
Looking for a place to dip your toe in and perhaps, just maybe, catch some dinner as well? Here are our picks for a great stay near the water… Words & Images Melinda Uys 1 We Love Mallacoota Foreshore Caravan…
Tacos on the trot
These can be served with or without the hot mince Ingredients4 single-serve bags of corn chips1 cup grated cheese1 cup shredded lettuce1 tomato, cut into chunks1 jar salsa – mild, medium or hot1 cup cooked taco mince (optional – see below)Sour…
Think you know how to tow?
I didn’t, but completing a tow course changed all that…Words Morgan Lane Images Sam Rees Jones Since my induction into the caravan world last September, I have received a crash course in all things caravan related. I can list manufacturers,…
Hot & dreamy
Or spicy and steamy. Take your pick! Calm down – we’re talking about cooking… Do you ever find yourself day-dreaming about your next holiday, only to be interrupted with a cry of, “What’s for dinner, Dar?” That’s exactly where the DreamPot…
Is LPG the forgotten fuel?
Did the turbo-diesel onslaught kill what’s really an economic fuel choice? With diesel priced on par with (or more than) petrol, we re-examine LPG.Words Colin Young LPG – Liquefied Petroleum Gas – has long been successfully used as a beneficial…
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…
Why these four women did a nudie run through the Pinnacles
Four girls, a motorhome and a road trip to self-styled liberation. You know how every year you try to escape for a few nights with the girls without hubby and/or kids? Well this year, somehow, I managed to convince my…
