Why my first Bass Strait crossing was swell
I don’t know why I’d booked such an early flight. I mean, the ship wasn’t due to depart until 19.30; that’s 7.30pm, and here I was with a 4am alarm call. The ship was the Spirit of Tasmania and I…
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5 RIPPER BUSH CAMPS
CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE WORDS JANIE MEDBURY Whether you’re looking for an overnight stop or a proper bush holiday, we’ve picked out some great places where you can pull up and camp 1) Ourimperee Waterhole…
CARAVAN PARKS THREE WE LOVE, THREE WE LONG FOR
Be inspired by these great holiday ideas for 2018… CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE WORDS JANIE MEDBURY WE LOVE Crystal Creek Caravan Park, Mutarnee, Qld Enjoy the cool, fresh waters of Crystal Creek in Mutarnee,…
WHY YOU WANT THE FLINDERS RANGES AS YOUR BACKYARD
Some people are lucky enough to wake up each morning and look out over the timeless Flinders Ranges. This could be you CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE WORDS & IMAGES REBECCA HARKIN From mountains that…
5 Ripper Bush Camps
Whether you’re into fishing, bushwalking, swimming or simply relaxing in nature, we’ve got you covered with our latest bush camp picks WORDS Janie Medbury Sturt Bay, SA If you’re willing and self-sufficient enough to go sans facilities – that is,…
THREE WE LOVE, THREE WE LONG FOR
Whether it’s by a sandy beach or in a stunning rural setting, we help you find the perfect caravan park for your summer getaway WORDS Janie Medbury CLICK HERE TO READ THIS STORY IN OUR ONLINE MAGAZINE 1. We Love…
We Bust Our Gums to Bring You This New Gulf
Our intrepid crew leave Lorella Springs and head for the clinic in Borroloola for some unexpected body repairs before heading to King Ash Bay and the stunning Boodjamulla The pain was intense and increasing by the minute. My face had…
What Makes Australia’s Scariest Tourist Attraction
Here’s a hint: it’s among spectacular natural wonders on WA’s great southern coast Western Australia is renowned for its diversity, and our road trip from the Warren National Park to Cape Le Grand National Park provided us with unique experiences…
Get Set For the Big Wet
Ten reasons you should hit the road up north this wet season WORDS & images Monica McInnes Most people avoid travelling through Australia’s north during the summer months. It’s understandable really. It rains – a lot. It’s humid and hot…
Excuses to go and Reasons to Stop
Holding an event? Need assistance with promotion? Let us help. MANJIMUP, WAManjimup CherryHarmony FestivalDECEMBER 9, 2017 If the thought of delicious, locally-grown cherries makes your mouth water, then you’re going to love Manjimup’s Cherry Harmony Festival. Thousands of visitors come…
3 We Love, 3 We Long For
As the days start to get longer it’s time to start planning a few trips away. Here are some hot spots to add to your list Words & Images by ANNA BLUE 1. We Love Arno Bay Caravan Park, Arno…
The Old Eyre Highway
Why you should get off the bitumen and check out this historic trail Words & images Colin Kerr There is little doubt that to many travellers, a trip across the Nullarbor is one of Australia’s iconic drives. Indeed, these days,…
Goofin’ Around the Gulf
A hot spot intro to the amazing Gulf of Carpentaria Words and Images by Anthony Kilner After a three-day haul from Melbourne to Mataranka, being able to dip into the thermal pools is a great way to relax and allow…
The Sunshine Coast’s Best Beaches
Planning a trip to Australia’s sunniest holiday spot? Here are our picks What’s your favourite? The Goldie or the Sunny? If you are not a Briso, you may have never been asked that question. I’ll translate that for you –…
Can Fraser Island be a Crowd Free Oasis?
Fraser Island is chock full of sand, dingoes and … backpackers? Thankfully there are places to avoid at least one of these and enjoy this amazing area in peace It’s no wonder Fraser Island is a jewel in Queensland’s already…
A Bus, Two Kids and One Dog: A Recipe for Adventure
When it’s time to hit the road full-time, you just gotta go. Well, almost. Imagine this: it’s Mother Day 2014 and you are sitting on the beach at Angourie, NSW while your hubby is surfing and the kids are mucking…
If you’re going to have a dirty weekend, make it a big one.
Big River is a Vic High Country trip that (with care) you can tackle with a camper-trailer There’s an excellent road that winds from Alexandra around the edge of the Lake Eildon National Park through the High Country’s Big River…
Down & Dirty Without Low Range
Check out these Caverns of the Dreamtime… Our Only Subterranean National Park – Mole Creek, Tasmania Named for the path of the river that winds itself underground like a Dreamtime serpent, the Mole Creek caves in Tassie’s central north (just…
