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Motorhome Tax Increase

The Caravan Trade & Industries Association of Queensland (Caravanning Queensland) has waded into the furore created by The Courier Mail’s August 21 report claiming the Queensland government was about to ban GCM upgrades. Caravanning Queensland...
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Review: Avan Ovation M7 Slide-Out Motorhome

I’ve long pondered the motorhome lifestyle. I’ve always been an avid caravanner, but during those times of wet weather, hitching up in the mud and rain, wrestling with weight distribution bars, my mind has...
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GCM Upgrade Furphy?

Two of Australia’s peak automotive and leisure industry bodies have moved to allay fears sparked by recent media reports that the Queensland government was about to change the laws concerning upgrading the Gross Combined...
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The Lake Ballard Beings

Could it be that in 2003 a party of 51 extra-terrestrial beings landed on the remote saltbed of Lake Ballard, and indeed were turned to black pillars of salt as punishment for some biblical...
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Touring Guide: Indian Ocean Drive

We were in Western Australia for a handful of days. Our objective: travel from Perth to Kalbarri National Park as part of our test of Jayco’s Adventurer offroad caravan. Our route would take us...
Western Australia

Western Australia Touring Guide

It would be hard to put Western Australia in a nutshell, but that is exactly what we are going to do as an introduction to the top spots in this amazing state. KUNUNURRA Travelling north to...
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Freedom Camping Advice

Free camping. We all love the idea of it. The trouble is knowing what free camping is and understanding how to get the best of it. Here’s the word: the best way to approach free...
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Is This The Ultimate Caravan Setup?

It's not often that you come across a rig that ticks all the boxes but Russell and Valerie Balfour have an outfit that would be the envy of any full-timing RVer. Their tri-axle Roma caravan,...
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Leader Caravans Gold LE Reviewed and Rated

A family caravan needs at least three things: a bed for mum and dad, bunks for the kids, and a separate bathroom. Assuming the van also has a well-made chassis, suitable suspension and adequate...
SLRV

SLRV Commander: A Go-Anywhere Motorhome

You know how it goes, the bleary-eyed dream of exploring the green forests, rugged coastlines and inhospitable wilderness in deepest, darkest Africa. Although it’s not quite everyone’s thing, one traveller commissioned Gold Coast caravan and...