Mackay

Touring Guide: West of Mackay

An east coast low saw me held up in Mackay, Qld, for a few days, until it passed further north and out to sea. I’d never explored the Mackay region before and until now...
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Alice Springs 4WD Adventures

Alice Springs has many attractions that are easy to get to; however, if you want something a bit more challenging, here are three 4WD adventures. Two of these, Chambers Pillar Historical Reserve and Palm...
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Litchfield’s Best Camps!

There’s something about Litchfield that gets under your skin in the best way. Maybe it’s the easy access to iconic waterfalls, crystal-clear swimming holes, or the way the bush comes alive at sunrise with...

Quick Guide: The Great Central Road

The Great Central Road is more than Australia’s longest shortcut. This mostly unsealed road is 1126km long and connects Yulara, NT, to Laverton, WA. Permits are required to travel on this road and to view...

Tasmanian Family Caravanning

My family and I have just arrived back to what my youngest two daughters call Australia from a 28-day tour of Tasmania. What a whirlwind. This was our second trip across Bass Strait; the...
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Destination: Portarlington, Vic

Caravanning is amazing fun, especially when you find a spot surrounded by sun, water and good friends. So why not hitch-up and head to Portarlington, Vic.  Portarlington is a charming seaside town on the Bellarine...
Karri Forest Explorer

Travel Guide: Karri Forest Explorer, WA

In a recent article on Western Australia’s 'south-west edge', we mentioned a pleasant drive from the town of Pemberton: the Karri Forest Explorer. Here, we cover more details, and if you decide to go,...

Budget and Free Camps

If you are heading north to escape the southern chill this winter, here are some free and cheap camps from Queensland’s Sunshine Coast to Townsville. Let’s start at Caboolture. CABOOLTURE SHOWGROUNDS This is a cheap and...
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Travel Guide: Gippsland, Vic

The everyday pressures of life were getting to us and during the winter months it's not always pleasant touring. We spotted a break in the weather and a trip up the east coast through...
Roadhouses

Guide: Roadhouses Up the Centre

For those of us travelling around Australia, roadhouses provide a number of services for which we are all grateful. Of course, there is fuel, something we can’t do without, but often there is also...