The Central West region is home to an array of idyllic towns and natural curiosities in New South Wales. Breathe in the fresh spring air kayaking in a lagoon, taste the season’s offerings at a farmers’ market, explore ancient limestone caves or peruse an oriental garden – you can do it all in the spectacular … Continued
Step aside Great Ocean Road; there’s a new and note-worthy ‘great’ in town. Immerse yourself in the vibrant springtime greens along Queensland’s Great Green Way, between Townsville and Cairns. Townsville to Ingham With an average of 300 days of sunshine each year, tropical Townsville is the unofficial capital of North Queensland, and is a great … Continued
To visitors, Western Australia can feel so huge as to be daunting. One effect of this scale is that visitors are often drawn first to the state’s ‘sure-thing’ attractions: Margaret River, Rottnest Island, the Pinnacles. (That list could go on.) These destinations deserve their VIP spots in our pantheon of amazing places, but their big-ticket status … Continued
New South Wales boasts incredible geographical diversity, much of which can be discovered between Curlwaa to Batemans Bay. From sleepy coastal hideaways to inland agricultural meccas, welcome the warmer weather with a road trip between these two intriguing destinations. If you’re coming from the western side of Australia, or from Victoria, let’s hit the road … Continued
Explore some of Australia’s most exquisite natural attractions on the South Coast of Australia this spring. The journey boasts a competitive offering of timeless favourites, lavished with wineries, beaches and bushwalks. But it’s the age-old, untouched natural wonders – the sinkholes, sea lion colonies, humpback whales, sand boarding and cave diving – that give this … Continued
The Explorer’s Way is an iconic Australian road trip that weaves through some of South Australia’s most spectacular landscapes. From Adelaide, you’ll journey through the temperate Mediterranean climate of the Clare Valley, and on to South Australia’s vast arid plains and salt lakes. ADELAIDE Your journey begins in South Australia’s picturesque capital city. Soak up … Continued
Common throughout the remote northern regions of Australia, water crossings are at their most dangerous around the beginning and end of the wet season. If you encounter a large body of water, there are a few important points to remember. Most important is that they’re potentially deadly if not approached with caution. It’s certainly not … Continued
For a slower, more scenic route from Sydney to Brisbane, or for a standalone picturesque loop, consider taking your caravan along New South Wales’s Fossickers Way. We take you through the touring route’s member towns, and show you the best way to explore a region known for hiding precious gems. NUNDLE TO TAMWORTH Start your journey … Continued
Right at the tippy top of Queensland, way off the beaten path and well off the radar of most other travellers driving a lap of the country, Cape York is one of the most renowned four-wheel drive spots in Australia. North of the tourist traps of Cairns and Port Douglas, this is one of the … Continued
Heading out for a trip into the wilderness and roughing it with no power? Here’s how to plan carefully and install a reliable off-grid power set-up. Knowing your power needs The first step to setting up your caravan for an off-grid getaway is to figure out how much power you need. If you haven’t taken … Continued