Seven Australian free camps that are almost too good to share
Some of the best Australian free camps don’t come with a pool or a powered site. Just a river, a patch of grass and a view that costs absolutely nothing.
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Country towing can serve up some of the best moments you’ll ever have with a caravan in tow. These nine practical tips will help you give those long regional roads the respect they deserve.
RV travel to Cape York means red dust, river crossings and wild beaches. Here’s where to camp, what to see and how to reach The Tip with your rig in one piece.
RV travel in NSW is having a moment, with 5.5 million caravan and camping travellers visiting the state in 2025. Here’s who’s helping keep them coming back.
RV travel can do wonders for your mental health, and it’s not just about the view. From slower days to happy hour friendships, here’s why life on the road feels a little lighter.
Features
Rock of Ages
Wilpena Pound looks almost otherworldly, until a bunch of erratic emus sends you back down to earth. Melissa Iaria roams South Australia's Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park, guided by 40,000 years of Adnyamathanha stories.
Where the Cicadas Dwell
Nitmiluk's towering sandstone cliffs are one of Australia's most recognisable landscapes. But as Glenn Marshall discovers, the greatest story here isn't captured in the rock, it's in the Jawoyn people who call it home.
Bankrolling the Big Lap
Life on the road doesn't have to mean putting work on hold. Meet the tradies, photographers and business owners finding creative ways to earn a living while travelling Australia full-time.
Destinations
Seven Australian free camps that are almost too good to share
Some of the best Australian free camps don’t come with a pool or a powered site. Just a river, a patch of grass and a view that costs absolutely nothing.
Cape York RV Travel Guide: Camps, Waterfalls and the Tip
RV travel to Cape York means red dust, river crossings and wild beaches. Here’s where to camp, what to see and how to reach The Tip with your rig in one piece.
Uluru by RV: The Rock is Just the Beginning
Uluru is not a quick roadside attraction. It deserves several days, a good pair of walking shoes and at least one sunset spent doing absolutely nothing except watching the colours change. From the Base Walk and the domes of Kata Tjuta to the best places to park the RV, here's how to make the most of one of the great Australian road trips.
Travel Stories
Cairns to Cape York Travel: A Family Caravan Adventure
A family wedding in Cairns was meant to be the end of the road. Instead, it became the start of Gayle Bentley's Cairns to Cape York adventure with a caravan and three kids in tow.
Same, Same But Different
After 16 years and 100,000 kilometres in their motorhome, a wild Tasmanian storm forced Mike and Chris Gilbert's hand. Here's how they made the switch to caravanning without changing who they are.
Why We’d Do the Oodnadatta Track All Over Again
Word on the street was that Lake Eyre was at its fullest since 1989, so Troy and Areti hit the Oodnadatta Track to see it for themselves. Here's what they found along the way.
News
Holiday Parks Put RV Travel in NSW at the Top of the Map
RV travel in NSW is having a moment, with 5.5 million caravan and camping travellers visiting the state in 2025. Here’s who’s helping keep them coming back.
Orana Outdoor Show Brings 150+ Exhibitors to Dubbo Showground
The Orana Outdoor Show rolls into Dubbo Showground from 18 to 20 September, with over 150 exhibitors showing off the latest in caravans, camping gear and 4WD accessories.
Competitive Pricing, Comprehensive Cover and Local Support
With competitive pricing, RV-specific cover and a team that understands the travelling lifestyle, CMCA Insurance is helping members get more from their insurance. Discover the benefits available, including the Price Beat Offer, $5,000 contents cover and a $60 CMCA credit for eligible new policies.
Reviews
Dreamer RV Wanderluxe Caravan Mattress Topper
Sore hips and a strained shoulder had Briar Jensen tossing and turning in her caravan bed. Here's whether a purpose-built RV mattress topper actually solved the problem.
Suncamper Conqueror 3.0
Combining the rugged accessibility of a four-wheel drive with the comfort of a compact motorhome, the Suncamper Conqueror 3.0 is a go-anywhere off-grid camper with a price tag to match.
Sunliner Ekho
Motorhomes under seven metres in length often have unavoidable compromises, but Sunliner’s new Ekho offers some good alternatives to common pain points, writes Malcolm Street.
Advice
Your Guide to Safer Country Towing
Country towing can serve up some of the best moments you’ll ever have with a caravan in tow. These nine practical tips will help you give those long regional roads the respect they deserve.
RV Spring Cleaning: 8 Jobs to Tackle Before Your Next Trip
The days are getting longer and the caravan in the driveway is looking very tempting. A little RV spring cleaning now means you'll be ready to roll the moment the weekend calls.
Driving on Gravel Roads
Some of Australia's best campsites sit at the end of a gravel road. Here's how to prepare your rig, and yourself, before heading off the black top.
Lifestyle
Why RV Travel Can Be So Good for Your Mental Health
RV travel can do wonders for your mental health, and it’s not just about the view. From slower days to happy hour friendships, here’s why life on the road feels a little lighter.
Australian Markets Worth Making Room in the Esky For
If there's a farmers market in the next town, we're stopping. Here are our favourite Australian markets on the road, from tropical Cairns to the Barossa.
5 Reasons to Give Solo RV Travel a Go
Solo RV travel means no debating the route, no negotiating the playlist and no explaining yet another bakery stop. If you've been thinking about setting off on your own, here's why it's worth it.