Your go-to destination for RV travel inspiration. We share destination guides, member travel stories, expert advice, trip ideas, and RV reviews. Brought to you by CMCA, The Wanderer is created for every traveller, whether you’re planning your first getaway or have a lifetime of adventures behind you.
Need reliable Starlink internet while driving? Travel journalist Glenn Marshall puts the Treklo Starlink Mini magnet mount and K2 Pro power supply to the test on the Gibb River Road, Canning Stock Route and Simpson Desert.
Every January, the Parkes Elvis Festival turns this central NSW town into a five-day rock ’n’ roll party. Briar Jensen pulls on her petticoats to join the Elvii, Priscillas and RVers for parades, tribute artists and retro fun.
Record rain turned the Mundi Mundi Bash 2026 into a muddy outback party near Broken Hill. Catherine Best joins the bashers, CMCA members and headline acts for three days of music, costumes and Mundi spirit.
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.
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.
Every January, the Parkes Elvis Festival turns this central NSW town into a five-day rock ’n’ roll party. Briar Jensen pulls on her petticoats to join the Elvii, Priscillas and RVers for parades, tribute artists and retro fun.
Record rain turned the Mundi Mundi Bash 2026 into a muddy outback party near Broken Hill. Catherine Best joins the bashers, CMCA members and headline acts for three days of music, costumes and Mundi spirit.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Need reliable Starlink internet while driving? Travel journalist Glenn Marshall puts the Treklo Starlink Mini magnet mount and K2 Pro power supply to the test on the Gibb River Road, Canning Stock Route and Simpson Desert.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
