The RVs bringing five-star living to the open road
Think plush queen beds, slide-outs, touch-screen controls, premium appliances and outdoor entertainment zones. These five luxury RVs deliver five-star comfort with a new view every day.
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Whether you’ve succumbed to the allure of van life or waved goodbye to the kids and are taking on the open road alone, these RVs are small on size but big on style and comfort – and simply perfect for couples.
Binoculars at the ready. From rainforest lyrebirds in Queensland to pelican rookeries in the Coorong and Tasmanian endemics on Bruny Island, these RV accessible birding locations are some of the best places in Australia to go birdwatching.
The South Australian and Federal governments have purchased the 1,900-hectare Mundoo Island cattle station to expand Coorong National Park
A new 32-kilometre, three-day Ngaro Track on Whitsunday Island is launching in April, offering a limited-access hiking experience through rainforest, beaches and cultural landscapes developed in partnership with Ngaro Traditional Owners.
Features
7 Top Clarence Valley Campgrounds
With dazzling beaches, World Heritage-listed rainforest and Australia’s largest east coast river system, the Clarence is a haven for every kind of RV traveller.
Rock Stars: 10 For Your Bucket List
Australia is best known for its staggering coastlines, vast outback and desert – but it’s also home to some remarkable rock formations. Here are 10 of the best rock sites you can enjoy beyond Uluru.
Way Down South on Bruny Island
An island off an island, Bruny is one of Australia’s southernmost isles - a wild landscape of ocean-battered sea cliffs, gourmet produce and curious wildlife that tempts exploration.
Destinations
Calling all twitchers: six of Australia’s best birding locations
Binoculars at the ready. From rainforest lyrebirds in Queensland to pelican rookeries in the Coorong and Tasmanian endemics on Bruny Island, these RV accessible birding locations are some of the best places in Australia to go birdwatching.
Sponsored: Rockin' the Red Dirt: Mundi Mundi Bash 2026
Staged on the red-dirt plains of outback New South Wales, just 40 kilometres from Broken Hill, the Mundi Mundi Bash is a dream rally experience for RV travellers.
Sponsored: Spotlight on Inverell
On the western slopes of the New England Tablelands, where the Gwydir Highway meets the Macintyre River, lies the historic town of Inverell, near one of New South Wales’ biggest lakes.
Travel Stories
Heading North Along the NT's Explorer Way
Tracing the NT’s fabled Explorer Way from Alice Springs to Darwin, Cameron Mason discovers a contrasting landscape of desert plains, gorges, waterfalls and outback nostalgia.
Highway Behemoths
They’re an iconic feature of travelling this big brown land, and nowhere are road trains more impressive than on the great Northern highway – as depicted in a photo essay by Colin Kerr.
Labour of Love
A mammoth decade-long backyard rebuild has transformed a former school bus into one magnificent motorhome for this couple with accessibility needs.
News
Murray Mouth Win
The South Australian and Federal governments have purchased the 1,900-hectare Mundoo Island cattle station to expand Coorong National Park
Whitsundays Walk Launches
A new 32-kilometre, three-day Ngaro Track on Whitsunday Island is launching in April, offering a limited-access hiking experience through rainforest, beaches and cultural landscapes developed in partnership with Ngaro Traditional Owners.
Sand Sculpting Spectacular
The Australian Sand Sculpting Championships will return to Frankston from 28 March to 26 April, where Australian and international artists will create 18 giant sand sculptures on the waterfront for this year’s Enchanted Realm themed event.
Reviews
The RVs bringing five-star living to the open road
Think plush queen beds, slide-outs, touch-screen controls, premium appliances and outdoor entertainment zones. These five luxury RVs deliver five-star comfort with a new view every day.
Built For Two: The Best Small RVs for Couples
Whether you’ve succumbed to the allure of van life or waved goodbye to the kids and are taking on the open road alone, these RVs are small on size but big on style and comfort – and simply perfect for couples.
Maui Cascade
Looking for a compact motorhome but still want two double beds and a lounge? The Maui Cascade could be for you, writes Malcolm Street.
Advice
Outback road trip tips: Seven essentials for travelling the Aussie outback
Planning an outback road trip? From water and fuel planning to comms, navigation and self-recovery basics, these seven practical tips will help you travel further, safer, and enjoy the adventure more.
The most common RV issues on the road (and how to avoid them)
From tyre blowouts to flat batteries, these are the most common RV issues the team at 24/7 Roadservices Australia see on highways, regional roads and remote routes across the country.
Words from the wise: advice long-time RVers wish they knew when they started
New to RV travel? Skip the expensive mistakes. These long-time travellers share the simple lessons they wish they’d known from day one. From choosing a rig and staying safe to handling hiccups and finding your people on the road.
Lifestyle
Five recipes that are perfect for road trips
Forget sad servo sandwiches. These five easy road trip meals, are big on flavour, light on washing up, and built for quick supermarket stops.
DIY van builds: Aussies who created their dream rigs
From a vintage Viscount rebuilt for family travel to a pop-top Defender conversion and a Kombi restored overseas, meet three Aussies proving DIY van builds can be equal parts practical, personal and seriously good-looking.
Fuel For The Road
Forget takeaway meals and packaged snacks, here are some helpful tips for boosting your nutrition on the road