At 70, Merron McAvoy found that solo travel in Australia doesn't have to mean going it alone. What started as a love of independence became something far bigger - a community, a new lifestyle and a whole new chapter on the open road.
Australia's best winter destinations have one thing in common: they reward slow travellers. Here are five regions where taking your time isn't just encouraged - it's basically the whole point.
Getting internet right for van life isn't about finding the "best" plan — it's about finding the right one for the way you travel. Here's what to think about before you decide.
For the Bentley family, travel schooling means Australia itself is the curriculum. From Parliament House to Port Arthur, Gayle and Russell are giving their three kids an education that no excursion bus could replicate.
Planning your Big Lap budget is one of the most important steps before hitting the road, and one of the most underestimated. Here's what you need to account for, including a few expenses that catch most people off guard.
A travelling dialysis bus is bringing freedom to kidney patients, and it might be checking in to a caravan park near you.
Love the RV lifestyle but want to travel abroad? Enjoy the best of both worlds with this guide to hiring a motorhome overseas.
A one-kilometre Tasmanian detour turned into a 24-hour time warp for the Pedersens, and they wouldn’t have it any other way.
On a campervan journey through Austria’s southern Styria region, Tamara Thiessen discovers bucolic backroads dotted with vineyards, family-run taverns and curious scarecrows.
While it may be our nation’s capital, Canberra is all too often overlooked by road trippers with their eyes on other prizes. From top museums and galleries to one of Australia’s youngest and most innovative wine scenes, here are some of the best things to see and do in our capital.
Still waiting for the right time to do the Big Lap? Troy and Areti have been travelling Australia in a caravan for nearly two years, and their message to anyone still sitting on the fence is simple: stop waiting and start going. Here are their seven no-nonsense tips to make it happen.
The Big Lap is changing. More Australians are trading the colour-coded maps and clockwise routes for something slower and freer: a lap of Australia done entirely on their own terms. We meet the travellers rewriting the rules of the road, and the experts who say this shift is only just beginning.
The grandcation is on the rise and it's not hard to see why. Across caravan parks and camping grounds, more grandparents are packing up and heading off with the next generation in tow, chasing the kind of unfiltered moments that only happen when you're far from home.
Australia's best beaches for 2026 have been revealed, and if you're expecting the usual suspects, think again. Beach expert Brad Farmer AM has unveiled his annual top 10, led by a stretch of Sydney coastline he describes as a hidden gem hiding in plain sight.
The Linwood G6 heralds Golf's entry into the premium motorhome market, with a spacious couple's layout that doesn't want for features. But you'll need to upgrade your licence to drive it.
Hiring an RV in New Zealand is one thing, but transporting your own across the Tasman is quite another, writes Christine Borlase.
America’s iconic Route 66 isn’t just for backpackers and neon-snappers. The classic road trip is also flush with cultural and artistic finds, writes Marie Barbieri.
Inspired by a Tom Cruise flick, Jessica Palmer travels to New Zealand’s Mount Taranaki, on a journey enriched with glow worms, classic cars and Māori culture.
Fuel prices are putting pressure on Aussie road trippers - but knowing how to save on fuel can make a real difference to your travel budget. Small changes to your driving habits and vehicle setup can cut consumption significantly, and industry experts say most of us are missing some very easy wins.
Renowned for its impressive design and high-quality workmanship, Winnebago is set to introduce an all-new premium motorhome, the first of a nine-model pipeline, to the Australian market.
RVs are big and trees don’t bend, so a reversing camera is a good investment. If you don’t have one, here’s a DIY guide to installing an aftermarket unit for peace of mind.
From humble beginnings forged in the back of a VW kombi at Tweed Heads, to an RV community spanning more than 60,000 members Australia-wide, this is the cmca origin story.
Affordable caravans are out there, and some of them are genuinely great. Whether you're a first-timer watching your budget or a seasoned traveller who simply refuses to overspend, these five picks prove you don't need to break the bank to get a caravan that's built to last.
A busted tv aerial, water woes and drenching rain couldn’t dampen the spirits of Sue and John Turner on an epic 12,000-kilometre journey across five states.
Exploring the Yorke Peninsula’s famous ‘boot’, Catherine Best discovers a wild coastline of shipwrecks, historic ruins, salt lakes and some of South Australia’s best beaches.
Looking for a new RV? Not sure what style is right for you? Caravans and Motorhomes have their pros and cons – here’s the lowdown on each to help you decide.
Rethink your retirement nest egg because the Paradise Liberation Deluxe is worth the splurge, writes Catherine Best.
Forget sad servo sandwiches. These five easy road trip meals, are big on flavour, light on washing up, and built for quick supermarket stops.
Going off-grid with your RV means freedom, adventure, and self-sufficiency. Discover five of the best off grid RVs in Australia, built for remote travel, rugged conditions, and long stays away from civilisation.
Dreaming of doing the Big Lap? This lap-of-Australia road trip is equal parts planning and freedom. From mapping a seasonal route to budgeting, packing and staying well on the road, here are five practical tips to kick-start your Big Lap plans.
From finding a campsite to checking the forecast and tracking fuel prices, the best camping apps in Australia put expert and local knowledge right in your pocket.
The German-built Sunlight T68 Brings Euro Innovation to motorhoming and, while it's not yet available in Australia, local manufacturers should take note.
On a winding journey along NSW's celebrated Waterfall Way, Tara Wells discovers thundering cascades, World Heritage-listed rainforests and the joy of slow travel en route to one of Australia's highest towns.
Supporting local has never looked this good. From hybrid camper trailers built for the outback to fully-equipped motorhomes, these Australian made RVs represent some of the best local buys on the market right now.
The Sunliner is a spacious couples' motorhome that won't break the bank! And what it lacks in external storage, it makes up for in internal roominess.
Australia is home to some of the world’s most unforgettable coastal road trips. From short scenic journeys to epic adventures, these six routes serve up ocean views, wildlife encounters, and the ultimate freedom of the open road.
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.