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.
Travel Stories
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.
Travels with Tilly
Forget a tent, Rosemary Shanks and Martin Crouther are on to their second motorhome and wouldn’t travel any other way.
Grey Nomad at 90: Alan "Hilly" Hill Still on the Road
At 90 years young, grey nomad Alan "Hilly" Hill has no intention of parking the motorhome for good. Known across CMCA’s SOLOS Network for his costume collection as much as his camaraderie, Hilly has spent 16 years touring Australia solo - proving age is no barrier to life on the road. Here's his story, and his simple advice for anyone thinking about doing the same.
The Best Plans Are the Ones You Change
Three months, thousands of kilometres, two adventurous dogs and countless memories along Queensland's spectacular coastline. Jacqui Woods shares what she learned about caravan travel with dogs, chasing spontaneity over schedules, and why the best trips rarely go to plan.
Sealing the Deal
When they couldn't buy a yacht, Shendell Mullane and Tim Jones set their hearts on a motorhome. Here, they share their purchasing journey, explaining how it was as easy as one, two, three…
What a Trooper
In their trusty LandCruiser Troopy, David and Helen Jobson take ‘Australia’s longest detour’ through the heart of Australia, encountering hot springs, early-settler relics and lots of camels.
Detour of Discovery: Oatlands
A one-kilometre Tasmanian detour turned into a 24-hour time warp for the Pedersens, and they wouldn’t have it any other way.
A Journey Across the Ditch
Hiring an RV in New Zealand is one thing, but transporting your own across the Tasman is quite another, writes Christine Borlase.
(Mis)adventure of a Lifetime
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.
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.
Cruisin' the '70s
Fifty years after caravanning across the Nullarbor with his family, David Jobson recounts the road trip that sparked a years-long love of travel.
Sculptures in the Bush
On a journey through Albany, Colin Kerr discovers an enchanting open-air art gallery of chainsaw-carved wooden sculptures.
Trio In Transit
Travelling in convoy across the Gary Junction Road, three motorhoming friends explore big horizons, endless dunes and roaming wildlife.
Tackling the Telegraph Track: Stories, Surprises and Survival Tips
Journey the Telegraph Track, WA with Brian and Rosanne. From Bilbunya Dunes to Baxter Cliffs, uncover challenges, tips and the raw beauty of Western Australia's wild South Coast.
RV Fishing in Victoria: A Scenic Journey with Old Mates
Take an RV fishing journey through Victoria's Yarra Ranges. Two mates share memories, test their motorhome on the Black Spur and cast lines by the Steavenson River for the perfect fishing escape.
Hiking at K'gari
K'gari hiking adventure takes a twist! Learn from this Fraser Island journey and prepare for your next K'gari Great Walk.
Iceland Motorhome Travel: What Aussie RVers Need to Know Before Hitting the Road
Thinking of motorhome travel in Iceland? Here's what Aussie RVers need to know about campsites, driving rules and wild weather.
Unpack North Island: A Campervan Journey Through New Zealand
A 6-week campervan journey highlighting attractions and camping tips for your North Island road trip.
The rugged beauty of Outback Queensland
Remote towns, myriad of wildlife and larger-than-life characters make this 4,000-kilometre Outback road trip one Paula Heelan will never forget.
Tin Horse Highway: Australia's Most Quirky Outback Drive
Take a laugh-filled road trip along the Tin Horse Highway in WA's Wheatbelt. Quirky horse sculptures and the iconic Kulin Bush Races make this drive perfect for RV travellers with a sense of humour.
From Mackay to Tumby Bay: A Motorhome Journey to a New Life
A couple trades their Mackay home for life on the road, travelling over 3,000 km in a motorhome to find their forever home in Tumby Bay. A story of freedom, change, and small-town charm.
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