Increasingly, Aussies are preferring to camp off-grid, away from the crowds, to enjoy the solitude and remoteness of the many great open spaces. And while we love to ‘go bush’, we like to do so with many of the creature comforts that we enjoy at home

MALCOLM STREET CARAVAN WORLD FIELD EDITOR The Mobi Nomad Continental was one of the most unique vans at the 2024 Caravan of the Year event. However, that doesn't mean it didn't have much to offer, because it did. Designed for a couple who don't want

‘Q uaint’ doesn't really do Walhalla justice. The tiny town appears frozen in the late 1800s, its one main road lined with old weatherboard and brick buildings - a corner store, pub, fire station, post office and cutesy cottages among them. Forested

With more than 40 years under its belt, REDARC has become a household name for adventurers throughout Australia, New Zealand and worldwide, producing award-winning advanced vehicular power solutions — many of which you will have seen highlighted in C

There's a lot to unpack in our first of two Caravan of the Year (COTY) issues. First up, congratulations to the overall, best innovation and best family van winner, Wonderland RV, with its XTR 2211 offroader. Wonderland is a regular at our events, an

The township of Mataranka sits on the Stuart Highway, 105km southeast of Katherine, revelling in its role as the self-styled ‘Capital of the Never Never'. These are the traditional lands of the Mangarayi and Yangman Aboriginal people, in whose langua

SEND PICS TO WIN “You feel just how magnificent this country is when free camping on the edge of these mighty cliffs. Our caravan is a 2012 21ft Billabong Suntrekker, towing with a LandCruiser 79 Series dual-cab.” “The photo shows my wife Cathy havin

The world of recreational vehicles (RVs) — and the necessary energy required to power them — has come a long way and continues to become increasingly sophisticated with each passing year. Eco Power World has been at the forefront of these advances, e

Caravanners and outdoor adventurers can explore Australia easier than ever in the new MY24 Nissan Patrol models with a worldfirst inbuilt Hema Maps GPS navigation experience powered by HemaX Digital (HXD). Nissan Australia is a tried-and-true Austral

Before hitting the road, make sure you are ready for the challenge. Towing a caravan poses unique challenges and requires different skills than driving a standalone vehicle. Caravans have a considerable impact on the handling and braking capabilities

JOHN FORD CARAVAN WORLD EDITOR At some point during our event, I quizzed Vanguard's owner about the price of the Craftsman 216, and he told me it was $184,990 as presented. But then, in the next breath, he suggested that it really should be more, con

Food is always more fun when you are caravanning. Time slows down and meal preparation can be more of a focal point of the day rather than a chore to fit into a busy schedule. Similarly, the luxury of more time provides the opportunity to savour the

From the school of building a better mousetrap comes this innovative SureCan jerry can that we tried recently. The original plastic-lined steel jerry can was developed for the German army in World War II and eventually copied by the British, who best

Just an hour north of Noosa and the attractions of Queensland's Sunshine Coast, the Gympie Music Muster has been an institution among the state's festivals and events since its inception in 1982. Its community focus makes it unique. It is a not-for-p

MALCOLM STREET CARAVAN WORLD FIELD EDITOR Prime Edge Caravans’ Odyssey is a van with much to offer. Its external body length of 6.3m (20ft 8in) is well suited to the front bedroom and rear bathroom layout. As a couples van, there's plenty of room to

TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes SERVES: 2 • 2 tbsp olive oil • 4 garlic cloves, minced • 1 red onion, chopped fine • 1 green capsicum, diced • 1 tin tomatoes, crushed • 1 tsp cumin powder • 1 tsp chilli powder • 1 tsp salt • 3 eggs • Handful torn basil leaves

It's always fun to visit Fremantle/ Walyalup. Affectionately known as ‘Freo’ the eclectic port city, 22km south of Perth, has a vastly different feel than the CBD. First, its heritage is on show, with the town populated with beautifully preserved Vic

Celebrating one of Australia's most famous bush poets, this festival in Grenfell features a vibrant street party, market stalls, live music and performers and much more. Don't miss the Friday Night Henry Lawson Dinner and Show, Poetry Breakfast, Cara

JOHN FORD CARAVAN WORLD EDITOR Aptly from On The Move's Adventure range, this offroader is designed as a couple's tourer to get you into out-of-the-way campsites. At 6.3m or 20ft 6in, it's longer than average, so couples will enjoy a roomy interior t

Tucked away in a secluded corner of the North Burnett region, about 500km northwest of Brisbane, Cania Gorge embraces two principal features of outstanding beauty and interest — a 3000ha national park, noted for its towering sandstone cliffs and abun