History of the Birdsville Races!
The countdown to the historic 140th anniversary of the Birdsville Races is on. The ‘Melbourne Cup of the Outback’ will return to the tiny desert town on the edge of the Simpson Desert on...
Living with Murphy
I first became aware of ‘Murphy’ many years ago, probably long before he had formulated his law of ‘what can go wrong, will go wrong’, and he has been a faithful companion ever since.
Murphy...
Free-Camping Guide
When you arrive a caravan park, you’re usually handed a map which often includes a list of rules. In other words, you know upfront what you can do and what you can’t. And if...
Oztent RV-5 Test
Fact: there are some places in Australia that are absolutely worth visiting which are unsuitable for caravans. Or, these places require a high-clearance 4WD and serious offroad caravan or camper trailer – and we...
Hot Springs Muster
The local ACC Rainforest Ramblers were having their June muster at the Innot Hot Springs so I decided it to go along and join them. I go through the little hamlet when coming and...
Port Hedland to Katherine
The short trip from Port Hedland to Broome was uneventful and Lionel intended just doing a bit of shopping and then moving on. He had spent some time in Broome when travelling with his...
Guide To Hiring A Motorhome
Hiring a motorhome is something more of us are doing. And whether you’re a solo traveller, a couple, or travelling with kids, we think it’s a brilliant way to see the country in comfort....
Why We Love Our Sirocco Fans!
Being a family of five who have lived in our caravan for the past three years, we’ve had ample time to adjust our living space to personalise it to our needs and make it...
Up The West Coast
We were on the road quite early in the morning but then Murphy took a hand and made me lose all the air in one of my tyres. I’m a bit heavy and they...
Yemmy’s Tale: Part 4
After a few relaxing days at Cape Le Grand National Park, WA, Lionel and I headed for the lovely seaside town of Esperance and the sea was the most beautiful blue. We drove to...
