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Hitting the road without the luxuries

There is no shortage of secret spots in this blessedly sprawling country of ours

Do you have a secret holiday spot?

Do you have a secret travel spot?

•Always carry an AM radio and suitable aerial to tap into weather reports

Bad weather: How to avoid getting into trouble

While the disparity in fees between states is affecting a growing number of Australians many buyers

Caravan rego rip-off

Inconsistent state government fees for registering caravans is inhibiting the joy of caravanning for young families, singles and retirees. It’s downright ludicrous.

Use of generators is a common cause of friction in national parks and free camps

Generator noise & other bad habits

Maybe it seems more prevalent because of the large numbers of RVs on the road these days, but inconsiderate actions by some travellers are now commonplace.

While touring in exotic outback locations and enjoying happy hour at sunset sound very appealing, ca

Should you buy a caravan?

Most Australians of a certain age flirt with the idea of travelling around Australia in a caravan. Should you take the plunge?

Always keep some emergency packets on hand, and make the most of any fresh produce you can find, as

Cooking on the road: Cheap eats

How to travel and still eat like royalty.

We ran into plenty of musicians on our travels, mainly playing at outback stations during the touris

A working holiday

There’s plenty of work available to those who want or need to earn money during their travels.

One morning the kids were eager to roam around the campground to pick up the rubbish and before we k

Rubbish at campsites

If you like to go bush to enjoy the peace and quiet as well as the beautiful surroundings, it should be second nature to look after the place says Claudia Bouma.

Caravans, by nature, are not used every day of the year (unless it’s owned by a lucky full-time noma

RV registration: An unfair system?

The lack of consistency when it comes to RV registration sticking in your craw? So too for Caravan World's editor, Max Taylor.

Salvator Rosa, Qld

Take the Wilderness Way to Salvator Rosa, a rugged, amazing part of Queensland’s Carnarvon National Park.

The CIAA is concerned, quite rightly in some cases, that there’ll be a flood of imports, particularl

Import restrictions on new & used vehicles

How might proposed changes to import restrictions affect the Australian RV industry?

Compulsory booking systems

Claude Bouma laments the rise in compulsory booking systems for campsites around Australia.

During our recent trip, towing our van near the posted speed limit, we lost count of the number of t

Reckless driving on the rise?

Is it just us, or are there more irresponsible drivers on the roads lately?

There are a range of strategies you can employ to help prepare you for travelling solo

Travelling solo: Caravanning as a singleton

Travelling solo: Carvanning as a singleton

If you spend much time listening to chatter at happy hour, you would form the opinion that touring c

Family-friendly water parks

Are family-friendly caravan and water parks a drawcard for you when you’re choosing your accommodation?

The term Nature Deficit Disorder was coined in the book Last Child in the Woods to explain how socie

Kids and technology: How to prevent Nature Deficit Disorder

Avid Overlander, lawyer and mum Kath Heiman will explore the things that make us say “what the?” in her new column.

Are you willing to pay these camping fees to go bush? Do you think it’s reasonable?

Bush camping fees in Victoria: Too pricey?

Going bush has been our way of escaping the rat race for many years, but increasing camping fees have become a common bugbear.

Be prepared for all on-road emergencies with a satellite phone

Keeping connected with a satellite phone

Even in the digital age there’s a huge part of Australia off the main highways and away from major cities where there is no mobile coverage. That’s why Lionel Mussell carries an emergency satellite phone.

Are you being driven mad?

Good driving etiquette costs nothing, increases safety and generates goodwill towards caravans on the road. John Mack laments the increase in highway cowboys.

Blog Whizz Bangs

With each individual campervan comes the joys of many different features. For Tony Allsop one that sticks out are those noisy 'whizz bang' sliding doors, and the noisiness they bring...

Blog Freeloading Flying Foxes

Discussing the topic of those who come and go, travelling up and down the coasts, CW blogger Steve Farmer gives us a first hand account of being on the both sides the fence. As a local and as a travelling caravanner.

Visiting a destination after a natural disaster

Ever wondered if a natural disaster hits a great holiday spot, what you should if you plan to travel there? Here are some handy pointers and tips from Tony Allsop.

Blog: Things that go 'beep'

Are we being exposed to too many beeping electronic gizmos? That is the question Tony Allsop is asking in this blog post.

Blog: Are you really prepared for the caravanning lifestyle?

Do you feel like you struggle adapting to the bush? Or the idea of traveling in a caravan in general? Then this could be a useful read for you!

Produce in Parks: Blog

Caravan parks around the country are growing their own veggie patches and using fantastic self sustaining methods as Tony and Denyse Allsop have found.

Caravan show tips

Attending a caravan show? Follow these top tips for navigating RV events from how to plan your visit to what to look out for when you check out manufacturers.

TRAVELLING AUSTRALIA IN A VINTAGE CARAVAN

TRAVELLING AUSTRALIA IN A VINTAGE CARAVAN Would you travel around Australia in a vintage caravan? Read our blog post about a man who did a Big Lap in a retro teardrop and 1930s Ford.