After many smaller trips around Australia in a succession of caravans and a motorhome, CMCA members Cathy and Grant decided to explore the unpaved roads that crisscross the country on an extended trip and camp under the stars in comfort.
If you want to reduce your carbon footprint and turn your next road trip into an eco-friendly adventure, there are plenty of tips on how to ‘go green’.
This wonderful collection of places is guaranteed to impress the whole family with plenty of opportunities to swim, climb, bike, paddle and toast a marshmallow, and just enough facilities to clean the kids up afterwards.
Before you put down your hard-earned coupons for a new RV, motorhome or even a caravan, there are a couple of critical numbers you need to look at very carefully
Ingham lies on the south bank of the Herbert River and is set in an area of sugar cane, bordered by waterfalls and adjacent to the magnificent Hinchinbrook Island and the Hinchinbrook Channel
Many members travelling with dogs have shared their stories on handy items for travelling with dogs. Some are DIY and others are store bought, but all make life easier for travelling with pets.
As well as helping the super-powers track a few of the world’s ‘bad guys’ the drone has become part of the massive arsenal available to the toy-hungry public
With hearty soil and cool-climate vineyards aplenty, Victoria’s Central Gippsland region at the base of the Victorian Alps offers a veritable wealth of undiscovered foodie delights
Some of these travel tips will save you money, some will bring on a smile, and some will inspire you to travel further and go wild with complete confidence.
New South Wales’ Kidman Way earns its place on your touring bucket list with its jam-packed events calendar, gourmet wining and dining, natural wonders and pioneering history.
Our wide brown land is world-renowned for a plethora of creatures that might bite, sting and maybe even kill you, but the greatest dangers are not necessarily what you think.
Located halfway between Sydney and Melbourne in the Riverina region of NSW, Temora Shire is the northern-most tip of the must-do Canola Trail touring route and is also home to the CMCA RV Park Temora.
Staying safe this summer isn’t just about the beach; your family’s survival in all types of environments depends as much on preparation as it does on knowledge and common sense.
Modern Tamworth may be famous for its boisterous, world-renowned country music festival, but some rather ‘electric’ history waits to be uncovered in this mid-northern NSW town
With the company starting to hit its stride after a three-year rebuild, it was time to get back behind the wheel of the best-selling Liberation Platinum.
From a phone to an HF radio there is no end of communications methods to keep you in touch with civilisation from your home on wheels. That’s of course, should you wish to
Everyone dreams of escaping, of ditching the workday routine and living every day like it’s the weekend. The great news is leaving behind the 9-to-5 grind and embracing an off-the-grid nomadic lifestyle may be easier than you think.
You’ve been waiting all year for the big family getaway. The gear is ready, expectations are high, the kids (and you) are excited, but then the boss says you can’t have the time off work. What do you do? You holiday close to home.
Surveyor Len Beadell gave us a legacy that changed the map of Australia and ultimately the face of Australian travel. Here’s just a part of an amazing history yarn
'It’s convenient that many devices can now be charged via a standard USB 5V outlet, reducing the number of chargers that have to be carried; just the specific leads.'
To escape to the great outdoors and drive away from routine is one of life’s great joys. For some, the chance to get away has become increasingly irregular
Undoubtedly, the European light commercial vehicle manufacturers have continued to supply the majority of the base vehicles in the small- to mid-sized motorhome market.
While most motorhomes and caravans look similar on the outside – big changes are being made inside to meet the demands of a new generation, as Kirstie Bedford found out
Australia’s unique settler and gold rush history make for some fascinating stories, and Aussies are lucky enough to be able to visit many preserved sites, ghost towns and relics of our past.
If you are looking for a true country experience while still being close enough to the bigger centres, then flag the New South Wales Gwydir Shire region as your next stop
The iconic Queensland outback town of Birdsville is famous for its races and remote music festival, but there are plenty of other attractions – and personalities – that make this a year-round destination
Victoria’s Baw Baw Shire offers a cross-section of regional delights thanks to the thriving arts and foodie centre at Yarragon while the nature-centric townships of Erica and Rawson offer a slice of remote relaxation
Long-time CMCA members, Bill and Dorothy McClintock currently own a KEA Dreamtime and I’m sure you’ll be pleased to know, are very happy with their motorhome.
Being beside the seaside is probably easier in Australia than anywhere else, and most of us don’t need to go far to see the sea; here’s how to be a beach bum.
The chance of a week out of the office was too good to pass up. Add to that the lure of the Great Aussie Road Trip and the deal was sealed on our cross-country adventure
If you live on the land you know it's a lot of hard work: but for the curious city slicker, getting your hands dirty in the country can be a refreshing break.
Cobar is already a vibrant mining town in central New South Wales, but for a few days in early April it really comes alive with the sounds and colours of the 1950s, 60s and 70s
When travelling in a campervan, motorhome, caravan or RV, there are certain rules and protocols in place when it comes to waving on outback roads and highways.
A wonderful part of travelling is the opportunity to meet new people and gather information on where to go and what to do...So, here are some hot tips The Wanderer team gathered while embarking on a half lap around Australia.
A whole new way to discover the fantastic Fraser Coast!
A visit to Queensland’s Fraser Coast – host of the CMCA Anniversary Rally in April, 2013 - has just got even more exciting, interactive and engaging. This summer the Fraser Coast launches a brand new attraction – the Fraser Coast Discovery Sphere.
In their earlier years, much of the KEA motorhome fleet was based on the Ford Transit, both van and cab-chassis but now in Australia they use Mercedes-Benz Sprinters for their two-, four- and six-berth motorhomes..
The team at Lifestyle holiday parks, Discovery Parks, has come up with its top five bakeries on some of Australia’s most popular road trips – and who wouldn’t want to stop for a bite at a great Aussie bakery.
