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Places to go...Daintree National Park The Daintree is World Heritage listed and a part of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area, and it's a must see destination for every traveller. Barmah Forest Get the best of Murray River camping at this state forest in Victoria. PowerShot Great Aussie Road Trip The Powers family have begun their four-month-long around Australia trip and are settling in to a new routine.
Lincoln National Park This national park in South Australia is a great place to get right away from the crowds.
Things to do...Camp oven cooking Cook Out Back attracted camp oven chefs from near and far. WA's Maritime Museum Take a submarine tour at this fascinating location.
Winton's musical fence Visitors to the Queensland Outback are welcome to tease a tune from Winton's new musical attraction. |
Campsites...Benalla Leisure Park, Benalla Victoria Bororen Caravan Park, Bororen Queensland Coledale Beach Camping Reserve, Coledale NSW Nestle Inn Tourist Village, Tingalpa Queensland
Nature...In The Bush Western Australia's floral emblem, the kangaroo paw, is the focus of our In The Bush section this month.
Caravans & Motorhomes...Kimberley Karavan This caravan is very capable off road and very capable in the comfort department.
Just for readers...Rigs on the road Jayco Destiny 16ft pop-top. My Favourite Place Kings Creek Station, NT.
Cooking...Try some fish recipes from around Australia. |
The Barmah is one of the most interesting areas to visit on the Murray River. With almost uncountable camping options, frequently changing scenery and vast numbers of birds, it's all fairly close to civilisation for a bottle of milk and a meat pie if you crave it. If camping in a massive red gum forest takes your fancy, this is one of the prime spots. It's big brown river camping at its best.
Read the full story in August 2008 issue of On The Road magazine.
It was exploring prospector James Venture Mulligan who discovered and named the Daintree River in 1871 after his mate, geologist Richard Daintree, who never even visited the region. Timber cutters, farmers, fishermen, crocodile shooters and adventurers all said they were going 'to the Daintree' when heading north from Mossman. Thus the name became identified with the rainforests on and north of the Daintree River.
Read the full story in August 2008 issue of On The Road magazine.
I have been able to indulge my passion for exploring this country's remotest places only through the tolerance and talents of confident outdoor cooks. And some of the best meals I have ever eaten have come off fires in camps overlooking the sea, on the banks of stony riverbeds, and in the middle of deserts. However, these were all humble fare compared with what competing teams produce at Blinman's annual Cook Out Back.
Read the full story in August 2008 issue of On The Road magazine.
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THE POWERSHOT GREAT AUSSIE ROAD TRIPThe Powers family is on a four-month tour around Australia..
Their adventures and experiences will be
published exclusively in On The Road magazine.
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