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Cape York adventure This expedition explores far-north Queensland to the very tip of Cape York - with a caravan in tow. Heavy metal at Hyden Scrap metal rescued from tips and backyards has been re-created into works of art at Hyden, WA.
Wilsons Promontory It's one of the most spectacularly beautiful parts of Victoria and a fantastic place to go camping.
Home after the Big Trip Now that the Power family have returned from their four month long trip, they have discovered a new outlook on life.
Things to do...Aussie history Take a stroll around Farina in outback South Australia - it’s an outdoor museum that holds stories of tragedy, joy and lost promises.
Sudoku! Life can be a bit of a puzzle at time, especially if you’re caught up with the global phenomenon of Sudokumania.
Kayaks on the Flora Flora River Nature Park in the Northern Territory is a little-visited spot with great facilities and exceptional scenery - and the best way to see it all is by kayak or canoe. Fishing with the moon and the tides When the moon is full and the tides are high, the chances of catching a good feed are increased.
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Campsites...Araluen Creek Camping Area, Araluen, NSW Roma Aussie Tourist Park, Roma, Qld Lee Point Village Resort, Darwin, NT Cotton Tree Caravan Park, Cotton Tree, Qld Nature...In the bush The blazing gold flowers of the Western Australian Christmas tree announce that the festive season is drawing near.
Caravans & Motorhomes...Sunliner Eclipse motorhome With specific modifications, this motorhome has easier access for a wheelchair.
Land Rover Defender slide-on camper A unique home-built tray-top camper is a real feature of this capable four-wheel-drive. Just for readers...My Favourite Place The best camping spots are those shared with family - and it can all be done on a shoestring budget!
Cooking...Christmas is coming, so stock up the tuckerbox for a camp-side feast using our deliciously fresh and tasty festive meal ideas. |
Cape York adventure
By Glen Gall
It's been 10 years since our family starting throwing a few cameras over our shoulders to head north to document some of the hardest tracks that Australia has to offer and also to showcase the unique, remote beauty that those tracks lead to.
From the beginning our trips were focused on testing the vans we build, the vehicles we use and the products we recommend, not just for developing products but also to be better informed when offering advice to people getting set up for their own travels.
And it's been rewarding to hear from people how much they've enjoyed our movies, especially from those who are unable to travel to the same spots for different reasons.
For them, seeing the countryside through the lens is the next best thing to actually being there.
Land Rover Defender slide-on camper
By Susan & Keith Hall
The town of Cooma in New South Wales recently played host to a get-together of nearly 800 Land Rovers and their owners, who were celebrating the tough off road vehicles' 60th birthday.
The first Land Rover was produced in 1948 and the first Land Rovers came to Australia in 1949, imported specially for work in the Cooma area on the Snowy Mountains Scheme.
The Cooma weekend saw a huge variety of vehicles parading through the town and on display at the showground.
Original pre-1958 Series 1 Land Rovers rubbed shoulders with the latest Range Rovers.
Peter Jackson and Annette Schofield live in Numeralla, just 30km from Cooma.
So they didn't have to come far to show off their 1994 Land Rover Defender 110 with its unique home-built traytop camper.
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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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