What's in the February 2009 issue....
Places to go...Flying visit The Smith Brothers' Walking Trail is just one of Adelaide's great aviation sites to explore.
Wild West There are some amazing landscapes in WA's Kennedy Ranges, where crumbling canyons and spectacular cliffs complement a primitive camping experience.
Tackle the Tableland while it's quite remote, Blackdown Tableland National Park is an excellent destination for people who enjoy a good bushwalk. Force eight to Leeuwin A full-blown gale adds an incredibly fresh tang to one of the world's greatest capes.
Swan Hill This town in Victoria is a must-visit for any traveller.
Things to do...Turlee Station Stay Visitors can experience life on the farm at Turlee, on the edge of Mungo National Park in NSW.
Outback character Talc Alf is a real Outback character, as well as being a bush philosopher and artist extraordinaire. Snakes alive! Meet Rocky the scrub python and his slithery mates at Snakes Downunder Reptile Park.
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Campsites...Bingil Bay Campground, Bingil Bay, Qld Ledge Point Holiday Park, Ledge Point, WA St Arnaud Caravan Park, St Arnaud, Vic Explorers Caravan Park, Thargomindah, Qld Nature...In the bush Fields of daisies are a sight to be seen in many parts of Australia. Caravans & Motorhomes...Two-wheel tourer A motorbike can be a great way to go camping, especially when you pack light.
Cooking...We've tried out a new product that makes preparing a barbecue feast easy and mess-free. |
Outback artiste
By Colin Kerr
Ever wanted to meet someone who seems to have the solutions to all the nation's and many of the world's woes - and answers to just about anything you ever wanted to know? Well, in a remote corner of the Australian Outback there is a man who could well be exactly who you are looking for.
In fact, as we learnt, this knowledgeable, free-thinking outback character can not only answer your questions on just about any subject with some plausible information and argument, he will also readily tell you the answers to heaps of questions you didn't even know you wanted to know!
Swanning down the Murray
By Rob Uhl
A trip along the mighty Murray River is an absolute "must" for anyone travelling around Australia. For those who choose to dwell along its 2600km-or-so length, the Murray is their lifeblood and it's surrounded by a rich history as well as agricultural lands.
The town of Swan Hill is about 1200km from the Murray's source near Mount Kosciuszko and about 1400km from where it empties into the ocean in South Australia.
Tackle the tableland
By Colin Kerr
During our recent travels that saw us wandering through Queensland, our route took us past the turn off to Blackdown Tableland National Park, some 183km west of Rockhampton in Queensland. Now, we must admit that neither of us had heard much about this quite remote park before our visit, but as we had some time on our hands we thought we'd call in and have a look. It ended up being a very good decision.
Turning off the Capricorn Highway 11km west of Dingo, a sealed road heads south through fairly flat, open country before abruptly winding its way up the steep escarpment of the Dawson Range. The road is quite narrow in places and caravans are not recommended.
The bitumen runs out on top of the range and from here on through the park the main trails are gravel, usually in quite good condition except after rain when they become slippery and a little eroded.