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Oz Trek Series…Tour the Central Victorian Goldfields at a leisurely pace.Tour the Central Victorian Goldfields at a leisurely pace from Stawell to Murchison. This easy trek is suitable for conventional cars and caravans, and offers an interesting look at towns that glow with wealth as well as hamlets that hold mere memories of the past. Places to go…Crows Nest National ParkThis bush hideaway is not far from Brisbane, and is perfect for a nice weekend.
Red rock countryThe sandstone cliffs and domes of Keep River National Park are a highlight of this section of the Northern Territory.
Wild appealIt’s rugged and it’s remote, and Limmen National Park in the Northern Territory has stunning scenery and magnificent rivers. Central locationsCycle, swim and hike your way around some of the Red Centre’s most amazing landscapes and attractions. Along the Old GhanThe Old Ghan Heritage Track between Alice Springs and Oodnadatta is a trail with an appealing history. Things to do…Delights of GlenelgGlenelg in South Australia has lots of family-friendly attractions within coo-ee of the city.Ahh, Bonnie Doon.It’s a little slice of heaven not far from Melbourne where you can really “feel the serenity”.Bread & butter fishThe mainstay of holiday and weekend fishing enthusiasts, “bread & butter” fish can usually be caught close inshore or from a jetty or land.
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Caravans, MotorHomes & more...North Coast CampersThe Topender camper trailer from North Coast Campers is a unit that offers the internal living and sleeping arrangements of a small caravan on a trailer that is compact and rugged.. Regent CaravansRegent’s 20-foot Roystan gives an impression of opulence as well as practical features for a real home-away-from-home. Toyota Camry HybridWith a petrol-electric drivetrain, the Camry Hybrid looks to offer a decent drive and lower fuel bills.
Campsites...Easts Holiday Parks, Narooma, NSW Daly Waters Pub & Caravan Park, NT Conway Beach Tourist Park, Conway Beach, Qld Kiata Camping Ground, Little Desert National Park, Vic
Nature.....In the bushHibiscus heterophyllus is a big name for a beautiful Australian flowering plant.
Just for readers...My Favourite PlaceA tranquil haven on the Blackwood River in Western Australia has won for a reader a great prize from Snowgum.
Readers' lettersEach month, the best reader's letter wins a rugged, 12-volt Panther Versa-Lite.
Cooking...Spoil YourselfHome baked goodies are perfect for morning and afternoon teas on the road. Our recipes his issue include dairy-free choc cakes and caramel shortbread cakes. |
The Limmen National Park in the Northern Territory is so new that, other than a few designated camping sites with basic toilet facilities, the park is pristine and unspoilt.
Let's hope it stays that way.
It is not necessary to venture from the road to appreciate the grandeur of the park. The scenery is stunning, the rivers magnificent and the many lagoon close to the road are a bird watcher's delight. As you travel through the park, and drive into and out of the cuttings at the river crossings, spare a thought for the pioneers who had to fell trees and cut the ramps to form a passage for their supply wagons and drays.
It is little wonder that the old time drovers abandoned drays in favour of packhorses, which could negotiate these hazards as nature made them and allowed more freedom of movement.
Accessible from every corner of the country, the Red Centre is one of Australia’s favourite road trip destinations.
For the hardy travellers who set out for Alice Springs along sandy desert tracks or endure endless days on the bitumen, the adventure begins long before you hit town.
But when you do, Alice offers a dozen ways to stretch your legs on scenic short hiking trails and cruisey cycling paths through vast vistas of spinifex plains and rugged red ranges.
For travellers heading south from Alice Springs, the Old Ghan Heritage Track is a more interesting alternative to the Stuart Highway.
