The Campfire

From esky wickets to taped tennis balls, here’s the ultimate camping cricket kit list to dominate the campground and avoid on-site controversy.

Mounting a Starlink Mini on your windscreen might seem convenient, but it could be unsafe and illegal. Here’s what Australian tourers need to know.

Budgeting may be the least sexy topic, but it’s arguably one of the most important skills when it comes to lapping the country.

The weather report is not background noise. It is a tool. A warning. A route planner. A safety device. And sometimes, a complete and utter stitch-up.

Heading out on your first camping adventure? It’s not the big-ticket gear that catches beginners out—it’s the simple essentials everyone forgets. From real pillows to rubbish bags and a washing kit, these small but mighty items can turn your first trip from stressful to sensational. Before you hit the road, make sure these often-overlooked camping must-haves are on your packing list.

Long days, warm nights, and finding that perfect secluded beach track where the only footprints are your own. But let’s be honest, it can turn into a nightmare pretty quick if you aren't prepared.

From corrugated outback roads to coastal tracks, these off-road road trip playlists are built for 4X4 adventures, summer touring and long days behind the wheel.

We don't think piping pipers, French hens or a partridge in a pear tree are much use when camping, so we've gone ahead and assembled 12 gifts from Santa's swag that will be a welcome asset on your next adventure.

Heading off on your first full-time travel lap? Avoid the common mistakes that catch first-time caravanners and 4×4 travellers unawares—from overpacking and water use to safety gear and budgeting.

There’s just something about being alone in nature that makes you feel grounded and melts the stress right off your bones. In a world where we are constantly connected, by social media, by proximity and by ease-of-contact, it can feel rare to have a moment where you can step away from all of that and just be.

Getting unbogged doesn’t have to be a panic session, or a YouTube-worthy meltdown. If you follow a logical order and keep a cool head you’ll be back on track before your mates have time to dig out the camera for “recovery content”.

For most travellers, a stretch of gravel is a bit of a detour. For those of us who love exploring Australia, it’s often the start of the real adventure.