Dusty red deserts whisper ancient secrets, turquoise reefs teem with technicolor life, and sun-kissed coastlines curve for infinity. Australia’s untamed spirit calls to overlanders – traverse rugged tracks carved by adventurers before you, camp under canvas and watch constellations, and conquer epic 4WD challenges. From Uluru’s magnetic monolith to Kakadu’s croc-infested billabongs, every mile pulsates with raw, untamed beauty. Buckle up, overlanders – Australia’s wild heart awaits.
Deptford Campground: Historic Riverside Camping in East Gippsland The Deptford Camping area is located in the Nicholson State Forest in Victoria, about 35km north of Bairnsdale on the Nicholson River. The area is the site of a former gold mining town settlement. There are still a few ruins around to explore. The present-day campground is […]
McKillops Bridge Campground: Snowy River National Park Located on the McKillops Bridge road, which forms the northern boundary of the Snowy River National Park, the road forms the dividing line with the Alpine National Park to the North. The timber deck and steel truss bridge is the longest in Victoria. McKillops Bridge is a must-visit
Tostaree Cottages: Farmstay Camping with Family Fun The Tostaree Cottages Farmstay Camping is located in the small community of Tostaree between Nowa Nowa and Orbost in Gippsland, Victoria just off the Princes Highway (A1). The camping is in a small grassy paddock located on a friendly family-run farm, they also have cottages that you can
Willow Park RV Campground: Free Riverside Camping Near Rosedale Willow Park RV Campground offers a convenient free stopover near Rosedale in Gippsland Victoria just off the Princes Freeway (A1). We stopped here on our way to the Snowy River National Park, late on a Friday night having tried to get out of Melbourne asap for
Bordertown Recreation Ground – Peaceful Lakeside Camping in South Australia Pulling into Bordertown Recreation Ground after a long day’s drive, we were immediately struck by the tranquillity of this lakeside campground, there is a pretty easy vibe here, with a sense that people are not staying long. The spacious grounds mean that finding a spot
Sandy Point Campground – Snowy River State Forest 4WDing and River Adventures For those seeking a remote and somewhat isolated camping experience, Sandy Point Campground in the Snowy River State Forest is an ideal escape. Accessible only by 4WD around 7km along a dirt track, this campground offers stunning scenery, access to the Snowy River,
Meeniyan Reserve Campground – Easy Community Overnight Camp Meeniyan Recreation Reserve offers a camping option for a donation and is a great option for those exploring the beautiful Gippsland region of Victoria. This campground, located near the town, provides a convenient base for discovering the surrounding natural attractions and the delightful town of Meeniyan itself.
The Flinders Ranges is in the heart of South Australia’s outback and a place we had always thought we would take tonnes of time to explore. BUT, I’m going to make a big call and say that the Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park may be on the list of my all-time favourite places in Australia. Usually, I’m a
Hikers and nature lovers here are some of the most frequently asked questions about the GPT or your Grampians multi-day hike in Victoria. What is the Grampians Peaks Trail, and where is it located? The Grampians Peaks Trail (GPT) is a new “world-class” long-distance hiking trail located in the Grampians National Park (Gariwerd) in Victoria,
Explore the Wimmera Mallee Silo Art trail in Victoria and the majestic Mount Arapiles before heading to Dimboola and the Little Desert