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The Magazine for Australian Travellers
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July 2005

GREAT PLACES TO GO
World’s largest rock
Visit Mt Augustus in Western Australia, a “sleeping giant” that is bigger than Uluru.
Retreat to the Pioneer Valley
Not far from Mackay in Queensland is an area known as the Pioneer Valley, where rainforest, sugar cane and wildlife help to make a visit extra special.
Waterfront camping in NSW
These four national parks, hidden among the ranges, are sure to leave you with fond memories.
Campsite reports
This month our campsite reporters have found some superb places to camp in South Australia, New South Wales, Western Australia and Victoria.

CARAVANS & MOTORHOMES
Tough and elegant
Trakmaster’s Nullarbor caravan won’t mind being taking through the rough stuff.

GOOD GEAR & GADGETS
Walkabout
This month we’ve found some excellent books for travellers, where to go and see koalas in the wild, how to have a special bicycle holiday and much more.

CAMPERS’TALES
Bush trailers
If you plan to take your trailer off the bitumen it, and your vehicle, must be prepared. Dick Eussen offers some practical advice to get you there and back again safely.
Campfire safety
2005 Australian of the Year Dr Fiona Wood talks to On The Road about burns prevention and first aid in the
outdoors.
In luxury on the Ghan
Pat Hayes takes it easy on a journey to Alice Springs aboard the legendary Ghan.
Campfire cooking
An expert on camp oven cooking shares some secrets on how easy this methods of cooking can be.
2004/5 index to 12 months of On The Road

JUST FOR READERS
My Favorite Place
This campground in the Northern Territory is a pleasure to stay in and has won for a reader a pair of fantastic daypacks from Snowgum.

GETAWAY VEHICLE
Affordable and honest
Kia has updated its Sportage
soft-roader.

CATCH A FEED
Stay safe, stay alive
Paul B. Kidd offers advice for every owner – and occupant – of a small boat.

REGULAR FEATURES
Readers’ letters
A reader urges others to learn what their four-wheel-drive can and can’t do.
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WALKABOUT
A’van gathering – July 2005
Adventure Caravan Club – October 2004
All Air Suspensions, Ride-Rite air helper suspension – November 2004
ARB, Air Lockers – October 2004
ARB, Emu Dakar springs – January 2005
ARB, LandCruiser deluxe bull bar – August 2004
ARB, OME suspension range and clothing – March 2005
Argo ATV – March 2005
Australian 4X4 Gear, spares pack – February 2005
B&D Park-A-Lert – September 2004
BBQ Essentials – March 2005
Beardies Festival, Glen Innes – October 2004
Beechworth, pioneer guide, Vic – March 2005
Bibbulmun challenge, WA – July 2005
Bicycle Victoria rides – July 2005
Big Rocking Horse, SA – December 2004
Big snake, Qld – March 2005
Big4 Assist – December 2004
Birdsville Races, Qld – May 2005
Black & Decker SmartDriver – May 2005
Boat & Caravan Accessories, water heaters – June 2005
Bonza Bike Tours – February 2005
Boulia camel races, Qld – July 2005
Breville Juice Fountain Plus – June 2005
Bushman repellants – March 2005
Bushranger, roof rack bag – June 2005
Carson binoculars – December 2004
CB & UHF CH18 stickers – April 2005
CIL Insurances caravan handbook – June 2005
Coleman, fold-away cupboard – February 2005
Coleman, Hot Water on Demand – November 2004
Coleman, Ultimate Xtreme cooler – January 2005
Cooper Tires, STT – April 2005
Coromal Caravan, Bunbury WA dealership – March 2005
Coromal, 10-year club – July 2005
Cycle Queensland – August 2004
Dog Appeasing Pheromone – November 2004
Easy-Trailer – October 2004
Energizer EZChange batteries – November 2004
Falls Creek, Summer Kid’s Club, Vic – January 2005
Faraway Bay, WA – May 2005
Feast barbecue – June 2005
Flying disc – May 2005
Fraser Island Great Walk – September 2004
Fremantle Prison tours, WA – June 2005
Fruit Fly Exclusion Zone – January 2005
Gallery Latte, Vic – April 2005
Gas safety – August 2004
Global Gypsies tag-along tours – September 2004
Global Gypsies, Canning mini-tour – May 2005
Global Gypsies, outback safari – July 2005
Globalstar, mobile everywhere – August 2004
Hann Highway Group, Qld – January 2005
Hard Yakka adventure wear – October 2004
Head of Bight facilities, SA – October 2004
Hertz, Ford Territorys – November 2004
Hiking research – March 2005
Honda, energy challenge – March 2005
Honda, generators – February 2005
Hoofs & Horns cattle drive – August 2004
Howling Moon, Tourer Tent – November 2004
Instant Fisherman collapsible rod – November 2004
Jamberoo Recreation Park, NSW – August 2004
Jayco, Fiat Ducato motorhome – July 2005
Kakadu National Park entry fees – September 2004
Kathmandu, footwear range – April 2005
Kaymar, rear step towbar combination – June 2005
Kaymar, rear-step towbars – August 2004
Kaymar, retiring founder – October 2004
Koala tours – July 2005
Lake Cargelligo Fisherama – September 2004
Leatherman bit driver and bit kit – May 2005
LED Lenser torch – May 2005
Limestone Coast regional guide, SA – March 2005
LPG autogas system invention – July 2005
Magellan, new GPS – September 2004
Meguiar’s, car care products – November 2004
National 4X4 Show, Melbourne – November 2004
National Museum of Australia, Extremes exhibition – January 2005
North Star Cruises – February 2005
Northern Territory caravan volunteer program – June 2005
Nulon, lead substitute – April 2005
Nulon, Valve Saver – September 2004
Nylex, Esky products – December 2004
Open Sky, Xpedition expedition – October 2004
Ord Valley Muster, WA – April 2005
Outback Cleanup – April 2005
Outback Muster & Drovers’ reunion – April 2005
Paddy Pallin, no to plastic bags – September 2004
Penguin parade, Phillip Island Vic – October 2004
Piranha Off Road Products, battery protector/monitor – February 2005
Piranha Off Road Products, HiLux battery tray – July 2005
Piranha Off-Road Products, product guide – December 2004
Power Chip headlamp – March 2005
Qld Western Downs Touring Guide – September 2004
Queensland Outback, guides – May 2005
Quintrex, car-topper 355 Dart – January 2005
Repco, outdoor products – June 2005
Sandtrakka – November 2004
Seatra, caravan jack – June 2005
Simon Heard Canvas, Longreach roof top tent – October 2004
Snowgum, expansion – March 2005
South East Queensland touring guide – May 2005
Spirit of Tasmania, summer holiday packages – December 2004
Star Day – May 2005
Swagman, new owners – March 2005
Telephone collection, Qld – March 2005
Territory Quilters exhibition – May 2005
TJM, Outback Protection Bar – April 2005
Toyota, Accident Repair Guide – October 2004
Toyota, Australian Adventure – May 2005
Toyota, MP3 compatible audio units – January 2005
Toyota, new HiLux – May 2005
Toyota, rear seat entertainment system– August 2004
Toyota, trip to Noosa – November 2004
Trailer Vision electric brake monitor – September 2004
TrekTable – May 2005
Turbo Flare – November 2004
TutleWax, Platinum car care products – April 2005
VDO Dayton, navigation products – February 2005
Waeco/Super Cheap Auto, cooler – May 2005
Walhalla Goldfields Railway, Vic – December 2004
Walks in SA, brochure – April 2005
Waste disposal points, NT – December 2004
Way Out West exhibition – February 2005
Website, air travel – January 2005
Website, Australian LPG Association – November 2004
Website, Australian beaches – October 2004
Website, Beaurepaires – April 2005
Website, Big4 – October 2004
Website, birdwatching in SA – April 2005
Website, Explorer Tours – February 2005
Website, LPG Autogas – May 2005
Website, Michelin Group – December 2004
Website, Milparinka – October 2004
Website, Murray River – March 2005
Website, PetPlaces – June 2005
Website, SA holiday packages – June 2005
Website, Seasonal Work Australia – October 2004
Website, Standbycars – June 2005
Website, Tamworth accommodation NSW – January 2005
Website, Wollongong NSW – May 2005
Winnebago, 6000th RV – September 2004
Winnebago, customized Explorer motorhome – December 2004
Winnebago, Dicor roof range – August 2004
Yass Valley guide book, NSW – August 2004
Yorke Peninsula, boat load of fun competition – November 2004

MAPS, BOOKS
A complete Guide to Reptiles of Australia – August 2004
Australia: Facing the South – October 2004
Banjo Paterson’s Waltzing Matilda – April 2005
Boiling Billy Publications, 4WD Tracks of the High Country – February 2005
Boiling Billy Publications, Camping Guide to Tasmania – April 2005
Bypass – January 2005
Camps Australia Wide 3 – June 2005
Discover Fraser Island, Hema Outdoor Guide – August 2004
Explore Australia by 4WD; Adventure Treks, giveaway – April 2005
Explore Australia’s Coast – January 2005
Field Guide to Australian Birds – April 2005
GPS Handbook – October 2004
Gregory’s, 4WD Survival Guide – May 2005
Gregorys, Road Atlas of Australia – September 2004
Gregorys, Z Maps – October 2004
Hema, Around Australia, The Ultimate Guide to the Ultimate Trip – July 2005
Hema, CD-Rom Kimberley map – August 2004
Hema, Fraser Island CD – October 2004
Hema, Kimberley maps, giveaway – February 2005
Hema, Mid West Western Australia map – February 2005
Hema, Simpson Desert CD – October 2004
Hema, South West Western Australia – October 2004
Highwayman Productions, Highway Guide Around Australia – August 2004
Holidaying with Dogs – May 2005
Monumental Queensland – December 2004
Predicta Fish – October 2004
Roads & Tracks Western Australia – July 2005
The Amazing Adventures of Rod Bending – October 2004
The Bottom Line – October 2004
The Disputed Country – July 2005
The Great New South Wales Gazetteer, giveaway – December 2004
UBD Melbourne and Surrounds – November 2004
Westprint, Outback Central & South Australia – October 2004
Zap to the Max – September 2004

TRAVEL, DESTINATIONS
NEW SOUTH WALES
Bourke – May 2005
Cathedral Rock National Park – December 2004
Dorrigo – February 2005
Gloucester Tops – November 2004
Kidman Way – June 2005
Lightning Ridge – November 2004
National park campsites – July 2005
Scone to Tamworth, low and no-cost campsites – April 2005
Towarri National Park – August 2004
Warrumbungle National Park – April 2005

NORTHERN TERRITORY
Central Australia, gem hunting – February 2005

QUEENSLAND
Baffle Creek/Rules Beach – June 2005
Bloomfield Track – March 2005
Bustard Head – March 2005
Capricorn Caves – May 2005
Carnarvon Gorge – September 2004
Cooktown – March 2005
Edmund Kennedy National Park – January 2005
Gulf Country – August 2004
Kroombit Tourist Park – January 2005
Parklands, south-eastern coastal strip – November 2004
Pioneer Valley, Mackay – July 2005
Possum Range – October 2004
Tyrconnel – April 2005

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Cape Bourda Lighthouse – November 2004
Flinders Ranges – May 2005
Mawson Trail – December 2004
Outback caravan tour – June 2005

TASMANIA
Bruny Island – September 2004
Low and no-cost campsites – October 2004
Mt Roland – January 2005

VICTORIA
Aberfeldy – August 2004
Great Ocean Road – December 2004
Kinglake National Park – March 2005
Lake Cobbler – February 2005
Mt Eccles – October 2004
Yackandandah – September 2004

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Burrup Peninsula – March 2005
Cape Naturaliste – October 2004
Kimberley, Gibb River Road, Great Northern Highway – February 2005
Kings Park – April 2005
Mt Augustus – July 2005
Penguin Island – November 2004
South-west corner – August 2004

NATURAL AUSTRALIA
Adelaide’s Botanic Gardens – October 2004
Breakaway Country, SA – September 2004
Dryandra Woodland – September 2004
Eyre Bird Observatory, SA – October 2004
Myall Park, Qld – December 2004
Ochre mines – May 2005
Salt lakes, WA – November 2004

CARAVANS, MOTORHOMES & CAMPERS
1950s caravan – May 2005
A’Van, 10th birthday upgrade – September 2004
A’Van, Applause – January 2005
Active Campers, dual cab ute camper – August 2004
Coromal, Pioneer Silhouette – March 2005
Driftaway Caravans, Little Robin Mini Mini – April 2005
Furphy Camper – November 2004
Heaslip, traytop camper – December 2004
Lotus Off-Road – October 2004
Regency Caravans, Coronet Prince – February 2005
Trakmaster, Nullarbor – July 2005
Ultimate camper – June 2005
VW Multivan camper – April 2005

PRACTICAL/OTHER FEATURES
Ancestral drum, Qld – March 2005
Big stock whip, NT – August 2004
Big Trip, how to plan – June 2005
Billabong Blue Fossicking Park, NSW – August 2004
Bites and stings in the bush – May 2005
Buying a used campervan – January 2005
Campfire and wood – August 2004
Camping in 2020 – March 2005
Canoeing the Ord River, WA – September 2004
Carrying spare fuel – June 2005
Celtic Cross, NSW – January 2005
Coleman kayaks – March 2005
Country Queensland events – August 2004
Dirt & Dust Festival, Julia Creek Qld – September 2004
Dogs and snake bites – September 2004
Dr Fiona Wood, campfire safety – July 2005
Eureka 150, Vic – November 2004
Funny Dunny Park, Qld – December 2004
Ghan rail trip – July 2005
Holiday photography – June 2005
Ludwig Leichhardt celebrations – August 2004
Monsignor Hawes Heritage Trail, WA – October 2004
Muntapa Tunnel, Qld – November 2004
Repairing tent zips – November 2004
Sleep apnoea – May 2005
Smallest pub, Qld – January 2005
Tips for parking a van – January 2005
Trailers for the bush – July 2005
World’s worst pub – June 2005

THE REEL WORLD
Australia’s best fishing, part 1 – January 2005
Australia’s best fishing, part 2 – February 2005
Barramundi – May 2005
Blue moon – October 2004
Fishing for charity – December 2004
Fishing trivia – June 2005
Huge fish – April 2005
Official madness – March 2005
Sharks – September 2004
Small boat safety – July 2005
Urban myths – August 2004
Wharf fishing – November 2004

GETAWAY VEHICLE
BMW X3 – November 2004
Ford BA Falcon MkII – January 2005
Holden VZ Adventra – May 2005
Holden VZ Commodore – October 2004
Honda Odyssey – August 2004
Hyundai Tucson – December 2004
Kia Sportage – July 2005
Land Rover Discovery 3 – April 2005
Mid-sized vehicles – February 2005
Mitsubishi Grandis – September 2004
Nissan Pathfinder – June 2005
Nissan Patrol – March 2005
EATING OUT
Asian-style prawns – February 2005
Aussie omelette – June 2005
Basil Montford’s plum duff – August 2004
Boiled peanuts – May 2005
Carp – June 2005
Cheryl’s celebration stir-fry – October 2004
Chinese cabbage salad – September 2004
Chocolate ripple cake – April 2005
Claire’s chicken camp-ovino – November 2004
Coconut fish curry – September 2004
Creamy peanut sauce – May 2005
Dried fruit relish – December 2004
Fresh fish in a flash – September 2004
Garlic prawns – February 2005
Glazed ham – December 2004
Italian peppered bread – December 2004
Lamb shank surprise – April 2005
Last minute Christmas cake – December 2004
Meatless meals – March 2005
Microwave peanut brittle – May 2005
Mince parcels in foil – June 2005
Mushroom and sausage baguette – January 2005
Nasi goreng – May 2005
Ned Winter’s camp oven curry – August 2004
Pacific Island prawns – February 2005
Peanut trail mix – May 2005
Pears in port for two – October 2004
Prawn chowder – February 2005
Pumpkin fruit muffins – July 2005
Prawns Kilpatrick – February 2005
Pumpkin soup pronto – September 2004
Queensland crunchies – May 2005
Slimline poached pears – September 2004
Slow cooked beef with sea salt – November 2004
Spanish seafood with lemon and mint – November 2004
Stockman’s pie with mountain pepper – November 2004
Strawberry, rocket & snowpea salad – December 2004
Swiss brown and shitake mushroom sauce – January 2005
Swiss brown mushroom, bacon and basil pasta – January 2005
Tempura prawns – February 2005
Yabbies – June 2005

EQUIPMENT & PRODUCTS
Aussie Bar-B-Plate Mat, giveaway – August 2004
Best Christmas gifts for travelers – December 2004
Custom boat loader – March 2005
Leatherman Charge, giveaway – September 2004
Stovetop toaster, giveaway – July 2005
Thomas Cook, outdoor clothing range giveaway – November 2004
Waeco CD-30 drawer fridge, giveaway – October 2004
Waeco CF-35, giveaway – March 2005
Waeco, CF-35, giveaway – January 2005

PERSONAL ADVENTURE/VEHCILES
Adam Brand – October 2004
Craig Lewis and Cathy Savage – April 2005
Family camping – April 2005
Ford Territory in Corner Country – September 2004
Gunbower, Vic/Jayco Eagle Outback – October 2004
Ride for diabetes – August 2004

READERS’ STORIES
Banka Banka Homestead, NT – July 2005
Cape Leveque, WA – November 2004
Cobbold Gorge, Qld – September 2004
Flinders Chase National Park, SA – December 2004
Gnomesville – August 2004
Hunter Safaris, NT – October 2004
Kakadu National Park, NT – March 2005
Lake Eyre, SA – January 2005
Paronella Park, Qld – February 2005
Rocky River camping ground, Flinders Chase NP, SA – June 2005
Shark Bay, WA – May 2005
World travel – April 2005

CAMPSITE REPORTS
NEW SOUTH WALES
Bateau Bay, Sun Valley Tourist Park – February 2005
Bowling Alley Point – April 2005
Chaffey Dam – April 2005
Cooma, Snowtels Family Caravan Park & Holiday Centre – August 2004
Glenbawn State Park – April 2005
Gundy – April 2005
Long Jetty, Lakeview Tourist Park – July 2005
Moonan Brook – April 2005
Moonan Flat – April 2005
Murramarang NP, Pebbly Beach campsite – March 2005
Narrabri, Highway Tourist Village – September 2004
Nundle Caravan Park – October 2004
Sheba Dams – April 2005
Sussex Inlet, Riverside Caravan Park – November 2004
Timor Caves – April 2005
Towarri National Park – April 2005
Tuncurry, Great Lakes Caravan Park – December 2004
West Wyalong, Ace Caravan Park – June 2005
Woolmin – April 2005

QUEENSLAND
Caloundra, Military Jetty Caravan Park – March 2005
Charters Towers, Macrossan Park campsite – September 2004
Forest Glen Holiday Resort – February 2005
Jondaryn Woolshed – November 2004
Lake Placid Tourist Park – October 2004
Oakey, Oakridge Motel & Caravan Park – December 2004
St George, Pelican Rest Tourist Park – December 2004
Takarakka Bush Resort – September 2004
Tinnanbar Waters Caravan Park – November 2004
Undara Experience camping – May 2005
Waterpark Creek campground – June 2005
Wyandra campsite – February 2005

SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Adelaide, Brownhill Creek Caravan Park – January 2005
Birdsville Track, Clayton wetlands – July 2005
Ceduna, Shelley Beach Caravan Park – February 2005
Fleurieu Peninsula, Newland Head Conservation Park – March 2005
Kangaroo Island, Flinders Chase National Park – January 2005
Mannum Caravan Park – May 2005
Meningie, Lake Albert Caravan Park – November 2004
Morgan Caravan Park – January 2005
Normanville, Beachside Caravan Park – January 2005
Point Sinclair, Cactus Beach campground – January 2005
Policemans Point, Coorong Caravan Park – September 2004
Renmark, Riverbend Caravan Park – May 2005
Walkerville, Levi Park Tourist Park – September 2004

VICTORIA
Cape Liptrap, Bear Gully campsite – October 2004
Kilcunda, Powlett River Caravan Park – December 2004
Melbourne Holiday Park – August 2004
Mt Eccles National Park campsites – June 2005
Swan Hill, Riverside Caravan Park – July 2005

WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Albany Happy Days Caravan Park – July 2005
Broome, Roebuck Bay Caravan Park – May 2005
Cape Leveque, Kooljaman – September 2004
Exmouth, Lighthouse Caravan Park – March 2005
Hyden, Wave Rock Caravan Park – October 2004
Kambalda Caravan Park – June 2005