The Magazine for Australian Travellers

July 2005

GREAT PLACES TO GO

Visit Mt Augustus in Western Australia, a “sleeping giant” that is bigger than Uluru.

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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It is the only magazine that provides widespread and economical access to both family campers on a budget and the road tourism market and its new breed of high income travellers. The quality of its writing, photography, layout and production has enabled it to build up among readers remarkable respect and loyalty.

Every issue has stories and photographs celebrating the unique beauty of Australia and the experiences it can generate. They are of great interest to all travellers who want to know more about experiencing the vast beauty and romance of this great land of ours.

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In keeping with its mission, On The Road, looks at practical issues as well. It is jam-packed with useful information on clothing and camping gear, and of course comprehensive coverage of the latest in caravans, motorhomes and four-wheel-drives & all the gear the growing numbers of our new breed of explorers need to get out and see the "real" Australia.

On The Road is a "reader-friendly" magazine aimed at people of all ages who want to explore the vastness of this land but who don't necessarily believe that this must entail driving 4WDs over impossible terrain, abseiling down cliffs or lugging a pack for blister-strewn miles. We believe that the largest demographic group in the readership would be from the "baby boomer" section.

Every edition packed full of articles

Every month On The Road's full-color pages contain articles featuring:

• Superb photographs and features on some of Australia's most beautiful camping destinations (complete with maps and details of when and where to go and what to take along).

• News about destinations, equipment, clothing, tents, swags, accessories - with evaluations by experts, recommended prices and the telephone numbers of suppliers.

• Hints and yarns from readers who have 'been there and done it' Caravans, motorhomes and campervans. These are not just superficial re-writes of press releases. The expert writers are recognised for having the hands-on experience to tell readers what they need to know.

• On The Road's no-holds-barred comparison tests of caravans and camper trailers by expert Peter Hammond have set it head and shoulders above other Australian magazines.

• Fishing, with advice and yarns by Australia's brightest fishing writer, Paul B. Kidd.

• 'Getaway vehicles' with road tests every month of four-wheel-drives and the top towing vehicles by expert Toby Hagon. Technical subjects with expert advice on outdoors equipment ranging from adventure clothing to cameras, trailers, bullbars, roof racks, refrigerators and air conditioners - and we make sure it is written in a style that the average traveller can understand.

• Campfire cooking by an Australian food expert, with recipes that are tasty, practical and really designed for hungry and discerning travellers and campers to prepare in the bush.

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