Outdoor Magazine

IN THE HOTTER, dryer conditions created by climate change, a secret agent for more sustainable agricultural production could lie in harvesting the diverse beneficial soil microbiome in native bushland settings, scientists say. New research from CSIRO

AWARD-WINNING Mossman Gorge Centre, the Indigenous eco-tourism development which acts as a gateway to the Mossman Gorge World Heritage site in Far North Queensland, has re-opened to visitors. The decision to close the Centre in March was made followi

STARTED TO HELP fire-affected communities and business, the not-for-profit Empty Esky has a new website courtesy of Jeep Australia. Founded by Eleanor Baillieu and Erin Boutros, Empty Esky is a tourism movement that encourages Aussie’s to help by fil

GETTING YOUR RV level after a long day’s drive can be a pain. In some situations it’s not easy to find some level ground, especially if you have discovered an ideal spot beside a quiet creek somewhere. Driving the RV up on some dodgy blocks can be fr

I'M TRULY THRILLED to introduce you to the very first edition of Outdoor with Places We Go. This inaugural issue marks the coming together of two very like-minded travel communities united by a deep passion for the planet, and a long-standing commitm

I WAS COMING home from a desert trip along the Anne Beadell Highway last year when the ‘Engine Check’ and the fuel filter lights came on. The Cruiser was still seemingly running okay, and a check under the bonnet and a disconnect of the battery didn’

TRAVELLERS HEADING into Western Australia are being asked to keep an eye out for unwanted plant and animal pests. As part of WA's biosecurity efforts, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) is reminding travellers to ta

THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT announced a $250 million dollar support package for regional Australia in late September. The 6 October budget will set aside $50 million to assist businesses in regions heavily reliant on international tourism, with $200 injec

FROM THE PINDAN red beaches of the Kimberley’s west coast, Harry Fisher has been steadily cementing his reputation with a pair of tongs around the campfire. Combining his passion for the Aussie bush and great food, he’s made it his mission to prove t

THE ARRIVAL OF the shiny new Garmin RV890, a GPS designed specifically for the camping lifestyle, heralds a new age of specialisation in GPS tech, an overdue recognition that all travellers are different. When on holiday, towing something large, cert

In terms of Australian nature-based getaways, Armidale and its wealth of national parks are one of the most underrated destinations. Armidale has a rich arts reputation, with New England Regional Art Museum curating 5000 works of art, including the H

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While you most likely come to Armidale for its world-class national parks, epic walks and all-round natural beauty, there’s always time for a brew and a burger at the end of a big day exploring. Which is why I want to introduce Sam Martin, a dentist

• Enjoy a tasting flight! Try a selection of beers from Sam’s range, including, IPA, Stout, Dark and Amber Ale, Doppelbocks, Pale Ale, Larger, Kölsch and XPA. • Grab a drink and chat to the locals in Sam’s outdoor beer garden (don’t worry it’s covere

Adventure starts when we leave our comfort zone — whether that be when we traverse an unfamiliar track, take on an ultra-remote escapade, or choose to proceed with plans despite unnerving weather. When we dare to affront unforgiving, unknown, or unce

ONE OF Australia’s longest running independently owned TV travel series, Places We Go takes viewers on intrepid adventures, shared with heart. Presented by Jennifer Adams and Clint Bizzell, viewers are treated to an eclectic feast of destinations mat

Our trio of turtle-watchers lies awake under the Milky Way, bare toes dug into the sand, listening to the sea. At 2am a westerly breeze blows in on the rising tide, and as we gaze up into the inky, luminous sky, turtle guru Andrew recites a love stor

The Kimberley region of Western Australia is one of the greatest natural galleries of ancient art in the world. Many different styles of rock paintings are found there, but the most intriguing and perplexing are those depicting the mysterious Dreamti

Have you ever experienced a feeling of having the whole planet to yourself? This magical sensation often comes over me when immersed in untouched, untamed wilderness. It’s a special kind of aura — a privilege — that both silences and inspires me. The

A journey through the Red Centre will leave the most well-read individuals feeling illiterate. The English language just doesn’t have enough words for ochre colours and their variants. At our disposal we have ‘red’, ‘orange’, ‘yellow’; the slightly m

Home to one of the longest uninterrupted beaches in the world, picturesque lakes and lush rainforests, Gippsland has something to offer every stripe of traveller. Starting from a spit near Port Albert all the way to Lakes Entrance, the incredible 90

Reaching the top of yet another stone stairway, I crossed the rock slab that caps Cape Hauy and peered over the edge. Protruding from the turbulent ocean below I saw the long, slender rock formation known as the Totem Pole. This remarkable geological

This igneous rock makes up two thirds of Tasmania but is most notable along the coastline where it creates large organ-pipe formations. It was produced around 185 million years ago, when magma from deep in the earth was forced up through cracks in th

High in the vastness of Australia’s alpine regions stand a collection of huts, used many decades ago by the cattlemen who called this country home during the warmer summer months. They are usually rough and small, with dirt floors, many without glass

IF, LIKE MANY, you have trouble remembering all the many items you need for an outdoor BBQ or a picnic, then this handy camp kitchen in a box might be just what you need. The Kookabox is a portable, self -contained camp kitchen made from aircraft gra