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10 Winter events to inspire your mid-year travels

4 days ago | rvdaily.com.au | Catherine Best

From outback camel races and a beer can regatta, to Ningaloo stargazing and a nude solstice swim, here are 10 winter events to put on your touring calendar – starting this King’s Birthday long weekend. June 7-8Get set for some right royal revelry at Australia’s longest-running wine festival this King’s Birthday long weekend. The Victorian High Country town of Rutherglen, sniffing distance from the NSW border, sure knows how to throw a party.
We need to talk about ghost camping

5 days ago | rvdaily.com.au | Catherine Best

A few years ago, we rolled in to Lucky Bay in our caravan, thrilled to have secured a spot at one of Western Australia’s most popular campgrounds. We set up on the hill in Cape Le Grand National Park, overlooking the beach famous for its sand-hopping kangaroos. We were indeed lucky. We’d booked a few months in advance and had planned our south coast journey around this coveted stay. A family we’d met a day earlier in Esperance was not so fortunate.
Clearview towing mirrors just got a whole lot cheaper…

6 days ago | rvdaily.com.au | Catherine Best

Clearview Accessories has launched a new no-frills range of towing mirrors, slashing hundreds of dollars off the cost of their Australian-made base product. The new Classic range replaces the Clearview Original series, giving caravanners the chance to cash in on genuine Australian-made gear for a fraction of the price. The Clearview Classic mirrors start at $529 and provide the same function and footprint as the Original, without the expensive bells and whistles.
Non-compliance with point-of-sale tobacco regulations in Argentina

1 week ago | tandfonline.com | María Belén Arnaudo |Emilia Elicabe |Crawford Moodie |Catherine Best

AbstractBackground In Argentina, a national law regulates tobacco marketing at points-of-sale, bans single cigarette sales, and requires ‘no sale to minors’ signage. Provinces may enact more stringent regulations, with Cordoba and La Pampa banning all tobacco advertising and the open display of tobacco products at points-of-sale.
Australia’s favourite caravan park revealed

1 week ago | rvdaily.com.au | Catherine Best

The votes are in and Ocean Beach Tourist Park on the Gold Coast has been crowned Australia’s favourite caravan park. The beachside beauty in the GC suburb of Miami was named the ReviewPro People’s Choice Caravan Park of the Year at the 2025 Caravan Industry Awards. A longtime favourite with sun-seeking holidaymakers, the park has a prime perch overlooking the beach, tucked between the surf life saving club and the craggy bluff of North Burleigh.
FREE RV club membership offer

1 week ago | rvdaily.com.au | Catherine Best

The Campervan and Motorhome Club of Australia (CMCA) is offering a special limited-time opportunity to join the club for FREE. This is your chance to unlock exclusive discounts on caravan park rates, RV insurance and roadside assistance, as well as enjoy unlimited travel inspiration and other member benefits.
7 fire pits to light your fire this winter

2 weeks ago | rvdaily.com.au | Catherine Best

Winter is almost upon us, and with it comes the promise of cosy starlit nights huddled by a roaring campfire. If you’re lucky enough to be heading north this dry season, your campfire might be less about warmth and more about the tranquillity of staring into the bush telly!Wherever you plan to stoke your fire, remember not all campgrounds have fire rings or allow you to build a campfire on the ground. Caravan parks that permit fires can also be protective of their lawn. And rightly so.
NSW proposed camping fee hikes divide campers

2 weeks ago | rvdaily.com.au | Catherine Best

A proposed overhaul of camping fees in NSW national parks has sparked outrage among campers, with some accusing the NSW Government of price gouging. The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has released a consultation paper proposing a new six-tier fee structure that would increase fees at some popular campgrounds from as little as $6 a night to up to $89 in peak season.
Everything you need to know about buying a portable power station

3 weeks ago | rvdaily.com.au | Catherine Best

Picture this. You’ve set up camp in the middle of the Simpson Desert. It’s hot, but you’ve got a cold beer in hand, the Starlink beaming the footy onto your iPad and a portable fan blasting the sweat from your brow. Who says camping comes with sacrifice? When you have a portable power station, you can keep your fridge and devices charged wherever and whenever you choose to roam. But what do you need to consider before making your purchase?
48V explained: what is it, do you need it and what are the pros and cons

3 weeks ago | rvdaily.com.au | Catherine Best

Most RVers would be familiar with 12V electrical systems, but with the growing shift towards gasless caravans and power-hungry RVs, 48V is gaining traction. But what is it, do you need it and are there any drawbacks? First of all, let’s explain the difference between 12V and 48V. Both are portable, battery-stored electrical systems used to power lights, appliances and electronics when you are off-grid and unable to connect to mains (240V) power.