Great drives
 
 

No snow is no blow

Alpine Way - JindabyneCan the Kosciuszko Alpine Way re-invent itself outside the ski season as a great NSW drive? We went south in May and put it to the test. By Kris Ashton more...
1st January 10

Confessions of a coach tour sceptic

Confessions of a coach tour scepticWhen asked if I’d consider going on a 10-day coach tour of New Zealand’s South Island, my first reaction was: “Hmm… coach tour of New Zealand or trip to the ninth circle of hell… which to choose?” more...
1st March 2009

Back at home with Joe

Back at home with JoeAfter 12 months roughing it on the road, Joe and his family have returned to the comforts of home. But their time away gave them a new perspective on Australia and its people. more...
1st January 2009

Birds of a feather drawn together

With the SmeadsCaravanning families must share a sixth sense – how else could Lisa, Greg and Joe cross paths with the Smeads in three states? more...
1st November 2009

The bush-bashing B route

The bush bashing B routeWhy take the highway? Muddy back roads, yowie scares and a refined German car that behaves like an Aussie make for a much more memorable Melbourne-Sydney road trip more...
1st February 2009

Heartland!

Cullyamurra WaterholeTouch the Red Centre in South Australia’s far north-east. By David Cook more...
1st December 2008

Swept away by hot Broome

Swimming in the KimberleysJoe and his parents are willing to go through almost anything to entertain Open Road readers, but even they drew the line at the Top End’s infamous wet season… more...