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How do I plan for an EV road trip?
How do I plan for an EV road trip?
Find out everything you need to know to plan a road trip in an electric vehicle, including your essential EV road trip kit!
Bridie Schmidt
2 Apr 2026
How to maximise your annual leave in 2026 - Easter weekend and ANZAC Day public holiday dates
How to maximise your annual leave in 2026 - Easter weekend and ANZAC Day public holiday dates
Want more holidays without using extra leave days? We've compiled the ultimate cheat sheet so you can turn Australia’s 2026 public holidays into long weekends, extended breaks and much-needed getaway opportunities.
Alex Inwood
16 Mar 2026
Cut off at the Pass: how these road closures and roadworks could affect your Easter travel plans
Cut off at the Pass: how these road closures and roadworks could affect your Easter travel plans
Heading off on a road trip this Easter? Check which major routes are affected by road closures and roadworks.
Open Road
15 Mar 2026
When does daylight saving end in Australia in 2026?
When does daylight saving end in Australia in 2026?
It’s almost time to get out the doona and wake up an hour later. Here’s everything you need to know about the end of daylight saving in 2026.
Open Road
3 Mar 2026
How to stay fit while travelling
How to stay fit while travelling
Here are seven ways to stay in shape when you’re on holidays or travelling for work but can’t access your regular exercise facilities.
Kris Ashton
15 Feb 2026
How to set up your caravan
How to set up your caravan
Considering a caravan holiday but worried about the labour involved once you arrive at your destination? Here’s a step-by-step guide to setting up a caravan.
Kris Ashton
14 Feb 2026
Phone apps to help plan your next holiday
Phone apps to help plan your next holiday
Your 2026 guide to travel planning apps that organise bookings, map routes, manage shared costs, beat jet lag, and turn inspiration into workable itineraries.
Bridie Schmidt
12 Feb 2026
How to road trip with kids
How to road trip with kids
Keep your expectations real and your drive stints on the short side to take the stress out of family road trips in Australia.
Sam Charlwood
3 Feb 2026
Beach safety: How to spot a rip current this summer
Beach safety: How to spot a rip current this summer
Sharks cop all the bad press but a beach’s main danger can be the water itself
Kris Ashton
14 Jan 2026
A beginner’s guide to caravanning
A beginner’s guide to caravanning
New to caravans or about to take the plunge? We throw a novice in at the deep end so he can share his hard-learned tips and tricks with you.
Stephen Corby
16 Dec 2025
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