G'DAY Blogs

After long days exploring the great outdoors, get dinner ready in a flash thanks to Beerenberg's new range of meal bases and slow cooker sauces. Add in a few simple ingredients and you...

Pop it in the microwave, pop it in a pan, or pop it in your popcorn maker - however you pop it, popcorn is a great camping snack for the whole family. Get...

WATCH: Our van in the middle of the street Scott Annakin says there’s something special about having your van parked in the same spot. It’s kept him coming back to their home-on-wheels for...

WATCH: Sip a local brew at Longstocking Brewery Let’s face it, one of the best ways to finish a long drive is to enjoy a fabulous frothie when you reach your final destination....

WATCH: Captain Sponge's Magical Oyster Tours When you’re passing through the Sapphire Coast, you simply can’t leave without hopping aboard Captain Sponge’s boat to search for your very own fresh oysters. Brett Weingarth...

WATCH: Pick up fresh bread & pastries at Honorbread Bakery Fresh bread - it’s one of life’s simple pleasures, and something that’s almost a campsite (or caravan) staple. At Honorbread, in the tiny...

WATCH: Kayak down Mossy Point with Region X Kayak Adventures Just a ten minute drive from Moruya, Mossy Point is a hidden treasure along the coastline. The point where the Tomaga River meets...

WATCH: Cosy, customised creature comforts Meet Peter and Deb, the G’DAY REWARDS ‘Best Mates’ who travel around the country for half their year, and get rewarded for doing it. They might be from...

WATCH: Out to sea with Jervis Bay Wild Known as a whale migration area, the South Coast region of New South Wales is a popular place to try and spot one of the...

WATCH: Take a walk through the trees with Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures Just two hours South of Sydney and around 40-minutes inland from Gerroa or Kiama, Illawarra Fly Treetop Adventures is nestled in...

Home for me is… Sydney. We live in Sydney and have for 10 years, but growing up we lived in Port Noarlunga in South Australia. That was home. I grew up… on the...

Journey up the coast along the Pacific Highway from Pambula Beach to Wollongong, where rivers flow through meandering mountains out to crystal clear seas. Whether travelling from Canberra through the picturesque Snowy Mountains,...

Cruise along the cliff tops of the Great Ocean Road from Melbourne to Robe and soak up the seascapes.  WATCH: The highlights of our trip along the spectacular Great Ocean Road, from Melbourne...

Watch: Meet Jan & Peter, and step inside their pretty as a picture caravan Meet Jan and Peter - they've made their home on wheels a style statement that turns heads all over...

Watch: Sit riverside with this flock of friends and hear their yarns from the road These fun-loving friends from Victoria share their tips, tricks and favourite bits of a good ol' group road...

For his latest book, international bestselling travel author and National Geographic TV host Robin Esrock took his family across the country to research, experience and share the wonders of The Great Australian Bucket...

SNAP-LOCK-OMELETTES Make breakfast eggs even easier by preparing everyone’s omelettes the night before. Add whatever ingredients, herbs and spices you like, label them and you’ll have a simple, no-fuss, no-mess brekky in no...

One of Australia’s most loved and iconic musicians shares his love for South Australia, holidays by the sea and making music. Pic: Cybele Malinowski Home for me is… Adelaide. I’ve lived in Melbourne...

Watch: Simple salads come to life (and taste delish, too) Nothing says summer like a fresh, crunchy salad to pair with your favourite barbie meats. Toss it in a big ol' bowl, roll...

Watch: Gather 'round the camp cooker as we chat to jesse, passionate foor fan & camper Childhood memories keeping family camping traditions alive. For many regular campers, it’s our memories of childhood and...

WATCH: Meet Alan, who's clocked up thousands of kilometres and dozens of ripper road stories to match Meet the man with so many pins on his map he's lost count. Mosey over to...

You might not associate holiday parks with the latest in digital technology but that’s the road Australia’s largest network of holiday parks - Discovery Parks and Top Parks - is travelling. More than...

Our Eyre Peninsula road trip kicks off in Streaky Bay, heading down along the cliffs of Waterloo to Port Lincoln’s abundant southern tip, and up to Whyalla. Hit the Road Incredible views and...

We’ve selected four of the best Australian markets to visit for fresh local produce, handmade jewellery, collectables and live entertainment. TASMANIA SALAMANCA MARKET Fresh produce, Salamanca Market. Credit: Tourism Tasmania. WHEN: SATURDAY 8.30AM...

Want to get back to nature but without the fuss of pitching your swag? Settle into a Safari Tent at Discovery Holiday Parks – Barossa Valley, the park’s new glamping experience. Pencil in...

WATCH: THREE WAYS TO PUT AN AUSSIE TWIST ON AN AMERICAN CAMPING FAVOURITE.  We reinvented the American camping classic and gave it an Aussie twist – chocolate, marshmallows ‘n’ all. S’more Hot Chocolate...

WATCH: FIVE DELICIOUS BACON RECIPES THAT WILL BRING THE WHOLE FAMILY TO THE YARD. It’s crispy, It’s salty, It’s lick-your-fingers tasty, and we reckon it goes in just about anything. Here’s a few...

The sunny Australian coastline isn’t just a favourite for Aussie families. It’s also a popular spot for international families who take to the coastline for sun, surf and family fun. WATCH: Meet the...

WATCH: We chat to seasoned motorhomers about love and moonshine. Glen and Kathy Forbes are veterans of the road, more in love with the road than ever (and each other, too). The retirees...

WATCH: Meet game-loving Deanne and Gary in Tannum Sands. Deanne and Gary are game gurus when it comes to caravan park playtime. They’ve been travelling the Queensland coast with their family for decades...

Pets are more than just hounds and felines - they’re part of the family. That means when we go on holidays, they love to come and join in the fun, too (and so...

Making the most of the coast with two little ones and a campervan.   Travelling with toddlers doesn’t have to be difficult, according to Tara and Mark Kunze, who are avid caravan and camping...

Travel up the pristine Pacific Coast Way from the Fraser Coast to the Whitsundays. Crystal coastline. Rugged reef. Idyllic islands. The Queensland Coastline Has It All. A road trip along Australia’s eastern coastline...

Meet the inspiring Aussie charity Food For Change and local farm producing fresh food (and hope) for Aussies in need.  Credit: Food For Change.  Just off the Dingley Bypass, 20kms south-east of Melbourne...

Updated April 2021 Caravan travel is a little different from other types of holidays, requiring a lot of consideration when it comes to storage and packing while ensuring a level of comfort. With...

We’ve cycled two of the best bike tracks in Dubbo and the Margaret River region and give you the breakdown of how long it will take and where you should stop off on...

Aussie comedian Mick Molloy shares his love affair for exploring our sunburnt country.   Home for me is… Melbourne, actually the suburb of Richmond, which is the team I support. That’s ground zero for...

Peddle along the Clare Valley Riesling Trail with Kelly Noble, mother of two (and a fur baby), as she shares her recent family trip with G’Day Magazine. The Noble Family. With dreams of...

Discovery Holiday Parks and Top Parks, two of the biggest names in Australian caravanning and camping, have teamed up to bring you something big – really big, G’DAY Rewards is here. You might...

Discovery Eco Village Rottnest Island is located just an hour from the Perth CBD and 30 minutes off the coast of Fremantle and will offer guests the chance to experience the island’s spectacular...

We have travelled to the best snow spots in Australia to give you our top picks for your next snow holiday. There’s nothing quite like sinking your boots into that fresh, fluffy powder...

Image: Great Ocean Road   Lonely Planet has named the Great Ocean Road as number five in the top 10 recommended Cross Generational Travel experiences in their Best in Travel 2018.   Family holidays have...

With its breathtaking beaches, abundant seafood and activities galore, Streaky Bay in South Australia is perfect for your next adventure. Crystal clear waters, long sandy stretches, abundant seafood and activities galore. Streaky Bay...

WATCH: Lesley thinks Discovery Parks - Woodman Point is the most wonderful place on earth.  Assistant Park Manager Lesley March tells us why she loves working at Discovery Parks – Woodman Point, which...

WATCH: Kerri Parker takes us around Discovery Parks – Emerald Beach and lets us in on some secrets of this jewel of the New South Wales coast.    Assistant Park Manager Kerri Parker talks...

Updated 9 September 2021  Road-tripping on a long, lazy summer day is an Australian rite of passage. With over 80 holiday parks across Australia, creating your itinerary with us is simple and fun!...

We’ve selected four of the best Australian markets to visit in summer for gourmet food, art and entertainment.   QUEENSLAND   KERN ARCADE MARKETS WHEN: 8am to 12pm every Sunday  WHERE: Bolsover Street, Rockhampton  WHAT:...

WATCH: Tony gave us a scenic park tour of Discovery Parks – Ballina.  Park Manager Tony Middleton talks to us about working in Discovery Parks – Ballina, located at the picture-perfect Northern Rivers...

WATCH: Meet the Wehrle family and see inside their home on the road. The Wehrle family invites us in for a peek inside their stunning caravan that lets them live five-star remotely around...

Meet Lloyd and Bec Pollard from Sydney, New South Wales who embarked on the road trip of a lifetime around Australia with their two kids, Ava and Finn.     When Lloyd and Bec Pollard...

Watch: Meet the Hassum family as they share their stories from the road.  Meet Michelle and Scott Hassum who like getting back to nature with their kids, Milla and Charlie, making quality time...

Watch: Meet Sue and the Wallace Gang as they share their stories from the road, which began with a simple riverside ski holiday that turned into a family tradition spanning three generations.    Meet...

G’DAY has found 12 events across Australia that need to be on your radar when planning your Aussie adventure. Check out these events for summer and beyond.   NEW SOUTH WALES Byron Bay Bluesfest...

Join the G’DAY crew as they embark on the classic New South Wales great Australian road trip hitting the bitumen between Sydney and the Gold Coast.   It’s the little things that make a...

WATCH: How we created these five mouth-watering burgers. Nothing says an Australian summer like BBQ and burgers. Here’s a few twists on the classic. Two hands required.  Pork and fennel sausage burger Makes...

WATCH: Video of how we created these yummy pancake recipes. Turn heads (and taste buds) with a special take on this camping staple… pancakes perfect for breakfast or a holiday treat. Ricotta and...

We talk to a New South Wales Great Lakes fishing expert from Tuncurry about bait and his Australian fishing tips. Luke from Great Lakes Tackle Luke Austin has tackle on the brain. He...

WATCH: Discover the joys of fishing from some local New South Wales experts.  Watch video below: We jump aboard a local Forster-Tuncurry fishing charter to brush up on our fishing knowledge and know-how....

WATCH: Discover the joys of fishing from some local News South Wales experts. Watch video below: You don’t have to be a pro to get a kick out of casting a line. Michael...

A few tips and tricks to keep things interesting (and fun) on your site.    Keep bugs and flies out of your drink Want to keep pesky bugs from swimming in your drinks? Just...

Australian cricketer Aaron Finch spends more time travelling than he does at home in Melbourne. He shares his travel trips and camping memories with G’DAY Magazine.     I feel most at home when I’m…...

The temperature has dropped, the dark has descended and the dingoes are howling into the long night. Yet that doesn’t mean it’s an excuse to hibernate. The truth is that the cooler months...

WATCH: The reinvention of old camping staple ramen noodles. Turn the old camping staple ramen noodles into a delicious campfire feast with these easy ideas.   Ramen noodle camping pouches These are the perfect...

Australian country music star Beccy Cole has been camping for as long as she can remember. She gets her creative inspiration from (down)time on the road. I feel most at home in… Adelaide....

WATCH: Meet RV gypsies Lynne and Graeme and see inside their home on the road. Cheerful couple, Graeme and Lynne Pilcher invites us in for a peek at full-time life on the road. ...

WATCH: Five tasty jaffle recipes being made.  Nothing says life on the road like the humble jaffle. These tasty recipes make the perfect easy meal. Rueben jaffle with Dill Pickle cooked using a ...

Seasoned Australian wine editor and drinker, Anthony Madigan pops the seal on five cracking Australian wines that are perfect for camping, glamping or just kicking back with a glass.   Sheets to the wind ...

This family swapped their bricks and mortar abode for life in a tent. There’s nothing like waking up to the sound of a tent zip opening. As the condensation shifts and the first...

Good things come in small packages. According to these Australian travel bugs, bigger isn’t always better. Queensland retirees Barry and Hanna Hardy spend eight months of every year in their motorhome and simply...

‘Tis the season to visit cellar doors and taste wine right across Australia. Nothing warms the cockles like a glass of wine and there’s no time like the present to hit cellar doors...

Updated Jan. 2022 Late April until early October brings the dry season’s perfect weather. While Australia's Top End is beautiful all-year-round, there’s something special about winter. Holiday parks are packed with adventurers at...

WATCH: Lyndon from Discovery Parks – Lake Kununurra take us for a spin on Lake Kununurra and give us some local fishing tips.  It’s the dead of winter and across Australia people are...

Could chilli cider be the next big thing? We’ve found the coolest cidery in Western Australia, and it just happens to be right next door to our Discovery Parks – Perth Vineyards. If...

WATCH: Meet Anne and Terry Sullivan as they share their stories from the road. The lure of outback adventure gives this retired couple from Victoria’s Gippsland Lakes an adrenaline rush. The couple started...