I have just put this into place with the Gallery page. Basically you can download a FREE add-on for your browser that enables viewing of the gallery photographs on a 3D “wall”. The effect is stunning and it doesn’t matter if you use IE or Firefox (not sure about other browsers). So how do you get it? … read more … »

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Atherton Woodlands Tourist Park is situated on the cool Atherton Tablelands in far north Queensland west of Cairns. It is a member of the BIG4 Holiday Parks and therefore has to achieve and maintain high standards. Situated where it is, it is just a short drive from all of the major attractions of the tablelands. These include Lake Tinaroo, coffee plantations and wineries, and a spectacular waterfall tour. … read more … »

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I have written articles about towing in the past, but to be honest it is a topic that often leaves me frustrated especially with tight maneuvering. So for some time I have considered buying a caravan mover and have researched many different models. I was looking for a motorised unit so I discounted any that required even a limited amount of manual labour!

Of all the caravan movers on the market today, nothing grabbed my attention more so than the CamperTrolley … read more … »

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Oh the wonder of camping! Not just the,”I wonder why the heck I am doing this?”, but the sheer wonder of how we 21st century folk choose to, and can survive for untold days in such a tiny environment with very little in the way of home comforts. And what about the sheer joy of spending time with the children, making up games and putting things right again when they run into a tent pole or disconnect the water hose to “play in the rain”. … read more … »

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If you are camping away from mains power then a good battery and charging set-up is essential. Many people simply do nothing more than use the battery provided in their caravan/RV/camper trailer with little understanding of the characteristics of the battery – how much power can it deliver and for how long. A worst case scenario sees a battery becoming fully discharged with a high chance of irreparable damage being done to it. This article will hopefully provide some useful information on batteries, their use and care. … read more … »

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