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A one-stop shop for people interested in getting off the beaten track or on the water in Western Australia.

Whether it is by caravan, motorhome, boat or four-wheel-drive, we’ve got you covered - only in The Sunday Times.

10/07/2024

Local hiking spots + views like this = food for the 'gram 🤳
If you’re new to hiking or coming back after a long break, we have your back – Sarah Clay from Off The Beaten Track WA gives you the lowdown on everything you’ll need to know.
Read more through the link below 📰
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📸: View from the top of Sullivan Rock.

10/07/2024

It’s a race against time and the tides, but who can argue with a campsite like this? 🏖️
Chase the thrills of unrivalled four-wheel driving on the Dampier Peninsula with Kane and Coral in the latest issue of Outdoor Explorer! in The Sunday Times.
Read more through the link below 📰
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📸: Hidden Creek, Dampier Peninsula. Image: Kane Mclatchie Photography.

09/07/2024

As they say, what goes up must fall down 🧗
Whether it’s the great national parks of WA or Perth’s very own hills, our latest issue of Outdoor Explorer! has the best destinations for waterfalls you will be sure to FALL in love with 🌊
Find out more through the link below 📰
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📸: Fern Pool at Karijini National Park. Image: Western Australia

08/07/2024

Did your summer hiking break last a little too long? 👀
Then look no further than this issue of Outdoor Explorer!, as Sarah Clay from Off The Beaten Track WA shares all you need to know about getting back into the swing of hiking after a long break!
Check out their top advice through the link below 📰
https://buff.ly/3VSJNyx
📸: Sullivan Rock to Mount Cooke hiking trail.

07/07/2024

Today's Outdoor Explorer! takes you to the pristine shores of the Dampier Peninsula 🏖️
Pick up The Sunday Times to find out how and why Broome residents Kane Mclatchie and Coral Stanley spend almost every weekend exploring the area 🗞️
📸: Willie Creek, Dampier Peninsula. Images: Kane Mclatchie Photography.

06/07/2024

Contrary to what TLC may tell you, winter is a great time to go chasing waterfalls! 🏃🌊
From Karijini National Park up north to the South West, the winter weather brings waterfalls to life across WA 🌧️
Grab a copy of the latest Outdoor Explorer! in The Sunday Times tomorrow to explore some of the state's most spectacular waterfalls 📰
📸: Fortescue Falls, Karijini National Park. Image: Western Australia.

05/07/2024

While winter is a great time for a cosy caravan trip, the colder weather can present plenty of challenges ❄️
From tyre tread to waterproofing, there are a lot of things to look out for before taking your caravan out in winter ⚠️🚐
Get the know-how on all things winter caravan prep in the new Outdoor Explorer! in The Sunday Times this weekend 🗞️
📸: Vlamingh Head Lighthouse. Image: Western Australia.

04/07/2024

This stunning sunrise is your sign to go on a solo camping trip! 🏕️
Adventurer and YouTube personality Gido's Fishing Adventures shared his love for solo camping, as well as some handy tips, in the latest Outdoor Explorer! 📰
Check it out through the link below 📲
📸: Gideon's camp setup in Albany. Image: Gido's Fishing Adventures.
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03/07/2024

A little bit of cold should not stop you from exploring the deep blue! 🌊
According to Perth Scuba managing director Lee Johnson, winter is a great time to get into diving 🤿
Find out why in the latest Outdoor Explorer! by clicking the link below 🌐
📸: Diving in winter has many advantages, including better visibility. Image: Johanna Pool.
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02/07/2024

If you are looking to bring your furry friend on your next camping trip, be sure to check out the latest Outdoor Explorer!, where we covered some of the best pet-friendly camp spots in the South West 🐶🏕️
Read it now through the link below! 🗞️
📸: Karridale Cottages and Hop Farm. Image: Kat Wray.
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01/07/2024

POV: You and your significant other are taking in the views from one of WA"s most famous beaches 🕶️🏖️
That was the reality for Hannah Jones and Shelby Anderson, who took a spontaneous trip to Esperance to chase a little relaxation 🧘‍♀️
Find out more about their trip in the latest Outdoor Explorer! through the link below 📰
📸: Hannah Jones at West Beach, Esperance. Image: .lux
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30/06/2024

If the thought of winter diving makes you shiver, then you need to CHILL OUT 🤿
Perth Scuba Lee Johnson says there are no excuses not to go diving in winter, as he shares all the best spots to make the most of the increased visibility during this time.
Dive in to today’s copy of The Sunday Times to find out more 📰
📸: Diving at Rottnest Island. Image: Johanna Pool.

29/06/2024

Stay calm and PET ALL THE DOGGOS 🐶
Don’t you dare leave your fur babies sad and alone at the kennel, because there are plenty of pet-friendly getaways in WA to take them along for the adventure.
Find out more in tomorrow’s issue of The Sunday Times 📰
📸: Karridale Cottages and Hop Farm.

28/06/2024

Being social is overrated – embrace solitude 🧘
Avid fisher and solo camping king Gido’s Fishing Adventures goes where he wants, when he wants and on his own terms.
If you want the scoop on how liberating the solo camping lifestyle is, then make sure to snag this weekend’s issue of The Sunday Times 📰
📸: Gideon Mettam with his Hobie Tandem Island kayak at the Dampier Archipelago.

27/06/2024

Wanna learn how you can cycle AND pitch your tent with as few headaches as possible? ⛺
Then don’t miss our latest issue of Outdoor Explorer! in the Sunday Times, as Cycle Touring Association of Western Australia (CTAWA) tour organiser Trevor Knox shares his pro tips on getting out there on two wheels 🚴‍♀️
Read more through the link below 📰
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📸: CTAWA cycle tourists on the CTAWA 50th Anniversary Tour at Tasman Holiday Parks – Albany.

25/06/2024

Looking for a fourbie change but can’t get past the technical jargon? 😵
Then check out the latest issue of Outdoor Explorer! to get schooled on the difference between four and all-wheel drive vehicles, including each one's strengths and setbacks 🚙
Find out more through the link below 📰
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📸: Western Australia.

24/06/2024

Keen in finding out how you can put your mettle to the pedal? 🚲
Cycle Touring Association of Western Australia (CTAWA) tour organiser Trevor Knox gives the lowdown on how to cruise the asphalt on two wheels and cycle the best of the great outdoors 🌳🌊
Check out the rest of the story through the link below 📰
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📸: Cycle Touring Association of Western Australia (CTAWA) rides coordinator Patrick Clancy (left) and CTAWA club member Doug Rogers on Heritage Rail Bridge over Denmark River at the Wilson Inlet Heritage Trail. Image: Yew Li Cheng.

23/06/2024

📢 Calling all adventurers! 📢
This month, iTechworld invites shutterbugs from all corners of the state to submit their best outdoors-y shots, with one lucky winner prized with a $500 iTechworld gift card 😍
Enter your images via the iTechworld website by Sunday June 30 for your chance to win 🏕️

📸 HOW TO ENTER 📸
• Submit as many entries as you like but each entry must be in a separate form submission on buff.ly/3Ridack.
• Include the title of the photo with each image.
• Include a caption with each image stating what is depicted in the image, where it was taken and a short yarn about the photo.
• Provide full name, email and mobile number.
• Images must be sent by Sunday June 30, 11.59pm.

Find out more in the latest edition of Outdoor Explorer! in today's Sunday Times 📰
📸: Francois Peron National Park, Western Australia.

22/06/2024

To fourbie or not to fourbie? 🚙
That was the question in the next Outdoor Explorer!, where we took a look at what sets four-wheel-drive and all-wheel drive vehicles apart 🛣️
Find out more by picking up a copy of The Sunday Times tomorrow! 📰
📸: Four-wheel drive vehicles avoid slipping by locking the front and rear axles to the same torque. Image: Western Australia.

21/06/2024

Cycle touring is a relaxed and pleasant way to experience the great outdoors! 🚴
Cycle Touring Association of Western Australia tour organiser Trevor Knox revealed all about the activity in this week's Outdoor Explorer! 🚵
Grab a copy of The Sunday Times this weekend to check it out 🗞️
📸: Cycle Touring Association of Western Australia (CTAWA) social coordinator Yew Li Cheng (left) and CTAWA rides coordinator Patrick Clancy at Pingrup Silo Art during the 2021 CTAWA Grain Silo Art Tour. Image: Yew Li Cheng.

19/06/2024

Unplug, explore, and soak in the stunning skies 🌅
An off-grid campers dream, we dove into the Murchison GeoRegion in the latest Outdoor Explorer! 🏕️
Check out the article through the link below! 🗞️
📸: Errabiddy Bluff. Image: Murchison GeoRegion, Sean Scott.
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18/06/2024

Did you miss the latest My Adventure? 😢
It is not too late! Just click the link below to check out Ayla Smith's recount of an epic five family caravan trip along Australia's Coral Coast 🚐🏖️
This adventure and more can be found in the latest Outdoor Explorer! Just click on the link below 📰
📸: The Smith family's RAM 1500 pickup truck and Wonderland RV Adventus semi off-road caravan at South Lefroy Bay.
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17/06/2024

With ancient landscapes and otherworldly skies, the Murchison GeoRegion is a hidden gem for off-grid explorers 🌌✨
Check out the latest edition of Outdoor Explorer! through the link below to find out more📰
📸: The Granites, Paynesville. Image: Sean Scott.
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16/06/2024

Get out there and do it together in style ⛺
RV Solutions team members Paul and Ayla’s trip to the northern beaches of WA was made all the more magical by sharing it with their sons and friends.
Grab a copy of The Sunday Times today to read more of Paul and Ayla’s adventures up north 📰
📸: Paul Smith (left) and Ayla Smith with their sons Leo and Archer at Gantheaume Point, Broome.

15/06/2024

ROCK OUT in the outback! 🎸
Murchison GeoRegion is the self-driven trail you need to know about to deepen your love for the Western Australian outback through its rich and ancient geological history.
Don’t miss out on this story in tomorrow’s edition of The Sunday Times 📰
📸: Peace Gorge near Meekatharra. Image: Murchison GeoRegion.

14/06/2024

You wish your work getaways looked this picturesque 🏖️
But the crew RV Solutions know exactly how to make a workplace bonding trip memorable.
See how Paul and Ayla put their caravans to the test on their adventure in this weekend’s copy of The Sunday Times 📰
📸: Free camping at South Lefroy Bay, Ningaloo Station. Image: Ayla Smith.

13/06/2024

📢 Calling all adventurers! 📢
This month, iTechworld invites shutterbugs from all corners of the state to submit their best outdoors-y shots, with one lucky winner prized with a $500 iTechworld gift card 😍
Enter your images via the iTechworld website by Sunday June 30 for your chance to win 🏕️

📸 HOW TO ENTER 📸
• Submit as many entries as you like but each entry must be in a separate form submission on https://buff.ly/3Ridack.
• Include the title of the photo with each image.
• Include a caption with each image stating what is depicted in the image, where it was taken and a short yarn about the photo.
• Provide full name, email and mobile number.
• Images must be sent by Sunday June 30, 11.59pm.

Find out more in the latest edition of Outdoor Explorer! 📰
📸: Gantheaume Point, Broome, Western Australia.

12/06/2024

Throughout Western Australia's vast landscape, Aboriginal tour guides and operators offer plentiful ways for visitors to share in the spirit of the land 🤩
Step off the beaten track and into the Dreamtime storytelling by father-and-son duo Njaki Njaki Aboriginal Cultural Tours, explore ancient mangroves alongside Narlijia Experiences Broome tour guides, and experience traditional art and stories at Mirima National Park with Waringarri Aboriginal Arts 🌲🎨😮
Check out the full story through the link below 📰
https://buff.ly/3KDrND2
📸: Njaki Njaki Aboriginal Cultural Tours director Mick Hayden (left) with tour participants at Durgutten Rock gnamma. Image: Western Australian Indigenous Tourism Operators Council, Micromedia.

11/06/2024

High-rise living or down-to-earth camping? ⛺
Experiencing the outback is just as important as getting a good night’s sleep 😴
In our latest issue WKND Warriors founder Kaedon Thiart and Go Camping & Overlanding owner Aaron Newman demystify all your worries when it comes to picking the rooftop or ground floor tent of your sweet dreams 🚙
Stay in the know through the link below 📰
https://buff.ly/4bPI1Fm
📸: The Loft rooftop tent by Crashpad.

10/06/2024

From glimmering coastlines to thriving forests, delve into the beautiful Wheatbelt and deepen your connection with Country 🌅
Narlijia Experiences Broome is here to broaden your horizons and connect people with the mangroves of Roebuck Bay through traditional Dreamtime stories. Don’t forget to say hi to the local turtles! 🐢
To learn more, dip your toes in the latest issue of Outdoor Explorer! through the link below 📰
https://buff.ly/3KDrND2
📸: Bart Pigram (left) showing tourists a submerged turtle in a tidal pool at Roebuck Bay, Jarrad Seng Photography.

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It might not look like much from the shores of Alkimos Beach, but what lies beneath the murky sea is the SS Alkimos – WA's very own ghost ship 🚢 Link below to read about the events that led to the ship running aground on the north coast 😥 🎥: Aiden Holding https://buff.ly/3k5wEQx

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