| December 2006 |
CHARM CENTRAL |

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Central Australia's East MacDonnell Ranges have a charm all of their own, ALLAN WHITING writes. Hidden in the rugged country east of Alice Springs, in the Northern Territory, the East MacDonnells 4X4 Route is a well-kept secret. Most central Australian tourers focus on the attractions west of Alice Springs, but the eastern ranges have their own unique charm – and fewer visitors. |
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| November 2006 |
GETTING CALMER IN WOOMARGAMA |

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Tough tracks, hard-core hiking and pine plantations - Woomargarma National Park has it all, ALLAN WHITING reckons. This relatively new national park is close to the Murray River, north-east of Albury, and offers views over the Riverina and great camping areas. Woomargama National Park is the largest protected region west of the Great Divide in southern NSW and embraces the greatest area of remaining box woodland on the southwest slopes. |
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| October 2006 |
RED CENTRE OASIS |

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Leave the Stuart Highway tar behind and get some red dirt under your wheels at Owen Springs Reserve, ALLAN WHITING says. Packed with pioneering history, Owen Springs Reserve, south-west
of Alice Springs, offers visitors the chance to follow in the footsteps of John McDouall Stuart, the famous 19th Century explorer. |
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| September 2006 |
THE UNTAMED WEST |

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Unspoilt, isolated, blasted by wild weather and packed with European and Aboriginal history. RON AND VIV MOON take a walk on the wild side of Tasmania's west coast. |
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| August 2006 |
HIGH & MIGHTY |

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This High Country trek is a great introduction to steep track driving. Take it on and have fun, ALLAN WHITING writes. |
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| July 2006 |
OLD SALTS AND SAND DUNES |

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RON AND VIV MOON tap into South Australia's appeal with a visit to Yorke Peninsula. |
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| June 2006 |
HIGH ADVENTURE |
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If you want a 4X4 trek to challenge man and machine, ALLAN WHITING reckons this jaunt through the Victorian High Country fits the bill. |
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| May 2006 |
LAKE OF LIFE |

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This water wonderland, RON MOON says, is a spectacular contrast to the surrounding Western Australia desert country. |
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| April 2006 |
MOUNTAINS OF GOLD |

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Victoria’s High Country is packed with tales of gold-chasing misadventure, ALLAN WHITING travels the high roads that led to riches and ruin. |
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| March 2006 |
MALLEE COUNTRY TRIPLE TREAT |

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The Victorian-South Australian Mallee Country is full of places to explore. ALLAN WHITING checks out Ngarkat Conservation Park and environs. |
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| February 2006 |
THE MAGIC OF MARSH |

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Macquarie Marshes in New South Wales is an internationally recognised wetland of major significance. ALLAN WHITING reckons the area’s diversity makes it a must-see. |
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| January 2006 |
NORTHERN EXPOSURE |

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The majestic mountains and deep valleys of the northern Grampians make this trek a great adventure, RON MOON says. |
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