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Winter 2025

Driving the tropics, one flavour-filled stop at a time

Take a food driven road trip from Cairns to Port Douglas, where rainforest, reef and farmland shape the menu at every stop. Photo Rian Cope.

Winter RAP

Clubhouse

01 President's Viewpoint President Leona Murphy on RACQ’s Community Strategy.

02 Beetle mania Meet the Sunshine Coast woman who has a love affair with Volkswagens.

03 Built to last From handmade race cars to radical electric builds, Cor Marcus has spent a lifetime engineering solutions.

04 New rules target scammers Text messages that claim to be from a business, bank, government agency or other organisation will soon be clearly identified if the sender has not been verified.

05 Your home battery questions answered Seven of the most common questions members ask the RACQ Solar team about home batteries.

06 Delivering ‘more than just a meal’ From an Ipswich backyard to a statewide network, Meals on Wheels in Queensland marks its 70th year.

07 Your say Members share their views on topics that affect them.

08 Road rules Rules on wearing a seatbelt correctly in Queensland.

Travel

09 Experience our tropical paradise Tropical North Queensland is a region defined by extraordinary natural attractions and unforgettable landscapes.

10 Memorable day trips from Cairns Experience the best of Tropical North Queensland with 13 unforgettable day trips from Cairns including the reef, rainforest, wildlife and waterfalls.

11 Explore the reef from above and below Explore Tropical North Queensland, from world class reef adventures and scenic flights to tranquil island stays and unforgettable marine encounters.

12 From reef to rainforest and beyond Discover Tropical North Queensland with these short road trips.

13 Driving the tropics, one flavour-filled stop at a time Take a food driven road trip from Cairns to Port Douglas, where rainforest, reef and farmland shape the menu at every stop.

14 Queenstown: Where shred happens Queenstown is a place that’s best explored on two wheels, with plans afoot for further trails catering to all kinds of cyclists.

15 Beginner’s guide to Portugal Discover how to explore Lisbon, Porto and the Algarve at a relaxed pace without missing the highlights.

16 Overlanders Way: A road trip of discovery Take a journey through the beating heart of Outback Queensland with a road trip along the Overlanders Way.

17 Paradise found Your guide to a family-friendly holiday in the beautiful Cook Islands

Mobility

18 Is your car spying on you? Connected vehicles can be seen as a godsend of enhanced convenience, functionality and safety, or as advanced surveillance devices on wheels.

19 Mastering the art of reversing your caravan Reversing a caravan doesn’t have to be stressful. Master these proven techniques to set up camp with ease.

20 Denza B5 Leopard review Not content with having already upended the ute and electric vehicle segments in Australia, Chinese car maker BYD is now gunning for luxury car makers.

21 6 of the best: People movers Long seen as the pragmatic but plain stablemate to more on-trend SUVs, people movers are having a ‘moment’.

22 Nissan Navara PRO-4X Ute review Nissan has launched the fifth-generation version of its hard-working Navara ute, which has been a staple on Aussie roads, farms and worksites for some 40 years.

23 Subaru Outback Wilderness Apex MY26 review Subaru has taken its all-new seventh-generation Outback further down the off-road path.

24 Ford F-150 Platinum review The Ford F-150 is big, comfortable, powerful and meant for open road touring.

25 Kia EV4 Earth The EV4’s above-average range, quality finishes and its excellent ride and handling make it a worthy contender to electric medium-sedan rivals.