The Adventure Journal
for people who play outdoors
Our Story
The Adventure Journal is a publication dedicated to people who play outdoors. Whether you’re into cliff jumping, free diving or beach camping, we’re here to make your favourite adventures part of everyday life. Founded by Australian journalist Jennifer Ennion, the Journal began as a…
The Caravan Journal
This is the story of our yet-to-be-named 1982 Viscount pop-top caravan. We are on a mission to bring our little ‘van back to its former glory, while also bringing it into the 21st century with some modern touches and technology. The plan? A new…
Say Hello
We’d love to hear from you. If you work in the adventure industry and would like to share your story, news or product with us, the best way to get in touch is via info@theadventurejournal.com.au. If you’re a reader, we’d like to know what…
The best one-pot pie for caravanners
Cooking in a cast-iron camp oven has to be one of the simplest but most enjoyable experiences of adventuring in the outdoors. Recently, The Adventure Journal co-founder Jennifer Ennion headed into the countryside in Western Australia for the Mullewa Muster & Rodeo. No open…
What adventure means to Intrepid travellers
Nearly 70 percent of Australians define “adventure travel” as getting off-the-beaten track, as opposed to adrenaline-junkie pursuits, according to Intrepid‘s inaugural Adventure Travel Index. The Index, which looked at trends in 2017, also revealed that women are leading the way when it comes to…
Why you’ll want this mosquito repellent
From the depths of the rain-soaked Tropics to the stagnant creeks of little-known campsites worldwide, the mosquito is pest enough to see you douse yourself in toxic creams and unknown chemicals. Better that than malaria, we tell ourselves. But you don’t need to resort…
Review: Cumberland River Holiday Park
The Labour Day* long weekend would have to be one of the most difficult times to land a campsite along the 240-km Great Ocean Road. Victoria’s equivalent to Queensland’s Gold Coast tourist region, the Great Ocean Road is the go-to place for intrastate holidaymakers….
Five southern Aussie favourites
We’ve hit a mini milestone of 50 days caravanning around Australia. During that time, we’ve discovered free camps in sand dunes, braved chilly water on canyoning adventures, and snorkelled with playful seals. Here are five of our favourite experiences from our first 50 days of…