Every month, Readers’ Rigs proves there’s no one right way to travel Australia, and January’s lineup is no exception. From cosy creekside camps to big crossings and off-the-beaten track destinations, these entries show just how varied life on the road can be.
That’s what Readers’ Rigs is all about. It’s a chance to share the setup you travel with, the places it’s taken you and the moments that make the trip memorable — and maybe inspire a few new ideas for the next adventure too.
How to enter
Think your rig has what it takes to be featured in Caravan World? Submit your best travel photo (minimum 1MB) along with a description of your towing setup and where the photo was taken. The more detail you include, the more you’ll inspire us!
All entries received before 1 April 2026 go in the running for:
Monthly prize: Each month’s winner will receive a random Hema Maps Explorer Pack, featuring handy atlases, guide and region/state/territory maps, plus a fabric wallet to keep it all organised. Find out more about Hema Maps Explorer Packs here.
Readers’ Rig of the Year grand prize worth almost $3600, announced in May 2026
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Find out more about the Readers’ Rig of the Year competition and prize bundle here.
The January 2026 Readers’ Rigs winner
👑 Our January Readers’ Rigs winner is Paul Robertson, who sent in this great photo of his Millard Toura 19ft 6in RD couples van and Ford Ranger Wildtrak V6 Diesel.
“This pic was taken at Bowling Alley Point Recreation Reserve at Chaffey Dam, near Tamworth, NSW. It’s a beautiful camp area and just a $10 donation per night.”
January finalists
Michael King
Michael King submitted this photo of his Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series and New Age Caravans Desert Rose 18ft van.
“We took this photo while travelling the Savannah Way at the Queensland/Northern Territory border on our way to Borroloola.”
Stuart Holliday
Stuart Holliday sent in this pic of his Avan Cruiseliner and Pajero Sport while camping at Mariginiup in Western Australia.
Glynis Whitfield
Glynis Whitfield took this photo at Ben Halls Campground in the Weddin Mountains National Park near Grenfell in NSW.
“We were inspired by an article in Caravan World to explore the area. My 2017 Toyota HiLux and 2012 Jayco Starcraft Outback are a great partnership, and we have already travelled many kilometres together, with many more to come.”
Dean Booysen
Dean Booysen captured this serene photo of his 1992 Roadstar 18ft Classic and Isuzu MU-X set up beside Mount Barney Creek at Barney Creek Vineyard Cottages, just 20 minutes from Rathdowney in Queensland’s Scenic Rim.
Think you have a winning photo? Enter the Readers’ Rigs competition now!
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