TECH & STYLE

Sunny Gajjar loves photography and motorcycling so much he will be spending two months riding 23,000km of Australia’s most picturesque roads happily snapping away. The 32-year-old from New Delhi, India, has ridden around Australia before and estimates that he has clocked up close to 350,000km in 15 other countries pandering to his two great loves. In 2007  the self-proclaimed 'MotoGrapher' rode 22,000km around Australia with another rider from India, but this time around he is solo on his trusty 1200cc Ducati Multistrada, after commencing his journey in Sydney on April 22. Sunny is enamoured by the photographic opportunities and solitude that...

My name is Steve, Australian Traveller’s new web editor, and I have a problem. Actually, it is closer to a fetish really. Let me explain. You see, I love a good long hike. During the next year, I have set my sites on a couple of Australia’s best, including the Northern Territory’s Jatbula Trail and a chunk of the Australian Alps Walking Track. To coincide with the new job I thought it would be fitting to fit in to a new pair of hiking boots. Strangely, this is where my dilemma starts. You see, I have a ‘special’, some would say ‘unnatural’, relationship with...

One of the great perks of working at Australian Traveller magazine is that I get my hands on some of the latest technology and get to play with it. And I get paid for it. But truth be told, I would probably do it for free. And sometimes something comes along that is so special, and such good value, that I have to share it with you. In this case I must share with you my thoughts on Tamron's new 24-70 lens that I have been playing with for about a month now. I am not going to give you a...

Lowepro have launched a range of colourful combination day packs and camera bags called "The Hatchback" As a bag manufacturer Lowepro are known for buiding quality camera bags. Traditionally those bags have been well built, but the colour pallete has been limited. Generally you have a choice between black, and well, black. So it's interesting to see this new range of bags having a bit of colour. We haven't had one of the bags in our hot little hands to test it, but they look great. Being Lowepro we know that the bags will be well built. Look out Crumpler....

Stand out at the carousel with new luggage reviewed by AT DIVIDE AND ORGANISE For those who like things neatly arranged and categorised, the Walton Overnight Bag by Herschel Supply Co might just be the weekender duffle for you. Featuring a roomy interior with a shoe or laundry compartment, it also comes with two large zippered pockets on the outside, and an adjustable, detachable shoulder strap. The exterior is 100% polyester, while the interior has a pinstriped nylon lining and leather details. Available in red, blue or grey, 36 litres/$100. rushfaster.com.au  CANVAS CARRIER Made from heavy, ultra-durable canvas, the Carl-Gustaf Weekend Bag...

Stand out at the carousel with new luggage reviewed by AT QUALITY CARRIER There’s nothing half-cooked about Paklite’s Carbonite collection. Made from pure polycarbonate, it’s both light and strong, with four spinning wheels for maximum manoeuvrability. It also comes with latex-padded handles on the top and side, internal pockets, compression straps, plus a combination lock. Best of all, the zippers, fittings and other bits are made with high-quality materials so it lasts the distances you travel. Available in silver, olive or black: 45 litres/$259, 69 litres/$299, 100 litres/$359. paklite.com.au WINNING STRIPE This stripy little gem is new from the Serenade Beverly...

Wonderful stuff to wear, pack and purchase, to keep you looking hot this winter.  01 WINTER WARDROBE We love Emu Australia clothing because it allows us to release our inner dag in style. Comfy clothes and sheepskin boots rock, and winter is the perfect time to bust them out unashamedly. Double-faced sheepskin jacket, $1999.95; sheepskin and leather gloves, $69.95; low sheepskin boots, $179.95. emuaustralia.com 02 SWEATSHIRT Aw, it’s what makes the world go round. The Zoe Karssen Love grey sweater warms more than just the heart, $139. my-wardrobe.com 03 ANCHOR NECKLACE Sailor chic that enhances the décolletage. Anchor pendant, $399, and sterling...

How photography works. Understand this and your photos will get better. Australian Traveller magazine is filled with great photography. It was one thing to find great photographs. It was another thing entirely to understand how photography works. And for someone looking to buy a camera it can be very confusing. You are bombarded with new acronyms. So here is the basics on how photography works. Light Forget anything anyone says. Photography is all about light. When we take a photo – regardless of what sort of camera we are using, the camera decides it needs a certain amount of light....

Books: What we’re reading THE CASUAL CYCLIST’S GUIDE TO MELBOURNE By Matthew Hurst ($19.95, Hardie Grant) Whether you’re a commuter, pro or visiting cyclist, this quirky book offers Melbourne pedal-pushers helpful advice on where to go and how to get there. Beginning with the history of cycling in the city, it goes on to reveal tips and tricks such as the art of riding a bike in a frock. There are many scenic rides to try, incorporating pubs, parks, and progressive Italian feasts. Maps included. BUILDING PARADISE By David Macfarlane ($24.95, Wakefield Press) Following 14 years of bureaucratic battles, this...

Bags: At the carousel LITTLE AND LIGHT Kathmandu’s aptly named Literoller Trolley can fit into most overhead compartments and, at just 2kg, you can make the most of airline carry-on weight limits. It also comes with skate wheels for scooting around the airport, lockable zips and a fully-lined interior with compression straps. Available in port or black, 30 litres, $299. kathmandu.com.au DANDY DUFFEL Bumps and bruises won’t occur with Hedgren’s Great American Checkmate trolley duffle. Made from super-strong, water-repellent nylon, this outdoorsy duffle can be easily carried or wheeled and has a front pocket for bits and pieces needed in...

Wonderful stuff to wear, pack and purchase, just because you can... Have style, will travel... 01 PLAYSUIT Just the kind of thing to throw in your suitcase for a resort holiday. Chuck on some thongs to hit the beach, or accessorise with a chunky necklace and sky-high gladiator sandals for dinner. Lisa Brown Ume Jumpsuit, $658, lisa-brown.com.au 02 SCARF Get patriotic with this colourful “Waratah Passion” scarf by Jenny Kee. Exclusive to the Garden Shop, Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah NSW. 56cm square ($150); 1m square ($425), mounttomahbotanicgarden.com.au 03 LEATHER JACKET A lovely soft leather jacket to sling over your shoulders...

Australia’s favourite landscape photographer shares his tips and tricks on photographing remote areas – from getting friendly with the locals to capturing fast-flowing waterfalls and getting up at the crack of dawn, it’s all in a day’s work. Interviewed by Elisabeth Knowles. TIP ONE: CREATE DIMENSION God’s Marbles, Wauchope, NT This lovely scene depicts the Devils Marbles (Indigenous name: Karlu Karlu), south of Tennant Creek, but, says Ken, “Why would you give the devil the credit for something so beautiful?” This is the central panel of an image that would take four Australian Traveller pages laid side by side to...

Runners-up reader photos in the October/November issue of Australian Traveller. 01. LIGHT SHOW Lamington National Park, Qld “This photo was taken from O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat in April this year. A break in heavy cloud cover after days of rain coincided with a spectacular sunset. For me, the image brings to life a long-distant volcanic past.”  – Christine Kelly, Gaythorne, Qld   02. GHOST TOWN Hil End, NSW “This image depicts the main street of historic gold-mining town Hill End, in Central-West NSW. Timid kangaroos stood by and watched as I took the photo!”  – Peter Acott, Terrey Hills, NSW   03....