OE Mag

Jake Wilson tells it like it is… “I am a huge fan of sleeping in my rooftop tent and I generally keep a sleeping bag in the back of my 4WD. I’ve used a wide variety of brands over the years.” It was surprising how well the Mont Brindalbella XT 700 puffed out and was really comfy and it packed down really tight.

Blending BMX, breakdance, skating, and parkour with the precision of theatre, Elements of Freestyle is a genre-defying show heading to the iconic Sydney Opera House. In this exclusive Q&A, we speak with artistic director Marco Gerris and world-class BMX rider Dez Maarsen about the creative process behind the performance, the thrill of controlled chaos, and what freestyle really means when movement becomes art. Each performer brings a distinct background — BMX, skating, breakdance, parkour.

The most anticipated film tours of the year are back – and tickets for all films are on sale now! From March through to November 2025, Adventure Entertainment is bringing you the world’s leading outdoor and adventure films – celebrating courage, connection, and the spirit of the wild. Touring nationally across Australia and New Zealand, this is your chance to experience jaw-dropping moments and unforgettable stories on the big screen. Three world premieres. Endless inspiration. Tickets on sale now.

Life’s an Adventure, an Australian walking tour operator, exemplifies excellence in ecotourism. They offer pack-free walking experiences that allow guests to explore Australia’s stunning landscapes while enjoying locally sourced cuisine, fine wines, and thoughtfully selected accommodations, blending adventure with comfort. As a certified operator with Ecotourism Australia and a recognized Green Travel Leader, Life’s an Adventure has upheld their ECO certification for over a decade.

Arid desert plains meander for miles down to crystal clear ocean shores. I’m floored by the uniqueness of this area– an ancient biome I’m very rarely exposed to. Traversing this place, I’m reminded again and again of the indomitable progress of time – how many aeons will pass in the blink of an eye, without any significant geographical change? Flashes of dark green and clouds of red dirt are the only indicators of the distance we are covering, specs of dust on the back of an immense landscape.