A Road trip through Mungo National Park and Murray Sunset National Park Sometimes a destination trumps the journey. That’s the case with a road trip from Melbourne to Mungo, a long haul but so worth it. At just under 600kms the trip can be broken up at either Mildura or Wentworth. Our choice was Willow […]
Six free gems in the Victorian Goldfields
Striking it lucky in the Golden Triangle Tucked away along quiet winding roads that lead off the Wimmera Highway lies a swag of historic little townships located in what’s known as the Golden Triangle of the Victorian Goldfields. For ‘would be’ prospectors or those simply looking for a peaceful getaway this area has no shortage […]
A Playground For All Seasons
As we nudge the nose of the Colorado upwards all we see is sky and my nerves steel me for a drop into nothingness. However, reaching the top of the ridge we’re relieved to see, not just the descending track but the familiar rock face of Mount Buffalo in the distance. We’re way beyond the […]
Riding The Waves – Seals By Sea
On the coast of Cape Bridgewater you can experience an amazing seal adventure It’s a huge adrenalin rush as the motored dinghy powers out of the bay. Ahead of us is big blue sky, open water and a wildlife encounter I’d been eagerly anticipating. Five exciting minutes later the pace slows and we cruise to […]
Crossing The Land Of Plenty
“The Plenty’s been closed” we’re told at the Alice Springs Visitor Information Centre and my heart plummets. This is our short cut to the East Coast but it seems a recent downpour of rain has thwarted our travel plans. Such is the fickleness of nature. We’re in week-three of our six-week road trip through […]