Country cousins meet coastal cousins as we haul the whole family a few thousand kilometres into remote western QLD Am I nuts wanting to listen to our four kids whinge, whine and moan for a few thousand outback kilometres? Oh God, what have I done? Are we there yet? I’m hungry! I need to go […]
Exploring The Gorge
The tiny town of Monto is only a speck on the map but it is the gateway to one of Queensland’s most impressive tourist destinations, the Cania Gorge. Situated in the North Burnett region, about 500 km northwest of Brisbane, the Gorge comprises two principal features of outstanding beauty and interest, one natural and the […]
Darling River Run—Brewarrina to Wentworth
“Where does the inland flowing NSW Macquarie River end – maybe an inland sea?” This question was posed by NSW Governor Sir Ralph Darling to Charles Sturt and Hamilton Hume in 1828. Their expedition led to the discovery of the Bogan River. In an 1829 expedition these two explorers reached the Upper Darling. In 1835 […]
The Simple Pleasures of Brunswick Heads
Are you interested in all the good bits of a Byron Bay holiday for a third less cost and a tenth of the hassle? Simply veer north and you can trade-in traffic snarls for easy walking and swap crowds of backpackers for a smattering of visitors. If this sounds good, Brunswick Heads may just be the […]
Island Life
Off the South Australian coast in the windswept Southern Ocean sits Kangaroo Island, a little gem with much to offer. Visiting here you will experience some of the most amazing wildlife, rugged coastline and pristine scenery to be found anywhere in Australia. I recommend you visit this stunning little island at least once in your […]