Visiting a NSW National Park will soon become much easier with the introduction of digital park passes from 20 April 2021. National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) Executive Director Andrew Nicholls said visitation to parks surged during the COVID-19 pandemic and the Service experienced one of its busiest summers. “With more and more people visiting […]
Into The Unknown
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 […]
Tassie’s Wild, Wild West
On Tasmania’s West Coast you’ll find legendary wilderness loaded with convict heritage, spectacular national parks and historic mining towns. Ever wondered what the edge of the world looks like? Well, there’s a place at Gardiner Point, near the faraway town of Arthur River where you can see it for yourself. Here, the sea water west […]
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 […]
Pilbara – Simply Gorge-ous
Not too far off the beaten track… Mention the Pilbara region of Western Australia and the image that’s likely to spring to mind is that of one big mining pit. And yes, there is absolutely no doubt that up this way you’re going to encounter a mine vehicle or three and plenty of reflective clothing. […]