Some people may consider that the Mallee Country, in the north west of Victoria, has little to offer, but it is home to several national parks, all within easy reach of Adelaide and Melbourne. These parks are an excellent destination to check out new gear, or for people unfamiliar with the outback to decide whether […]
Archives for August 2015
I’m Lakeing It
The CBs were chattering, “Did you see that, that motorhome’s going down the track.” The 4WD people were bemused to say the least. How I had even got that far was a story in itself. I was supposed to be over 300 kms away in Coober Pedy. Instead, I’d called in to Pimba and got […]
Wapengo Dreaming
A secluded camping and fishing destination gem in the Mimosa Rocks National Park on the south coast of NSW This hidden coastal hideaway is easy to miss being located well off the main coastal road and even further from the main Princes highway (route 1) but if you like a little seclusion and love your […]
Recreational Mecca
Very scenic, offering the opportunity to experience an array of wildlife, natural and historic features and an array of recreational activities If I had to describe Lake Eildon National Park in a single word it would be diversity. The park, more than any other I have seen (and I’ve been to scores of them across […]
Outback Oasis
Dry, dusty, and desolate are words that are routinely used to describe outback Queensland, but if you’re in the right place at the right time, the words oasis, waterhole, and secluded can be more appropriate. Toss ‘free’ into the mix, and you’ll come up with an accurate description of five of my favourite outback camping […]