Taking your car to Tassie makes perfect sense….. There’s so much to see! The first thing I notice as we drive up the ferry ramp is the number plate on the car in front of us. “Tasmania – Explore the possibilities” it reads. The slogan seems fitting as that’s exactly what we intend to do! […]
Explore The Beautiful and Bountiful Yarra Valley
It’s a ritual I’ve seen many times before. She holds the glass up by the stem and examines the colour and clarity of the wine. Next, she swirls the glass to release the aromas and then watches the wine run down the side of the flute. “Just drink the bloody thing” I say impatiently. […]
Alpine adventure
Falls Creek is not just a winter wonderland, there’s plenty to see and do all year round! A friend once told me that a good story never starts with someone eating a salad. Therefore, on this occasion I’ll be starting with something a little more interesting – a good ole snake yarn. I’m hiking towards […]
Well Worth It!
Nestled in Victoria’s high country region, Beechworth is well worth a visit. If Ned Kelly rode into Beechworth today, he would feel right at home in his old stomping ground. Sure, times have changed since Ned was a frequent visitor. However, most of the buildings from his era have been magnificently maintained in their original […]
Every Town Has A Tale
Discovering stories of bushrangers, amazing survival feats, pioneers, iconic pubs, famous inventions and racing scandals in the most unexpected places. “G’day mate, what’s been happening around town?” I ask the local barfly sitting beside me at the Brocklesby Hotel. “Not much buddy, it’s always pretty quiet around here. Nothing exciting ever happens in these parts […]