The Enduroco HIACE 4X4 Conversion From day one of deciding on utilising a Toyota HiAce as the “donor” vehicle for our ultimate 4WD offroad touring machine, there was no doubt it would be converted to a 4WD – no doubts at all. I’ve been involved in converting other 4WD vehicles over to the “other side”, […]
Pilliga Bore Baths and Campground
“The artesian bore baths and primitive campground at Pilliga seem to be in the middle of nowhere but provide warm, health-giving waters in beautiful natural surrounds, enjoyed by locals and travellers alike.” “G’day Harry, great to see you, how long are you staying this year?” These were my first words to Harry who had just pulled […]
Tea Gardens and Hawks Nest, NSW
Spectacular scenery, breathtaking beaches, beautiful bushland and wonderful waterways combine in this pristine paradise. Yacaaba Head rises dramatically from the southern end of a long, sandy beach and towers over this coastal haven. Its striking presence heralds the remarkable experiences that nature has in store for its visitors. This is Worimi Country. The Myall Way […]
Project Aussie Hilander Part 2
Choices – What Were The Alternatives? It took me seemingly, an age, to drop my coin on the HiAce. Wanting to totally exhaust the alternatives, to rule every one of them out, for both technical, practical, head and heart, as well as monetary reasons. Initially, I was sure I’d like to be steering an OKA, […]
Cooktown, QLD
A turning point in history On the night of 11 June 1770, HMB Endeavour was sailing northward along the Queensland coast in a light breeze under bright moonlight. After passing northeast of Cape Tribulation, the Captain, James Cook, ordered the helm to steer closer to land, and later wrote: “Before 10 o’clock we had 20 […]