Dandry Gorge, NSW 72km north of Coonabarabran Recognised as one of the iconic landscapes of inland Australia, the Pilliga Forest, north of Coonabarabran in New South Wales, is in fact, the largest forest in the state west of the Great Divide. Tucked away almost in the centre of this isolated forest which spreads over 500,000 […]
Parolas Bend
Here is a surprising little paradise for campers, kayakers and fishing folk in Victoria’s central north Occasionally a place can really take you by surprise. I’d driven past this spot at the bottom end of the Ovens River on numerous occasions in the past and just assumed the camping would be much the same as […]
Casey Weir Rest Area, Victoria
In north-eastern Victoria some 200 km from Melbourne, the area around Benalla is well-known for its scenic landscapes, picturesque lakes, rolling hills, winding rivers and the mountainous backdrop of Victoria’s High Country. In addition, Benalla is also renowned for its cultural heart including its remarkable Performing Arts and Entertainment Centre, Regional Art Gallery, its beaut […]
Travelling Together – It Works For Some, But Not Others
Travelling in Convoy Apart from enjoying all the sights and experiences along the way, one of the best things about travelling around this great country of ours is the sharing of your adventure with others. Now clearly, the best opportunity to enjoy the social side of your travels is the daily ritual of ‘happy hour’ […]
Fugitives and Free Camping
Our intention had been to free camp at Brooks River Camping Reserve but with two of Australia’s most wanted armed fugitives on the loose in the area we had to seriously reconsider our plans. They were, according to the media, armed with high powered hunting rifles and experienced bush campers who were familiar with the […]