The scene is out of this world – just like we’ve landed on another planet. The eerie landscape of desert sands, corrugated dunes and ridges resembles a vast moonscape I walk along the boardwalk which leads to a viewpoint over deeply eroded ravines cutting through the layers of windblown sediment. The scene is very different […]
Island Life
Off the South Australian coast in the windswept Southern Ocean sits Kangaroo Island, a little gem with much to offer. Visiting here you will experience some of the most amazing wildlife, rugged coastline and pristine scenery to be found anywhere in Australia. I recommend you visit this stunning little island at least once in your […]
The Power of the Coast
A popular destination for camping, bushwalking, fishing, surfing and scuba diving Yorke Peninsula’s southern shores have been described as the “high-energy coast”, as much for the powerful Southern Ocean swells that hurl themselves against its rocky headlands and beaches as for the adrenalin-pumping recreational opportunities to be enjoyed here, especially at Innes National Park. As […]
Taking A Long Drive
Australia’s country way Central Queensland is home to the world’s largest coals mines, but it also has many hidden attractions and a network of sealed roads, making for a great holiday destination. Free Campsites Many Qld Shire Councils have discovered that moving so-called illegal campers and grey nomads on, does nothing for local business and […]
Homes of the Statesman
Humble beginnings, but tenacity and education can lead to success… The township of Stanley, nestled in the lee of Circular Head (aka The Nut), has a long and interesting history, dating back to 1826 when it was established as the headquarters of the Van Dieman’s Land Company in northwest Tasmania. Some of the town’s history […]