One year from now, Western Australia will be the best place on the planet to witness a total solar eclipse. On 20 April 2023, the area around Exmouth and the Mackerel Islands will be buzzing with visitors ready to see one of nature’s most incredible shows. Tens of thousands of eclipse chasers are expected to […]
A Bug’s Life
If nostalgia is what you are seeking, you need to look no further than a Volkswagen Beetle to evoke memories both funny and warm. I was the proud owner of a 1972 cabriolet Beetle in my 20s. I had a whole load of fun in that bug. I was the envy of my friends and […]
The Great Art Gallery
Explore the world’s largest outdoor gallery right here in Australia that stretches over 7,500 kilometres from one end to the other Western Australia The Australian Silo Art Trail all began in March 2015 when FORM, a Western Australian not-for-profit cultural organisation, decided to paint the CBH grain silos in the wheatbelt town of Northam. This […]
Exploring Western Australia’s Wildflower Hotspots
When we reached the flat topped summit of Mount Lesueur we found ourselves walking through a vast stand of prickly Parrot Bush – Dryandra sessilis – also known by its indigenous name Boojak. Their creamy yellow flowers nestling in prickly cups, it was easy to see how this plant is a sanctuary for small birds. […]
Discovering The Northern Goldfields
We tour around the ‘other’ gold region of Western Australia Many travellers exploring the Western Australian goldfields centre themselves around the Kalgoorlie-Coolgardie region, but there is much history to be found a little further afield, as we discovered during our recent road trip through the old gold mining areas of Cue, Sandstone, Gwalia and Menzies. CUE – […]