Geraldton
Nestled along the stunning Batavia Coast of Western Australia, Geraldton is a charming regional city that seamlessly blends a rich maritime history with breathtaking natural beauty. As the capital of the Mid West region, Geraldton serves as a gateway to an array of coastal wonders and cultural treasures. History enthusiasts are drawn to Geraldton for […]
Broome
Nestled on the northern coast of Western Australia, Broome stands as a captivating oasis where rugged wilderness meets coastal beauty. Known as the “Pearl of the Kimberley,” this idyllic town offers a unique blend of history, culture, and stunning landscapes that leave visitors enchanted. Broome’s history is deeply intertwined with the pearling industry, dating back […]
Perth
Perth, the picturesque capital city of Western Australia, captivates visitors and residents alike with its unique blend of natural beauty, modernity, and economic prosperity. Situated along the banks of the tranquil Swan River, which gracefully flows into the azure waters of the Indian Ocean, this thriving metropolis has grown into a dynamic hub with a […]
Bemm River
Bemm River is a detour on the way to somewhere else and it was our curiosity that sent us to this little coastal hamlet for a little exploring at what turned out to be a secret paradise. The sun was shining and the temperature was climbing as we packed the gear ready to hit the […]
Mildura
The world’s largest traction engine We had a nice leisurely start the next morning and over a casual breakfast made our plans for the day. First, a drive around Red Cliffs to find the river, with a stop at Barclay Square (no, not the one in London) in the town centre to see Big Lizzie. […]
Mallacoota
The caravan park in Mallacoota About a half hour after leaving the highway we arrived at the Shady Gully Caravan Park in Mallacoota. What a nice park! We had our pick of shady (naturally), grassed campsites and set about getting our camp organised. Thank heavens it was still daylight; that annex is just like putting up a tent […]
Paynesville
run by Barry and Carol and boasts an inground pool, recreation room, and a playground. The jetty We unhitched the trailer at our site and went off into town for some supplies. There’s a little shopping centre, complete with IGA store, right opposite the lake and a walk out onto the jetty was too much […]
Porepunkah and the High Country
visit here we chose to stay at the Porepunkah Bridge Caravan Park and it was the best decision we’d ever made. On the banks of the Ovens River, this large, spacious park has a lot to offer. There is a track that runs alongside the river for quite a distance and we were told that […]
Stanley
The town of Stanley is located in the region known as the Tarkine, an area aptly named “The Edge of the World”. In Stanley you can really live life on the edge (pun intended). The Tarkine is a large wilderness area in north-western Tasmania that was once inhabited by an Aboriginal tribe known as the Tarkineer. […]
Strahan
Strahan, surrounded by Tasmania’s Western Wilderness, is a town with loads of pioneering heritage and our journey from the north-west of Tasmania to the west coast was one filled with some awe-inspiring sights. Some of the Tasmanian west coast’s most beautiful country can be seen down the Murchison Highway towards Queenstown. There was very little traffic as […]