Walking in Wonderland
November 19, 2018
A recent getaway to the Grampians National Park inspires new walks, even after dozens of visits. … More Walking in Wonderland
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Tag: Camping
Airing out the BnBs
November 2, 2018
As much as I love camping sometimes it’s plain easier to book a room. I look at the benefits of AirBnBs versus taking the van. … More Airing out the BnBs
Big dunes and big thrills
October 8, 2018
Dear Ocean and Sand Dunes, thank you for making us feel tiny, humble, inspired, salty, windswept and free all at once”. That’s how this place made me feel. From driving on massive sand dunes to riding the ocean waves, the area around Cape Bridgewater blew me away, nearly literally.
Crossing the Land of Plenty
September 17, 2018
Australia is huge and it would take a lifetime to see it all. I know, I’m stating the obvious. With a landmass of 7,617,930 square kilometres, a coastline spanning 25,760 kilometres and 20 percent of our land classed as desert there’s a lot of sublime nothingness to explore. My latest published article focuses on some of that vastness on … More Crossing the Land of Plenty
Walhalla Walkabout
September 10, 2018
Wild terrain surrounds the meticulously maintained historic treasure of Walhalla. We revisit after many years. … More Walhalla Walkabout
Loch off the Highway
August 9, 2018
So often on road trips we drive past the same exit, repeatedly, without questioning what could be there. We’re so focused on our destination that we miss little gems. However, on our way home from Yanakie and Wilsons Prom recently, in no rush and hankering for a coffee, we decided to detour into the tiny … More Loch off the Highway
Date night at the Prom
July 31, 2018
Some camp spots are worth revisiting, more than once. I think Yanakie, on the doorstep of Wilsons Promontory National Park, takes the record for the amount of times we’ve been back in two years. Last weekend was trip number five, an impromptu overnighter and a prelude to hubby’s birthday this Friday. It’s a special place … More Date night at the Prom
Halfway mark at Nhill
July 17, 2018
Believe that you can and you’re half way there. Theodore Roosevelt. A good road trip, like life, sometimes means meeting half way. Nhill (near Horsham) is exactly half way between Adelaide and Melbourne on the Western Highway, halfway between where I live and where fellow freelance Aussie writer and blogger Glenys Gelzinis lives. I started … More Halfway mark at Nhill
A Taste for Adventure
July 12, 2018
A tantalising taste of the King Valley region, encompassing adventure, bushwalking, a touch of wine and spectacular touring. … More A Taste for Adventure
Revisiting Noojee
June 26, 2018
A quick and easy weekend getaway to the wilds of Noojee, retracing our steps and braving the cold in the midst of nature. … More Revisiting Noojee
