It was the phone call that changed the course of our holiday. I rang the caravan park a week before Christmas, by chance someone had just cancelled their camp site. It was for the exact five days we wanted. Otherwise we would have gone back to Corryong in the High Country, one of many fire … More Innes National Park
Happy new year everyone! I’m writing this from our Journey, camped on the beautiful Yorke Peninsula on the South Australian coastline. It’s the first day of a new year and a new decade and (typing this one fingered, on my phone) I wanted to wish you all a beautiful new year, one of joy, peace … More 2020 Clarity
Our six day outback road trip begins with some stressful moments as we leave Melbourne, bound for Mungo National Park … More Outback Trip- Melbourne to Wentworth
I chat with publisher and host of 4WD Touring, Carlisle Rogers, about writing, travelling, life on the road and what it takes to go after our dreams. … More A Chat with Carlisle – Living the Dream
It stretches for over 2,500 kms, starts its journey from the Australian Alps and ends at the mouth of the Southern Ocean in South Australia. Almost 2000 km of it is navigable, making it the third longest navigable river on the planet, with only the Amazon and Nile rivers behind it. The Mighty Murray. It’s … More Moods of the Murray
An afternoon visit to the Wandiligong pub whets our appetite for more in this beautiful part of Victoria’s High Country. … More Where the hell is Wandi Pub?
A tranquil walk around beautiful Lake Elizabeth, deep in the Otways, brings more than one surprise. … More Forrest Runs and Falls
Whether you enjoy your adventures wild and woolly or more civilised there’s a heap of things to do in Victoria over the coming long weekend. … More Ways to make the most of a Wintery Long Weekend
Stepping out and into the tracks of the High Country of Victoria, with a few life lessons thrown in along the way. … More Stepping out in the High Country
It was officially Earth Day last Monday. Though I’m not usually a big fan of one-off name days, it was an important reminder to respect and appreciate our beautiful planet. Every day. To me camping is one of the best ways to do this. It’s a minimalist lifestyle, a fantastic way to travel and the … More Minimal Impact Camping and Cycling Routes
