Bega is a picturesque town nestled in the Bega Valley Shire on the Sapphire Coast of New South Wales, Australia. Surrounded by rolling hills, green pastures, and rivers, it enjoys a location that’s both scenic and agriculturally productive. The area’s fertile soil and mild climate make it ideal for dairy farming, which has been the […]
Mataranka About an hours drive south of Katherine lies the town of Mataranka. It’s a small town, less than 400 people, but is steeped in colonial history and is home to perhaps Australia’s best known Thermal Pool and Hot Springs. I first heard of Mataranka decades ago when I read Jeannie Gunn’s classic Australian Novel, […]
With our way north to Parkes from Narrandera stymied by persistent rain and subzero overnight temperatures, we decided to move Canberra up in the schedule and spend a couple of nights in a warm hotel room in the heart of our nation's capital. A leisurely drive through Wagga Wagga and Gundagai had Parliament House in […]
We only spent a few hours there but Deniliquin or Deni to the locals sure made an impression on us. Waring Gardens in the middle of town was a beautiful setting to take a quick stroll and stretch the legs after the drive up from Echuca. Large grassy areas, a large pond full of birdlife […]
Victoria's Silo Art Trail is, or was, a longstanding bucket list item for me. I have always been fascinated by the sheer scale of the artworks that have been created on these huge structures and the connection the artists have made with the people of the region they are situated in. Our trail experience started […]
Our visibility on the road just increased 1000 fold thanks to a very generous donation from Document Management Tasmania and their signage division Hobart Signage. The rear window signage is sure to attract attention as we make our way around our big and beautiful country and is sure to start many conversations about disability awareness […]
Cactus Country is a unique attraction in Strathmerton, about a three hour drive from Melbourne or an hour from Echuca. Australia's biggest cactus garden seamlessly takes you to the Mexican Mojave, African Sahara, and Argentinian Patagonia as you stroll through the eight wheelchair accessible pathways and explore the 12-acre gardens, which feature thousands of weird […]
Less than 50 days before we head off. A huge thanks to my Dad, Max Leahy who has built us a platform to put our brand spanking new mattress on. We don't have a Winnebago or Caravan to sleep in with all that extra space. We are doing the entire trip in our 2009 Kia […]
The Coal Mines Historic Site, near Saltwater River on the Tasman Peninsula is a collection of ruins at the site of Tasmania's first mine just 25 minutes from Port Arthur. Following the discovery of coal in the area in 1833, plans were soon made for the construction of a mine and the first shipment of […]
If you're in Tassie's North West and are looking for a unique and quirky tourist experience, then Tasmazia and the Village of Lower Crackpot certainly fits the bill. This whimsical attraction is located in the shadows of the majestic Mount Roland at the wonderfully named Promised Land, and is billed as the "world's smallest village." […]
In the heart of Tasmania's beautiful Derwent Valley, 45 minutes from Hobart, Salmon Ponds has long been a favourite picnic spot for Hobartians. With plenty of wide paths and peaceful spots to sit, it's easy to spend a few hours here enjoying the beautifully manicured gardens and peaceful atmosphere. There's a lot of history to […]
