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The Bloomfield Track, or the 'coast road'
The Bloomfield Track takes you on a journey through ancient rainforest, over high mountain passes & drops down to pristine coastlines
Sep 24, 20231 min read


Little & Big Crystal Creeks
Fancy sliding down a natural rock waterslide into a crystal-clear pool of water? Join me here as a I take the plunge on a grey overcast day
Sep 16, 20222 min read


Carnarvon Gorge
Join me in exploring the towering sandstone cliffs, diverse flora and Aboriginal art of the gorge...
Jul 8, 20223 min read


Driving to the Outback
Why leave the surf, the ocean, the forest covered mountains?... to 'experience' more of Australia, join me here as I travel into the heart..
Jun 14, 20223 min read


Welding repair needed
A nasty clunking noise from the rear underbelly of vehicle prompted me to search for the source of the noise...
Mar 4, 20222 min read


Coconut Palms & mountains covered in tropical rain forest
Fancy swaying in a hammock under Coconut Palms with the sounds of a tropical rain forest mixing with the gentle lapping of the ocean....
Feb 20, 20221 min read


Deepwater National Park
The roads through the park are mostly sand, the tree branches meet over the tracks in many places, the forest to either side is dense...
Feb 11, 20222 min read


A weekend of waterfalls, Cairns Tablelands
In hot tropical humid weather there is something incredibly refreshing about swimming in a cool fresh water at the base of a waterfall....
Feb 9, 20222 min read


Getting caught in a thunderstorm with my doors off... well let me explain
How on earth was the door was even staying on the vehicle given the amount of rust in the door frame ! One solid bump 4x4 driving & it ....
Dec 28, 20214 min read


Innamincka, Big Red dune & the Birdsville Track
Wild camels, massive red sand dunes, old stone ruins & lots of corrugations... join me as I share my experience of the Birdsville Track...
Jun 4, 20216 min read


Lakeside Paradise - Coongie Lakes National Park
In my opinion Coongie Lakes are a little slice of heaven. During my 3 days at the lake I enjoyed walking a few steps from my camp site to ..
May 29, 20213 min read


Wetlands in the Outback
Waterholes, birdlife, stunning sunrises and sunsets.
Bright red dirt & wide open spaces. Feel connected to the land in a way you'd never....
May 7, 20213 min read


Hot tubs in the outback: Charlotte Plains Station
Imagining Outback Australia, I pictured red dirt, sparse vegetation. I never envisioned streams of hot artesian mineral water
Apr 30, 20214 min read


Surf, stingrays, turtles & frogs covered in sand
Yuraygir National Park in New South Wales has it all.... great surf and frogs covered in sand!
Apr 6, 20212 min read


30kms paddle - how long does that take?
So, how long does it take to paddle 30kms down a river the colour of chai latte? Join me as I find out....
Mar 28, 20211 min read


One mouse, there is never just one mouse
No, they don't like peanut butter... which is the bait most recommended by locals here...
They prefer 'berry dusted chocolate almonds' ...
Mar 26, 20212 min read

Into the desert - planning
Planning is so much fun, seriously, it really is SO MUCH FUN. There is a wealth of amazing (and very useful) information available...
Mar 25, 20213 min read


It's not just 4x4 adventures, sometimes there is wine & fabulous food
It's not all 4x4 adventures in the mud. On this balmy summer evening I dug out my best dress to celebrate Aussie day with wine in the vines.
Mar 4, 20211 min read


Red dirt + Water = Instant Bog
Whatever you do don’t drive onto any red dirt in the outback that is wet!
Join me as I attempt to self-rescue Lulu the Landy out of the bog.
Mar 2, 20213 min read


Big sky, stars red dirt & a bit of sticky mud
If you enjoy the sight & sound of abundant birdlife, enjoy remote wild places, nights under a massive sky with unlimited stars then...
Feb 24, 20215 min read
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