The Flinders Ranges – about a five-hour drive north of Adelaide – are a geological wonder. The land once sat at the bottom of a huge inland sea, where layers of sediment were deposited by rivers and glaciers, then thrust upwards by tectonic movement. Erosion has exposed 650 million years of history – the mostContinue reading “Six-day Flinders Ranges Road Trip”
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Buffalo, crocs and birdlife at Bamurru Plains
Just when I think I know the Northern Territory it offers up new surprises. This time it comes in the shape of a safari-style lux bush lodge that sits at the edge of a vast floodplain, on a working buffalo station – just three hours out of Darwin, but a million miles from the restContinue reading “Buffalo, crocs and birdlife at Bamurru Plains”
How to spend a long weekend in Kakadu
Kakadu National Park covers a massive 20,000 square kilometres of the Northern Territory – taking in wetlands, towering waterfalls and outstanding rock art. It’s a lot to see in just one weekend, but here are a few places not to miss if you are tight on time, but keen for adventure! Day 1 – DarwinContinue reading “How to spend a long weekend in Kakadu”
Hiking South Australia’s Wild South Coast Way
Stretching 1200km from the Flinders Ranges to Cape Jervis on the Fleurieu Peninsula, the Heysen Trail is the longest hiking trail in Australia. The track passes through some of South Australia’s most spectacular scenery – traversing rugged mountains, native bushland, and winding its way along the clifftops of the stunning coastline.
Here’s what to expect at the Big Red Bash
If you saw the news footage of 5000 people dancing the Nutbush in the middle of the desert, had a massive case of FOMO, and wondered why you weren’t partying at the Big Red Bash, I get it! I felt exactly the same when I first discovered what was going on in a far-flung cornerContinue reading “Here’s what to expect at the Big Red Bash”
How to spend a long weekend at Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge
Nitmiluk Gorge is considered one of Australia’s most impressive natural wonders, and a must-see on any visit to the Northern Territory. It lies 350km south of Darwin on the Arnhem Plateau, and is actually a chain of 13 gorges carved from ancient sandstone. To explore the dramatic cliffs and green waterways you can join aContinue reading “How to spend a long weekend at Nitmiluk (Katherine) Gorge”
Hello 2023!
Happy New Year! I’m back at my desk with a head full of ideas. Problem is: they turn out to be more like a tangle of Christmas lights than actual plans.
10 days in the Bungle Bungles and East Kimberley
I’ve seen more of Australia in the past three years than I have in the past three decades, and the East Kimberley is definitely one of the highlights. We spent ten days in the region – visiting Lake Argyle, exploring the breathtaking Bungle Bungle Range, swimming at magical waterfalls at El Questro, and indulging in some remote luxury at the Berkeley River Lodge. It was just enough time for a taste of the Kimberley. We are already planning our next trip!
Ruined Dreams of Victoria Settlement
Crumbling brick buildings tell the story of the abandoned colonial outpost of Victoria Settlement – established in a remote Northern Territory inlet at Port Essington.
10 Incredible Things To Do on Lord Howe Island
With its spectacular mountain scenery, coral reefs, migratory birdlife and native species found nowhere else on earth, Lord Howe Island – a two-hour flight from Sydney – could well be the ultimate holiday destination for outdoor enthusiasts. It’s the type of island where you’ll get more wear out of your hiking boots than your sequinContinue reading “10 Incredible Things To Do on Lord Howe Island”
