Along the way, for a longer break from driving, various large & small Motor Museums provide an enjoyable distraction. On my Great Ocean Road Trip, I checked out John Fitzpatricks delightful Binalong Motor Muesum, the National Motorcycle Museum at Nabiac,…
There is something magical about maximising a view from a Lookout. The elevation, the vista, a mix of land to sky, with the occasional waters. Add some dramatic weather and you have a perfect way to stop, revive & survive…
There is a freedom to Solo travel, doing what you want, when you want, for as long as you want (LOL). No “decisions by committee”. Yeah, you are thinking about that now aren’t you 😉 The balance is not…
Tasmania is home to thousands of caves, but a few “show caves” are available through organised tours. There is another-world feel to venturing into caves, a humbling sense of history, and the awe of mother natures patience. On this roadtrip,…
Following up from my Walks post, there is something quite magical about many Waterfalls, elegant beauty to ferocious torrents. Some are accessed roadside or by short walks like many I experienced around Iceland or Norway, others take more effort, a…
Walkies ! Dog owners know the importance and fun of walks, so when you are travelling, why stop enjoying walks while away from your furbabies ? How better to explore a new city, or in this case, exercise & experience…
Tasmania is rich with unique animals & birds. Whilst some encounters were at Reserves, the most memorable were simply in the wild along various walks I enjoyed.. A cruise to Maria Island was abound with wildlife, but the Wombats stole…
My travel plans usually prioritise a bit of luxury along the way, stays to look forward to after a few “on budget” accoms 🙂 Tasmania provided for quite a few such opportunities, albeit a saw a number of others that…
Tasmania (Tassie) is the southern island state of Australia, often stunningly beautiful, with diverse landscapes and unique fauna. (Tassie Devils) A 12,000+ km road trip from Queensland (QLD) was always going to be ambitious, especially in these Covid times where…
With international travel still banned in Australia, I set out to return to a National Park I have not visited in ~35 years, Carnarvon National Park featuring the beautiful Carnarvon Gorge, a 9 hr drive west of the Gold Coast.…