We are so lucky to live here on the Gold Coast as there is always somewhere beckoning to be explored. The Currumbin Valley and Tomewin Mountain was one of those areas that we had not got around to visiting. As we are … [Read more...]
Gunnedah and Tamworth, NSW
After several days of exploring the area around Coonamble and Coonabarabran, we decided to take a detour on the way home and go via Gunnedah and Tamworth, with an overnight stop at Lake Keepit. We thoroughly enjoyed … [Read more...]
Wee Waa and Pilliga – On the Edge of the Outback
After a couple of awesome days exploring the Narrabri area and camping at Yarrie Lake, it was time to make our way towards Coonamble and our farm stay - Nakadoo. As we were travelling through Wee Waa and Pilliga, we … [Read more...]
Nakadoo Farm Stay – Coonamble, NSW
Whenever we are planning a trip somewhere new, I like to keep my eye open for some different places to stay. Just prior to our recent trip I stumbled across a farm stay called Nakadoo and knew I was on a … [Read more...]
Narrabri, NSW – Things to See and Do
Narrabri, NSW is a rural town of about 8000 people located on the Newell Highway approximately 560 kilometres north west of Sydney. It is a farming region well known for its cotton and grain crops. It may not be the … [Read more...]
Yarrie Lake Camp Ground, NSW – REVIEW
One of the things we love most about travelling around in this beautiful country of ours, is finding awesome spots to camp. (And sharing them with you!) Located about 30 kilometres from Narrabri on the northern fringes … [Read more...]
Home Town Hotspots
Your home town doesn't always have to be where you were born. It can be where you have lived the longest or somewhere that you have some kind of permanent tie to. I generally consider Cowra as my home town, as it's where … [Read more...]
Top 5 Things To Do On A Gold Coast Long Weekend
The Gold Coast Show is on this coming weekend so Friday is a Public Holiday. Yay! A long weekend is perfect for getting away if you can. But if that's not possible, here are my Top 5 Things To Do On A Gold Coast Long … [Read more...]
Free or Low Cost Sydney
It has been a few years since we have been to Sydney. At the time our kids were only little. We didn't have much money and the Monorail was still operating. But we still found heaps to do. So here is my guide to free or … [Read more...]
The Dish, Parkes NSW
If you are travelling along the Newell Highway just a few kilometres north of the township of Parkes in Central West NSW you will glimpse something quite unexpected through the trees. It is the CSIRO Parkes Radio … [Read more...]
Crookwell, Binda and Bigga, NSW
Where did you live when you were a kid growing up? Do you still live in the same area or have you moved far away? For me I grew up on a farm not far from the tiny village of Binda on the Southern Tablelands of NSW. I … [Read more...]
Mount Panorama, Bathurst
Mention motor racing and in particular the V8 Supercars to pretty much any Aussie bloke (or girl) and they will probably immediately think of Mount Panorama Motor Racing Circuit in Bathurst, NSW. Shortly after that they … [Read more...]
Canowindra, NSW
Canowindra is a lovely little town located in the Central West region of New South Wales mid-way between Cowra and Orange. And no it is not pronounced Can-o-windra but rather Ca-noun-dra which is a Wiradjuri (local … [Read more...]
Boorowa and Murrumbateman, NSW
Boorowa is a small country town located a little over 100 kilometres from Canberra in the South West Slopes region of NSW. It is one of those little towns that we have driven through countless times over the years but … [Read more...]
Celebrate Australia Day with Travel
It's Australia Day again! So, putting all politics aside, I think it is the perfect time to Celebrate Australia Day with Travel! One of the best things about travelling in this great country of ours is being able to … [Read more...]
Posts To Read in 2016
If your are looking to catch up on some blog reading during the holidays then you need to check out these Posts to Read in 2016. SOUTHBANK, BRISBANE We love the fact that from the Gold Coast you can be in the beautiful … [Read more...]
Summertime in the Snowy Mountains
Summertime in the Snowy Mountains region of NSW is a wonderful time of year to visit. It is much cooler and there is so much to do. Our visit there was way back at the start of 2013. We stopped for a night … [Read more...]
