Monthly Archives: October 2025

We are at Stanthorpe, Queensland and only a few hours from home. This concludes an almost 7 month journey spanning 5 states. From remote coastal dune and mallee country of the coastal Nullarbor, WA, to the wildflower, big timber and … Continue reading →

We have picked up the tempo a little to dodge the incoming heat wave. We walk about Mudgee and enjoy breakfast at The Dancing Goat 😋 then we continue north. We reach Uralla on the New England Tableland as our … Continue reading →

We are making our way north, stopping at Moama, on the N.S.W. Side of Ecucha on the River Murray last night and tonight on the Murrumbidgee at Narrandera. Both rivers are running, the flow is strong. We did some weaving … Continue reading →

Today we explored Sovereign Hill, despite some concern it would be akin to a theme park, it surprised us as it was more like a living museum where buildings, people and information provided an entertaining education into all aspects of … Continue reading →

We are in Ballaarat (Ballarat). Prior to pastoral settlement in 1837 Aboriginal people inhabited the land in the area which was to become known as Ballarat. This word is of native origin from “Balla” and “Arat” meaning ‘resting place’. It … Continue reading →

Today our friends travelled with us to guide us through the Grampians, starting at Mt Zero and driving along the eastern side of the range to Halls Gap. We had a wonderful day viewing indigenous rock art and exploring the … Continue reading →

We have travelled to Horsham to stay with other friends, it’s been a wonderful time. The benefit of local knowledge and their kindness has been clearly shown as we have visited and seen some amazing landscapes and birdlife. Horsham has … Continue reading →

Wonga campground in Wyperfield National Park is a wonderful place to explore, red gum / Black Box woodlands and mallee. The birdlife is plentiful and there are kangaroos, dingoes and other critters yet to be identified. The mixture of woodlands, … Continue reading →