I recently took the Troopy out on my own for the first time … it was a girls trip with my sister Belinda. It was a great opportunity to put all the setup practice into action – and it went better than expected. Yeah, the girls! Despite the challenges of a steep, uneven campsite with […]
From the reef to the outback to the rainforest, visiting Far North Queensland is an unforgettable experience whichever direction you take You may not know this, but about two-and-a-half years, ago we packed up our house, sold everything and hit the road to do a big lap of Australia. We were going to take our […]
How much fun can you really have in the pouring rain at Jumna Dam? Lots apparently! Jumna Dam is about 7km from Irvinebank and 22km outside of Herberton on the Atherton Tablelands is a local paradise – and if it was up to them, they’d keep it a secret! We had been dying to get […]
Plus The Lion’s Den and Archer Point – could you ask for a better trip? The CREB Track: It’s touted as one of the most difficult tracks in north QLD… and that only advanced 4WDers (the seasoned pros) should drive it. Some parts are hard to navigate. However, it wasn’t until we were right in […]
Aye, Karumba! (in the words of Bart Simpson!). At the top of the Gulf country is a little place where you will want to buy a holiday home and a boat. Karumba in north western Queensland will take your breath away with its over-the-water sunsets, slabs of fresh-caught local barramundi, and chill vibes. But first, […]
Emerald green water. Deep blue skies. Rich red sandstone rock. Bright yellow sun. Pink and purple sunsets. Warm orange sunrises. Lawn Hill Gorge is a natural rainbow. This place is an oasis in the outback and one that will cast a spell on you making you want to return time and time again. Canoeing the […]