Touring through the Boyne Valley
Another trip to Brisbane to spend some time with family seen us take a more scenic route than the “normal” Bruce Highway trip. We ventured from the Capricorn Coast into…
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ARB Firepit
Who doesn’t love a cosy fire when out camping? Being in such a dry country the risk of bushfire is something to bear in mind when camping. Also you need…
The A to Z Pub Crawl
The A to Z pub crawl, does not fall under the traditional view of a pub crawl. Whilst we may get to visit some of the listed establishments in single…
Camp Oven Beef Stew
Ingredients: 1kg approx. topside or silverside roast 1 can of Guinness beer 2 cans of diced tomatoes Salt and pepper to taste 4-5 Habnaero chillies 1-2 zucchinis depending on size…
Travel Tips
Buy a small backpack/suitcase. Pack light. Don’t be afraid to use a map. Carry an extra credit card with you. Look both ways when you cross the street. Traffic direction…
Look what we found at Woolworths!
Our local Woolworths is not the first place I think of when it comes to camping gear. So I was rather surprised to see camp chairs, fly veils and heavy…
Darche Dusk to Dawn 1400
We were rather excited to see the Darche Dusk to Dawn 1400 in stock at Snowys at Brendale. We had only been down there from Central Queensland a couple of…
Lake Dunn Sculpture Trail
The Lake Dunn Sculpture Trail features 40 sculptures created by local artist Milynda Rogers. Each sculpture depicts an animal or aspect of Outback life, ranging from a koala in a…
Which double swag?
Why a swag? The choice was easy as swags have advantages over traditional tents including an inbuilt mattress (thickness is generally between 50mm to 70mm), they are quick to set…
Australian Bush Pubs
We’ve done a bit of touring around Queensland and New South Wales over the past 28 years. Over the last 10 we have started stopping at the local pubs in…