The Aussie Pub
There is something about an Aussie pub that resonates with our culture. Whilst they may have their roots in the British and Irish public houses we have made them our own. The country pub was much more than a place to have a few beers. They became part of the fabric of regional Australia. By 1901, …
Two wheels to three wheels
As much as I loved riding the BMW K1600B it was not much fun doing solo runs on it. The best part of being on 2 wheels is doing it with the one you love. It wasn’t really planned and whilst the K1600B was getting a service in Brisbane (750km away from home). I had …
The freedom of the open road
There is nothing like the feeling of freedom when you are touring on 2 or 3 wheels. A convertible gets close but it doesn’t match the feeling on being on a touring motorcycle. The freedom of the open road allows you to explore new places, make your own stops, and discover hidden gems along the …
Cowra WW2 POW Camp
The Cowra Prisoner of War Camp site is listed as one of the top Heritage sites in NSW. In 1944 over 1000 Japanese POW staged a mass breakout that was the biggest in British and Australian War History. 231 Japanese POW lost their lives and 4 Australians also died during the breakout. We had previously …
Victoria Police Museum – Melbourne
The Victoria Police Museum is operated by the Historical Services Unit within Victoria Police. The museum holds Australia’s largest collection of Kelly Gang armour, including the sets of armour worn by gang members Dan Kelly and Steve Hart. The museum houses items from over 150 years of crime and policing in the state of Victoria, including a forensic …
Cook’s Cottage – Melbourne
I was always under the impression that Cook’s Cottage was the residence of the famous Captain James Cook. well a visit to the cottage improved my knowledge on the subject. The cottage was constructed in 1755 by the parents of Captain James Cook and The building was purchased and brought to Melbourne in 1934 by the Australian …
PS Canberra – Echuca
We wanted to do a paddlesteamer cruise whilst we were staying in Euchca. After looking online we booked a trip on the PS Canberra. It is operated by Murray River Paddlesteamers in Echuca. The PS Canberra was commissioned to be built in 1912 by the Conner Family and today it operates as a tourist attraction in …
The Depot – Historic Vehicle and Memorabilia Collection
If you are a car buff then The Depot Historic Vehicle and Memorabilia Collection is the place you should visit. Inside the building you will find a stunning display of vehicles and memorabilia. The attention attention to detail is amazing, and should even entice anyone who is not a car buff. The Depot has grown around …
Temora Aviation Museum
The Temora Aviation Museum is an Australian aviation museum located in Temora, New South Wales. The Museum was established in late 1999, based on the collection of warbird aircraft owned by David Lowy. The Museum is home to the Air Force Heritage Squadron’s Temora Historic Flight with aircraft that range from before World War 2 to the Vietnam War era. …