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Day 4 – Victorian Silo Art, Freezing Mornings and a Fuel Fiasco! Today we were heading into Victoria’s famous Silo Art Trail, making our way towards Warrnambool. We knew we’d be dealing with colder weather south of the border, but knowing about it and actually experiencing -2.5°C when we hit the road are two entirely …
Accommodation Review – Redwood Manor Motel Apartments – Warrnambool, Victoria A handy location with pubs, food and parking sorted! 🚗 Location: Warrnambool, VictoriaDate of stay: 15 August 2023Overall score: 4.7/5 When you’re touring around Australia, finding somewhere comfortable to lay your head for the night is important. Especially when there’s a good pub within walking …
Day 3 – The Dish, Classic Cars and Our First NSW Silo Art After a chilly night in Parkes, we kicked off the morning with what every good touring day should begin with — coffee and breakfast! We headed into town to visit Déjà Brew, a great little coffee shop in the centre of Parkes. …
Accommodation Review – Quality Hotel Mildura Grand – Mildura, Victoria A grand old dame with plenty of history… but one parking issue! If you’re looking for accommodation with a bit of old-world character, the Quality Hotel Mildura Grand certainly has the grand part covered! Located in the heart of Mildura, not far from the New …
Old Dubbo Gaol – Crime, Punishment and a Room with No View! If you’re travelling through Dubbo, NSW, and fancy a bit of history with a darker side, then the Old Dubbo Gaol is well worth adding to your itinerary. Just don’t expect five-star accommodation, fluffy pillows or room service! Located at 90 Macquarie Street, …
Sawn Rocks – A Natural Work of Art If you think Mother Nature needs a chisel, a spirit level and a decent set of tools to create something spectacular, think again! Sawn Rocks, near Narrabri in New South Wales, is one of Australia’s finest examples of a geological formation known as organ-piping. These impressive rock …
Accommodation Review – Coachman Hotel Motel – Parkes, NSW Great location, good value and parking right outside! When you’re travelling around country New South Wales, a good motel doesn’t need to come with gold-plated taps and someone playing the harp in reception. Sometimes all you need is a comfortable place to lay your head, a …
Day 2 – Sawn Rocks, Radio Telescopes and a GPS That Had Other Ideas After a relaxing evening in Goondiwindi, complete with dinner and a few beverages, it was time to pack up the Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 and hit the road again. There was just one small problem with our early start — it was …
Day 1 – Finally Heading South! Capricorn Coast to Goondiwindi This trip had been a long time coming! It was originally planned for August–September 2022, but for one reason or another, it had been sitting on the back burner for far too long. Now, in 2026, we were finally getting it happening, and we were …
Accommodation Review – Macintyre Motor Inn – Goondiwindi A great-value motel in the heart of town! When you’re travelling around regional Queensland, finding a comfortable, well-priced motel in a handy location is always a win. Even better when you find one you like so much that you keep coming back! The Macintyre Motor Inn in …