Tag Western Australia
Things to do in Broome? Don’t upset the locals!
You have to admire the mainstream media’s ability to dangle a catchy headline in cyberspace to lure in readers. Yet the actual news has little to no substance at all. Such is the case with the news item that appeared…
Poisoned food, Cable Beach and the Gibb River Road
[contentgated] John and Fran are heading deep into the north from Port Headland to De Grey River then onto Cape Keraudren at the start of week 13 of the gasless caravan testing. This next phase of the journey will really…
The lights are on and people are home!
The gasless caravan testing crew has made it to Exmouth and some unexpected shenanigans with the lighting system has freaked them out. This is how they described what happened: “At 4:00am this morning suddenly all the lights in the van…
Sun chasing on the coastal fringe
The electric caravan is back on the road with Fran and John steering the Ford north once again along the coast of Western Australia. From Geraldton to Kalbarri, plus a special drive to see Nature’s Window, an absolutely amazing landscape…
Back in emergency
Our sun-loving adventurers had headed north after Fran had been in hospital in Kalgoorlie. With the all clear given, they again found themselves in the sun heading to Gwalia then moving on to Leinster. A couple of days catching up…
Backtracking to go forward
This week’s update is all about taking care with one’s health while in remote areas. Our dynamic duo ended up in Leinster, where we settled down in the BHP Caravan Park. Just to prove how small this country can be,…
Gold in WA: A Treasure Hunters’ Guide
Never mind Pokémon Go, this is a much more rewarding way to explore the outdoors! Prospecting in Australia is defined as searching for metals and minerals. Chasing a metal or gold detector across the ground is included in this definition,…
What Makes Australia’s Scariest Tourist Attraction
Here’s a hint: it’s among spectacular natural wonders on WA’s great southern coast Western Australia is renowned for its diversity, and our road trip from the Warren National Park to Cape Le Grand National Park provided us with unique experiences…
WHY GALVANS GORGE IS A MUST SEE ON A KIMBERLEY ADVENTURE
It may not be one of the big-name attractions for most Kimberley travellers, but Galvans Gorge is a real gem and should not be bypassed on your way to somewhere else Yes, most of us have heard a little (or…
Spoilt for Choice: South Australia’s Western Eyre Peninsula
Family touring that won’t break the bank, but will leave you feeling cashed up Rock formations, quirky towns, stunning coastlines and low-cost campsites – our adventure from Port Augusta to Smoky Bay made for a memorable trip and gave us…
Why you should set a course for the Coral Coast
World Heritage sites, national parks, marine reserves, and 1100 kilometres of coastline makes this one incredible WA holiday destination… When a region such as Western Australia’s Coral Coast has warm sunny days throughout the year, that can only mean there’s…
Why these four women did a nudie run through the Pinnacles
Four girls, a motorhome and a road trip to self-styled liberation. You know how every year you try to escape for a few nights with the girls without hubby and/or kids? Well this year, somehow, I managed to convince my…
Make Like a Salmon and head to Betty’s Beach
The fish make the annual migration to Betty’s Beach and so should youBy Colin Kerr The south west of Western Australia is, for many travellers, a destination in itself worth a month or more to take it all in. Albany,…
Caravan Parks: Three We Love, Three We Long For
If you are looking for caravan parks that are a little less glamping and a little more bush camping with benefits, do we have something for you! By Morgan Lane 1 We Love Woolgoolga Lakeside, NSW You wouldn’t be blamed…
Caravan Parks: Three we Love, Three we Long For
Thirsting for somewhere different to stay? Here’s our six favourites on which to slake your thirst. By Philip Lord 1 We Love – Weeroona Caravan Park, Manning Point, NSW Just 30km east of the Taree CBD, Manning Point has an…
Bloom’n Miracles: WA Wildflowers
THE BLOOM’N WEST Western Australia’s wildflower season is world renowned but what many visitors don’t realise is that it actually runs for about five or six months of the year. Words and Photos by Colin Kerr ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TOURS…
