Why should I stop in Maryborough, Queensland?
There are many reasons to stop at Maryborough when on a road trip as I recently found out. Maryborough is only 30 minutes from Hervey Bay and yet spending an few hours or even a day there on the way…
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There’s more than Gold in Bendigo
There’s plenty of gold in Bendigo, but it’s not all in form of the valuable yellow metal discovered there in the mid-1800s. On my short visit to Bendigo, about 150km northwest of Melbourne, I find ‘gold’ in surprising places. Central…
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Three Days in Brisbane
My first and only trip to Brisbane, many years ago, was for a weekend break. It didn’t quite turn out the way we’d planned. Family drama intervened and I never returned. Until now. Three days in Brisbane as a birthday…
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Camping in The Kimberley: Highlights of a 16-day trip
The Kimberley has been on my ‘list’ for years. In June 2025, I got there. Instead of joining one of the fancier tours, where you’re pampered and stay in lodges and air-conditioned cabins, we chose a small group camping trip….
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The Wondabyne Sculptures. Where are they now?
Where are the Wondabyne Sculptures? What are they? You may well ask. Ever since I moved to live on the shores of the Hawkesbury River I’ve known about the Wondabyne Sculpture Garden. It used to be near Wondabyne Station. Wondabyne…
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MUSHROOMING is a Fun Day Out
Mushrooming season starts on Easter Sunday. Or in other words, it starts on the first Sunday after the first full moon after the equinox. But if you’re like me, you follow veteran forager Diego Bonetto on Instagram to find out…
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Maria Island Walk: Four days immersed in Nature
“Where is Maria Island?” ask many of my friends. I too had never heard of Maria Island until a couple of years ago, when someone told me about the four-day Maria Island Walk. Where is Maria Island? Maria Island is…
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The Clare Valley Wine and Wilderness Trail
My days of hauling a big pack on my back are over, but I still enjoy a multi-day hike. When I read that Life’s an Adventure three-day pack free walk combines the Clare Valley Wine and Wilderness Trail with great…
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A Tour of Adelaide Central Market
A tour of The Adelaide Central Market
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A Tour of Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market
Why join a tour of Melbourne’s Queen Victoria Market when you can easily walk around the overflowing stalls of fresh produce, clothing and other goods yourself? For me it’s about discovering the market’s history, learning more about the produce and…
