2026: The Real Journey

“The real journey is an inward one, exploring the depths of your own consciousness.” Melanie Spears What an apt quote from my Gratitude Journal. Does anyone else feel the same urge to go within … amid the intense energies of this new year. For me personally, it’s been a hectic start, simultaneously calm and chaotic, … More 2026: The Real Journey

Just Two Gorges

Maybe you’ve heard the stories about outback Queensland and Australia in general … “Countless gorges, the harshest corrugations on the planet and scenery that’s nothing short of magic.” It’s all true. From Forsayth it’s a rough 45kms trip to Cobbold Gorge. And I mean rough … we felt every bump. It’s nearing the end of … More Just Two Gorges

From Burketown to Normanton via The Savannah Way – Breaking the Rule of Threes

Much like Burke & Wills, our goal was to reach the ocean at the Gulf of Carpentaria. However, I think we’re doing it a tad easier. We reach Karumba with sunset drinks and sixtieth celebrations, backtrack and love Lawn Hill, now we’re bound for Burketown. We’re on the Savannah Way, a remote 3,700km route that … More From Burketown to Normanton via The Savannah Way – Breaking the Rule of Threes

Outback Queensland: Eight free/low cost campgrounds

Outback Queensland. It’s big, bold, hot and addictive. With red dust swirling in the rear vision mirror, music cranked up and maps in hand every leg of the journey is an adventure. From Alpha to Cloncurry (and beyond) and with dinosaur trails, quirky pubs, artesian baths under outback skies and swimming beneath towering cliffs, she’s … More Outback Queensland: Eight free/low cost campgrounds