If you grew up watching two brothers in a Land Rover “travel all over the countryside,” this is the invitation of a lifetime. Mal and Laraine Leyland weren’t just TV stars; they were the pioneers who brought the Australian outback into […]
Central Australia in all its Glory
Central Australia has always held a special place in my heart. My first real memory of the Red Centre was at 15, just before I headed to the USA as an exchange student. My dad wanted me to experience the […]
Had a lovely day out on Saturday. Will be going back to Herberton again soon to see more of what the town has to offer.
Over the Easter weekend we decided to take a day trip from Cairns up to Herberton to visit the Herberton railway which operates the steam train. The Herberton Train station was owned by Frank Stubley. In 1882 Frank looked into […]
Wheels Across a Wilderness 60th Anniversary Expedition
In just two weeks from today we will embark on the biggest trip I have ever done. The recreacation of Wheels Across a Wilderness, 60th Anniversary Expedition I may have spent 4 years travelling Australia in my 20s when we […]