Dad, of All the Trips You’ve Done, Which One Was Your Favourite? Considering how much of Australia Dad has travelled over his lifetime, I thought he might have to think about it. He didn’t. “Wheels Across a Wilderness.” 1966. Of […]
Mal Leyland’s 82nd Birthday: Celebrating Dad’s Lifetime of Adventure
Mal Leyland’s 82nd birthday is on 2 October, and as the day approaches I’ve found myself thinking about the extraordinary life Dad has lived and just how much of that life has been spent travelling Australia. It’s a strange thing […]
Travelling the Strzelecki Track: Why the Outback Road Still Calls Me Back
The Strzelecki Track is one of those roads that are part of a stroy. Where as some roads in Australia are simply a way of getting from one place to another. Running through the remote north-east of South Australia, the […]
Why I Still Love a Good Australian Road Trip
Carmen Leyland shares why she still loves a good Australian road trip and the freedom of exploring Australia’s country towns, outback roads and hidden places. There is something about a good Australian road trip that I don’t think I will […]
Best Things to Do in Cairns: The Ultimate Guide to Tropical North Queensland
If you’re planning a trip to Cairns, prepare to have a difficult time deciding what to do first. Cairns sits right in the middle of two of Australia’s greatest natural treasures: the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. […]
1 Spectacular Herberton Railway Guide: Unforgettable Steam Train Day Trip
Discover a fascinating chapter of Tropical North Queensland’s pioneer history with our ultimate guide to the historic Herberton railway. Nestled up in the beautiful Atherton Tablelands, this remarkable heritage site offers an incredible window into the golden age of steam […]
Spectacular Wheels Across a Wilderness Expedition: 60th Guide
In just two weeks, our team will embark on the most monumental cross-country journey I have ever undertaken: the historic recreation of the Wheels Across a Wilderness expedition 60th Anniversary. While I spent four incredible years traveling the continent in […]