Border Ranges National Park might not be on everyone’s radar, but it’s one of New South Wales’ best-kept secrets. The park is nestled in the northern part of NSW, a 2-hour drive from Brissy. Perfect for a weekend escape to unwind in nature! The park is part of the ancient Gondwana Rainforests, so you’ll be…
The famous “Halfway Across Australia” sign is in the small town of Kimba. It’s the halfway mark between Sydney on the East Coast and Perth on the West Coast. The 3,934 km drive from coast to coast is a LONG way, so getting halfway across Australia is an achievement! And the district council of Kimba is…
The Super Pit (Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia) is not your regular tourist spot. It’s a massive, noisy mine that’s 3.5 km long, 1.5 km wide, and 600 metres deep. Also known as “Fimiston open-pit mine”, this is the biggest gold mine in Australia. From the lookout, the heavy machinery and giant trucks look like toy cars!…
If you’re up for an adrenaline rush and want to see one of Australia’s most incredible yet dangerous creatures up close, crocodile spotting is for you. The best places to see crocodiles in Australia are in the Northern Territory, usually near rivers, billabongs, and other bodies of water. Kununurra in Western Australia and North Queensland…
Opals form in the harshest, most desolate and inhospitable land on Earth… The Australian Outback. In fact, 95% of all the opal mined in the world comes from Downunder! No wonder why it’s the national gemstone. But I didn’t understand all the fuss about opals until 2004 when I first visited Coober Pedy, Australia’s opal…
Some of the best walking trails in Flinders Ranges National Park are found in Wilpena Pound. Looking for sweeping views of the surrounding ranges? Try the Bridle Gap hike. Want to tackle the highest peak in the Flinders? St Mary Peak is the one for you. Or maybe you’re after something shorter and more relaxed,…
Magnetic Hill is one of those spots in the outback that makes you question if the laws of physics even apply anymore. The sign details a strange phenomenon where gravity reverses… or so it seems! They claim it only works with steel cars, not with plastic or aluminium cars. It clearly pushes for a place…
Kununurra might be a bit off the beaten track, but trust us – it’s a hidden gem in the heart of the Kimberley. Located in the East Kimberley region of Western Australia, this little town is your gateway to some seriously stunning landscapes, wild adventures, and a whole lot of culture! From the vast expanse…
It’s hard to describe the feeling of seeing the “Bakery Baking Today” sign at the turn-off to the Farina Historic Township, in the middle of the South Australian Outback. How could you NOT think you’re delusional from all the driving? After all, it’s 600 kilometres north of Adelaide, A.K.A. the middle of nowhere. But as…
Most people stop in Thargomindah on their way to Cameron Corner, but there are a few things to do in this modern country town in outback Queensland. It’s nestled in south west Queensland and has the very first hydroelectric power plant in the country! Not bad for a town in the middle of nowhere. There…
