The Great Otway National Park is a stunning 1,000 km natural wonderland, packed with rugged coastline, lush rainforests, spectacular waterfalls and immersive hiking trails.
The Queens of Kondalilla NP – Kondalilla & Baxter Falls
Queens of Kondalilla, Kondalilla Falls and Baxter Falls are two waterfalls you should not miss on your Sunshine Coast Hiking itinerary!
Tunnelling Through Dularcha National Park
On a spectacular Sunshine Coast morning, we were off to Landsborough to hike the heritage-listed Dularcha Tunnel. Dating back to 1891, the tunnel is one of only two along the old narrow-gauge North Coast rail line connecting Brisbane to Gympie. Having done little research (read none, as my partner decided our route this day), I …
Three Banging B’s – Mounts Bogong, Buffalo & Beauty
From tiny alpine towns to pretty river walks, ethereal trails on granite gorges to mega mountaintop tors, and countryside that is a tapestry of rolling green hills and verdant farmland. Victoria’s Alpine region has it all.
Imbil Immersion & Dingo Creek Degustation
Towering Piccabeen Palms, enormous Strangler Figs, bone-jarring road ruts and a Dingo Spritz revelation. How good is Imbil and the Dingo Creek Vineyard?
High Country Hopping: Yackandandah, Bright & Harrietville
Victoria’s High Country never fails to impress. Yackandandah, Bright & Harrietville are just three of many gems of the Alpine region.
Strangler Cairns, Kenilworth & Conondale National Park
A giant cairn stands smack bang in the middle of the forest; pristine creeks reflect shades of teal, aqua, and emerald, while trails meander beneath a vibrant ceiling of interwoven branches and leaves through which dappled sunlight filters.
Conquering Mount Coolum & Trekking the Trachyte Trail
Just south of Coolum Beach on the Sunshine Coast, the Mount Coolum climb is a Grade 4 walking track covering 1.6 km return. The summit rises 208 m above sea level and reveals sweeping 360-degree views, taking in Point Cartwright and the Glass House Mountains to the south, the Blackall Range out west, and Noosa …
The Lure of Lake Toba
Lake Toba is a dreamscape, surrealistic, mythical and mysterious. Her mesmeric undulating surface, pocked with bobbing duckweed, sunlight sparkling on teal green waters, is tonic for the soul.
Hanging Around The Rat
Ballarat is a big small regional town, with an even bigger personality!