What to do with an old dozer
June 2016, Clermont, Qld We’ve seen thousands of crazy letter boxes and the like but this takes the cake. Advertisements Continue reading What to do with an old dozer
Finding Francis
Mar 2018, Kapunda, SA Kapunda, home to Woody’s Great Great Grandfather for 30 years in the 1800’s is looking neglected and run down. When copper was discovered here it saved the fledgling colony of South Australia from bankruptcy. Now Kapunda appears to be struggling to survive. The Main Street still has a lot of original buildings but not many bustling businesses. I visit the Info Centre and their resident historian whisks me upstairs and helps me locate on town maps where the family owned sections of land. Once we are back in the car and drive along the Main Street … Continue reading Finding Francis
A is for Awning
Awning – The awning is a shade that pulls out from the side of your van. In Australia these come standard as the heat is unbearable without the shade provided by the awning. The awning will keep your van much … Continue reading A is for Awning
Bellingen Showgrounds
Winter 2017, Bellingen, NSW They’re an artistic lot up on the New South Wales north coast and it certainly shows when you see what they’ve done to the showgrounds toilets. By the way, the showgrounds are excellent for peaceful overnight … Continue reading Bellingen Showgrounds
The Swimming Hole
May 2019, Bridgewater on Loddon, Vic Continue reading The Swimming Hole
A is for Air Con
Air Conditioning – Just like the one at home it will keep you cool in summer and warm in winter but only when you’re on 240 volt power. If you’re free camping in the northern tropics you’ll need a 12 … Continue reading A is for Air Con
Loddon River Reflections
May 2019, Bridgewater on Loddon, Vic A meandering pathway follows the river for several kilometres allowing campers to traipse to the renowned Bridgewater Bakery and pub without having to cross the often busy Calder Highway. The walk also provides them with an excuse for buying that big soft fluffy blueberry scroll that was winking at them from the cake display. Continue reading Loddon River Reflections
Purple Swamp Hen
May 2019, Bridgewater on Loddon, Vic Continue reading Purple Swamp Hen
Rollingstone Pub
June 2018, Rollingstone, Qld The Rollingstone Pub is on the Bruce Highway. The pub is famous for the old fire engine parked out front which makes it something of a landmark on the Bruce. We partake of the $10 Tradie lunch. Elle tucks into a fine T bone and the rest of us choose rissoles, gravy and chips. How Queensland is that? Rissoles, gravy and chips. One day I’ll scrape up the courage to tackle Queensland’s legendary Crumbed Steak. Continue reading Rollingstone Pub
Queensland, bigger than Texas
The 2nd largest state in Australia, after Western Australia (but that’s not big, it’s mammoth) Qld is 1.853 million square kilometres, that’s pretty damned big It’s two and a half times larger than Texas The state population was 5million as … Continue reading Queensland, bigger than Texas
