To be honest, we had never really wanted to go to Ayers Rock, in the middle of Australia. All our lives it has been a big red rock on a postcard, typical Aussie and a bit kitsch. It wasn't until we discussed going on a road trip to the red centre and a desire to... Continue Reading →
Queensland – Australia – Road Trip
With 4 weeks off work, it was time to pack up the Prado again ( with a tent this time just in case ), choose a direction on our trusty paper map, and head off. We decided to follow the road north to the opal mining town of Lightning Ridge in NSW, head into Queensland... Continue Reading →
Swan Hill – Victoria – Australia
On the final leg of our Great Ocean Road and Beyond trip, we stayed in Swan Hill, Victoria, a town on the banks of the Murray River. If you like fishing, then this is the place to come to try and catch the elusive Murray Cod. We only had one day to spend here, so... Continue Reading →
Flinders Ranges – South Australia
After leaving the rugged beauty of The Great Ocean Road, and Southern Victoria, we headed into South Australia en-route to The Flinders Rangers. First stop was Mt Gambier where we stayed a few nights at the Big 4 Blue Lake Caravan Park. Mt Gambier is known for its volcanic lakes and sink-holes. Blue lake is the... Continue Reading →
Great Ocean Road and Beyond
Our first Aussie road trip. Having recently bought a new Toyota Prado 4WD we were ready to hit the road. We took our annual 4 weeks holiday and headed down into Victoria , planning to drive along The Great Ocean Road, a drive most Australians seem to have on their bucket list. This road is... Continue Reading →