February
19 2015
October
10 2014
Broome – a polished and tarnished pearl
Broome is a paradox. It’s all white sand, red dust, gleaming pearls and glaring social challenges. It’s a town which confounds you. An exotic pearling history shimmying alongside a multi-cultural and indigenous mix of people, visitors emerging from dusty, desert drives or sparkling city flights for adventures. Stunning ocean backdrop and harsh, thirsty soil. Continue Reading →
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October
06 2014
Health, environment and well-being specialists share their passion with the peninsula
The Mornington Peninsula is well regarded as a hub for eco-philosophies, healthy living and sustainable lifestyles.
The Peninsula Health and Wellbeing Expo takes this connection further as it returns for a 4th year on Sunday 26th October from 10am – 4pm, 2014.
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October
04 2014
Front row seats for the Windjana Gorge show
We’re clocking up some miles today on the Gibb River. It’s only 300km’s or so but it’s full of dust, errant cattle and intriguing Kimberley roadside stops. Continue Reading →
October
01 2014
Boabs, scones and engineers
It’s an odd time to be in the Kimberley’s. It’s almost the end of the season. Some travellers we meet scratch their head and wonder why we are heading out there in the heat of October. Some places are closed due to fire management programs, or putting staff off in preparation for what they call the “Knock ’em down rains.” Continue Reading →
September
30 2014
Give me the Gibb River Rd
The East Kimberley covers about 200, 000 square km’s of Western Australia and is one of the most remote areas pf the country. This is rugged ranges and escarpment country. Waterfalls, gorges, river crossings, and somewhere out there is coastline as well. It’s remote stations and hidden aboriginal culture. It’s big sky, and intense heat. And we’re driving straight into the heat of it. On the iconic Gibb River Rd. Continue Reading →
September
29 2014
Kununurra – a new kid on the block
Kununura is the gateway to the East Kimberley. It was established as a town only in the 1960’s to serve the Ord River Irrigation Scheme. Today its population has notched up to 5,000 to support the agriculture, mining and tourism industries that have grown up around it. Continue Reading →
September
27 2014
Australia’s largest in-land sea – Lake Argyle
We are jetlagged and jaundice – it has been 2 hours without fruit! Gasping we arrive in Lake Argyle. It’s Grand Final Day.
We don’t follow the footy. But we do follow the crowd. Straight to the pub. Continue Reading →
September
27 2014
This is the post where the honey pot gets it
Border Crossings. Tricky things. Usually involving passports, declaration forms and sweaty uniformed officers asking about your employment. Continue Reading →
September
26 2014