2025

Canberra After a short drive, we arrive in Queanbeyan by the river. A beautiful spot, close to all the shops and attractions that the town has to offer. This is the big weekend, the reason we are in Canberra, two of our grandchildren, Aiden and Tiarni are 21 and 18. Many of the family are …

Forges Beach (Yarrawonga) We left Murtoa, after a great 4 days, via Minyip, Donald, Pyramid Hill and Echuca for a cuppa and a few supplies. Then Cobram and finally Forges Beach This is one of the most beautiful free camps we have been at. Approx 8klm from Yarrawonga, on the Echuca-Yarrawonga road. You enter off …

    Murtoa Hitting the road, Phil staying with us, recently arrived from Liverpool UK, (Sarah’s cousin), will be joining us for the celebrations in Canberra. We head off for a two week break on the road. The main purpose for the trip was to visit Canberra to see the family and also celebrate a joint milestone …

Meet Greg & Ann on the road near Nar Nar Goon and a cuppa tea near Traralgon.   YARRAM Last week of April, we headed down to Yarram with the Ezy Going Caravan friends. Yarram, is 200klm south east of Melbourne, in a region known as Gippsland. The population is approx 2500, and is situated …

Leaving the glitz of Queensland and its beautiful beaches on the Gold Coast, we hit the road to Coffs Harbour, in glorious weather. Over 300 klm further south, we arrive and are staying at the same caravan park with Jo, (Donovans mum & Peter ). Great to catch up. A lovely park. Peter and Jo, …

Leaving Hervey Bay and the rain gives way to sunshine as we head south to Noosa Heads, some 170klm down the coast. Noosa Heads This not only popular with local Queenslanders, but also those states further south. There are a number of headlands, lookouts, bays, and other features along the coastline. Homes and apartments stretching …

Cape Hillsborough Heading 130klm south to Cape Hillsborough Park, right on the coast. A winding road in off the main Bruce Highway, to the coast, in a forest surrounding. Camped right by the beach. Relaxing outside the van, and a local goanna, strolled past. Popular spot for beach fishing, coastal caves, or just a walk …

Left in sun after a lovely few days in Charters Towers. Heading south we pass through endless sugar cane plantations. This is the heart of the industry along this stretch. Ayr is also near the delta of the Burdekin River. The Bruce Hwy, this far north is single lane, busy and dangerous. Arrived at our …

Ravenshoe Leaving Ravenshoe after an enjoyable stay, it is overcast with showers, but still warm. Heading north through Evelyn, Atherton, Mareeba, Kuranda and onto Palm Cove. The rain clouds departed and we are bathed in warm sunshine. Arriving in Kuranda, at the top of the range, we knew it would be a steep descent. About …

    Corfield A tiny historic Outback town it may be, with its resident population of seven, but it has a big heart. A former Cobb and Co Coach staging point, Corfield is the social centre for local graziers and their families. The Corfield Pub identifies this small community, which is dependent on the cattle and …