Birdsville QLD, an Outback Town On The Edge of The Simpson Desert
Our impressions of Birdsville, both during the busy times and the quiet times. This famous outback town is well worth a visit.
Country Towns
Discover Cooktown, FNQ – A Sleepy Town With a Lively Past
Cooktown is a friendly town, where you feel relaxed the moment you arrive. But it wasn’t always this way. It has a wild frontier history.
Exploring Milparinka NSW, First Town on The Albert Goldfields
What’s to see and do at Milparinka, in NSW Corner Country? A fascinating place and an ideal staging point to explore further afield.
Cook South Australia, A Living Ghost Town
Cook lies along the Trans Australian Railway, on the Nullarbor Plain. Once famous for hosting a young queen, Cook is now a living ghost town.
The Cut Line – Heading West to the Corner Country
The Cut Line runs through Outback NSW, leading you from Bourke via Wanaaring into the Corner Country at Tibooburra. Incredible scenery!
The Death Of The Lower Darling River And The Crippling Fallout On One Community
The Lower Darling River is desperate. We look at the effect of no water on one community & how their generosity shines through, despite an uncertain future.
Historic Burra South Australia, A Town Built From Stone
Visit the historic town of Burra South Australia, a mining town built from stone. Who built it and why? What to see in Burra? Find out more.
Following The Old Ghan, Part 2. Starting Out, Quorn SA to Marree SA
Step back in time to 1950. You’re on the Old Ghan, having boarded at Quorn SA. What’s ahead old you? This time, Quorn to Marree.
Pooncarie NSW, Part Of The Darling River’s Pastoral History
Pooncarie is one of those small towns you could drive through without really noticing. Stop & have a look around, it has a long history.
Explore Ancient Coral Reefs and Limestone Caves at Chillagoe, QLD
Chillagoe lies 140km West of Mareeba in QLD, surrounded by strange black mountain ranges hiding a network of caves. We had a look around.