Discover the lesser-known wonders of Australia with our latest updates.
Discover the lesser-known corners of Australia with our latest stories. We travel by road through the outback, along the coast and across the bush, sharing real moments from places often left off the map. Join us as we uncover hidden gems, quiet campsites and the kind of adventures that happen when you wander off the main road.
If you’re planning a road trip through Outback Queensland, South Australia, the Northern Territory, Victoria or New South Wales, you’ll find plenty of stories from the tracks and towns along the way. From remote creeks and gorges to small country pubs and station stays, these posts share the people and places that make travelling off the main road worth it.
Scones, Shenanigans and Poetry
Every now and then, you meet people on the road who feel like old friends. Mel and Susie’s bush poetry, humour, and warm-heartedness made us instant fans — and lifelong mates.
Litchfield National Park:Chasing Waterfalls
Litchfield’s waterfalls and swimming holes gave us three days of cool, easy walking and clear water. From Florence Falls to Buley and Wangi, this Top End park delivers exactly what hot travellers need.
Snake Creek
Tucked away in the bush near Adelaide River, this vast complex was once one of the largest fixed installations in the Northern Territory during the war.
Robin Falls
Robin Falls, tucked away near Adelaide River, is one of those places that feels like a secret waiting to be shared.
RFDS Highway Airstrips
North of Windorah, the highway becomes an RFDS landing strip. For remote communities, this stretch of bitumen can mean survival, a quiet reminder of the Flying Doctor’s lifeline across the outback.