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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.
A Slow Day in Warrnambool
A slow morning in the mist at Warrnambool's historic Botanic Gardens, a drive out to Hopkins Falls running at full strength, and an afternoon browsing Fletcher Jones Market.
Queenscliff: Dining on The Q Train
A moving degustation through Bellarine farmland, The Q Train pairs heritage rail with seriously good food. From steam departures to thoughtful non-alcoholic pairings, it’s one of Victoria’s most memorable regional dining experiences.
Werribee Open Range Zoo: A Safari Near the City
Werribee Open Range Zoo offers a surprisingly immersive safari experience just outside Melbourne. With open savannahs, accessible paths, and thoughtful design, it feels far removed from the city while remaining easy to navigate.
Warrnambool: Exploring the Mouth of the Hopkins
Exploring the mouth of the Hopkins River near Warrnambool, from calm water and dog beaches to coastal walks, fishing spots, historic graves, and wide ocean views. A lived-in stretch of coast best discovered slowly.
Traveller’s Notes: What are the domes at the Breakwater in Warrnambool?
Those concrete domes near Warrnambool’s breakwater aren’t public art. They’re the remains of an underground aquarium built in 1971 and closed in 1997, a small coastal curiosity with an unexpected past.