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.
The Rough Road to Emerald
Five hours of potholes, rattles, and questionable suspension from Charters Towers to Emerald reminded us that not every road is smooth.
Stories Worth Revisiting
We’ve gathered a few favourite posts that still stand out on our travels — from Snake Creek and Robin Falls to Lightning Ridge and the RFDS airstrips. Simple stories, still worth revisiting.
Two Years on the Road
Whether you’re dreaming of hitting the road or already knee-deep in maps and overdue laundry, we hope these tips resonate. Here's to many more years of life off the main road.
Campsite Community
From hot cuppas to shared sunsets, the best part of road life is the people. The travellers we've met have become our community… open, generous, and unforgettable, even if only for a night or two.
Living the Dream?
Travelling full-time isn’t just sunsets and scenery. It’s dishes in a tiny sink, missing family, and finding space for your own head and heart. Here's how we stay balanced when the road feels long.
Dry Enough for Dinosaurs
We reached Muttaburra just behind the rain, camped close to town, and met the towering Muttaburrasaurus. From fossils to the Centre of Queensland sign, this quiet little town gave us plenty to smile about.
Kings Canyon
We hiked the Rim Walk at sunrise, cooled off in the Garden of Eden, and took to the skies for a birthday flight. Kings Canyon is vast, ancient, and one of the Territory’s true wonders.
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.