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.
Wallaman Falls & Big Crystal Creek: Two Kinds of Falling Water
North of Townsville, two faces of the wet tropics: Big Crystal Creek, a clear rainforest swimming hole, and Wallaman Falls, Australia’s tallest single-drop waterfall, plunging 269 metres into a misty gorge.
Townsville: Back in the Big City
A slow guide to Townsville, North Queensland: Castle Hill views, the Strand, Queensland Museum Tropics, the RAAF Museum, and a dog-friendly wander at the Palmetum.
Hughenden: Dinosaurs and a Blazed Tree
The heat sent Zoe (and us) east, and Hughenden was the perfect stop: a free RV camp, Hughie the Muttaburrasaurus, town street art, and a coolibah tree blazed by explorers hunting Burke and Wills.
Mary Kathleen: A Uranium Ghost Town
Between Mount Isa and Cloncurry sit the empty streets of Mary Kathleen, a uranium mining town built in the 1950s, sold off entirely at auction in 1983, and now a ghostly grid of slabs and silence. Perfect for camping!
Four Days in Charters Towers
Charters Towers caught us off guard — a planned two-night stop turned into four days of gold-rush history, quirky landmarks, tyre trouble and small surprises!
Travellers Notes: What is the Overlander’s Way?
1,090km of Flinders and Barkly Highway, from the coast at Townsville to the NT border at Camooweal. Gold rush towns, dinosaur country and the birthplace of the RFDS, all on sealed road.
Hot Days on the Overlander’s Way
Blistering heat, long roads, and a sense of humour carried us from Julia Creek to Hughenden. Between dusty stops, cool lakes, and cranky tyre alarms, we found that real travel isn’t always picture perfect.
Cloncurry: Chasing Shade (and Gossip)
We spent three days in Cloncurry, exploring its history, murals, aviation heritage, and dam. From the first Qantas hangar to the birthplace of the RFDS, this outback town surprised us with stories and charm.
Tennant Creek: Gold, Grit and a Bit of Heart
Tennant Creek might look tough, but give it time and it’ll surprise you. Gold mining, local culture, and a town working hard to shape its future. Proof that hearts beat louder than headlines.
Camooweal Billabong: Quiet Water on the Border
Camooweal Billabong gave us a calm stop on the edge of the NT border. Wuiet water, steady birdlife and slow days beside the outback floodplain. A simple, peaceful pause after long Queensland miles.
Mount Isa: Underground Stories and Outback Grit
Mount Isa kept us longer than planned with its underground tours, wartime history and warm community feel. A gritty and fascinating outback city that rewards travellers who give it more than a quick overnight stop.