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.
Broken Hill: Outback, Art and Buffalo Chicken Pizza
From buffalo chicken pizza to desert sculptures and Silverton’s donkeys, Broken Hill gave us art, weather, and classic outback humour in equal measure. It’s a place that surprises every time — dust storms included.
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!
Dry Enough for Dinosaurs
We camped among locusts and legends in Muttaburra, the Home of the Muttaburrasaurus. A tiny town with a big story. Dinosaurs, country hospitality, and that unmistakable Outback sense of humour.
Chickens, Mud and a Quick Getaway
A night of chicken races, rain, and school holiday chaos had us making a quick dash through Tambo, Blackall and Barcaldine — chasing dry ground and peaceful camps before heading into Queensland’s quieter heart.
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.
Lush Ridge and Muddy Boots
We rolled into Lightning Ridge for the third time — this visit a little muddier than usual. After dodging puddles and slick backroads, both the moho and Jimny looked rally-ready and well-travelled.
Pine Creek
Neil was in his element at the Lazy Lizard Tavern in Pine Creek, wandering through and getting inspiration for his dream man cave.
Daly Waters
From the pub’s welcoming energy to the historical depth of Stuart’s Tree and the airport, it’s a stop that blends fun, history and a little bit of the unexpected.
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.
Wirrulla: The Jetty without a Tide
We stopped in tiny Wirrulla to check out the world’s only inland jetty — a dry-land surprise with a great sense of humour. It’s quirky, quick, and worth the detour. The tide? Never coming in.
Solitude and Stone
We camped alone beside Murphy’s Haystacks, exploring the surreal boulders at both sunset and sunrise. With local honey for breakfast and sea-carved caves nearby, this quiet corner of the Eyre Peninsula left a lasting impression.