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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.
Miles: A Trip Through History
Miles is a quiet Queensland town that rewards slowing down. From its historical village to its working-town feel, it’s a place where everyday stories of regional life reveal themselves if you stay long enough.
St George: A Dam Good Ride
St George is a practical stop in south-west Queensland, with easy access to the Balonne River and a relaxed ride out to E.J. Beardmore Dam. A solid base for a night or two without overthinking it.
K’gari: Sand, Sky and Saltwater Magic
From freshwater lakes and towering rainforests to beach highways and shipwrecks, K’gari is the wild heart of Queensland’s coast. We toured, swam, floated, and flew, and left with sand in our souls.
Hervey Bay: Salt Air and Slow Days
Beach walks, local markets, and whales in calm blue water — Hervey Bay is the coast at its most easygoing. Perfect for slow mornings, sea breezes, and a good reminder to pause awhile.
Bundaberg: Rum, Molasses and the Bear
From the sweet tang of molasses to the final sip of salted caramel rum, the Bundaberg Distillery tour is a mix of history, humour, and Aussie spirit, bold, local, and unmistakably Bundy.
Rockhampton Rhythm
We spent five relaxed days in Rockhampton with favourite brunches at Riverston Tea Rooms, exploring the Railway Museum, and soaking up the creative buzz at the Art Gallery. A perfect blend of history, art, and perfect blue skies.
Caves, Coast and Coffee
From the stillness of the Capricorn Caves to the sea breeze at Emu Park, Yeppoon offered a quiet stretch of coast, strong coffee, and a few days to slow down and breathe.
Longreach: Planes, Pioneers and Bucket Lists
Longreach delivered two bucket-list stops: the Qantas Founders Museum and the Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame. From jumbo jets to saddle shows, this outback hub captures the spirit of Australia from every angle.
Goondiwindi: River Walks and Cotton Country
Goondiwindi is a relaxed border town where river walks, local history, and cotton farming shape everyday life. Exploring on foot and learning about modern agriculture adds useful context to this practical Queensland centre.
One Ton Post: The Long Way to a Line
The One Ton Post near Mungindi marks the end of the longest straight section of the Queensland–NSW border. A quiet, historic survey marker that turns an abstract line on the map into something you can stand beside.
Nindigully Pub
Nindigully Pub, one of Queensland’s oldest hotels, offers riverside camping, country meals and the infamous Road Train Burger. A historic Cobb & Co stop near St George, it’s a steady outback pause before heading west.