From steel and sea to small-town charm, Whyalla and Cowell capture the contrasts of the Eyre Peninsula. Circular jetties, lighthouse rides, and a dash of coastal humour. This leg surprised us in all the right ways.

Spear Creek gave us the best of the Flinders: a working sheep station near Port Augusta with valley trails straight from camp, ancient rockslides and stromatolites, and huge quiet skies, even at 42 degrees.

Port Augusta’s more than a pit stop. Between the gulf and the desert, we found Spear Creek sunsets, station stays, and outback landscapes that blend grit and beauty in equal measure.

Moonta, Little Cornwall on the Yorke Peninsula, delivers a rich Cornish copper mining history: heritage mine ruins, a tourist train, a self-drive trail past Ryan's Tailing Heap, and nights around the campfire with travelling mates.

A full day of riding through Dhilba Guuranda–Innes National Park took us from shipwrecks to cliff lookouts and steady ocean views. A simple, windswept stretch of coast perfect for slow exploring.

Coastal charm, striking silo art, and a slice of history! Our loop through Stansbury, Edithburgh and Wool Bay gave us quiet beaches, quirky sculptures, and a deeper look at South Australia’s hardworking past.

Ardrossan turned on the charm with peak crab season, a warm bakery welcome, and a fascinating museum visit. We ended the day on the jetty at sunset, soaking up this friendly coastal town’s relaxed rhythm.

Port Willunga gave us the perfect blend of beach time, wine country rides, and coastal charm. From vineyard-hopping on the bikes to salty swims and surreal art, this stay was all about slowing down and soaking in.

From the wild coastline of Cape Nelson to the peaceful shores of Meningie and dramatic boulders of Granite Island, this leg was full of quiet surprises, big skies and salt-sprayed walking trails worth the detour.

Little Blue Lake is a striking sinkhole near Mount Gambier, sitting unexpectedly in open farmland. Beautiful to look at, icy cold to swim in, and best enjoyed from the edge if deep water makes you nervous.

Lake Lonsdale is a free camp with wide-open water and easy access to the Grampians. We paired it with a tour of Seppelt's hand-dug underground cellars at Great Western. A quiet Victorian stop worth slowing down for.

In Glen Innes, we found a slice of Celtic heritage among granite stones and cool high-country air. A short stop that lingered longer than expected before the road carried us on to Inverell.

Pies, saddles, and cool mountain air. Tenterfield surprised us in all the right ways. A heritage town with a big heart and small-town charm, perfect for slowing down and soaking it all in.

Sea breezes, dolphin sightings, and a pub by the bay. Ballina gave us exactly the kind of coastal calm we needed. A giant prawn, a quiet walk, and zero influencer chaos.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.