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.
Murphy’s Haystacks & Talia Caves: Stone, Sea and Quiet Camps
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.
Seaside Creativity
Stormy skies couldn’t dull the charm of Elliston. From windswept jetty walks to the quirky sculptures along the Great Ocean Drive, this coastal town served up wild weather, dramatic views, and creative surprises.
Coffin Bay: Saltwater and Slow Days
Coffin Bay is a slow, coastal stop built around seafood, still water, and calm days. We stayed at the campground, wandered the foreshore, tackled the oysters (well, Neil did), and explored the town at an easy pace.
Facing Fears in Port Lincoln
Port Lincoln dished up an unforgettable day as Cameron took on a shark diving dare. No sharks, but the real thrill was facing the deep blue and walking away braver, and wetter than before.
Tumby Bay: Street Art and Sea Breezes
Tumby Bay gave us quiet streets, bold murals and a calm start to the Eyre Peninsula. From jetty views to Yeldulknie Weir, it’s a slow, creative coastal stop worth pausing for along the way.
Whyalla to Cowell: Steel, Sea, and Small-Town Charm
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: Heat, Hills and Big Flinders Skies
Spear Creek gave us rugged trails, ancient rock formations and wide, empty skies on the edge of the Southern Flinders. Sunrise walks, quiet evenings and raw outback beauty made this remote station stay one to remember.
Port Augusta: Where the Desert Meets the Sea
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.
Mining Tales and Mateship
We rolled into Moonta with good friends and found history, sandstone charm, and a camp full of laughs. Exploring the old copper mine and eerie slime pits gave us a glimpse into South Australia’s mining past.
Innes National Park: Cliffs, Coast and Two Wheels
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.
Southern Yorke Surprises
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.
Crabs, History and Sunsets
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: Sea Breezes and Slow Days
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.
Victor Harbor: Granite, Gulls and Ocean Air
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.
Lake Lonsdale: Wine, Water and Wide Skies
A quiet camp near the Grampians with wide skies and easy access to Great Western’s historic wineries. Lake Lonsdale offers a relaxed stop between open water, local history, and good wine.
Glen Innes: Granite and Heritage
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.
Tenterfield: Saddles, Pies and Country Charm
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.
Ballina: Prawns, Pubs and a Breakwater Stroll
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.
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.