Description Bribie Island National Park is located on the east coast of Queensland, 38 km from Caboolture, 68 km from Caloundra, and 65 km from Brisbane. The park is known mostly for 4WD driving and fishing. You can explore open woodlands, fragrant paperbark wetlands, scrubby coastal heaths, and see the blooming wildflowers in spring and…
We arrived in Birdsville for two main reasons: to celebrate Nissan’s 50th anniversary of crossing the Simpson Desert and to drive from Birdsville to Poeppel Corner. Read how we got to Birdsville (part 1) and why Nissan organised this event. We spent the first few days resting, attending Nissan workshops, enjoying lunch at the Birdsville…
After finishing our trip around Australia, soon after we had an opportunity to go to the Simpson Desert for the first time. Driving from Brisbane to Birdsville was the first part of our big adventure. This was really an unplanned trip, but there was a reason for it. 50th Anniversary of crossing the Simpson Desert…
Description Carnarvon Gorge National Park is a stunning natural wonder located in Central Queensland, Australia. With its towering sandstone cliffs, picturesque waterfalls, and diverse flora and fauna, like emus, brumbies, wallabies, kangaroos, and goannas. The park offers visitors an unforgettable outdoor experience. One of the most popular activities in the park is hiking the many…
Description Lawn Hill National park, also called Boodjamulla National Park by Waanyi traditional owners, is located far in the west-north corner of Queensland, 320 km from Mount Isa mining town. If you never heard of it, don’t worry. We barely knew its existence before our trip to Lorella Springs. Lawn Hill National Park is one…
Description Cania Gorge National Park is located in the North Burnett Region of Queensland. The closest bigger towns are Monto located 38 km on the south or Biloela located 105 km away on the north. The park is known for its towering cliffs, old caves, and sheltered gorges. Also, you can find aboriginal paintings on…
Description Burrum Coast National Park is located in the Wide Bay Burnett Region, 38 km from Childers, 55 km from Bundaberg, and 93 km from Hervey Bay. The park is divided into four sections: Only Kinkuna and Woodgate have recreation facilities. In Burrum National Park, visitors can expect to find wide beaches with great fishing,…
Description Nestled deep within the rugged Kimberley region of Western Australia lies a natural wonder that has captured the imagination of visitors from around the world. The Purnululu National Park, a UNESCO Word Heritage listed in 2003 , is home to some of the most striking geological formations on the planet – the Bungle Bungle…
As we continued our trip around Australia, our next destination was the small town of Karumba. The sight of dancing brolgas on the Plenty Highway had left us charmed, and we were hoping to see more of these graceful birds in the area around Karumba. Nestled in the heart of the Gulf of Carpentaria and…
We had enjoyed a much-needed break in Alice Springs before continuing our journey along the longest shortcut in Australia. Our plan was to head north from Alice Springs along the Stuart Highway until we reached the Plenty Highway, which would eventually lead us to the Urandangi Road. From there, we would make our final stretch…
