Bribie Island National Park - deep sand section on inland track

Bribie Island National Park – the perfect escape from Brisbane

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…

Birdsville to Poeppel Corner - Big Red Sunrise

Birdsville to Poeppel Corner and huge Big Red sand dune

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…

Brisbane to Birdsville - Camels at Windorah

Brisbane to Birdsville – On the way to Simpson Desert

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…

Carnarvon Gorge National Park

Carnarvon Gorge National Park – stunning rocky landscapes & tranquil rock pools

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…

Lawn Hill National Park

Lawn Hill National Park – the stunning hidden gem of Queensland

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…

Cania Gorge National Park

Cania Gorge National Park – The Overhang and Big Foot

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…

Burrum Coast National Park - Theodolite Estuary

Burrum Coast National Park – beautiful beaches and 4WD driving

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,…

Gold Coast

Gold Coast Hinterland and joyful theme parks

We stayed in Big4 Gold Coast Holiday Park in Helensvale. The park was renovated recently and we could enjoy a new swimming complex with a big round pool, a children pool and a hot spa.  It was a good starting point wherefrom we could go to Brisbane for job interviews or drive around and see…

Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Impressive Sunshine Coast Hinterland

Before driving to Sunshine Coast we heard a lot about it. People say that Sunshine Coast is very beautiful and not as busy as some places on Gold Coast. So, we were looking forward to seeing all the attractions around it. Once we got to Tewantin which is located in the north of the Sunshine…