Travel Blog

Mar 15, 2023 | Western Australia

After spending 9 months in Meekatharra, I think I may have the secret to having the perfect Meekatharra day. So, what qualifications do I have to make such a bold statement, well to be honest none, but I have spent a fair bit of time exploring the area, chatting to...

Mar 13, 2023 | Western Australia

New Norcia, Australia’s only monastic town, is a fascinating day trip, just 130 kms north of Perth, it’s unique history, architecture and beautiful scenery make for the perfect weekend road trip. I set off early up the Great Northern Highway from Perth, to...

May 16, 2022 | Western Australia

The Torndirrup National Park has many things to see and is located 10 kilometres south from the Albany town centre. Albany is 420 kilometers south west from Perth, about a 5 hour drive, if you go straight down the Albany Highway. The Torndirrup National Park is home...

Jul 26, 2021 | Western Australia

Dongara – Port Denison are coastal fishing towns 355kms north of Perth and separated by the Irwin River. They are the perfect place for a holiday or a stopover as part of a road trip from Perth to further north. I was surprised my the number of things to do and...

May 23, 2021 | Western Australia

There are at least 10 things to see and do on Rottnest Island during winter. Rottnest Island (called Rotto by the locals)  has a very relaxed, casual atmosphere. Rotto is a great place to visit for a day trip or a longer holiday, I stayed for 4 nights in July (our...

Oct 9, 2020 | Western Australia

Busselton is the perfect base for awesome day trips to Dunsborough and Margaret River with caves, wineries, lighthouse tours, stunning beaches to beautiful forests and bush trails. 1. The Caves Road Tourist Drive is the best place to start in the Margaret River...

Oct 9, 2020 | Western Australia

There are many things to do and see in Busselton such as the longest jetty in the Southern hemisphere, Underwater Observatory, Ludlow Tuart Forest, whale watching (in September/October), and Nocturnal Animal Tours. Busselton is a quiet, coastal town, 223 kilometers...