Which do you prefer, a beach holiday or an active vacay in the forest? Well in Australia’s Southwest you can have both! This perfect week long road trip itinerary will take you through the majestic Southern Forests showing you all the highlights, with free or cheap camp suggestions. Of course you may decide to treat yourself to some of the gorgeous luxury...
Wow, just Wow!! You are going to find yourself repeating this time after time when you explore West Cape Howe in Western Australia’s Amazing South Coast. The beaches are simply divine with perfect squeaky (literally squeaky) white sand and the clearest of blue waters. And between these beaches are black cliff faces so abrupt and vertical that they leave your...
At the southern end of Western Australia is a stretch of coast so beguiling and picturesque that you’ll want to spend months exploring here. Following the map down sandy tracks to hidden beaches and secret coves, you will be endlessly blown away by what you’ll find. And yet, chances are you’ve never heard of most of them! Situated between popular Margaret River and...
Everything you need to know about the Eurypterid and Skolithos trace fossils of Kalbarri National Park, Western Australia. Kalbarri is undeniably one of the most picturesque towns on the Western Australia coast. With the wide sweeping Murchison River mouth and white coastal cliffs sheltering the town, it is a camping and fishing dream. The incredible red sandstone...
Let’s face it, WA summers can be pretty darn HOT! But don’t let that put you off. There is always somewhere to cool off, be it at the beach or in a lake. But down in the beautiful karri forest of the southwest you can find pools guaranteed to refresh you like no other. Between 2.5 and 5 hours from Perth, and just inland from Margaret River, you will find Bridgetown...
Absolutely everything you need to know about Black Point and the Bunbury Basalts Standing on the the black rock pillars looking out to sea you could be excused for thinking you are on the Giants Causeway in Ireland, or even the volcanic wonderland of Iceland; but this striking headland is Black Point in southwest Western Australia. Black point is one of only a...
Watching humpback whales breaching and smashing in the ocean is an incredible experience, but the whale watching cruises can be quite expensive. What if I told you that you could have an incredible cetacean encounter without spending a cent? Thats right, completely free. In Western Australia we are blessed with great weather, stunning scenery and some of the best...
The traditional Bunnings sausage sizzle is about as Australian as thongs, akubras and some seriously scary wildlife. But did you know you can also pick up a heap of cheap and affective camping gear at our favourite hardware store. From cooking to plumbing, sunscreen to solar lights, you can find so many camping essentials, plus a few ingenious ways to re-purpose...
We are always on the lookout for new snacks to have while camping. Our campfire pizza recipe has become our go-to yummy warm dinner on cooler nights. These soft and chewy Anzac biscuit are so easy to make and so delicious you’ll wonder why you never tried this before! Not only will they give a boost of energy on any day in camp or along a hike, but they are...
Whether we are snuggled up at home, or out on a long road trip, we are always surrounded by books! I travel with my nerdy geology library, Jed loves a good story of survival, and Maddie enjoys books with animals, birds and puzzles. Below I have listed some of our favourites to inspire your young family. Maddie enjoying one of her favourite books during a camp trip...