DRIVING THE OUTBACK Day One Embarking on a long road trip is always thrilling and filled with anticipation of new experiences that await. This particular journey began with the first day of driving from within the State of Victoria and into South Australia, passing through Adelaide and beyond. Road Trip Plan The plan was to stop by interesting wayside sights and to avoid driving on country highways after dark. For safety, try to avoid night driving where the likelihood of wil

OUTBACK AUSTRALIA MAY 2025 ROADTRIP FROM VICTORIA The Township of Andamooka Andamooka is a unique remote settlement nestled in the heart of Outback South Australia and is accessible via a well-maintained sealed road that connects it to the nearby town of Roxby Downs. This route allows visitors to traverse the rugged landscape of the Outback with relative ease, making it an attractive destination for those seeking adventure and a taste of the Australian wilderness. The surroun

BALLADONIA TOWARDS THE NULLARBOR PLAIN The indigenous word Nullarbor translates as, 'place of no trees'. The distance from Balladonia, Western Australia and traversing the Nullarbor Plain to Kimba in South Australia is 1,300 km. The journey west to the eastern states and the remote Nullarbor Plain from Western Australia truly starts at Balladonia. This is little more than a roadhouse. After passing through Balladonia towards South Australia, the ninety-mile straight begins. T

SWIM, FISH, SURF & DRIVE ESPERANCE Esperance is a coastal town with approximately twelve thousand inhabitants, located just over seven hundred kilometres (450 miles) from Perth. The cool waters of the Southern Ocean wash along its shores. The climate and landscape resemble those of Victoria, though Esperance experiences longer warm periods during summer. Esperance has a major deep water export port. While Northern Western Australia sees peak winter visitor numbers, the southe

UNIQUE ROCK FORMATION Of course, surfing the rock is not possible, despite the vivid mental image that may come to mind when one thinks...

PORT GREGORY On the drive to or from the town of Kalbarri along the Coral Coast Highway route, travellers may find themselves passing through the fishing village of Port Gregory. This small yet captivating town is renowned for its most striking feature: a breathtaking lagoon that boasts an extraordinary bubble-gum pink hue. This vibrant body of water is affectionately known as Hutt Lagoon, and its vivid color is a result of the presence of specific types of algae, particularl