Strzelecki Track Day Four The Strzelecki Track has its origins in the Strzelecki Creek. The track more or less follows the route of the Strzelecki Creek. The first European party to see the creek was led by Charles Sturt on his northern expedition of 1844-45. Sturt named the creek after his colleague Sir Paul Edmond de Strzelecki, a Prussian nobleman who had explored parts of southern Australia. After 1870, when Harry Redford used it as a water source to move a thousand head

CAMERON CORNER Tibooburra to Cameron Corner is a fascinating journey spanning approximately 140km of unsealed roads, immersing travellers in the rugged beauty of the Australian outback. This route leads to the unique junction of Corner Country, where the borders of three states converge, creating a distinctive point on the map. At this remote location, you will find yourself at the meeting point of New South Wales, South Australia, and Queensland, each contributing its own ch

Corner Country Day Three Well into the corner country as they call this part of Australia. Tibooburra is where the bitumen road meets the dirt. Unsealed roads and of course no railway or roadside fencing. Driving is at risk of wandering wildlife such as kangaroos, emu, dingoes, stray cattle and even the odd camel. Upon arrival in the unofficial capital Tibooburra of the outback corner country. One could be mistaken as going to Bedrock as in the Fred Flintstone tv cartoon. Lar

Broken Hill and Overnight Tibooburra Day Two A planned overnight stay in Broken Hill, an early start after sunrise, and a hearty morning breakfast before driving to an overnight stop in Tibooburra in outback New South Wales. Toyota Landcruiser easy driving. Broken Hill to Tibooburra is an all-sealed road, covering a distance of about 330km. The travel route follows the Silver City Highway via Fowlers Gap, Packsaddle, Milparinka, and the historic site of Depot Glen. Packsaddle

Nhill Air Show Victoria In April 2024, an exciting one-day event took place at the Nhill Airport (Aerodrome), located just five kilometres north of the charming township. This event showcased a unique experience for attendees, offering a perfect opportunity for aviation enthusiasts and the general public alike to come together and celebrate. The Nhill Airport's strategic location, being over halfway along the driving route from Melbourne to Adelaide, makes it easily accessibl

Studebaker Classics April 2024. Classic car display inside the Airport grounds of the Nhill Airshow. The air show event was expected to draw from two to six thousand spectators. Attendance appeared to rival close to five thousand. Held at the Nhill airport over open paddocks on the outskirts of the small town of Nhill in Western Victoria. As an offshoot of the thrilling flying demonstrations, car enthusiasts were delighted to witness a captivating showcase of Studebaker class