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Books about travel ignite the soul and provide fuel to the adventurer. This trilogy provides a deep descriptive insight into the place that is Queensland, developing a sense of place. They entertain with travel narratives full of wonder and unique Australian humour. Queensland is one of the best adventure motorcycling destinations on the planet. But it’s not for the faint at heart.
Gun Fights, Ghosts and Goannas
This book is more than a motorcycle travel story, it’s an adventure through the heart of Queensland and the soul of Australia. Along the way. His message to the reader is that it’s never too late to set and achieve goals. If he can do it anyone can, and it’s easier than you think. Just twist the throttle and look out for kangaroos.
Red Dust and Rainforests
Red Dust and Rainforests captures nature’s raw power, the joy of camaraderie, and the spirit of self-discovery in this final chapter of a 20,000-kilometre odyssey through Queensland. For anyone eager to break free from the ordinary and embrace a life-changing journey, suit up—your adventure awaits!”
Field Guide for Buying a Tent
Field Guide for Buying a Tent cuts through the marketing noise and shows you what actually matters when choosing a tent. Built for real-world use, it helps you avoid overpaying for features you don’t need—and missing the ones you do.
What the Road Teaches
A solo motorcycle adventure through New South Wales, history and self discovery.
A solo motorcycle journey through the heart of New South Wales, where history isn’t found in museums—it’s carved into the land itself. Gary retraces the footsteps of convicts, explorers, and opportunists who shaped early Australia.
As he travels he reflects on his earlier ambitions, assumptions and decisions realises that decisions create sliding doors. This is part motorcycle journey, part history and a great deal of self awareness. Culminating with a conversation with his 21-year-old self on a beach at 4.30 in the morning.
Available late 2026
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Gary Wood
Author | Photographer | Storyteller
I’m an award-winning author, a writer, photographer and a storyteller. I write about Australia’s hidden or forgotten history, people and place.
I am drawn to the overlooked and the unexpected: craftsmanship, history, community, natural beauty and the people who give places their character.
Storytelling is the back bone of our culture, recording and telling those stories is an important part of who we are as individuals and as a nation. Over 150 stories are stored on this website, many more are contained in my book series.