The Four Pillars of Adventure beyond 50
There’s a point where life is meant to slow down.
This is not that point.
This site is about staying in the game, riding, SCUBA diving, wandering, exploring and paying attention along the way.
Immersion
Water changes everything.
Diving, kayaking, kite surfing—places where you’re fully present, where nothing else competes for attention.
These are not activities.
They’re moments where time shifts.
A Sense of Place
A good ride isn’t measured in distance.
It’s the road you choose, the light you ride through, and the place that stays with you after you leave.
Short rides. Real locations.
Stories that lead somewhere.
Lifestyle
The small things that shape the experience.
Bikes, coffee, conversations, gear that works, and the quiet rituals in between.
Not trends.
Just what feels right.
Adventure
Longer journeys, where things stretch out a little.
Motorcycles, remote places, unexpected turns—and the space to reflect on it.
This is where the stories come together.
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Books and Guides
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.
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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, Gary learns the secret of life, loses his money by betting on chickens and solves the murder of the swaggie from the song Waltzing Matilda. 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.
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Red Dust and Rainforests
Continuing his path of self-discovery, Gary faces deep bull dust tracks, mechanical failures, and challenging riding conditions that test his skills and resilience.
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!”
Sand Dunes and the Serpent
Sand Dunes and the Serpent is a journey into the vast, unforgiving heart of western Queensland — where distances are measured in days, not kilometres, and the land quietly tests those who travel through it.
The final book in the Queensland Adventure Riding Series, Sand Dunes and the Serpent, is more than a travelogue. It’s a reckoning — with solitude, with place, and with the forces that draw people back to the edge of the map. Some journeys reveal landscapes. Others reveal what’s been coiled beneath the surface all along.
On Sale June 2026
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.
In 48 practical pages, this guide breaks down key tent features, includes a simple decision table, and explains why the most expensive option isn’t always the right one. Whether you’re heading into the bush, the high country, or a roadside camp, you’ll choose with confidence—and get a tent that actually works for your adventure.
Convicts, Con-Men and the Great Southern Land
Convicts, Con-men and the Great Southern Land is 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.
Riding a fully loaded bike through the state, Gary retraces the footsteps of convicts, explorers, and opportunists who shaped early Australia. From the legacy of the First Fleet to tracking the first space missions. This is a story of resilience, survival, and reinvention.
But this isn’t just a ride through history.
Along the way, Gary reflects on solitude, mental health, and the clarity that only comes from long days in the saddle—where the noise of the world fades, and the real conversations begin.
Part travel story, part personal journey, this is the first in a New South Wales series that explores the spirit of adventure, the weight of the past, and the freedom of the open road.
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About Me
Author – Storyteller -Speaker
I am an award-winning Australian author and speaker whose work explores the connection between people, materials and landscape.
Through travel — by motorcycle, rail and on foot — I document artisans, makers and regional communities, preserving the stories of those who create, repair and sustain culture through skill.
My writing is an inquiry into exploration, place, craftsmanship and the enduring value of knowledge.