There are few roads on the planet that go through such spectacular areas such as the world heritage listed Daintree Rain Forest. I ride through it on my quest to find the best beach in Queensland.
Book Review – Explore Cape York
The tip of Cape York is a bucket list journey for many adventurous Australians. Getting though requires good planning. This book should be used as a guide for when and when to go on a trip of a life time.
Adventure riders assemble for the annual Christmas in July 2022
The ride to Einasleigh was more than an adventure riders right of passage, it was a test of endurance. I was wet and cold. My helmet visor was fogging up […]
Art outdoors and other surprises
“Ok let’s see! can I have a pie, sausage roll, coffee and 50 litres of diesel?……. and oh do you know where I can find a world famous artist with […]
An amazing piece of architecture: Little Crystal Creek, North Queensland
In the summer months the humidity conspires with the deadly jelly fish to keep many north Queenslanders out of the ocean. The stinger nets are only marginally successful in reducing […]
Crocodiles, snakes and red wine…..paddling Lawn Hill
I don’t think I’ve ever moved so fast, in between my legs was a giant snake:)……….., not just any snake a black and white striped snake. You know the type […]
Flies, mozzies, crocodiles and killer jelly fish… a pleasant day on the Ross River?
OMG what a shitty place to stop for the night, is there no chance of getting to Cairns? While I wasn’t around back in 1860 to hear this comment, I’m […]
Captain Cook’s visit to Queensland in 1770
This story provides an overview of the town of 1770 and a small tribute to the historical events associated with Captain James Cook’s second landing in Australia.
The story of tin mining and the discovery of the Hidden Valley.
North Queensland, Australia has two distinct climates. These are hot and dry, and hot and humid, so it never ceases to amaze me that men and some women will walk […]
There’s a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow and its called “Forsayth”
What drove people to walk extreme distances through savage heat, stabbing spinifex, and incessant flies without any promise of wealth or prosperity? The thought there might be a pot of […]