Who am I?
Gary Wood is an award-winning Australian author and motorcycle adventurer who has spent years travelling the back roads of outback Queensland and regional Australia.
His journeys take him well beyond the highway — into small towns, remote communities and places where the road narrows and the stories begin.
Riding long distances and taking the time to stop, he documents the people, landscapes and experiences that many Australians have forgotten, but still define the country.
His books Gun Fights, Ghosts and Goannas and Red Dust and Rainforests capture these journeys with a mix of observation, history and Australian humour.
Along the way, Gary has developed a deep respect for the practical knowledge found in these places — from trades and crafts to the everyday skills that keep remote communities alive.
His work is driven by a simple idea: that adventure isn’t about distance, but about paying attention to where you are — and understanding the place you’re in.
Digital Swaggie
Digital Swaggie is an adventure journal built around travelling the back roads of Australia.
Created by author and motorcycle rider Gary Wood, it follows journeys into remote areas, small towns and the landscapes that sit well beyond the highway.
It’s not about ticking off destinations — it’s about taking the long way, stopping often and understanding the places you pass through.
Along the way, the journal records the people, the stories and the practical knowledge that still define regional Australia.
Digital Swaggie is organised into three journals:
Place and Culture – The landscapes and communities that shape the country
Craft – The skills, trades and knowledge found in small towns
Adventure – Riding, travel and lessons learned on the road