Tag: Big lap
A Wanderer’s Guide to: Cairns
Cairns will impress you as soon as you first drive in, with its lush green hills, sparkling blue water, and the warm and inviting tropical air greeting you. The more you explore Cairns and its surrounds, the more you realise just how much there is to see here. Whether you
A Wanderer’s Guide to: Townsville and The Cassowary Coast
After a fantastic drive through the Whitsunday Coast, we had one more stretch of coastline to cross before arriving in Cairns: Townsville and the Cassowary Coast. Townsville Our first stop before reaching the Cassowary Coast was the North Queensland capital of Townsville. Townsville has something for everyone, whether it’s ocean
A Wanderer’s Guide to: The Discovery and Capricorn Coasts
Once we finished our journey through New South Wales and crossed the Queensland border, our travels north to the Discovery and Capricorn Coasts started in the quiet, unassuming coastal town of Woodgate. The town sits along a stretch of calm beach with hard sand great for beach driving, particularly for those
Mid New South Wales Coast’s Hidden Gems
Similar to our visit to the Blue Mountains, we had done several trips along the New South Wales (NSW) coastline in past years, so for this visit we opted to fill in the gaps and explore some of the lesser known spots located along this stunning stretch of coastline. For
How to Budget for Your Big Lap
As seen in “Pat Callinan’s 4×4 Adventures” Issue 45 It’s the age-old question amongst travellers and dreamers: how long can I afford to be away for? Unfortunately, Google can’t answer this question for us, and the simple fact remains that we all differ in our expectations from a trip as