A tour to learn about the history of Darwin From my high school studies of Australian history, I knew a little about the bombing of Darwin in 1942. And my recent visit to the Tiwi Islands, 80 kilometres north of Darwin educated me further. It was on the smaller of the Tiwi Islands - Bathurst - that Father John McGrath on that fateful day of … [Read more...]
Never smile at a crocodile
Where to have safe close encounters with an Australian crocodile The handler calls out, “Good boy Will, pick up.” On command, Will’s body thrashes in the water, the large tail out of sight below the surface helps propel that 690-kilogram of crocodile flesh in a vertical thrust. One large foot claws the only solid object within reach - my … [Read more...]
Sweet discovery in the Northern Territory
Best Tour out of Darwin The dull whirr of the floatplane’s engine makes conversation impossible inside the cabin, but the captivating view over Darwin Harbour requires no commentary. I'm with a group of five all squeezed into a Cessna 208 Caravan. Sitting directly behind the pilot, it's probably a good thing my regular "oh wow" comments remain … [Read more...]
Cruising Nitmiluk Gorge
A memorable Northern Territory experience There are numerous ways to get up close and personal with the impressive scenery and wildlife in Nitmiluk National Park. Traditional Owners, the Jawoyn and Dagomen people allow visitors access to the park and one morning in the middle of May, I'm taking a boat cruise on the first two of the thirteen … [Read more...]
Why not climb a mountain?
Hiking Mt Maroon Good Friday might be a day of rest for some, but for me, it was a day to hike a mountain. I’d responded to a media call out to join the epic Moonrise on Mount Maroon on Friday, April 19. The requirements: A writer/journalist who is fit enough to hike the seven-hour return night hike Available to depart at 2 pm on Good … [Read more...]
The best of Brisbane’s weekend escapes
Winter in Brisbane is all about warm days filled with sunshine and blue skies. Want to know where I'd recommend you escape to if you're a local or a visitor to Brissie? Check out my story from the Upsider on four of my suggestions (And it was hard to write about only four!) Open beach on Moreton Island … [Read more...]
A grave connection
Maybe not travel related - but I am proud of this profile piece I wrote for the Sydney Morning Herald's GoodWeekend Magazine for their Two of Us segment, featuring a lovely couple from Brisbane Pete and Mandy published June 24th, 2018. … [Read more...]
Australia in spring
Unique Aussie experiences After a really pleasant mild winter, spring hit Brisbane with a thud today. Temperatures jumping to 36 degrees and its only the end of October. We're in for a hot summer. But it is still technically spring and despite the soaring temperature gauge we continue to experience the things spring brings. (Did you like all … [Read more...]
Brisbane Top ten things to do
You know I love my city and any chance to write about it I take it! Here's my story published on The Big Bus Tour and Travel Guide website on Top Ten Things to do in Brisbane Brisbane City Cat on Brisbane River image: Jennifer Johnston … [Read more...]
One of Australia’s most unique 4WD adventures – an epic road trip from Brisbane to Broome and back again
One couple’s classic Aussie 4WD adventure involved a 15,000 kilometre road trip from Brisbane to Broome and back Explore more of Australia on a road trip My friends Cyndy and David have become Australian explorers via their caravan and 4WD vehicle. They love nothing more than planning a route, checking on the weather forecasts (Australia … [Read more...]
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