In seek of both adventure and emotional comfort from mother N, flights to Cairns were an impulsive yet intuitive purchase that came at the peril of a shit day. Financially it could be deemed a dumb move at 2am—but that aside it was an absolute conquest. No agenda, no timeline, no knowledge or expectations. These…
Shark Bay is the first World Heritage Listed site in Western Australia; a highly underrated piece of paradise that pays homage to unique species, hectares of red landscapes, and tranquil lagoons that set the ideal scene for an esky full of afternoon beers. If you’re a stickler for the campfire tales, you might also take…
After a 260km feat countering strong south-easterly winds that create a real Barry Crocker of a time for the motion-sick prone, the Rowley Shoals quickly wins its worth by demonstrating the complete wonder and extravagance of the Indian Ocean. Unless you’re heavily involved in the diving scene—and even then—there’s a chance the Rowley Shoals doesn’t…
The South West for me is the best of both worlds; a dream combination of the beach and the bush that delivers peace and isolation without the need to venture too far off the beaten track. Quite literally every twist and turn takes you to a distinctive, vast and wild piece of coast that has…
Falling into the arms of the Kimberley was always inevitable. It’s sentiment grew from the story of how my parents met—becoming my namesake (there is an ‘e’ before the ‘y’). However, it’s allure originated from the complete and utter mystery of north west Australia. Most will have seen the photos, watched the features on travel…
You could argue that most of Innes National Park looks the same; shrubs, dirt, more shrubs, more dirt, and plenty of suburbians in their BCF shirts hanging to get a catch that will score them some extra attention from the boys. But after multiple trips to what has affectionately become Pondies, there’s absolutely no place…
