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Katoomba Scenic Railway NSW by Leroy and Shelley Jones

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BEST AUSSIE TRAIN RIDES FOR ALL AGES

Australia has amazing rail journeys like The Ghan, Indian Pacific, Great Southern and The Overland with some of the best Aussie train rides for all ages. Today, we are romancing about Australia’s great vintage trains and day trips – perfect for Tank Engine obsessed toddlers, trainspotters, school holidays or anytime… How many of these have you enjoyed, like Leroy and Shelley Jones? HAHA. You can see which train gave them this reaction below. Make sure you tell us about your favourite rail journeys in Oz… HOP ON THE PICHI RICHI From March until November you can ride on vintage trains

Michelle Gilmore 21 September, 2023

Camping

Highly recommend: Silo Art Trail, North East Victoria

If you love Silo Art, pop this art trail on your list. It is all relatively close, has loads of free camping, caravan parks, old pubs and attractions – and the Murray River is not far away!

Michelle Gilmore 5 September, 2023

Wombat on Maria Island by Overland Exposure

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5 BEST PLACES TO SPOT WOMBATS IN AUSTRALIA

Have you seen the world’s largest burrowing mammals? These sleep-loving, plant eating loners can weigh a hefty 20 kg and grow up to 85cm.

Michelle Gilmore 2 September, 2023

The Brown Family loved their camp at Goondiwindi Golf Club

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CAMPING 101: 6 THINGS PARENTS NEED TO SHOW THEIR KIDS ABOUT CAMPING

Parents, if you are reading this then you are likely already GIFTING your children the joys of camping and outdoor adventures. Like the lovely Brown family pictured, who we met at Goondiwindi Golf Club in Queensland, this winter. (It has FREE camping if you play golf). Their son LOVED the new CAMPS wrap on the vehicle. This is what we reckon Mums and Dad’s ticklist for educating young campers is: 1 PICK UP Leave an area tidier than you found it. If a bin is overflowing, take your rubbish with you. Simples! Especially if free camping is to continue for

Heatley Gilmore 22 August, 2023

Hot air balloons over Lake Burley Griffin Canberra - pic by Kate Gilmore

ACT

10 must dos when you camp in Canberra

We have visited Canberra A LOT. In fact, at least once or twice a year since the kids were little. We camp or stay with my sister and family.

Michelle Gilmore 1 August, 2023

Destinations

A Dad’s Guide: Top 10 things to do in Australia with kids before they leave home

Karajini NP WA Gorge Rim Here are some epic action-packed adventures plus iconic Aussie destinations to share with your children and teens, that they will remember, and you will cherish. Bicentennial Tree Pemberton WA 1. Climb the Bicentennial Tree, Western Australia Tallest of three fire lookout trees in the Pemberton area – this is super scary! Especially for mums looking on. We stayed at Pemberton Caravan Park. Kayak the Ord River Kununurra WA 2. Kayak the Ord River, Western Australia We kayaked for a two-day self-guided tour on the spectacular Ord River, and stopped at a rustic private camp overnight.

Michelle Gilmore 1 August, 2023

Final stages of repurposing Nilpena's former Blacksmith's Shop - June 2022 - image courtesy of SA Parks

Destinations

Nilpena Ediacara National Park now open in SA

South Australia’s newest national park is located 500km north of Adelaide, near Parachilna, and provides a unique insight into life on Earth 550 million years ago.

Michelle Gilmore 18 July, 2023

Descending into the Chambers of the Black Hand, Lightning Ridge, NSW

Camping

Fossick and camp your way through Australia

Are you feeling lucky? Line up your family or friends and head out to one of these “diamond in the rough” camps and have a fossick around.

Michelle Gilmore 11 July, 2023

Jewel of the Gemfields - image Wendy Frank

Destinations

Come to a Gemfields Festival, Queensland

Have you been to the Gemfields Festival? For 2023, everything “Gems & Jewels” will be encompassed in the one site at Roy Day Park at Sapphire, Queensland!

Michelle Gilmore 11 July, 2023