For a while Nicki has been experiementing with BBQ cooking and in particular ribs. This week she has an easy pork rib recipe to tackle at home or on the road. This week too we answer some listeners questions and bid farewell to the mighty Killarado- sad time. But excitingly we dive in to introducing our newest addition to the team, Helen Reddy. Yes, you can speak to us to feature this show on your community radio station, or website, we would love to talk with you. If you would like to reach out...
Feb 07, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 6
This week we are following 20th century explorer Michael Terry. I urge you to read Michael Terry's autobiography, it is the story of a hard, adventurous life, much of it in northern and central Australian deserts. Born in 1899, Terry fought as a mechanic in World War 1 in a British armoured car brigade in a little known action in Russia. Gassed, he was invalided out and came to Western Australia in 1919 where, on a cattle station near Carnarvon, he discovered his love for the outback. An explore...
Jan 31, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 5
In our last of the Summer Series Extras, this week we prepare you for travelling, from tips, tricks, hacks to advice. Some simple maintenance before you hit the road, to advice on towing, weights and choosing a caravan. We also some give an insight into some of our top coastal destinations to visit as well as off road adventures and trips to put on your bucket list. From Broome, Port Jackson to the Gibb River Road, Cape Tribulation and places in between. Whether you travel full-time or you just ...
Jan 24, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 4
The Summer Series Extras continues with a trip to South Australia. We are in the caravan and on the road this week, and exploring South Australia, and its fishing, boating, surfing, swimming, camping, bushwalking and wildlife; there's so much to see and do along kilometres of pristine coast on the Yorke Peninsula. Just over an hour’s drive away from Adelaide and home to a whopping 700 kilometres of pristine coast, the Yorke Peninsula is one of South Australia’s most accessible seaside escapes. S...
Jan 17, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 3
This week in the Summer Series Extras we explore 1770, yes its a place! Agnes Waters and more about the history of the area and Captain James Cook and Queensland. Pack your bathers and put in the beach towel and get ready to taste the area of Agnes Water which is a small coastal town situated in the Gladstone Region, Queensland and is the closest access point to Southern Great Barrier Reef. It is known mostly for its amazing beaches and fishing. Close by or 5 mins down the road is Seventeen Seve...
Jan 10, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Happy New Year and welcome to Season 3. We continue our Summer Series- Extra and this week, well travellers, it's exciting, its laid back, its a tourist playground and if you love exploring, swimming, fishing and seafood, then oh my goodness put this on your destination list! Embark on the ultimate seafood safari in the Eyre Peninsula. Taste world-famous Coffin Bay Oysters fresh from the farm and the pristine waters that surround the peninsula, or in one of the region’s many seafood restaurants ...
Jan 03, 2023•31 min•Season 3Ep. 1
This week we are in search of gold, and give you comprehensive details into how to find gold, what is the equipment to use and where to go. Join Nicki as she gives you the knowledge and tips of how to hopefully strike it rich! We headed to the Golden Triangle and Victoria's Dunolly which is an historic gold mining town which, at its height in the 1860s, had a population possibly as high as 35,000. Today it has less than 1,000. Its kurrajong-lined main street retains some attractive old buildings...
Dec 27, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 50
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Dec 22, 2022•2 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Lake Eildon is Victoria’s most popular inland waterway for Recreational Boating Activities. Beneath its waters lies a history all of its own with towns such as Darlingford and Bonnie Doon flooded to make way for the massive inland lake which was started and further expanded in 1915, 1929, 1931 and 1954. My family has had a close relationship with this area, working it, fishing, living near it or on its shores to farming and gold mining. We look at the secrets beneath, the history and a family ta...
Dec 20, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Immerse yourself in big nature and explore our wild coastline, dotted with secluded beaches, pristine estuaries, native forests & ancient landscapes. The Sapphire Coast is the perfect place to re-energise in spring with warm, bright days ideal for active adventures on land & sea. From August until November we are regarded as one of Australia's premier whale watching locations, with thousands of humpback whales travelling along our ancient coastline on their way to Antarctica. The Sapphir...
Dec 13, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Choosing the road less travelled is fine in theory – but we know you need a bit of a plan. It helps if you’ve got something to choose from. So, to fill your summer with places and pastimes that never even occurred to you, we have a pretty comprehensive offering to help you plan your getaway in Australia, including plenty of beaches that you might have left off the wish list. We also have some tips on how to stay safe whilst travelling on the roads. "If there is any road not travelled then that i...
Dec 06, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Pet friendly and caravan friendly, over 300 kilometres and five hours of pure magical views. Pack your hiking boots, skis, fishing rod and mountain bikes. Road tripping along Victoria's Great Alpine Road, takes you through grand mountain ranges, splendidly rich forests and shimmering waterways. Based in Paynesville we headed north from Bairnsdale sitting poised on the glistening Gippsland Lakes through Victoria’s high country to Wangaratta. This road trip is a crowd pleaser for adrenaline junkie...
Nov 29, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 46
South Australia is home to 18 wine regions and has officially been named a Great Wine Capital of the World – grab a glass and join the celebrations. You can’t get far without encountering one of their world-famous wine regions. Adelaide is the wine capital of Australia - and one of the 11 Great Wine Capitals of the World, along side Bordeaux in France, Napa Valley in the US and Bilbao Rioja in Spain. The network of global wine capitals share a common asset: their internationally renowned wine re...
Nov 22, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 45
Lake Argyle is one of the largest man-made lakes in the southern hemisphere and home to more than 70 islands. Created by the Ord River Dam, it's classified as an inland sea and at its peak in the green season Lake Argyle holds a staggering 10.7 billion cubic metres of water at full supply level. That's more than 18 times the size of Sydney Harbour. Lake Argyle is approximately 75km by road from Kununurra, via the Victoria Highway. You can take the leisurely and scenic 40-minute drive from Kununu...
Nov 15, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 44
The Birdsville Track is a notable outback road in Australia. The 517-kilometre (321 mi) track runs between Birdsville in south-western Queensland and Marree, a small town in the north-eastern part of South Australia. It traverses three deserts along the route, the Strzelecki Desert, Sturt Stony Desert and Tirari Desert. Birdsville Track is one of the most iconic dirt roads in Australia. Barren and isolated, drivers need plenty of water and fuel as they make their way from Maree all the way to Bi...
Nov 08, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 43
Edward John Eyre's truly remarkable crossing of The Great Australian Bight and the Nullarbor Plain is the feat for which he is best remembered. In the full heat of summer and the depths of an Australian winter (1840-41), Edward John Eyre explored the rugged and unforgiving coastline between Streaky Bay on South Australia's west coast, and King George's Sound - present day Albany - in Western Australia. In all a distance of over 1200 miles. In the spirit of reconciliation this episode is dedicate...
Nov 01, 2022•37 min•Season 2Ep. 42
The locations- Lake Bonney, Lake Eyre and Lake Dumbleyung. It was the height of the swinging sixties, and in Australia was a famous British speed record breaker determined to put himself in the history books. Donald Campbell, broke eight absolute world speed records on water and on land in the 1950s and 1960s. That year was 1964 and he took his famous Bluebirds, on land and on water to both South Australia and Western Australia to become the fastest man. He remains the only person to set both wo...
Oct 25, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 41
Reconnect with nature, wildlife and your taste buds on a trip to the impossibly beautiful island state of Tasmania. Tasmania’s natural beauty is captivating, its cultural experiences are diverse, and its food and drink offering is enviable. Get a true taste of Tasmania in its fresh apple cider, cheeses, wine and oysters, and experience a dose of its serenity with its powder-white beaches and laid-back luxury. From family roots in Port sorell to Hobart and Errol Flynn to historic Port Arthur, we ...
Oct 18, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 40
The Melbourne Leisurefest has been operating for over 20 years at Sandown Racecourse and is one of the largest caravan and camping shows in Victoria! The event was cancelled in 2020 and 2021 due to the global coronavirus pandemic, and that meant everyone was out in force over the 2022 event. We went along to the venue which showcased the largest and most popular range of caravans, pop-tops, tents, camper trailers, motorhomes, 4x4, outdoor lifestyle accessories and tourism destinations, all in th...
Oct 11, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 39
Over almost 150 years, the word ‘Pentridge’ became eponymous with prison. Following the closure of the Melbourne Gaol in the 1920s, Pentridge became the main remand and reception prison for the Melbourne metropolitan area. Closed in 1997 the prison has undergone a massive restoration plus redevelopment and has turned into a vibrant shopping location of apartments accommodation and a village precinct. You can shop within the prison walls, watch a movie and stroll around the grounds or join a ghos...
Oct 04, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 38
Its school holiday time, why take the fastest route from A to B when you live in a country famous for its seemingly endless landscapes? Join us for the best family road trips in Australia. See animals, nature, historical sites and incredible landscapes from WA, to QLD, Vic, NSW and Tasmania and the Northern Territory there's a road trip to suit your travel style and keep the kids entertained without the electronic gadgets. This podcast is produced right here in Australia, The Road Less Travelled...
Sep 27, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 37
We stumbled upon the story years ago, and for anyone fortunate enough to be holidaying in the top end of Western Australia, and find themselves on the old section of the Wyndham pier, spare a thought for the Motor Vessel Koolama resting in the deep mud of the bay not far from where they are standing. The only hint of her location is the eerie swirling water over her grave. One of the most intriguing wartime dramas occurred off the Western Australian coast in February 1942 concerning attacks made...
Sep 20, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 36
This week we talk mini GPS, to what and how you power your set up. We head to WA's south west, a region located on the south coast of Western Australia, adjoining the Southern Ocean, where the coast extends for approximately 250 kilometres. Bounded by the South West region on the west and Wheatbelt region to the north, the total land area of 39,007 square kilometres represents approximately 1.5 per cent of the state's total area. The Great Southern has a growing reputation for hosting significan...
Sep 13, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 35
In an ambitious quest to be the first Europeans to cross the harsh Australian continent, the Victorian Exploring Expedition sets off, farewelled by 15,000 cheering well-wishers. Led by Robert O'Hara Burke, a brave man totally lacking in the bush skills necessary for his task; surveyor and meteorologist William Wills; and 17 others, the expedition took 20 tons of equipment carried on six wagons, 23 horses and 26 camels. Only one man returned alive. Despite their tragic fates, the names of Burke a...
Sep 06, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 34
The true account of two young German aviators, Captain Hans Bertram and Adolph Klausmann, who had to survive six weeks in the Kimberley region in Australia after they were blown off course on a reckless flight from Koepang in the Dutch East Indies across the Timor Sea to Darwin in 1932. They were forced to land and so without food or much water, began their 53 day ordeal on an uninhabited, wild coastline. This is their story and that of Mike Atkinson a modern day adventurer who followed their ta...
Aug 30, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 33
Southern Cross likes to see itself as having a double identity. It is the last town on the eastern edge of the wheatbelt and the first town on the Eastern Goldfields. Its historic importance lies in the fact that in 1887 it became the first major gold discovery in the Eastern Goldfields and therefore, for a time, it was seen as the mother town of Coolgardie and the grandmother of Kalgoorlie. This status continued when, albeit briefly, it became, the end of the railway line until it pushed on to ...
Aug 23, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 32
The route from Sydney to Canberra is as picturesque as they come. Rolling hills are dotted with cool-climate wineries, crackling fireplaces and sandstone cottages. Wind your way through fine dining destinations and unexpected delights from Sydney to Canberra. A road trip from Sydney to Canberra is one of Australia's most popular driving experiences. There are two ways to get to the nation's capital: via a stunning coastal drive along the eastern seaboard, or a spectacular drive through the heart...
Aug 16, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 31
When exploring the West Coast, it’s all about the incredible pristine nature. Australia has some unique attractions and beautiful visit, and plenty of each can be found here. The area referred to as the West Coast starts from Port Lincoln and encompass the western half Eyre Peninsula up to just past Ceduna. The area from there over to the Western Australia border is known as the Far West Coast. Its an area close to Nicki's heart, she lived there. I can’t talk about things to do on the West Coast...
Aug 09, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 30
How do you plan your trips? Close your eyes and say Hey Siri or Hey Google? Please say no to that! When I first started out travelling around Australia 40 years ago, we didn’t do a lot of actual planning of our trips. We would pick a few tourist traps to see and places to stay but most of it was done on the hop. It was only if we had a specific destination of research or adventure. In those days navigation consisted of nothing more than an Australian Road Map, yes a paper one, which I still use ...
Aug 02, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 29
We continue our trip into central NSW. From the birthplace of an Australian sporting icon in Cootamundra, through the cherry capital of Australia to the historic location of the Cowra breakout . This occurred on 5 August 1944, when 1,104 Japanese prisoners of war attempted to escape from a prisoner of war camp near Cowra, in New South Wales, Australia. It was the largest prison escape of World War II, as well as one of the bloodiest. During the escape and ensuing manhunt, four Australian soldier...
Jul 26, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 28
