No matter which direction you head in, you’ll uncover a new town full of friendly locals, unique shops, fresh produce and photographic scenery. Wagga Wagga is the perfect launch pad for a quick road trip around the region. Head north and feast on cheese and chocolate, or head south and visit the breathtaking natural beauty of The Rock and sweeping plains. A trip east will take you to the iconic Dog on the Tuckerbox or into the picturesque mountains, while west will find you visiting vibrant coun...
Jul 19, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Come with us and we explore five World Heritage areas and spectacular northern west of Australia! This week its Part 2 of the Savannah Way where we wrap up this epic adventure from NT through to WA. What a trip, what a journey. The Savannah Way – 3700 kilometre route linking Cairns in Tropical North Queensland via the natural wonders of Australia’s tropical savannahs and the Northern Territory’s Top End to the historic pearling town of Broome in Western Australia’s Kimberley. Whether you are cam...
Jul 12, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Come with us and we explore five World Heritage areas and spectacular northern Australia! This week its Part 1 of the Savannah Way QLD to the NT. What a trip, what a journey. The Savannah Way – 3700 kilometre route linking Cairns in Tropical North Queensland via the natural wonders of Australia’s tropical savannahs and the Northern Territory’s Top End to the historic pearling town of Broome in Western Australia’s Kimberley. Whether you are camping or staying in accommodation, travelling the enti...
Jul 05, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 25
In 1929 Dr Cecil (CT) Madigan undertook a series of aerial reconnaissances of central Australia and in 1939 followed this up with a scientific expedition into the Simpson Desert. It’s now a popular, but extremely demanding, desert expedition. CT Madigan’s expedition crossed the desert in 25 days with a party of nine, pioneering the use of mobile radio communication and making extensive zoological and botanical collections. When Madigan and his men first crossed the desert, they filled in one of ...
Jun 28, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 24
We uncover one of Melbourne's best kept secrets! Point Nepean is one of Victoria's most unique heritage sites, boasting a fascinating collection of historic buildings and structures located in dramatic coastal scenery. Explore Fort Nepean and the Quarantine Station on foot or on bicycle and enjoy a picnic overlooking Port Phillip. This is a fantastic day trip near Melbourne. The history of Point Nepean spans back thousands of years to the Bunurong people and it has also played an important role ...
Jun 21, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Did you know that back in 1988 a traumatised family was allegedly lifted off the ground by aliens? It was still dark in the early hours of January 20, 1988, when the Knowles family was driving along the remote Nullarbor Plain. The seemingly mundane trip from Perth to Melbourne quickly turned to terror when they encountered an unidentified flying object that tormented them for 90 minutes. A large glowing object "like a big ball" chased Faye Knowles and her adult sons Patrick, Wayne and Sean down ...
Jun 14, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Fishermans Bend is to become the largest urban renewal project in Victoria. But this precinct holds many interesting sites and stories that are important for telling the story of Melbourne's and Australia's history. This week we explore the huge General Motors (Holden) automobile complex on Salmon Street and Todd Road. This was one of the largest centres of Australia's car research, design and manufacturing, and only closed in 2020. We also look at the significant role in Australia's war effort ...
Jun 07, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 21
John McDouall Stuart led the first successful expedition to traverse the Australian mainland from south to north and return, through the centre of the continent. The explorations of Stuart eventually resulted in the 1863 annexation of a huge area of country to the Government of South Australia. This area became known as the Northern Territory. In 1911 the Commonwealth of Australia assumed responsibility for that area. In 1871–72 the Australian Overland Telegraph Line was constructed along Stuart...
May 31, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 20
The Matilda Way is one road that most definitely leads to adventure, and a different one each day. The fully sealed 1812 kilometre highway stretches from the New South Wales border all the way to the Gulf of Carpentaria, from Cunnamulla to Karumba. Traversing the 'real outback' the route is filled with friendly local characters, unique attractions and unspoiled natural sites. Four days is a comfortable drive, depending on how long you spend discovering the unique charms of each township. Along t...
May 24, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 19
It was once a notorious location for smugglers, thugs and criminals, but today Port Melbourne is an upscale coastal suburb, with fancy apartments in high-rises and converted warehouses. Cyclists follow the Bay Trail past Sandridge and Port Melbourne beaches, with views of kayakers on the bay and the Spirit of Tasmania ferry, which docks at Station Pier. Bay Street has trendy cafes and fine dining, and historic hotels serving pub grub. The history of the port cannot be under estimated with two ma...
May 17, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 18
CY O'Connor was Engineer in Chief for the state of WA and was responsible for the development of Fremantle harbour and much of the state's early railway network, but it was the Kalgoorlie water pipeline that was to be his greatest success - even though he did not live to see it. The Engineer-in-Chief’s first priority was a harbour at Fremantle to replace Albany as Western Australia’s chief port. He went against accepted wisdom, building it within the mouth of the Swan River. The discovery of gol...
May 10, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Phatcat Media's Jeff was Perth born and raised and Nicki spent 28 years calling Perth home. This week they take you with them back to WA and visit historic Fremantle, a lively port city 30 minutes south-west of Perth in Western Australia - where the Swan River meets the Indian Ocean. Fremantle has something for visitors of all ages any time of year. Freo is truly magical destination. This pedestrian-friendly city with unique winding streets offers you a glimpse of a colonial and Gold Rush past i...
May 03, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 16
This week, we take advantage of some lovely weather and hit the road minus Jenni The Jayco, this weekend for the first time we are Air BnB-ing- it. With Rocko the dog along we decided to be a little different andpack as much as we could into the weekend adventure. We visit the Australian Distillers Festival in Abbotsford, head to the Golden Triangle for food, wine tasting, exploring and then we visit a favorite location in Bendigo. This week for the Gold Prospecting Expo and a taste of Memphis- ...
Apr 26, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 15
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. Spend your days lounging on sandy-white shores and cooling off at on...
Apr 19, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 14
If you are or were ready to plan your next holiday, the Victorian Caravan, Camping & Touring Supershow was the go to destination this week! This year’s Supershow featured over 75 manufacturers and 90 accessories exhibitors and ran for 5 days at the Melbourne Showgrounds, starting April 6 – 10. It’s return to the Melbourne Showgrounds offered visitors several options on how to get there, either by tram, train or car. We headed down for a look, ideas, a bargain, some research and to see this m...
Apr 12, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Calling all aviation enthusiasts and Brisbane historians, allow extra time on your next trip to Brisbane Airport to visit the the Kingsford Smith Memorial. This memorial is dedicated to the early Australian aviator Sir Charles, best known for making the first trans-Pacific flight from the United States to Australia, the first non-stop crossing of the Australian mainland and the first flight between Australia and New Zealand. The preserved “Southern Cross” aeroplane, which Kingsford Smith used fo...
Apr 05, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Its 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 along with abalone, scallops, prawns and tuna. Blessed with natural beauty Eyre Peninsula features rugged land...
Mar 29, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Sydney is the first stop on many Australian itineraries, and for good reason. It's an inviting blend of the exhilarating and easygoing. With the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge celebrating 90 years, we delve into the history and travel across and under the magnificent structure. We vist the amazing Q Station, and go on a creepy and spooky ghost tour, where things did go bump in the night! Sydney's vibrant dining scene, golden sand and robust cultural venues draw visitors back again and again. This ...
Mar 22, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Ballarat is Victoria's third largest city, located just over an hour by road or rail west of Melbourne, which has enjoyed a rich and prosperous heritage thanks to the Gold Rush which began in 1851. Victoria's largest inland city, Ballarat is a thriving hub of contemporary arts, events, food, brews and wine, with a fascinating heritage backdrop. With its renowned wineries and exciting restaurant scene, Ballarat is an established foodie destination. Recharge and refuel after a day's walking at one...
Mar 15, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Located in the Eastern Goldfields region of Western Australia, Kalgoorlie Boulder is situated 590 kilometres inland of Perth. Kalgoorlie Boulder is Australia's largest Outback City with a population of more than 30,000 people. It is the largest urban centre in the Goldfields region and the fifth largest in Western Australia. Whatever the length of your stay, you are guaranteed to uncover a wealth of treasures set against a backdrop of some of the world's best architecture. Here you'll find a mod...
Mar 08, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Broome is a beach resort town on Western Australia’s Kimberley region. Along its Indian Ocean coastline, the white sands of 22km-long Cable Beach offer a dramatic backdrop for sunset camel rides. At Gantheaume Point nearby, dinosaur tracks are revealed in the beach’s red rocks during low tide. Broome’s historic Chinatown overlooks Roebuck Bay, a jumping off point for cruises to local pearl farms and a whole lot more. Join us this week as we check out Broome in WA. We do not receive any corporate...
Mar 01, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 7
The Bombing of Darwin, also known as the Battle of Darwin, on 19 February 1942 was the largest single attack ever mounted by a foreign power on Australia. On that day, 242 Japanese aircraft, in two separate raids, attacked the town, ships in Darwin's harbour and the town's two airfields in an attempt to prevent the Allies from using them as bases to contest the invasion of Timor and Java during World War II. We look back at that day in Australia's history, but Darwin today has so much more to of...
Feb 22, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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 Seventy ( 1770) which are both great options for your laid back beach location. The town is built on the site of the second landing in Australia by James Cook and the ...
Feb 15, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 5
The ‘Darling River Run’ in its entirety is book-ended by the townships of Brewarrina in the North, and Wentworth in the South. This is where the Darling ultimately yields and converges, inexorably, with the mighty Murray River. This week though its Bourke to Wilcannia for us and a great trip along the Darling. We also share out sausage rolls on the road and talk about some 12 volt improvements we've been making. Did you know that you can speak to us to feature this show on your community radio s...
Feb 08, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 4
The Overlanders Way was an essential route in World War II and a practical cattle transfer route from the Northern Territory to the coastal markets in Queensland. Today it’s a 1550km long strategic touring route. Both highways are fully sealed. During the wet season, rivers might overflow on the road, and some narrow parts of the road require more cautious driving. We headed from the Great Barrier Reef in Townsville west and ended up at the border of the Northern Territory, and what fantastic hi...
Feb 01, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 3
There are eleven historic places scattered across Australia that were inscribed on the World Heritage List. This is the first time sites connected to penal transportation have been included. These sites place Australia’s convict history within the broader story of European expansion, along with the forced migration of labour in the late 18th century. Talk of Australia’s convict beginnings was once taboo; a source of embarrassment. It is now treated with pride. Along with the social and cultural ...
Jan 25, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 2
We visit NSW and Australia’s first inland city in 1863, Goulburn is a proud historic town thriving with museums, festivals, restaurants and galleries. There is also plenty of surrounding outdoor adventure, from canyoning and rock climbing to abseiling and caving. Standing on Goulburn’s fringe is the Big Merino – one of Australia’s iconic ‘big things’ and symbolic of the city known as the fine wool capital of the world. For a beautiful panorama of Goulburn, head to the tower lookout in the Rocky ...
Jan 18, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 1
From Port Augusta through some truly remarkable land through the centre of South Australia's desert country to Alice Springs. It is possible to follow the path of the old Ghan train along what is known as the Old Ghan Railway Heritage Trail, but a 4-wheel drive vehicle is recommended. It does get travelled in sedans but needs the utmost care. It is best test travelled from April to September and takes a week or more. The drive begins at Port Augusta, South Australia, and finishes at Alice Spring...
Dec 28, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 30
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 21, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 29
Jump across Bass Straight on the ferry and explore a rugged northern slice of Tasmania. With our 4WD, caravan and our dog we discover Tasmania’s natural beauty, and it 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. Yes, you can speak to us to feature this show on your communi...
Dec 14, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 28
