Mention Port Adelaide to an Australian and they will probably tell you about either their love or hatred of the Australian Rules football team. They might also know it’s near the water and has a maritime history. There is a lot more to the area than that though, and finally, the secret is getting out. … Read more
This may be one of the strangest blog posts I have ever written, because, let me say it right up front, I don’t drink beer! Sure, I come from a long line of beer drinkers, and my dad, brother, husband and even my daughter do their fair share towards keeping the beer industry alive, but … Read more
The Flinders Ranges in South Australia have been my second home for years now, but I have never managed to visit at a good time to ride the steam trains of the Pichi Richi Railway. I was excited to find the opportunity to do it recently when I was in Quorn, and had a great … Read more
Mount Gambier, Australia, is the second biggest city in the state of South Australia with a population of around 30,000 people. It is a convenient stop if you are driving along the Great Ocean Road between Adelaide and Melbourne, which is how I first came to visit Mount Gambier about fifteen years ago. Back then … Read more
Visitors to Australia often neglect Adelaide in favour of the bigger Eastern cities. The capital of South Australia is a city of around 1.3 million people and is located on the south coast of Australia, about half way across the country. It is renowned for it’s food and wine, with three wine regions only an … Read more
After our long drive and a good sleep, here’s what we came to the Flinders Ranges to do. We want to get out amongst the nature, and enjoy the surrounds, so bushwalking it is! NEW – I have just created a Facebook Group to answer any questions you may have about travel in South Australia. We … Read more
As our big international trip gets closer I have been lamenting my lack of Australian travel knowledge. I can’t do much about getting to Uluru or the Great Barrier Reef, but for the second time this month we’ve jumped into the car to visit a part of South Australia that I hadn’t been to since … Read more
A spur of the moment decision saw us packing the car for a road trip. In went the tent, some bedding, the camera – and, well, that was about it! This unheard of spontaneity culminated in a visit to the stunning Innes National Park. Want more? – I have created a Facebook Group to answer … Read more
Hahndorf is a small town in the Adelaide Hills, about thirty minutes drive from the city centre. It is an old German settlement, first established in 1839, so by Australian standards it’s been around a while. Much of the heritage has been preserved, and it’s a great town for a stroll and some great food. … Read more
Victor Harbor is a popular coastal town about one hour south of Adelaide on the Fleurieu Peninsula. It has a population of around 12,000 people, but this swells considerably during the summer as many people from Adelaide flock here to enjoy the seaside and attractions. Here are a few of the things to do in … Read more