Silo Art – Thallon, QLD

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The painted silos in Thallon were officially launched in July 2017 and are the first of their kind in Queensland.  The artwork titled The Watering Hole is a rural scene based on pictures from the Thallon area and was developed by the Artists Joel Fergie and Travis Vinson.   It took three weeks to complete the 30 metre high masterpiece and over 500 litres of paint and 500 spray cans were used!! WHERE IS IT? Thallon is a small rural town approximately 530kms west of [Read more...]

Boomi River Picnic Area – Mungindi, NSW

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Boomi River Picnic Area is a large free camp beside the river, just south of Mungindi. There is a flat area beside the road, however, if you follow the dirt road down to the river there is a huge area around 300 metres off the road that is perfect for camping! WHERE IS IT? 10kms south of Mungindi, just below the NSW/QLD border. CAMP FEES FREE!! CAMPGROUND INFORMATION No facilities (there is a portaloo but we didn't use it so can't comment on this...) Large camping area, [Read more...]

Bendemeer Camping Ground – NSW

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BENDEMEER CAMPING GROUND is a great low cost option between Tamworth and Armidale on the New England Highway. WHERE IS IT? Bendemeer is around 40 kms north of Tamworth in New South Wales. CAMP FEES $5.00 per vehicle per night.  There is an honesty box as you drive into the camping ground. CAMPGROUND INFORMATION Maximum stay is 24 hours. Large flat camping area. Toilets. Fires allowed. No power. Check out the listing on [Read more...]

The Twin Towns – FORSTER/TUNCURRY, NSW

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From the bridge to the beaches and the lake to the lookouts, a visit to the twin towns of FORSTER/TUNCURRY will not disappoint! Forster/Tuncurry is nestled at the top of the Great Lakes Region in New South Wales, around 3.5 hour north of Sydney. Joined by a 600 metre bridge and surrounded by the beautiful Wallis Lake and the blue seas of the Pacific Ocean, this is a beautiful holiday destination to visit and explore. Forster/Tuncurry is a very popular tourist spot, especially in the warmer [Read more...]

5 Attractions To Visit On The Tasman Peninsula [TASMANIA]

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The TASMAN PENINSULA is located in Tasmania's south east and definitely an area to put on your itinerary when visiting the Apple Isle! With so much history to uncover and a spectacular coastline to explore, you'll need a few days to take it all in! PORT ARTHUR HISTORIC SITE  What an amazing place to visit - a must do! The history is so fascinating and you get a real feel for what life was like for the convicts. For $95 (family of 4) we had a full day of exploring - it is [Read more...]