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Reflections at Black Rock Falls, via Kununurra, Western Australia

Good Day at Black Rock Falls! Kununurra, Western Australia

Last Updated on March 26, 2017 by Red Nomad OZ Bloated from a surfeit of mango smoothies from several Ord River irrigation scheme produce outlets and cafés during a mini-heatwave, we finally left Kununurra for the day and hit the Parry Creek Road eatery-free zone. Going cold turkey was the only way to break the smoothie stranglehold, whether or not[…]

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Mt Sonder from Ormiston Gorge and Pound trail, West MacDonnell National Park, Central Australia

The Best Shots I Never Took … Ormiston Gorge, Central Australia

Last Updated on October 9, 2017 by Red Nomad OZ ‘If it’s a choice between my camera and the family jewels, you know what to do,’ I instructed Pilchard as I plunged into the thigh-high frigid water flowing through Ormiston Gorge. Despite the hypothermia warnings on the Ormiston Gorge fact sheet, it was either that or return the seven km[…]

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Ladies Amenities at Sun Pictures, Broome, Western Australia

Sun Pictures Broome – Scenic Loo #27

Last Updated on May 7, 2021 by Red Nomad OZ Many Australian natural attractions with public amenities are set amidst such scenic splendour that using them is part of the sightseeing experience.  But once you’ve seen it, the view will be the same every time you visit. So imagine a convenience block where the view changes a couple of times[…]

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Aussie ABC – J is for Jabiru!

Last Updated on September 15, 2014 by Red Nomad OZ  Close up of Jabiru at Lake Argyle, Western Australia Although non-birdwatching Aussies refer to stately and elegant Black-necked Stork as ‘Jabiru’, any twitcher* worth her/his salt will immediately recognise this to be technically incorrect. And will probably take great delight in boring you to death by telling you so[…]

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Mt Buffalo, Victoria

Afloat in the Sky – The Land Locked Island of Mt Buffalo

Last Updated on March 10, 2017 by Red Nomad OZ Approach south eastern Victoria’s magical Bright region Victoria from any direction, spot Mt Buffalo’s impossibly scenic bulk dominating the skyline and you’ll swear you’re not in Australia! It’s difficult to believe the soaring granite cliffs and outcrops leading to the extensive plateau more than 1200 metres above sea level were[…]

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Charles Knife Road Gorges, Exmouth, Western Australia

What Does a Frenchman wear under his Sarong?!

Last Updated on December 7, 2017 by Red Nomad OZ Most people know what a traditional Scotsman wears under his kilt*. But far fewer people know what a Frenchman wears under his sarong! I’d never given this tragic gap in my knowledge any consideration whatsoever – I mean, who associates Frenchmen with sarongs? But if this vexed question HAD been[…]

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