March 2011 - Australia by Red Nomad OZ

Australia’s Scenic Public Toilets #12 – Largs Bay, South Australia

March 26, 2011 Red Nomad OZ Adelaide, Largs Bay, Largs Pier Hotel, Scenic Public Toilets, South Australia, Travel

Last Updated on March 20, 2015 by Red Nomad OZ Much of the appeal of Australia’s Scenic Public Toilets lies in their surroundings. Australia’s amazing coastal, rainforest, outback, regional, beach, bush and desert attractions often feature conveniences set amongst magnificent scenery – and sporting world class views. BUT … sadly, the actual amenities blocks usually don’t score highly in ANY[…]

OZ Top Spot #7 – Bowra Sanctuary, South Western Queensland

March 18, 2011 Red Nomad OZ Bird watching, Bowra Sanctuary, Cunnamulla, Grey Nomad, Queensland

Last Updated on May 26, 2019 by Red Nomad OZ With 200+ bird species over several diverse habitats in its 14000 hectares, Bowra Sanctuary puts out for all all elements of a truly excellent outback experience – spectacular scenery; wonderful wildlife – in this case birds; and eccentric characters – in this case human! But while these elements make it[…]

Signs #12 – Bull***t!*

March 15, 2011 Red Nomad OZ Outback, Queensland, Signs

Last Updated on June 14, 2016 by Red Nomad OZ The perils littering the Australian coastal fringe are legendary – braving the threat of crocodiles, sharks, marine stingers, stonefish, blue-ringed octopi, sea snakes or stingrays in our waterways isn’t for the fainthearted! Even the rainforest or coastal scrub can be risky – stinging trees, death adders, king browns and other[…]

Aussie ABC – B is for Bushranger!

March 12, 2011 Red Nomad OZ Aussie ABC, Big Things, Bushranger, Mt Moffatt, National Parks, Travel

Last Updated on December 7, 2017 by Red Nomad OZ Kenniff Monument, Mitchell QLD What do Aussies call a person who a) makes a living from criminal activity; b) is on the run from the law; c) is likely armed and dangerous; d) lives outside mainstream society; and e) has probably killed – most likely police officers? WRONG! Not a[…]

Lake Tinaroo Caravan Park, Atherton Tablelands, QLD

Traveller SHAME Files #5 – The Kitchen Sink!

March 9, 2011 Red Nomad OZ Campsites, Grey Nomad, Other Stuff, Travel

Last Updated on June 26, 2018 by Red Nomad OZ Living Quarters? Hotel on Wheels?? Holiday Accommodation??? Nah, none of those quite fit. But if you’ve read Lonely Planet’s excellent guide*, you’d know our camper trailer would make a perfect mobile MICRONATION! Our only constant when travelling, we’re cocooned inside at night when the world shrinks to the[…]

Weird Stuff #4 – Blackall, Queensland

March 6, 2011 Red Nomad OZ Blackall, Queensland, Travel, Weird Stuff

Last Updated on September 15, 2014 by Red Nomad OZ Declining interest and waning attendance rates are the curse of Country shows around the nation. But I’ll bet gun shearer Jack Harvey’s winning performance in the 1934 Blackall Show ‘Quick Chop’ Championship drew the crowds!! After all, who would pass up the opportunity to see someone shear, kill and partially[…]