February 2015 - Australia by Red Nomad OZ

The Secret Language of Trees

February 25, 2015 Red Nomad OZ Aussie Art, Australia, Australiana

Last Updated on December 19, 2015 by Red Nomad OZ The creativity gene passed me by. So did most (all?) of the essential abilities and skills required for success at the Arts. And being described as ‘artisan’, ‘inventive’ or ‘patient’ is about as likely as me ever winning the Archibald Prize. So back in the dark ages when I picked[…]

Crocodile from Cruise Boat, Victoria River, via Timber Creek

Cruising with Crocodiles on Australia’s WILDEST River

February 14, 2015 Red Nomad OZ Crocodile, Northern Territory, Things to do, Timber Creek, Top End, Travel, Victoria River, Wildlife

Last Updated on September 4, 2017 by Red Nomad OZ ‘There it is,’ shouted Pilchard, pointing towards the bank. I looked, but there was only an old tyre on the edge of the water nestled in the grass. Typical bloke. All excited about nothing. The boat moved closer to the river banks. ‘Where?’ I whined as cameras clicked all around[…]

The Ten Commandants, Port Arthur, Tasmania

February 7, 2015 Red Nomad OZ Port Arthur, Tasmania, Things to do, Travel, World Heritage

Last Updated on February 10, 2021 by Red Nomad OZ There’s a million dollar view over Mason Cove from the failed flour mill when the conditions are right. As they were for me on this fine and sunny autumn day. I was outside. It was warm. And I was there by choice. I was lucky. Those three factors aren’t always[…]

Walk Wild Wilkawillina!

February 2, 2015 Red Nomad OZ Flinders Ranges, Flinders Ranges National Park, National Parks, Outback, South Australia, Things to do, Travel, Walks, Wilkawillina Gorge

Last Updated on March 1, 2017 by Red Nomad OZ A six hour drive north of Adelaide takes you deep into South Australia’s Outback zone AND into the Flinders Ranges National Park. It’s considered remote. By most people’s standards, anyway. Factor in its staggering scenery, wonderful wildlife, numerous hiking trails and awesome natural beauty, and you’ve got one of the[…]