In Search of ‘Our Waddi Tree’ – ‘The Pubs’
It’s thirsty business in the outback. From the cattle barons to the cleaners to the travellers, they all love their little oasis they...
In search of our 'Waddi Tree'
In search for ‘Our Waddi Tree’ In 1972 my father Murray Upton lead a CSIRO Entomological Expedition to the Simpson Desert through South...
Our 'Waddi Tree'
The ‘Waddi Tree’ The Wadi, Waddi, Waddy-Wood, Birdsville Wattle, Aratara (to the Arunda People) Kurriyapiri or Red Ochre Flower (to the...
1960s Big Lap. - Coolgardie, Kalgoorlie
16,618 miles in an unbreakable 1962 EK Holden towing a 15' Viscount Van with Mum, Dad and three little ones on board. The trip was...
1960s Big Lap - Albany to Perth
16,618 miles in an unbreakable 1962 EK Holden towing a 15' Viscount Van. From Albany we travelled through the giant Karri forests, with a...
Brumbies – To Cull or not to Cull?
There has been a lot press with regard to the High Country Brumbies of late. However, most of the press has revolved around the politics...
DARGO HOTEL - High Country Fun
For many Victorians, Dargo nestled in the foothills of the legendary Dargo High Plains, is the gateway to the Alpine National Park, Avon...
Negotiating the ‘Twiggy Track’
The ‘Twiggy Track Camp’ in the Victorian High Country is a mecca for Hunting, Fishing and 4W Driving. Devoid of facilities and 'bloody...
Tomb Raiders – Nourlangie NT
Photo Credit Parks Australia Nourlangie Bluff (Burrungkuy Rock) is a must visit while in Kakadu. Take a walk through shaded rock shelters...
Technology – Convenience and Safety
In Car Navigation, Entertainment and Communications is now as much to do with safety and security as it is convenience and entertainment....