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Visiting a Micronation: The Principality of the Hutt River

Visiting a Micronation: The Principality of the Hutt River

by Richard Collett | May 11, 2022 | Australia, Borders, Stories

Editors Note: Unfortunately, the Principality of the Hutt River closed its doors for good in January 2020 following the death of Prince Leonard and pressure from the Australian government seeking to reclaim unpaid taxes. Richard Collett 2022.  I had driven hundreds of...
How To Travel From Perth To Adelaide – Including Road Trip Itinerary!

How To Travel From Perth To Adelaide – Including Road Trip Itinerary!

by Richard Collett | Sep 14, 2019 | Australia, SURVIVAL GUIDES

Travelling from Perth to Adelaide is one of the most epic road trips you undertake in Australia, but it’s also one of the longest. Covering a vast distance ranging from a minimum of 2700 kilometres if you take the quickest route, through to an even longer 3500...
Gloucester National Park – Climbing the 53 Metre Tall Gloucester Tree in Western Australia

Gloucester National Park – Climbing the 53 Metre Tall Gloucester Tree in Western Australia

by Richard Collett | Sep 9, 2019 | Australia, FROM THE ROAD, Travel Guides

I looked up towards the dense canopy of the karri forest above me, and the Gloucester Tree stretched high above the branches around it towards the blue skies above.  This was the heart of Gloucester National Park in Western Australia, and I was about to force...
HOW TO TRAVEL FROM PERTH TO MARGARET RIVER – Including Road Trip Itinerary

HOW TO TRAVEL FROM PERTH TO MARGARET RIVER – Including Road Trip Itinerary

by Richard Collett | Sep 5, 2019 | Australia, Travel Guides

Found in south-west Australia, Margaret River a small country town just a few hours drive from Perth that’s big on wine and big on food. This is prime vineyard territory, and the surrounding area is home to some of Western Australia’s best wineries, while in Margaret...
9 Things To Do In York, Western Australia

9 Things To Do In York, Western Australia

by Richard Collett | Sep 4, 2019 | Australia, Travel Guides

York WA is one of the most historic cities in Western Australia, but it’s an often overlooked destination on the tourist trail, perhaps because there are no beaches and no iconic natural attractions, like in the better-known destinations along the coast of the state....
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