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Shark Bay Western Australia – A Complete Travel Guide

Shark Bay Western Australia – A Complete Travel Guide

by Richard Collett | Jul 17, 2019 | Australia, SURVIVAL GUIDES

Shark Bay Western Australia is a wild and rugged UNESCO World Heritage Site that forms the most westerly part of the country.  The name, Shark Bay, conjures images of shark-infested waters and dangerous coastline, and you wouldn’t be wrong in believing that vivid...
Karratha Western Australia Travel Guide

Karratha Western Australia Travel Guide

by Richard Collett | Jun 19, 2019 | Australia, SURVIVAL GUIDES

Karratha isn’t exactly a city that’s found on top of most traveller’s bucket lists in Western Australia, and for those that do make it here, it’s usually just a quick refuelling stop as they make their way along the coastal highway. Karratha though should be more than...
Carnarvon Western Australia – A Complete Travel Guide

Carnarvon Western Australia – A Complete Travel Guide

by Richard Collett | Nov 1, 2018 | Australia, SURVIVAL GUIDES

Carnarvon WA is a place that few people will ever end up visiting. This small ‘city’ is home to just 5000 people at the best of times and it’s located on the remote, north-west coast of Western Australia. It’s a long way from anywhere, which is one of the reasons that...
The Ultimate List of the Best Things to Do in Cairns Australia

The Ultimate List of the Best Things to Do in Cairns Australia

by Richard Collett | Oct 31, 2018 | Australia, SURVIVAL GUIDES

Cairns Australia is one of the largest cities in Far North Queensland and it’s the best place to base yourself to explore the Great Barrier Reef and the Daintree Rainforest. As well as these epic outdoor sights, the city itself has some underrated attractions to visit...
The Kennedy Range: Unknown Landscapes In The Aussie Outback

The Kennedy Range: Unknown Landscapes In The Aussie Outback

by Richard Collett | Aug 15, 2018 | Australia, FROM THE ROAD

The Kennedy Range: Unknown Landscapes In The Aussie Outback The high, red ridges of the Kennedy Range National Park rose unexpectedly out of the ground on the edge of the horizon like some monstrous, rocky beast. The surrounding land was unnervingly flat. Flatter than...
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