My heart knows what the wild goose knows… An old favourite song, I never really understood what Frankie was on about until now. It’s hard to describe to someone who avoids the outdoors how exhilarating and empowering it is to venture out and experience nature, simply being one with the Continue Reading
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Isaac Povey
After many weeks of research and at least four unsuccessful ventures into the field over two months, the grave of Isaac Povey is finally found! Isaac Povey arrived in Australia with his friend Edward Hill in 1854. They both came from West Bromwich, Staffordshire in England. Povey and Hill first went Continue Reading
Lafranchi’s Hut
In the Central Victorian district of Kooroocheang, Lefranchi’s Hut, is part of the Heritage Bush walk. I’m planning a return trip in spring as I’m told the area is then flooded by daffodils, bluebells and other flora. As picturesque as it appears from the outside, the inside has little Continue Reading
Fry’s Hut
Fry’s Hut in the Howqua Hills was built by local master bushman Fred Fry whose life formed the basis of Nevil Shute’s novel “The Far Country” and the movie was later filmed in the area. Fry built many huts in the region including Upper Jamieson Hut, Ritchies Hut, Gardiners Continue Reading
Carroll’s Crossing
A leisurely drive through Carroll’s Crossing. The approach and departure are much drier than the last time I attempted this creek crossing. Conditions were very wet and slippery, especially the exposed tree roots on the departure. The track is much rougher than it appears, if you listen closely as the Continue Reading
Easter Sunrise
It’s Easter Monday and the location is Easter Monday Track in Central Victoria, no kidding! I saw the track a few weeks earlier on a GPS map of the area and thought it would be great if I could explore it on the actual day it was named after. There Continue Reading
Freedom Machine Rider
This short video was filmed through my Contour helmet-cam, the inset clips taken by my niece with her iPhone. (Apologies if you see an advert, that’s YouTube’s penalty for using a few seconds of a copyrighted song.) It is difficult to describe the feeling of the open road on two Continue Reading
The Track
This track looks innocent enough but hides lots of dangerous bumps and crevices that could ruin a good day out. It’s often a tedious requirement to get out and walk ahead but besides the exercise it’s a good way to keep safe and avoid expensive repairs. If you’re on a Continue Reading