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25.01.2022 I'll be getting at least a couple of these. I'd also add "Dune is a 4 letter word" the biography of Griselda Sprigg & her travels across the Simpson with two children
25.01.2022 Tele Track complete! It was challenging, terrifying, and exhilarating all at once. And I made it the whole way. It was worth the champagne at Loyalty Beach. There will be a blog later when I process everything, but in the meantime enjoy my crossing of Gunshot! #gunshot #ott #olttelegraphtrack #capeyork #4x4 #offroad #offroadadventure #offthebeatentrack #adventuretravel #4wd #queensland #capeyorkadventures #fnq #travel #womenwhotravel #womenwhoexplore
25.01.2022 A mud bath at Eulo is the perfect way to end an outback holiday, and Australias best kept secret. Ssshhh! I am soooo looking forward to my sunset mud bath tonight #Eulo #mudbath #artesianbaths #spa #luxury #Outback #Outbacktravel #Outbackexperiences #luxurytravel #camping #Queensland #Outbackqueensland
23.01.2022 The Creb Track blog is now on line #crebtrack #4x4 #4wd #offroad #offthebeatentrack #womentravellers #womenwhoexplore #fnq #4x4tracks #offroadtracks #travel #australia #queensland
23.01.2022 UPDATED POST Where to see kangaroos *and koalas* in Australia. Yes - I saw a koala. In the wild. I was so excited I could barely hold the camera still to take a photo... http://kathswinbourne.com.au/where-to-see-kangaroos-in-aus/ #kangaroos #koalas #platypus #wombats #australiananimals #australianwildlife #australia #travel #kangarooisland
21.01.2022 Are you scared to travel alone? You're not the only one. It's always hard to venture out on your own, as Elsa sang "into the unknown". Perhaps Elsa isn't a great example - it nearly killed her. Don't let fear stop you! And if you need some help to know where to start or to sort the good advice from the bad - get in touch... #travel #roadtrip #womentravellers #solotravel #solowomantraveller
21.01.2022 Top tips for women travelling alone It can be difficult for women to have the confident to travel on their own, particularly worrying about safety. Here are some tips to help you overcome your fears #roadtrip #womentravellers #solotravel #womenwhoadventure #traveltips #tipsforwomentravellers
19.01.2022 I discovered a bottle of Eulo Sticky Date Wine. Affogado for dessert! If you can't get to outback Queensland bring outback Queensland to you #eulo #outbackqld #datewine #dessert #travel #travelathome #mudbath
19.01.2022 Has anybody else got all the way through the Simpson Desert, then looked at Big Red and thought "naaah"? I did. Possibly because the clunk I heard a few sand dunes back was still worrying me. #travel #outback #outbackaustralia #bigred #roadtrip #womenwhoexplore #adventuretravel #ytg ... https://kathswinbourne.com.au/simpson-desert-part-6/
19.01.2022 This is amazing news #nightparrot #parrots #australianbirds #rarebird #endangeredspecies
19.01.2022 One thing about the Cape, the sunsets are stunning. Here's just an sample. If you look closely in the bottom left hand corner of the last photo you might see a couple of turtles. #sunset #outbacksunsets #capeyork #capeyorkadventures #fnq #tropicalqueensland #tropics #tropicalbeach #beachsunsets #pajinka #roadtrip #womenwhotravel
18.01.2022 One of my favourite things about camping is sleeping under the stars. Especially when Im in my swag when I can lie in bed and see millions of stars above me. Why do you love camping? #camping #swag #milkyway #stars #starrysky #campinglife
17.01.2022 Take care around children
17.01.2022 Frenchmans deserves every bit of its reputation. It has everything - rock, mud, sand, clay, ruts, and rivers. We took our time and camped half way along. It was an exciting experience. This is the Pascoe River crossing. We decided that just going for it was less dangerous than getting out and walking the deep, crocodile infested water! #frenchmanstrack #oldteletrack #capeyork #adventuretravel #4x4 #offroad #offroadadventure #offthebeatentrack
15.01.2022 How much more environmental damage do we need to do before we wake up to the reality of Australia? There are better and more sustainable solutions We are talking about drought-proofing again they are simplistic solutions that will destroy Australia #environment #climatechange #drought #flood
15.01.2022 Millions of native animals are killed on outback roads every year. And they can kill people who hit them or skid off the road and roll trying to avoid them. Please drive carefully
15.01.2022 WERE LIVE! Youve spent the last few months in isolation making plans for future travel. Youve done your research, but now youre more confused than ever. Do you need a 4WD? Where will you sleep? How will you pack everything up, and what is everything anyway?... How much will it all cost???? Is it safe???? We can help you cut through the crap and focus on what you really need so you can do what you really want. What have you got to lose? A small investment might save you $000s #travel #australia #roadtrip #outbacktravel #greynomads #womentravellers #solotravel #4wd #simplicity
15.01.2022 Is there a better pub outlook?? #pubs #pubcrawl #murrayriver #riverside #wine #winetime #gumtrees #swanreach #seesouthaustralia #roadtrip #meru #alwayswasalwayswillbe
15.01.2022 A spectacular sunset tonight in Cooktown, and perfect weather for fishing. It's just a shame somebody forgot to tell the fish! #fishing #gonefishing #adventure #sunset #goldensunset #redsunset #campinglife #outdoorlife #queensland #tropicalqueensland #tropicalsunset #tropicalbeach #roadtrip
15.01.2022 A soon as lockdown is over. Who wants to win? #competitiontime #travel #Australia #Outback #4x4 #caravan #camping #offroad #adventure
15.01.2022 The most iconic places in Australia you've probably never heard of https://kathswinbourne.com.au/the-most-iconic-places-in-au/ #australia #outbackaustralia #outback #roadtrip #travel #travelphotography #queensland #outbackqueensland #southaustralia #wineries #adelaidehills #northernterritory #visitnsw #RedCentre
14.01.2022 Ever wondered what the Frenchmans Track on Cape York is reallly like? If it's as bad as people say it is. Here's the Pascoe River crossing. Just a few minutes out of the whole track, but a pretty good indication of track conditions in September 2019. There are places on that track you will really find out how far a car can lean before it will tip over. Not for the faint hearted - and definitely not for beginners!... #capeyork #frenchmanstrack #rivercrossings #watercrossings #4x4 #4wd #offroadadventure #adventure #adventuretravel #queensland #australia
14.01.2022 Welcome to the weekend. Who has plans? #weekend #camping #campfire #campfirecooking
13.01.2022 One thing about the Cape, the sunsets are stunning. Heres just an sample. If you look closely in the bottom left hand corner of the last photo you might see a couple of turtles. #sunset #outbacksunsets #capeyork #capeyorkadventures #fnq #tropicalqueensland #tropics #tropicalbeach #beachsunsets #pajinka #roadtrip #womenwhotravel
13.01.2022 I discovered a bottle of Eulo Sticky Date Wine. Affogado for dessert! If you cant get to outback Queensland bring outback Queensland to you #eulo #outbackqld #datewine #dessert #travel #travelathome #mudbath
13.01.2022 I love camping, but there are things you need to watch out for. Especially in the Australian bush, where even tiny things can kill you #camping #outback #spiders #campinglife #australia #australianoutback #travel #swag #swaglife #snakes
13.01.2022 One of my favourite things about camping is sleeping under the stars. Especially when I'm in my swag when I can lie in bed and see millions of stars above me. Why do you love camping? #camping #swag #milkyway #stars #starrysky #campinglife
13.01.2022 Some photos of the Old Tele Track. Quite an adventure! #teletrack #oldtelegraphtrack #4wd #offroading #offroadadventure #offthebeatentrack #capeyork #capeyorkadventure #womenwhotrave
13.01.2022 We were driving down a back road along the Norman River. We were about 100k south of Normanton & decided to stop for lunch at a beautiful waterhole. "How far south do we have to go before were out of croc country" I wondered As soon as we got out of the car I got my answer. Further than this. There were 2 of them just in front of us. ... #crocodile #croccountry #gulfcountry #fnq #Queensland #Outbackqueensland #roadtrip #creeks #waterhole #rivers #Outback
13.01.2022 I was interviewed by Lauren's Travel Diary. I love it that people in other countries are interested in the Australian outback. #travel #australia #outback #roadtrip #travelwriters #solofemaletraveller #australianoutback
13.01.2022 Its so good to be able to get out travelling & camping again. And buying amazing local produce & supporting regional economies. Though last weekend was a bit chilly! #camping #campinglife #campfire #winter #fog #foggymorning #sunrise #lake #visitnsw #visityassvalley #wine #winetime
13.01.2022 Women can drive the Old Tele Track too. Though judging by some of the reactions you might question that. People really did ask Doc "So, youre letting her drive?" Hahahaha. As if I need permission http://kathswinbourne.com.au/driving-the-old-tele-track/... #oldteletrack #telegraphtrack #4wd #4x4 #offroad #adventuretravel #capeyork #womentravellers #adventure #offthebeatentrack #queensland
12.01.2022 What places keep popping up in your dreams while in lockdown? For me, these are some of Australia's best outback experiences, and ones I keep going back to. #travel #lockdown #outback #australia #offroad #roadlesstravelled #eulo ... #queensland #karumba #capeyork #gulfcountry #whitecliffs #opalcountry #adelaide #adelaidehills #wineries #waltzingmatilda #eastmacs #macdonnelranges #nt #ntoutbackaustralia #australianoutback #4x4 #bestkeptsecrets http://kathswinbourne.com.au/the-most-iconic-places-in-aus/
12.01.2022 It's only taken my 3 years, but I've finally gone through some footage of my first trip across the Simpson Desert. Here it is - what it's really like to drive all those sand dunes. None of the glamourised 4wd shows stuff here. Straight, unedited (except for music and titles), the real deal. I took 6 days to drive the 473k from Dalhousie to Birdsville via the WAA, Knolls, and QAA tracks. And it was like this every day. My apologies for the colour in the video - it was one of t...hose cheap action cameras. If you're serious about wanting good footage of your travels take my advice - you get what you pay for. #4wd #outbacktracks #outback #sanddriving #sanddunes #simpsondesert #deserttravel #australia #solowomantraveller https://youtu.be/vgkqWo4Kwg4
12.01.2022 Are you scared to travel alone? Youre not the only one. Its always hard to venture out on your own, as Elsa sang "into the unknown". Perhaps Elsa isnt a great example - it nearly killed her. Dont let fear stop you! And if you need some help to know where to start or to sort the good advice from the bad - get in touch... #travel #roadtrip #womentravellers #solotravel #solowomantraveller
11.01.2022 Wild horses do a lot of damage to national parks and native wildlife. Calling them Brumbies & invoking the Man from Snowy River doesnt change the fact they are feral pests. This is a good outcome, but it will take years to repair the damage that has already been done #nationalpark #Brumbies #horses #feralanimals #wildlife #nativewildlife
11.01.2022 What better than a campfire on the beach. Making coals to cook dinner in the camp oven #campfire #campfirecooking #camping #campinglife #adventure #beach #beachcamping #tropicalbeach #outdoorlife #roadtrip
10.01.2022 A spectacular sunset tonight in Cooktown, and perfect weather for fishing. Its just a shame somebody forgot to tell the fish! #fishing #gonefishing #adventure #sunset #goldensunset #redsunset #campinglife #outdoorlife #queensland #tropicalqueensland #tropicalsunset #tropicalbeach #roadtrip
10.01.2022 Gunshot crossing on the Old Tele Track, September 2019
10.01.2022 Ever wondered what the Frenchmans Track on Cape York is reallly like? If its as bad as people say it is. Heres the Pascoe River crossing. Just a few minutes out of the whole track, but a pretty good indication of track conditions in September 2019. There are places on that track you will really find out how far a car can lean before it will tip over. Not for the faint hearted - and definitely not for beginners!... #capeyork #frenchmanstrack #rivercrossings #watercrossings #4x4 #4wd #offroadadventure #adventure #adventuretravel #queensland #australia
09.01.2022 The Old Tele Track is a legendary 4wd track on Cape York in far north Queensland. It has everything - creek crossings, deep water, rocks, sand, ruts, almost vertical drop ins, exits where you need to winch out. And more ruts. Do you know how far a car can lean before it tips over? I almost found out. #telegraphtrack #Teletrack #4wd #4x4 #offroad #offroadadventure #adventure #challenge #roadtrip #farnorthqueensland #Capeyork #Capeyorkadventure #womendrivers
08.01.2022 WE'RE LIVE! You've spent the last few months in isolation making plans for future travel. You've done your research, but now you're more confused than ever. Do you need a 4WD? Where will you sleep? How will you pack everything up, and what is everything anyway?... How much will it all cost???? Is it safe???? We can help you cut through the crap and focus on what you really need so you can do what you really want. What have you got to lose? A small investment might save you $000s #travel #australia #roadtrip #outbacktravel #greynomads #womentravellers #solotravel #4wd #simplicity
07.01.2022 With all the travel restrictions this year I haven't been able to get outback. But we have been to the farm - our 'camping for old people' place. Not that we're old or anything!!! #rurallife #countrylife #farmlife #camping #sunset #sunrise #foggymorning #winter https://kathswinbourne.com.au/back-on-the-farm/
07.01.2022 One of my photos featured on the Visit Yass Valley page. Yass Valley is a place I recommend. It's close enough to Sydney that you can go for a long weekend, and has lots to see and do. #visityassvalley #yassvalley #longweekend #foggymorning #fog #winter #yass #murrumbidgeeriver #travel #visitnsw #regionalnsw
07.01.2022 We're thinking of heading back out to the farm. Given all the rain, I think there might be mud!! https://kathswinbourne.com.au/4wding-fun-in-the-mud/ #mud #4x4 #4x4offroad #muddy #roadtrip
06.01.2022 Ill be getting at least a couple of these. Id also add "Dune is a 4 letter word" the biography of Griselda Sprigg & her travels across the Simpson with two children
06.01.2022 What places keep popping up in your dreams while in lockdown? For me, these are some of Australias best outback experiences, and ones I keep going back to. #travel #lockdown #outback #australia #offroad #roadlesstravelled #eulo ... #queensland #karumba #capeyork #gulfcountry #whitecliffs #opalcountry #adelaide #adelaidehills #wineries #waltzingmatilda #eastmacs #macdonnelranges #nt #ntoutbackaustralia #australianoutback #4x4 #bestkeptsecrets http://kathswinbourne.com.au/the-most-iconic-places-in-aus/
06.01.2022 One of my photos featured on the Visit Yass Valley page. Yass Valley is a place I recommend. Its close enough to Sydney that you can go for a long weekend, and has lots to see and do. #visityassvalley #yassvalley #longweekend #foggymorning #fog #winter #yass #murrumbidgeeriver #travel #visitnsw #regionalnsw
05.01.2022 Things dont always go to plan crossing creeks. Watch the snatch strap as it gets run across and attached to the rescue vehicle!
05.01.2022 The fog has almost lifted. Definitely better than half an hour ago when we couldn't see anything beyond the fence line! #fog #foggymorning
05.01.2022 After the recent events conditions - drought, fire, & flood ask in to of each other - this is really important. Be careful when youre driving through floodwater #flood #Outback #Outbackroads #roadtrip #Australia #4wd #travel
04.01.2022 Its only taken my 3 years, but Ive finally gone through some footage of my first trip across the Simpson Desert. Here it is - what its really like to drive all those sand dunes. None of the glamourised 4wd shows stuff here. Straight, unedited (except for music and titles), the real deal. I took 6 days to drive the 473k from Dalhousie to Birdsville via the WAA, Knolls, and QAA tracks. And it was like this every day. My apologies for the colour in the video - it was one of t...hose cheap action cameras. If youre serious about wanting good footage of your travels take my advice - you get what you pay for. #4wd #outbacktracks #outback #sanddriving #sanddunes #simpsondesert #deserttravel #australia #solowomantraveller https://youtu.be/vgkqWo4Kwg4
04.01.2022 I was interviewed by Laurens Travel Diary. I love it that people in other countries are interested in the Australian outback. #travel #australia #outback #roadtrip #travelwriters #solofemaletraveller #australianoutback
04.01.2022 Starting my Murray River pub crawl with a champagne breakfast at Hector's Goolwa. Not technically a pub, but anything that's licensed for breakfast counts in my book #champagne #champagnebreakfast #coffee #breakfast #murrayriver #riverside #goodmorning #coorongnationalpark #Coorong #goolwa #southaustralia #seesouthaustralia #Ngarrindjeri #ngarrindjericountry #alwayswasalwayswillbe
03.01.2022 A mud bath at Eulo is the perfect way to end an outback holiday, and Australia's best kept secret. Ssshhh! I am soooo looking forward to my sunset mud bath tonight #Eulo #mudbath #artesianbaths #spa #luxury #Outback #Outbacktravel #Outbackexperiences #luxurytravel #camping #Queensland #Outbackqueensland
03.01.2022 This is the Thompson River, where a lot of the water that flowed into Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre originated. At the height of the wet it was 4 1/2 metres deep and 25k wide #Thompsonriver #rivers #flood #katithanda #lakeeyre #drought #Outback #Outbackqueensland
01.01.2022 Things don't always go to plan crossing creeks. Watch the snatch strap as it gets run across and attached to the rescue vehicle!
01.01.2022 It's so good to be able to get out travelling & camping again. And buying amazing local produce & supporting regional economies. Though last weekend was a bit chilly! #camping #campinglife #campfire #winter #fog #foggymorning #sunrise #lake #visitnsw #visityassvalley #wine #winetime
