If you are one of those outdoor enthusiasts yearning for a long Aussie bushwalk or you belong to a survey crew researching conservation, mining or developmental projects, your best tool in hand is a topographic map. Printed topographic maps have been in use for many years and have proved to be an important cartographic […]
10 Great Hiking Places in Australia
From tropical rainforests to rugged mountains and golden beaches, Australia has it all. Gifted with such beautiful landscapes, Australia is hiking paradise and here is a list of some of our top hikes. These range from half day to more than a week’s hikes. Take a look and tell us your favourites. Multi Day Treks […]
How to choose the right GPS street navigator device for your trav...
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is widely accepted as an important tool of control in several sectors of modern life, not least as a valuable aid to navigating in city and country. This blog will discuss some of the aspects relating to Street Navigation GPS, a future blog will discuss handheld ‘bushwalking’ GPS. Before the […]
Marine Charts: How to read them and their uses
Marine charts can be defined as the “street map of the ocean”. Being one of the most important navigational devices, charts have helped thousands of mariners understand the coastline and open ocean while enabling safe navigation at sea. While most marine charts bring forth key information about hazardous zones, location of the nearest islands, shape […]
Australia’s Top 10 National Parks
A trip to Australia is incomplete without a visit to some of the world famous National Parks Australia is proudly home to. No matter in which part you go, You can’t hold yourself from appreciating the rich flora and fauna. Australia has more than 500 National Parks, which cover over 28 million hectares and 4 […]
Bendleby Ranges
Bendleby Ranges, just an easy three and a half hours drive North of Adelaide, is an award winning adventure tourism destination located two working stations in the Flinders Ranges. It offers a range of bush activities; mountain biking, bushwalking, 4WD trails or just relaxing in the tranquil surrounds spread over about 15,000 hectares of mountain […]
Cockle Train, Goolwa Animal Farm, and More Activities at Goolwa
Goolwa, meaning elbow in the local Aboriginal language, is a historic town that was used as a river port owing to its proximity to the Murray River. The town is about 100 km from Adelaide, and is a part of the Fleurieu Peninsula. There are several adventurous activities that can be enjoyed during a vacation […]
Explore Whales, Wine Country, and Beautiful Beaches at Fleurieu P...
The Fleurieu Peninsula is a spectacular, beautiful peninsular region in South Australia that’s famous for beautiful beaches, some of the best wine in Southern Australia, and whale watching. It is the perfect destination for a family holiday, an adventure filled getaway, or just a relaxing spot to enjoy sun and sand. Here are some options […]
Coonawarra – Penola for fine wine and fascinating history
The Coonawarra wine district, located in the south eastern corner of South Australia just north of the small town of Penola, is world renowned for its fine red wines. The quality wine is produced from a small area of rich red soil over a low limestone ridge forming a North-South lens approximately 15km by 2km […]
Four Fun Events for Every Age Group at the Adelaide Zoo
A visit to the Adelaide Zoo is fun for people of all age groups with close up animal and wildlife experiences, nature walks, and year around events that should go on every bucket list. The Adelaide Zoo is operated on a non-profit basis and is also among the oldest zoos in Australia. After visiting Wang […]
