After 15 months on the road and 37,000km of travel, we’ve explored the eastern half of mainland Australia and Tasmania, and collected countless unforgettable moments. Our trip followed scenic drives, linking great towns. From farming communities with painted silos to exotic campgrounds and even a few quirky sighting in between.
Top 10 Towns
1. Palm Cove, Queensland
This feels like holiday!
Featured in our post of 8 February 2025.
2. Airlie Beach, Queensland
Beautiful with a laid back atmosphere. Our kind of town.
Featured in our post of 8 March 2025.
3. Port Douglas, Queensland
Quirky town with shaded grassy parks overlooking yachts slowly approaching the harbour. We did not want to leave.
Featured in our post of 8 February 2025.
4. Noosa, Queensland
Great beaches and walks with a trendy shopping precinct.
Featured in our post of 8 April 2025.
5. Richmond, Tasmania
Timeless historic town bursting with greenery and flowers.
Featured in our post of 8 April 2024.
6. Hahndorf, South Australia
Narrow streets lined with stone buildings, deciduous trees, pubs and restaurants. What more can you ask for?
Featured in our post of 8 August 2024.
7. Montville, Queensland
A small mountain settlement with sweeping views over the Sunshine Coast.
Featured in our post of 8 April 2025.
8. Byron Bay, New South Wales
Great coastal town where anything goes with lively beaches not slowing down when the sun sets.
Featured in our post of 8 October 2023.
9. Maleny, Queensland
Rainforest on top of the mountain overlooking volcanic remanence of ancient times.
Featured in our post of 8 April 2025.
10. Canberra, ACT
Lots to see and do in a modern city where planning preceded settlement.
Featured in our post of 8 February 2024.
Top 10 Attractions
1.Port Arthur, Tasmania
Stepping back in time where petty crime had serious consequences.
Featured in our post of 8 April 2024.
2. Paronella Park, Queensland
This must be the most awarded tourist attraction we visited and it was easy to see why.
Featured in our post of 8 February 2025.
3. Killer Whale Museum, New South Wales
Tells the story of humans and animals working together to achieve a common goal.
Featured in our post of 8 February 2024.
4. Within Without Skyspace at the National Gallery of Australia, ACT
The most impressive art installation we have seen on our travels.
Featured in our post of 8 February 2024.
5. Craig’s Hut, Victoria
A modest movie prop with lots of personal significance.
Featured in our post of 8 July 2024.
6. Serbian Orthodox Church, South Australia
Extreme underground living.
Featured in our post of 8 October 2024.
7. Sydney Tall Ship, New South Wales
Experiencing a different aspect of Sydney Harbour and the Opera House on a sunset BBQ cruise on a tall ship.
Featured in our post of 8 February 2024.
8. Little Crystal Creek Bridge, Queensland
Tranquillity at its best.
Featured in our post of 8 March 2025.
9. Wool Bay Lime Kiln, South Australia
One of a few places where a man-made structures enhances natural beauty.
Featured in our post of 8 September 2024.
10. Boggy Hole, New South Wales
This is how a commandant keeps the troops busy – build me a bath 🙂
Featured in our post of 8 January 2024.
Top 10 Scenic Drives
1.The Great Ocean Road, Victoria
A road hugging the cliffs with incredible rock formations along the way.
Featured in our post of 8 March 2024.
2. The Elliston Clifftop Drive, South Australia
A drive on top of the world lined with art sculptures and stunning views.
Featured in our post of 8 October 2024.
3. The Great Barrier Reef Drive, Queensland
The drive is nudged between the green rainforest and the ocean.
Featured in our post of 8 February 2025.
4. The Captain Cook Highway between Mossman and Cairns, Queensland
Tropics at its best.
Featured in our post of 8 February 2025.
5. The Stuart Highway, Northern Territory
Uninterrupted nothingness and camping anywhere.
Featured in our post of 8 November 2024.
6. Bloomfield Track, Queensland
Car only drive for us with needle pin bends and massive inclines.
Featured in our post of 8 January 2025.
7. The Huon Valley Drive, Tasmania
Winding through fertile orchids with glimpses of the Huon River.
Featured in our post of 8 April 2024.
8. The Waterfall Way, New South Wales
Just a stunning drive into the mountains littered with waterfalls.
Featured in our post of 8 November 2023.
9. Tarkine Drive, Tasmania
The road opens up the hidden treasures of the rugged north-western coast of Tasmania.
Featured in our post of 8 June 2024.
10. Pinnacle Road – Tasmania
Descending Mount Wellington provides a great vantage point over Hobart.
Featured in our post of 8 April 2024.
Top 10 Murals
1.Emu Mural, New South Wales
John Murray brings emus to life.
Featured in our post of 8 September 2023.
2. Grain Farmer, Victoria
An appropriate mural for the Sea Lark farming community.
Featured in our post of 8 July 2024.
3. Girl in Striped Sweater, South Australia.
Tumby is one of our favourite towns for great street art.
Featured in our post of 8 October 2024.
4. The Voyage Mural, Tasmania
The Mural Park in Sheffield’s annual competition unlocks creativity.
Featured in our post of 8 June 2024.
5. Cray and Girl Street Art, South Australia
Another Tumby Bay favourite.
Featured in our post of 8 October 2024.
6. Snake Catcher, New South Wales
The snake catcher was part of the Kurri Kurri Mural Walk.
Featured in our post of 8 December 2023.
7. Hunter Valley Tourist Information Centre Door, New South Wales
This door captures the essence of this wine region.
Featured in our post of 8 December 2023.
8. Brushtail Possum Mural, Queensland
An unsightly alley in Mackey transformed with colourful murals.
Featured in our post of 8 March 2025.
9. Mercer Lane Mosaic, Queensland
Ingham has a lane dedicated to murals depicting the town’s history.
Featured in our post of 8 February 2025.
10. Mosaic display at the Killer Whale Museum, New South Wales
Chaos on the the waling boats depicted on this mural in Eden.
Featured in our post of 8 February 2024.
The next post it the last Top 10 before our second trip starts. In this post we reflect on the big things, silo art and our best camping spots. We have also listed out Top 10 quirky experiences on our first trip.