Outdoors
Tips on improving your outdoor photography
Posted on September 14, 2009 | COMMENTS (0)
Whether you’re at the beach, in the mountains or outback, there are so many different scenes to explore. Unlike portrait shots, you have to define the subject of the photo when doing landscape photography. Will it be the sea, a…
Whether you’re at the beach, in the mountains or outback, there are so many different scenes to explore. Unlike portrait shots, you have to define the subject of the photo…
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Learn to kayak
Posted on September 14, 2009 | COMMENTS (0)
If you’ve never kayaked before and you’re not sure how easy it is, sometimes it’s hard to decide where to start. Should you take lessons, or just work it out yourself? If you do want to learn on your own,…
If you’ve never kayaked before and you’re not sure how easy it is, sometimes it’s hard to decide where to start. Should you take lessons, or just work it out…
Beach safety for kids
Posted on September 14, 2009 | COMMENTS (0)
But with crowded beaches, busy coastlines and Australia’s notoriously bad rips, there is a lot that can go wrong with a trip to the beach. Kids don’t often recognise the dangers of the beach, particularly when they’re having fun, so…
But with crowded beaches, busy coastlines and Australia’s notoriously bad rips, there is a lot that can go wrong with a trip to the beach. Kids don’t often recognise the…
Spotting Australian native birds
Posted on September 14, 2009 | COMMENTS (0)
To do this, all you need is a pair of binoculars and be in the right place at the right time. Australia has about 780 endemic/migratory species, which can be spotted at various times of the year. Queensland is home…
To do this, all you need is a pair of binoculars and be in the right place at the right time. Australia has about 780 endemic/migratory species, which can be…
Road trip essentials
Posted on August 24, 2009 | COMMENTS (0)
ROAD TRIPS ARE A GREAT WAY TO DISCOVER PARTS OF AUSTRALIA THAT YOU NEVER KNEW EXISTED, WHILE ALSO SPENDING QUALITY TIME WITH FAMILY AND FRIENDS. With such a large area to travel across our great country, Australians have the pleasure of being able to combine hundreds of kilometres of travel with a holiday. Driving along…
Get into mountain biking
Posted on August 24, 2009 | COMMENTS (0)
This might be something to do with the rush you get after cycling up a steep incline, as you descend down a mountain dodging rock gardens, or the spirit of mateship you encounter whenever a few of your friends get…
This might be something to do with the rush you get after cycling up a steep incline, as you descend down a mountain dodging rock gardens, or the spirit of…
Picking the perfect campsite
Posted on August 24, 2009 | COMMENTS (0)
CHOOSING THE BEST REAL ESTATE IN A CAMPGROUND CAN BE CHALLENGING. When you book into a camping ground you can’t book your campsite, so get there early to secure something your family and friends will be happy with. What makes the…
Bushwalking with kids
Posted on August 24, 2009 | COMMENTS (0)
Just because you’ve got kids now doesn’t mean you can’t go bushwalking – get your hiking boots on, pack your kids and head into the wildnerness. You’ll be surprised how enjoyable it is with a few troops in tow. You’ll…
Just because you’ve got kids now doesn’t mean you can’t go bushwalking – get your hiking boots on, pack your kids and head into the wildnerness. You’ll be surprised how…
Pat Callinans 4×4 adventures
Posted on August 24, 2009 | COMMENTS (0)
But, not everyone can afford the time and expense to take a few months
off to go on an adventure. What’s the next best thing? Pat Callinan’s
4X4 Adventures is Australia’s first truly national television series
devoted…
The basics of saltwater fishing
Posted on August 11, 2009 | COMMENTS (0)
Grabbing your fishing pole and heading down to the water is a relaxing activity. Whether fishing from shore or a boat, saltwater offers the angler a great opportunity to catch fish. Saltwater fishing is exactly that. It requires fishing in water that has high…
How to catch and cook yabbies
Posted on November 25, 2010 | COMMENT (1)
While yabbies do not often make it onto restaurant menus, they make for a delicious meal and are quite easy to catch. There are three main methods of catching yabbies. The first is to simply tie a piece of non-fatty meat to some kitchen string and throw it into the water. Pull…
Ward off midges
Posted on June 8, 2011 | COMMENTS (2)
Commonly found around areas and sandy coastlines, the bite of a midge can be very irritating and uncomfortable. Only female midges bite, as they require extra protein to help develop their eggs. When a midge bites, it injects saliva into the wound, which causes the irritation.
Midges are…
Prevent motion sickness
Posted on May 4, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
When out on the water, or travelling in a car or aeroplane, the constant motion of the vehicle can cause some people to become unwell. In many cases, those suffering from motion sickness will feel dizzy, nauseated and may need to actually be sick – all of which are made all the more unpleasant when…
How to clean a public barbecue
Posted on April 12, 2011 | COMMENT (1)
A barbecue at the park or beach can be a good way to get friends and family together, without having to worry about having to tidy the house afterwards. Before throwing the sausages onto the barbecue, it can be a good idea to give public barbecues a quick clean first – even it does already appear to be clean.…
Lighting options for camping
Posted on February 13, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
When creating a checklist of all the things you need for a camping trip, you may need to consider your lighting options. One of the first things to pack for your trip is a torch. Having a torch on hand can be helpful when trying to find something in your luggage or…
Finding free camping spots
Posted on May 9, 2012 | COMMENTS (2)
Camping can be a cheap and relaxing way to get back in touch with nature. Many campsites, particularly those around towns and cities, often charge for camping in the vicinity. For bargain hunters, there are still a number of free camping spots spread throughout the…
Go camping this Christmas
Posted on November 14, 2011 | COMMENT (1)
The thought of spending most of Christmas Day cooking, cleaning and entertaining may not appeal, but a fuss-free Christmas spent camping could be a solution. As you unzip the tent on Christmas morning, ready to spend the day relaxing in the outdoors with friends and family, you can uncover a whole new style of celebrating…
How to remove a leech
Posted on November 4, 2010 | COMMENTS (0)
One minute you are frolicking happily in a pristine creek, or discovering the natural beauty of an ancient rainforest, until your encounter with nature is abruptly interrupted by a blood-sucking unwanted guest. A very real component of exploring Australian wildlife, leeches can be difficult to avoid, due to their relatively painless and silent nature.
It is important to not pull the leech…
Dealing with wet feet on a hike
Posted on May 14, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
Finding yourself with wet feet after hours wandering through bushland is a common occurrence when bushwalking. Wet feet can cause a number of health issues if left for a certain amount of time, including skin irritations, blisters and possible infection. Try the following suggestions to help…
Five easy ways to cook fish
Posted on March 7, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
Rich in protein and a healthy source of Omega-3 fatty acids, fish is both a nourishing and tasty meal, ideal for fishing-related camping trips. Whilst a tried-and-tested battered piece of fish is a more traditional approach to cooking fish, there are numerous ways to cook fish whilst camping.
Here are five easy and simple…
