🍻 Hidden away in the Grawin Opal Fields, the Club in the Scrub is a classic outback stop! This quirky spot serves up cold drinks, good feeds and plenty of Aussie character. The real highlight? A nine-hole dirt golf course! ⛳ Who needs manicured greens when you can tee off in the middle of opal coun

No room service or fancy suites here! We’re checking out the legendary Glengarry Hilton in the Grawin Opal Fields, near Lightning Ridge. This classic bush pub has heaps of character and is the perfect spot to grab a coldie, have a feed and soak up the outback vibes. If you’re exploring opal country

Fancy a soak in 2-million-year-old water? 🤯♨️ We found the Lightning Ridge Artesian Bore Baths, and these ones were HOT—around 41°C! There are steps in the pool where you can sit back and relax, plus showers and toilets. The pool was reasonably clean, making this a pretty cool outback experience! 🌵

The Yellow Door Tour is the longest and one of the best ways to explore Lightning Ridge! 🤠 With heaps of stops along the way, including Big Opal Mine, Bird of Paradise Art Gallery, Chambers of the Black Hand Mine, Lunatic Hill Open Cut Mine and the Black Opal Heritage Shed. 💎 There’s loads more to

The Red Door Tour in Lightning Ridge is packed with quirky outback gems! 🤠 Check out Sims Hill Opal Field, where the first opal rush kicked off in 1905, then discover Ridge Castle, the cheeky “KFC” sign with no KFC! 😂 Plus Amigos Castle, a bottle house and Kangaroo Hill. A short tour with plenty of

The Green Door Tour in Lightning Ridge is a must-do, especially before sunset! 🌅 Along this short drive, you’ll discover a 3.7-metre Opal Tree, a stone labyrinth, the quirky Beer Can House, and Nettleton’s First Shaft Lookout Historical Reserve. The lookout is the perfect spot to finish the tour an

Lightning Ridge didn’t disappoint! 🤠 We hit the Blue Door Tour—short drive, but heaps of amazing stops along the way! We explored the mind-blowing Open Mine Adventure, walking right into an underground mine. Then it was off to Bevan’s Cactus Nursery, where the cacti were HUGE! 🌵 #Bluedoortour

We’d visited before and were really happy to return. There’s so much to see and do — from quirky museums and unique attractions to plenty of places to stay. It’s definitely a town with plenty of character! #LightningRidge #Blackopal

Tiny town, big outback character! Hebel sits just 4 kilometres from the NSW border and is a fascinating little stop along the Castlereagh Highway. With the historic Hebel Hotel, General Store and free camping right behind the pub, it’s a handy spot for travellers passing through. #Hebel # #He

Now this was a fantastic outback find! Goodooga, in north-western NSW, is home to free artesian hot springs with lovely warm water around 40°C. Even better, they’re open 24 hours a day during the March-to-November season. And for travellers like us, there’s free camping right beside the springs, p

Our first-ever Tamworth Show! 🎡 We usually visit for TCMF, but missed it this year, so we checked out the show instead. Plenty of entertainment, shows and room to wander! Compared with other country shows, it felt a little quieter, with smaller crowds and fewer exhibitors. Still, it was a relaxed a

Norah Head was another beautiful coastal stop for us! Perched on a picturesque rocky headland, it’s home to the iconic lighthouse, gorgeous rock pools, lovely grassy reserves and some stunning beaches. We had a great time exploring it all! #NorahHead #lighthouse #rockpool #beaches

This place has so much going on — plenty of cafés, shops and those famous jetties that stretch out across the lake. We couldn’t stop looking at them! And the best part? We visited on such a calm day, the water was reflecting everything like a mirror. Absolutely beautiful! #LongJetty #stunnin

We discovered the lovely little spot of Budgewoi, nestled between two peninsulas and surrounded by beautiful Budgewoi Lake. It’s peaceful, relaxed and perfect for a wander along the waterfront. And of course, we found a great little takeaway for a bite to eat! #Budgewoi #wayviews #lake

We really enjoyed exploring The Entrance, especially the lakeside and beach walks. There are loads of parks around, and weekends bring a bit more excitement with amusement rides for the kids and the popular pelican feeding and talks.   The town itself is looking a little tired these days, with q

Fresh oranges, a quiet caravan park and a cheeky little drink… sounds like the perfect day to us! We picked some oranges straight from a tree and enjoyed them with a splash of vodka. Sometimes the simple days are the best! #orange #orangeandvodka #sunshine

Our home for nearly two months was at Dunleith Tourist Park at The Entrance, while we worked in the area. We really enjoyed our time here — the park was clean, beautifully maintained and very welcoming. And we loved discovering that it even has its own museum! #DunleithTouristPark #golf573sa

Now that’s service! A huge shout-out to Simo, the tractor driver at Dunleith Tourist Park. He hitched up our caravan and positioned it perfectly with ease. What a legend! #nowthatsaservice #Tractor #DunleithTouristPark #golf573savannah #golfcaravans #golfcaravans _aus

The Barking Owl and magnificent Clydesdale horses look almost real — especially when you see them up close. These amazing murals were created by Jimmy DVate, and what an incredible job he’s done! #Goorambat #Goorambatsiloart #BarkingOwl #Clydesdalehorses

We stayed at Jaycee Island RV Campground for a couple of nights and enjoyed some beautiful strolls around scenic Lake Benalla. Such a lovely spot to unwind! #LakeBenalla #Benalla #Freecamp