Weirder at Wally’s
A craving for bush camping leads me north of Orbost after some strange homestay conversations. I then battle dirt roads, hills and headwinds to make to the beautiful Cape Conran…
Never look a gift soup in the mouth
Things start to get stranger in far east Gippsland, as I find shelter in a retro caravan and abandon the East Gippsland Rail Trail. “This is for you!” A woman…
Bruthen pub to the rescue
A hot-under-the-collar start to the East Gippsland Rail Trail. Bairnsdale to Bruthen: 34km As a so called communications professional for a major transport project a rather important part of my…
Two types of cows
Some observations on over-polite drivers, bin liners, caravan park culture and bovine behaviour. I looked around for the person with the ruler. You know, the one who measures each and…
A grand old ride on the Grand Ridge Road
Day 6 of my Gippsland tour runs from the rainforest to the beach, with scones, suspension bridges and servo stops all thrown in. I watched with detached curiosity as the…
Treefern paradise in the Tarra Valley
Day five of my Gippsland cycling trip sees a glorious descent from the hills, followed by a trip to a lush river valley, hot showers and some odd characters. “So…
Scenic highs on the great southern rail trail
Day four of my Gippsland tour took me along a gorgeous section of trail and up into the hills for more spectacular views. It was just ahead of Toora that…
Making a muddle out of Mount Hoddle
On day three I realise things aren’t always as easy as they seem on paper, but discover a magical bush trail in the process. “Is that a snake?!!!” asked my…
Hills, hail and the start of a rail trail
Day two of my Gippsland trip blew me away with incredible views over the green rolling hills of the Bass hinterland. The second toilet block at Lang Lang Caravan Park…
My cycle tour of Gippsland gets underway
With beginner’s luck, I head off into stormy skies and battle a gale. There was never going to be a good day to start the bike trip. Spring 2021 saw…