I’m going every where, man!
In 1959 Australian Geoff Mack wrote the lyrics to "I've been everywhere", a song listing 94 Australian place names linked only by their ability to rhyme with each other.
This blog is a record of the visit to each of the 94 locations.
The journey is also being used as an opportunity to raise funds for the Fred Hollows Foundation.
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Great Great Great Great Great Uncle James and the Brumby Horse
Whilst the weather is not supportive of my travels around Australia at the moment, some desk research into my family... -
That’s Life Magazine
I’m pleased to report that my “I’ve been everywhere” journey has been reported in this weeks “That’s Life” magazine. I... -
The final countdown
I have four more places in four Australian states left to visit before I can claim “I’ve been everywhere” –... -
Grong Grong, NSW
Grong Grong is another small rural village which is unlikely to be a destination for tourists. A hotel, church, disused... -
Jerilderie, NSW
For some time I had been wanting to visit the site of Ned Kelly’s (the bush ranger) last stand at... -
Wanganella, NSW
A detour up the Cobb Highway took me to Wanganella, a small village with little for the visitor. However, I... -
Deniliquin, NSW
As you drive into Deniliquin you can not help but notice that It’s flat. Very flat, flatter than Captains Flat... -
Bendigo, VIC
Another early start meant another early arrival, this time into Bendigo. Bendigo is another town founded off the spoils of... -
Ballarat, VIC
I first encountered close ties with the Australian Gold rush when I was in the historic New South Wales town... -
Geelong, VIC
From a distance I thought I was going to really enjoy Geelong. I say from a distance as I took... -
Yarra Yarra (MKIII), VIC
One place on this journey has proven to be quite illusive – Yarra Yarra. Finding Yarra Yarra has taken me... -
Dandenong, VIC
I left the tranquility of Kilmour just as the town was starting to wake up. Kids were starting to congregate... -
Kilmore, VIC
I left Seymour early in the morning for Kilmore. It was not even light, something that was a novelty for... -
Wangaratta, VIC
I arrived at Wangaratta at lunch time and popped into the tourist information office to ask what the must see... -
Seymour, VIC
I arrived in Seymour late in the afternoon, just as the shops were preparing to close. The town centre came... -
River Murray, VIC
River Murray, Murray River or Mighty Murray (it’s known as by all three names) is one of two rivers mentioned... -
Yarra Yarra (MK II), NSW
I visited “Yarra” just south of Goulburn earlier this year. However, I have since discovered a location that is officially... -
Billabong, NSW
There are many place names that include the term ‘Billabong’, 59 in New South Wales, 13 in Queensland, 7 in... -
Jindabyne, NSW
Jindabyne is a fascinating place to visit… when it’s not snowing. It’s probably even more fun to visit when it... -
Adelong, NSW
Adelong is just a short drive from Gundagai. The town evolved as a result of its gold rush during 1857-1876... -
Gundagai, NSW
I like Gundagai. It is one of those towns where its past is still so evident in its present. My... -
Stockinbingal, NSW
Stockinbingal looks like it has seen happier times. As you drive into town you can not help but notice the... -
Taree, NSW
I arrived in Taree on a Friday afternoon and the raid started to fall so this gave me an opportunity... -
Dorrigo, NSW
Dorrigo is a little gem of a town. Not that it has any opal or diamond mining that I am... -
Casino, NSW
Casino isn’t famous for a casino, in fact I could not see one in town – so how did it... -
Lismore, NSW
Lismore was my last destination for the day. I’d fitted in a few too many locations with todays locations all... -
Bangalow, NSW
Just inland from Australia’s most easterly point (Byron Bay), Bangalow comes across as the sort of place to spend a... -
Mullumbimby, NSW
Mullumbimby is located just 4 km off the Pacific Highway, but it could be 1000km as it is peaceful country... -
Murwillumbah, NSW
The drive into Murwillumbah is spectacular. Mount Warning stands prominently in the distance with rolling green countryside falling away from... -
Fingal, NSW
If you do a Google Map search for Fingal, you will actually come across a place called Fingal in Tasmania.... -
Coolangatta, QLD
As I drove into Coolangatta I started to get a sense of Deja Vu. Long stretches of golden sand and... -
Tamborine, QLD
There are several Queensland towns with Tamborine in their name. Mout Tamborine, North Tamborine and my destination, plain and simple,... -
Yeerongpilly, QLD
Yeerongpilly is a quaint Brisbane suburb. Centred on a one-way system and a strange roundabout system it immediately comes across... -
Indooroopilly, QLD
Like Strathpine before it, Indooroopilly is another Brisbane suburb which consists of residential property and a large shopping centre (this... -
Strathpine, QLD
I left Mooloolaba early for Strathpine in the hope of missing traffic. Unfortunately this resulted in me arriving in this... -
Mooloolaba, QLD
The Mooloolaba tourism website says it all really when they say “Welcome to sun-kissed beaches, boutique shopping and atmospheric dining... -
Maroochydore, QLD
Maroochydore was quiet when I arrived, and for that matter quiet when I left. The weather was to blame. Had... -
Nambour, QLD
On the outskirts of Nambour in Woombye, I am pleased to report that I stumbled across my second “Big” Australian... -
Toowoomba, QLD
Day 28 – 11,473 KM. Town 57. I arrived in a wet Toowoomba late in the day but even though... -
Woodenbong, NSW
I headed from Dalveen back into New South Wales across an insignificant border crossing with just a basic signpost giving... -
Dalveen, QLD
The rain continued as I turned off the main road that appears to have bypassed the small village of Dalveen... -
Wallangarra, QLD
I arrived in Wallangarra on a rather wet afternoon and thought it rather strange to see a tree taking shelter... -
Emmaville, NSW
Day 26 – 10,733 KM. Town 53. After stopping the night in Barrabri, I continued my journey north to Emmaville.... -
Boggabri, NSW
Day 25 – 10,727 KM. Town 52. Today is officially the first day of autumn and the weather has turned... -
Girraween, NSW
Day 26 – 10,165 KM. Town 51. Girraween is a residential suburb in western Sydney. On driving through there was little... -
Parramatta, NSW
As I drove into Paramatta I could not help but notice the high rise office blocks lining the skyline ahead... -
Cabramatta, NSW
I drove into Cabramatta on an overcast Sunday afternoon but was pleased to see a vibrancy that would be clear... -
Milperra, NSW
Milperra is another one of those suburbs perhaps best described as not on the tourist route. It’s a backroom, a... -
Engadine, NSW
You have country towns and city suburbs and then you have Engadine, a place that is a kind hybrid of... -
Caringbah, NSW
I believe it is fair to say that Caringbah is not on the tourist map. This south Sydney district in... -
Woolloomooloo, NSW
Woolloomooloo has to be one of the best location names, it invokes a sense of fun and curiosity as to... -
Kirribilli, NSW
Kirribilli is very much a Sunday kind of suburb. If your in Sydney and it’s Sunday, popping along to Kirribilli... -
Collaroy, NSW
Day 25 – 10,222 KM. Town 43. After visiting Narrabeen, it was just a short drive to the adjoining suburb... -
Narrabeen, NSW
Day 25 – 10,128 KM. Town 42. Today I took the opportunity to drive down from Terrigal to Sydney to... -
Geoff Mack – Writer of “I’ve been everywhere”
Shortly after I started my ‘Everywhere’ quest I decided to write to Geoff Mack to see if I could get... -
Turramurra, NSW
Day 24 – 10,040 KM. Town 41. Every time I go to Sydney I drive through Turramurra, but only today... -
Kurrajong, NSW
Day 23 – 9,790 KM. Town 40. The trip from Megalong was a pleasant hike around the Blue Mountains up... -
Megalong, NSW
Day 23 – 9,748 KM. Town 39. Megalong is one of those locations where the journey there is perhaps more... -
Lithgow, NSW
Day 22 – 9,708 KM. Town 38. I arrived late into Lithgow following my journey from Molong but was pleased... -
Molong, NSW
Day 22 – 9,556 KM. Town 37. Molong, along with much of New South Wales, was enjoying much needed rain... -
Tullamore, NSW
Day 22 – 9,395 KM. Town 36. The rains continued to pour as I travelled from Narromine to Tullamore partly... -
Narromine, NSW
Day 22 – 9,309 KM. Town 35. I guess I was a little late up, at least compared to other... -
Gulgong, NSW
Day 21 – 9,150 KM. Town 34. After a break since the trip to Canberra it is great to be... -
Just popping out back…
I started this “I’ve been everywhere” project on a bit of a whim. It was one of those things that... -
Wollongong, NSW
Day 20 – 8,805 KM. Town 33: A short drive from Unanderra took me to the coastal town of Wollongong... -
Unanderra, NSW
Day 20 – 8,797 KM. Town 32: So far I have found some fantastic places that have only been linked... -
Ulladulla, NSW
Day 20 – 8,659 KM. Town 31: Two hours after departing from Canberra I arrived at the coastal town of... -
Captains Flat
Day 19 – 8,462 KM. Town 30: Captains Flat lies 60 KM to the south west of Canberra and was... -
Canberra, ACT
Day 19 – 8,342 KM. Town 29: Canberra, the Capital of Australia, was my base for visiting a number of... -
Brindabella, NSW
Day 19 – 8,252 KM. Town 28: The first destination for today was Brindabella. Brindabella is located some 68 KM... -
Wollondilly, NSW
Day 18 – 7,982 KM. Town 27: Wollondilly is not actually a town but a shire consisting of some 27... -
Yarra Yarra, NSW
Day 18 – 8,116 KM. Town 26: After much research, I managed to locate Yarra Yarra as being a parish... -
Mittagong, NSW
Day 18 – 8,025 KM. Town 25: After stopping at Picton it was off to Canberra with a couple of... -
Stay Safe: Revive the Driver
On my trip from Rocky to Gin Gin I came across my first Driver Reviver station where I was met... -
Tuggerawong, NSW
Day 17 – 7,816 KM. Town 24: Tuggerawong is another of those places near to me that I have not... -
Ettalong, NSW
DAY 16 – 7,758 KM. Town 23: Ettalong is one of those places that is just on my door step... -
Wyong, NSW
DAY 15 – 7,704 KM. Town 22: This is addictive! I’ve been home for 3 days and I’ve already had... -
7,644 kilometers later…
After 14 days and 7,644 kilometres I have managed to visit 20 of the 93 ‘I’ve been everywhere’ destinations. Thankfully... -
Bouindarra, VIC
Town 21: The journey south continued today as I make my way home and to a break from travelling over... -
Muckadilla, QLD
Town 20: Muckadilla is located in a grain producing area and, as it has its own grain store, it shares... -
Wallumbilla, QLD
Town 19: After joining the main A2 highway again I carry on until I reach Wallumbilla. Strangely, the three towns... -
Condamine, QLD
Town 18: I diverted 33KM from the main highway to reach Condamine. Another small town not dissimilar to Brigalow. To... -
Brigalow, QLD
Town 17: After the rain forcing an overnight stay at a newly built motel in Dalby, today I got up... -
Kumbarilla, QLD
Town 16: After visiting Wallaville I had a long drive before I was near to another ‘I’ve been everywhere’ town.... -
Wallaville, QLD
Town 15: Wallaville is just down the road from Gin GIn, about 15 minutes away. It is however forgotten by... -
Gin Gin, QLD
Town 14: Today I left Rockhampton (or Rocky as the locals call it) for another Queensland location, Gin Gin. Gin... -
Proserpine, QLD
DAY 10. Town 13: After 10 days on the road I’ve started heading back south towards home. However, home is... -
Bambaroo and Cairns, QLD
DAY 9. Town 12: Bambaroo is located in North East Queensland, about three hours south of Cairns. There is not... -
Boulia, QLD and the Min Min Lights
DAY 7: Now Boulia is not one of the places in the ‘I’ve been everywhere man’ song. It is however... -
Cloncurry, QLD
DAY 8. Town 11: Today I can only offer a brief report for three reasons. Firstly after driving over 1,100km... -
Winton & Middleton QLD
Day 7: Today I’ve been to three great places but none are in the ‘I’ve been everywhere” song. This did... -
Morella, QLD
DAY 6. Town 10: Today started in Blackall and finished 393 KM later in Winton passing through Longreach and the... -
Augathella, QLD
DAY 5. Town 9: Today I moved on from Cunnamulla aiming for Augathella, some 284 KM away. En-route I stopped... -
Cunnamulla, QLD
DAY 4. Town 8: I could only visit one “I’ve been everywhere” town today because of the increasing distances between... -
Goondiwindi, QLD
Day 3. Town 7: Goondiwindi lies just over the New South Wales boarder in Queensland, indeed this position is one... -
Boggabilla, NSW
DAY 3. Town 6: Unfortunately there is not a lot to write about Boggabilla. It is a bit of a... -
Moree, NSW
DAY 3. Town 5: Today the radio station declared that is was weather for golliwogs. This is not an expression... -
Narrabi, NSW
Day 3. Town 4: When asking at Narrabi Tourist Information Office of the must see’s in the area I was... -
Gunnedah, NSW
DAY 2. Town 3: After visiting Kurri Kurri it is time to hit the road again and head towards my...
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Feature Post
Great Great Great Great Great Uncle James and the Brumby Horse
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That’s Life Magazine
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The final countdown
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Grong Grong, NSW
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Jerilderie, NSW
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