I visited “Yarra” just south of Goulburn earlier this year. However, I have since discovered a location that is officially designated as Yarra Yarra (as mentioned in the song) and was curious to see it so decided to call by. The New South Wales...
There are many place names that include the term ‘Billabong’, 59 in New South Wales, 13 in Queensland, 7 in Victoria and 86 in the Northern Territory. There is a place called “Billabong” that is revealed if you do a Google Map search, but this...
Jindabyne is a fascinating place to visit… when it’s not snowing. It’s probably even more fun to visit when it is snowing as it is one of the main towns in the Snowy Mountains, so called because it actually snows. Yes, for my English readers, it...
Adelong is just a short drive from Gundagai. The town evolved as a result of its gold rush during 1857-1876 when the population expanded to over 30,000. Compared to todays population of just 900, it is hard to imagine the chaos that must have surrounded the town in...
I like Gundagai. It is one of those towns where its past is still so evident in its present. My walk down the high street was probably little different from a walk in the high street in the 1980’s or even the 1900’s. The town is built mainly halfway up a...
Stockinbingal looks like it has seen happier times. As you drive into town you can not help but notice the row of shops to one site, sadly just a couple remain open – a village store and the hotel. The original hotel was built in 1892 to cater for Cobb & Co...
