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Sea kayak tour with Salty Dog Sea Kayaking

The first of many trips here

Bike exploring

A day out in the dunes with Aussie and Charli (Maverick and Goose)

The Munda Biddi Trail is a 1,072km off-road adventure cycling trail from Mundaring (Perth Hills) to Albany WA. I rode sections of it on weekends and then more during Covid lockdown.

Jarrahdale WA

Because it’s an hour down the road

World Heritage area. Visited to camp and explore over and over again

A favourite to visit and revisit by kayak and SUP

May 2016 Newcastle visit prior to moving there

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the first Adelaide Formula One Grand Prix, the old Victoria Park part of the track hosted a weekend of displays and track sprints. CLICK ON THE PICTURE ABOVE TO GO TO THE PHOTOS PAGE  

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the first Adelaide Formula One Grand Prix, the old Victoria Park part of the track hosted a weekend of displays and track sprints. CLICK ON THE PICTURE ABOVE TO GO TO THE PHOTOS PAGE  

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the first Adelaide Formula One Grand Prix, the old Victoria Park part of the track hosted a weekend of displays and track sprints. CLICK ON THE PICTURE ABOVE TO GO TO THE PHOTOS PAGE

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the first Adelaide Formula One Grand Prix, the old Victoria Park part of the track hosted a weekend of displays and track sprints. CLICK ON THE PICTURE ABOVE TO GO TO THE PHOTOS PAGE

To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the first Adelaide Formula One Grand Prix, the old Victoria Park part of the track hosted a weekend of displays and track sprints. CLICK ON THE PICTURE ABOVE TO GO TO THE PHOTOS PAGE

Found this little guy/girl in our front yard tonight. Didn’t seem concerned as I moved around to get it from all angles. CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO SEE MORE PICTURES    

Spent the weekend in Broken Hill for the first couple of days of the 2015 Outback Challenge. CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO GO TO THE PAGE

Went for a drive last Sunday, exploring the back roads around the mid-North of South Australia   CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO GO TO THE PAGE

Went for a drive with 18 local photographers in 8 cars to visit a few areas on Upper Eyre Peninsula   CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO SEE THE PHOTOS

Some pics from a trip into the Southern Flinders Ranges. CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO SEE THE PHOTOS

Threw the cameras into the ‘cruiser and went and spent a couple of hours on the highway and backroads down around Cowell. CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO SEE THE PHOTOS

Saw this tonight, grabbed a camera and shot a few different angles. CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO SEE THE PHOTOS

Those who use Facebook would have seen a challenge going around where people are asked to post 5 B&W photos over 5 days. I must admit that turning colour pics that I like into B&W has never appealed to me but I know many that do. I’ve been asked to “rise to the challenge”. Here […]

While in Broken Hill for the Outback Challenge I headed out to Menindie Lakes for a wander. CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO GO TO THE FULL PAGE

Went to Broken Hill for the first couple of days of the 2014 Outback Challenge. CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO GO TO THE FULL PAGE

It’s been 2 years since I posted about FYRLYT driving lights. Given it appears to be the most searched page on this site it’s probably time for an update. Ive added the update to the bottom of the original page at: FYRLYT Article **UPDATE** September 2014 So, after 2 years of hanging off the front […]

Have (finally) got my photo collection sorted and uploaded at http://photos.touring4x4.com/ Please take a look around and all feedback on the good, bad and ugly is welcome! While photos can be purchased through this site (eventually) I’m quite happy for people to just look and enjoy. Here’s a sample.

Went for a day trip with the Whyalla 4WD Club out to Corunna Station, just out of Iron Knob, SA. CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO GO TO THE PHOTOS and VIDEOS PAGE

Kayaks & Paddling in Eight Mile Creek CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO GO TO THE PHOTOS and VIDEOS PAGE

Easter Long Weekend in Wallaroo CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO GO TO THE PHOTOS PAGE

Johnburgh and the Bendleby Ranges CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO GO TO THE PHOTOS PAGE

Limestone Coast CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO GO TO THE PHOTOS PAGE

Little Dip Conservation Park CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO GO TO THE PHOTOS PAGE

Canunda National Park CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO GO TO THE PHOTOS PAGE

Tantanoola Caves CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO GO TO THE PHOTOS PAGE

Glencoe Woolshed CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO GO TO THE PHOTOS PAGE

Northern Flinders Ranges CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO GO TO THE PHOTOS PAGE

Whyalla to Tarcoola and back again, just to see how far it is. Google would have been easier but a lot less fun. CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO GO TO THE PHOTOS PAGE

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Fifth round of the Australian Off Road Racing Championship CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO GO TO THE PHOTOS PAGE

Middleback Station – End of an era. CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO GO TO THE PHOTOS PAGE

Middleback Station is only 20kms from Whyalla and with a group of others we went, with permission, to try and capture some final shots of the property and history. CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO GO TO THE PHOTOS PAGE

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On Saturday 17th November 2012 the RAAF Roulettes visited Whyalla to perform their aerobatic show over the local cadets anniversary parade and celebrations. CLICK ON THE PHOTO BELOW TO GO TO THE PHOTO PAGE

The Aussie Classic Muscle Rally (a fundraiser for Leukemia) passed through Whyalla on Saturday 17th November. They spent the afternoon at the Whyalla Drag Club grounds. CLICK ON THE PHOTO BELOW TO GO TO THE PHOTO PAGE

Tonights big backyard pic Flash lit A few more from Feb 2015

Tonights sunset in my big backyard

On Sunday 14th October Mitch and I drove across to Jamestown in South Oz for their annual Airshow and fly-in. This was probably the best organised and run country event I’ve been to. Huge crowd yet quick entry and plenty of room alongside the runway for perfect viewing. The show started on time and the […]

Weekend in Whyalla #7 VIDEOS Eagle Ridge video from Saturday http://youtu.be/6G-JAP30nRo   Point Gibbon on Sunday http://youtu.be/-8yYaCfYskY   Anzac Creek on Monday http://youtu.be/OOwf-43c_qs  

Weekend in Whyalla #7

Port Broughton

FYRLYT Driving Lights FYRLYT Driving Lights

Merna Mora – Flinders Ranges. March 2012 Near Hawker, South Australia Merna Mora

Ironman awning install

For 2011 I took on the challenge of shooting a new photo every day. Has been great for really learning the limits of me and my gear (mainly me!). Has tought me a lot about what works and how to make it work. Have seen a whole lot more of this town and made lots […]

Long Weekend at Stony Creek Bush Camp, Wilmington Long Weekend at Stony Creek Bush Camp, Wilmington

Auckland NZ, March 2009 CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO GO TO THE PHOTOS PAGE

USA East Coast – New York, Boston & New England CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO GO TO THE PHOTOS PAGE

USA & Canada 2005 CLICK ON THE PHOTO ABOVE TO GO TO THE PHOTOS PAGE

Birdsville “Cannonball Run” Trip Anzac Weekend 2004 Birdsville “Cannonball Run” Trip Anzac Weekend 2004

Innamincka, Easter 1996 Innamincka, Easter 1996

Any comments on the change from a white background to a black background? Looks better/worse? Easier/harder to read? cheers Andrew

I’ve added a lot of tech, photo and trip pages without posting here in the news feed about them. Have a look at the menu across the top of the page or links down the right side to see them. Comments and feedback on the site and the content are VERY welcome. cheers Andrew

I’m slowly adding all of my trip stories here. Please be patient and check back here regularly. thanks and cheers Andrew