Adventure Blog
Blue Mountains Tour
In partnership with the National Trust (NSW) we are scheduling a fascinating 3 day journey over the Blue Mountains to Bathurst and back. In 1813, Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth found a way across the mountains. Later that year George Evans surveyed their route and continued to the west to find a suitable site for the western military depot. In 1814 William Cox cut a road from Emu Plains to the site of Bathurst (161 km) in 6 months. In 1815 Governor Macquarie travelled to the western military depot of Bathurst. In this tour we retrace his and Mrs. Macquarie's journey.
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Hurtigruten Cruise
If you want to live like a modern day Viking, eat, drink and explore, then the Hurtigruten cruise may be just the thing. On the 7 day cruise we enjoy all the luxuries of the cruising life and get to travel along fjords noting the small settlements and huge cliffs. Thousands of small islands break up the coastal waters. Visits and excursions to Bergen, Tromso, Alesund and Trondheim give us a good sense of Viking and Norwegian life.
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Caribbean Cruise
The whole essence of cruising the Caribbean is the laidback lifestyle - if only for 7 days. Food, drink, music, dancing, movies and relaxing on board. There are also casinos, stores, special restaurants and art auctions. Onshore - plenty of excursions to places that might take you years to get to during your normal scheduled vacations.
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Longreach or Bust!
If you want to get out for a few days or a few weeks and explore new South Wales or Queensland, this type of self-drive holiday will shake out the cobwebs of your normal routine. Although the distances are more than many of us are used to, the roads are in good condition, traffic is fairly light and the locals are usually friendly. Some basic camping kit - a tent, folding table and chairs, picnic gear and sleeping bags - and you're set to get out on the road.
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Rhine River Cruise
This river journey gives you a really comfortable view of some of Europe's culture and history, as well as taking on the superb challenge of appreciating fine wines and dining. River journeys are an increasingly attractive and popular way of travelling the world. Participate in as many excursions as possible and keep up the walking tours, to fully appreciate the food you will be sampling on your cruise and in the riverside villages.
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Thredbo Walks
If you are staying at Thredbo or visiting the Kosciuszko National Park for a few days or a week, these walks give you a feel for the snowy mountains - like the Man from Snowy River (but without the horse)! Remember to take your camera as there are surprising vistas and local wildlife everywhere. Don't be surprised by quick weather changes and check the weather report the night before your intended walk.
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Top Deck Adventures
This was one of the great overland journeys for under 35s - travelling in converted regional English double deckker buses. A "once in a lifetime adventure. We travelled in 1985 in a convoy of two buses - Snot and Boogie. In those early days you could travel with Top Deck all the way from Sydney to London. Times change, and now the longest trip is London to Istanbul, still a mighty endeavour. The spirit of travel lives on!
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West Highland Way
The West Highland Way is one of the best known walks in Scotand. This walk takes you along the shoreline of Loch Lomond, over Rannoch Moor, along Glencoe Valley and over the ranges to Loch Linnhe and Fort William.
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South Downs Way
is open to walkers, cyclists and horse riders. It runs for about 160 km between Winchester and Eastbourne following the rolling chalk downs of Sussex and Hampshire. The route follows prehistoric droveways that have been in use for at least 6,000 years, and numerous Bronze Age round barrows decorate the trail.
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Hadrian's Wall
We walk along 135 km of the Wall, or what remains of it to get a sense of what the Romans were doing here in Northern England. We visit Roman Forts and cross ancient bridges, as well as visiting medieval cities such as Carlisle.
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