Topography of a Red Continent

The Ross River gleamed blue and smooth beneath a clear sky smeared with bits of cloud as I cycled to the Ross River Bush Gardens early this morning, mentally ticking off bird sightings and voices as I...

Hiking Magnetic Island: Arcadia Track and Alma Bay

After breaking camp, Vilis and I bussed to Nelly Bay, where we stored our backpacks at the ferry terminal before heading off on an 8-kilometre hike along Arcadia Track. Beyond the village, the narrow ...

Hiking Magnetic Island: Northern Beaches, The Forts Track, and Koalas

A word of advice to all sleep-loving campers: do not pitch your tent at the end of the campground nearest the bar. After an evening flayed by mega-decibel music followed by piercing conversations, and...

Magnetic Island – Blue Tigers and Balding Bay

In mid-morning, Vilis parked the Kia in the SunFerries parking lot in Townsville, and we hoisted our backpacks onto our shoulders to set off for a long weekend exploration of Magnetic Island. The 20-m...