We put the all-new Mazda BT-50 XT through its paces in the pristine heritage-listed rainforest of tropical Far North Queensland to see how it really performs. Read on to find out if the BT-50 really is “The Complete Package”. Executive Summary With rugged underpinnings from Isuzu and a sharp suit courtesy of Mazda’s design team, the all-new BT-50 is here to carve a name for itself in the cut-throat dual cab ute market. Mazda tells us it’s a premium offering for the thinking man (or woman!) who has some work to do, but can it take the fight to the competition? Getting some sun off Captain Cook ..read more

Is the updated Svartpilen 401 from Husqvarna the ultimate urban explorer? That’s the question I hope to answer in this in-depth review on my new motorcycle ride! Read on. Motorcycles can add a touch of exhilaration to the most mundane of journeys, and are becoming increasingly popular among those seeking to eke the most out of their day-to-day commute. Not every motorcycle is created equal, however, and each will offer both pros and cons. Modern scrambler motorcycles offer an appealing blend of on-road competence with light off-road ability and rugged styling, their pleasing and fashionable ae ..read more

Be part of the solution! Help clean up West Australian oceans, harbours and rivers in the annual Narc Dive Club Underwater & Land Cleanup. As a certified PADI Advanced Scuba Diver, we volunteered for their 2020 efforts. Here’s how to get involved. Being a certified PADI Scuba Diver, exploring Western Australia’s expansive and enviable coastline is always a delight. From packed boat trips out to Rottnest Island reefs, or an easy shore dive off the beach; to a night dive under the local Jetty or a cheeky Sunday slip into Swan River – WA waters always offers up the goods. But I would be lying ..read more

Calling upon all West Aussies! Western Australia is back open for tourism in 2020! Celebrate WA’s success in tackling the COVID19 virus with a road trip up to Karijini National Park. Read on for our comprehensive guide. The coronavirus pandemic has impacted most countries across the globe. Luckily for us West Aussies things here are in pretty good shape, and hopefully, they stay that way! Thanks to our natural isolation, effective leadership, and a hard-closed border, WA has seen most restrictions lift with a sense of normality returning. Now, the State Government is encouraging city-dwelling ..read more

Stay cool and keep fit this Perth summer with stand up paddle boarding, an easy, low-impact watersport activity everybody can do! Here’s how to get into it. *This post has been copied across from my other blog www.perthgirl.com.au  Stand Up Paddle Boarding in Western Australia ‘Sup, Perth? Stand up paddle boarding has taken the world by storm, including Western Australia! A combination of kayaking and surfing all-in-one, stand up paddle boarding requires you to stand on a wide, buoyant surfboard and use a paddle to propel yourself across flat water. Sounds easy, right? Well, it ..read more

Enjoy soothing thermal waters of Zebedee Springs in Western Australia’s Kimberley region. Another reason to add El Questro onto your road trip itinerary! Our sunburnt country boasts some fascinating thermal spring hotspots, with Zebedee Springs in Western Australia being at least in Australia’s Top 5, in our humble opinion. Zebedee Springs is a permanent, natural thermal spring found in El Questro Wilderness Park in Western Australia’s Kimberley region. If you are not familiar with El Questro, it is a well-known West Australian destination that encompasses more than 1 million acres of untamed ..read more

A roof top tent is no good without a strong foundation, and for ours we chose the Slimline II platform roof rack from South African bush equipment manufacturer Front Runner. Here’s how the Front Runner rack performed on our road trip around Australia. The Slimline II Roof Rack System from Front Runner is well proven and well regarded, having been used on many different vehicles through all manner of terrain and weather conditions. So how did ours fare in the remote Australian bush? Read on to find out. About Slimline II Roof Rack Kit The Slimline II Roof Rack from Front Runner consists of the ..read more

Camp out beneath the stars in Western Australia’s most famous cattle station turned wilderness park, El Questro Station – the perfect base for exploring The Kimberley region. Part 1 of our El Questro Blog Series Our time spent exploring the famous El Questro wilderness park was some of the best in all Australia, truly a spot not to be missed. Amid the vast and ancient landscape of Western Australia’s East Kimberley region sits the untamed natural beauty of El Questro. El Questro is a destination unlike any other and offers the freedom to explore one of Australia’s last true frontiers ..read more

We were interviewed by UK magazine, Land Rover Monthly, about our recent road trip around Australia for their April edition! Read our cover story here. After returning to Perth in the new year, we thought settling back into normality would be a slow and cumbersome process with memories of our road trip fast fading away. Not so, thanks to some of the amazing opportunities we have received that have allowed us to share our story to help and inspire others. The cat is out of the bag! Not long after we returned to Perth in the new year, renowned UK magazine, Land Rover Monthly, interviewed us abou ..read more

Read how our BF Goodrich KO2 All Terrain Tyres held up through the dust, heat, water and sand of the Australian Bush during our road trip around Australia. Choose Your Tyres Wisely Tyres are the most important contributor to your vehicles performance, both on the tarmac and far away from it. They are the only element that bonds your vehicle of choice to Terra Firma, so it pays dividends to choose wisely. When tackling terrain such as this, you need to know your tyres won’t let you down. For our circumnavigation of Australia we needed some reliable and capable boots with which to shod our Land ..read more