Maguk Gorge
Maguk Gorge, also known as Barramundi Gorge or just Barramundi Falls, is one of those places in Kakadu that only the willing get to. And that’s what makes it so darn special. Tucked away in the deep heart of Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory’s wild Top End, this plunge pool and waterfall is […]
Yellow Water Billabong
Yellow Water Billabong sits quietly within the vast expanse of Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory. But the moment I drifted across its still surface at sunrise with the mist rising off the water lilies and a croc gliding silently past like some prehistoric submarine, I knew this wasn’t just another wetland – it’s […]
Jim Jim Falls
Jim Jim Falls has the knack of putting you straight back into your place, a place where you quickly learn who’s boss. The first time I drove into the Jim Jim region of Kakadu National Park in the Northern Territory, I thought I had a handle on “remote”, but the Jim Jim Falls Road had […]
River Torrens
River Torrens has been a regular haunt of mine, especially around Torrens Lake, that picturesque stretch alongside the city skyline and Elder Park – a spot that never fails to grab my attention. I’m Oleksandr Honcharenko, and I’ve spent countless hours following the river all the way from its start in the Adelaide Hills and […]
Beyond Warrnambool
Most places along the Great Ocean Road have started to feel like old mates, but Warrnambool is still the one place that gets me stoked every time I drive into Lady Bay or cruise up Gilles Street with the windows down. I’m Oleksandr Honcharenko, and I’ve spent years wandering this stretch of Victoria, whether I’ve […]
Kangaroo Island
Most people picture soft sandy beaches and lazy afternoons spent lounging with a joey in their backpack when they think of Kangaroo Island — but trust me, I’m Oleksandr Honcharenko, and I’ve learned the hard way that this rugged South Australian outpost is a bit of a rebel & loves to knock us off our […]
Best Time To Visit Phillip Island
The best time to visit Phillip Island is highly weather dependent, and after years of exploring spots like Summerland Beach, Cape Woolamai, and Churchill Island, it becomes clear that this coastline between Western Port and Bass Strait has its own rhythms. If you time your visit right, you can see migrating whales, catch waves at […]
Visit Kata Tjuta
I’ve learned that places with a major reputation often disappoint in the end, but Kata Tjuta (The Olgas) is one of those rare exceptions that leaves you in awe. Out in the Red Centre of the Northern Territory, the sandstone domes just seem to loom over the desert in a way that will leave you […]
Things To Do in Uluru
I’m Oleksandr Honcharenko, and doing some digging on the top things to do in Uluru revealed that this place flips your understanding of the Australian outback in ways you probably don’t anticipate. Uluru sits at the very heart of Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that’s been carved out by the Traditional […]
History of Uluru
The history of Uluru – I only discovered this stuff long before I had any idea what I was dealing with. Rock up to this enormous sandstone formation thinking it’s just going to be a postcard shot and you’re in for a surprise – out here in Central Australia, with the Northern Territory stretching out […]