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Where the Road Leads This May Newsletter 2026 -

Where the Road Leads This May Newsletter 2026 May marks the beginning of Queensland’s travelling season. Easter, ANZAC Day, and the May Day long weekend are behind us, the humidity is easing, and across the tropics the days are turning cooler, dry, and beautifully clear.

Where the Road Leads This April…NEWS Letter 2026 -

Where the Road Leads This April…NEWS Letter 2026 April is a great month in Queensland, with Easter generally comes the cooler weather, and while cold weather might not be something our southern friends appreciate. For us adventures in North Queensland it means we can turn the air-conditions off and get out into the winter sunshine. Generally, the....

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I thought you might be interested in a new series of stories I've created called "A Sense of Place". They're observations about these towns that don't get much promotion but provide a unique insight into Queensland Outback culture.
https://digitalswaggie.com.au/a-sense-of-place/

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Hi all, this is a tent review I have wanted to do for quite a few years. If you're looking for a new adventure tent this might be the one that suits your needs:
Gear Review - Spartan 2 Hiking Tent by Explore Planet Earth
https://digitalswaggie.com.au/spartan-two-hiking-tent-by.../

Spartan 2 Hiking Tent from Explore Planet Earth The Spartan 2 hiking tent from Explore Planet Earth is one of the most cost-effective hiking/adventure tents currently available.

There's a fantastic ride or drive in South East Queensland known as the Numinbah Valley. I recently rode down it to Byron Bay and back. Check out my story.
https://digitalswaggie.com.au/an-epic-adventure-through.../
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An Epic Adventure Through the Numinbah Valley

An Epic Adventure Through the Numinbah Valley An epic adventure through the Numinbah Valley bypasses the Gold Coast and Pacific Highways, through rainforests and stunning valleys.

Road Racing Association of Townsville (RRAT) - Tourist Trophy
I was lucky enough to attend the Townsville TT race at the Manton Park Raceway. It's about halfway between Charters Towers and Townsville. It was a great weekend of motorcycle racing. I hope you enjoy my blog post.

Throttle Therapy: Mates, Motorcycles and Speed - Explore the concept of Throttle Therapy and how motorcycle events can enhance men's mental health and community connection.

Check out my latest story on the Don River Dash in Bowen, North Queensland. It's a white-knuckle ride for 300 kilometres of deep sand along the dry Don River.

Queensland's ultimate sand showdown:the Don River Dash Queensland's ultimate sand showdown:the Don River Dash is a long distance sand race designed to test rider and machine.

Gary Wood aka has written a great blog post about riding around the backroads near Gympie, Queensland.

Gary's written a couple of books about his adventures around Australia - feel free to check them out. 😀

Read about Gary's Gympie adventure here 👇

Riding the back road to Gympie To avoid the chaos and danger of riding through Queensland's capital city, I found the perfect motorcycle road for adventurous riders.

What is the essential camping gear for a good night's sleep when on a motorcycle tour? (not including a motel).
https://digitalswaggie.com.au/essential-camping-gear-for-an-adventure-motorcycle-tour

Essential camping gear for an adventure motorcycle tour Essential camping gear for an adventure motorcycle tour you should consider taking on your next adventure.