CON TENTS
6 FROM THE EDITOR Bubblin’ Boomi By Andrea Ferris
8 NEWS, VIEWS & EVENTS
26 The Land of the Beardies
Driving the Old Grafton Road from Glen Innes to Grafton. By Russ Ryan
10 Through My Eyes Wheat-belt WA By Danielle Harvey
30 A Whale of a Time on the Fleurieu A family escape from the summer heat to SA’s fun Fleurieu Peninsula. By Jannene Cannard
12 From the Rainforest to the Reef
34 Wet and Wild Watagans
A giant crocodile head serves as a warning for the journey into tropical FNQ. By Karyn Fanous
16 Digging into our Military History
On the eve of the 100th anniversary of ANZAC day, learn about the first defence of Australia in WWII. By Monica McInnes
20 FEATURE Coffs Coast
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GO CA MPING AUSTR A LI A
Off-roading and camping in Watagans National Park so close to Sydney. By Jennifer Ennion
36 Hunting for Hunt On the trail of Charles Cook Hunt and his water wells in WA. By Jill Harrison 40 Kookynie .. the town that
refuses to die An abandoned outback goldmining town with a pub that’s 113 years old. By Therese Sayers
44 Whale Dreams
The thrilling proposition of swimming with whales in the Great Sandy Marine Park. By Kara Murphy
50 Tips for choosing a Portable Fridge Here’s a quick guide to help choose the fridge that’s right for you. By Monica McInnes