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Camping at Murray River National Park

I wake up to the splash of a large bird softly gliding into the water as the sunlight brightens the inside of our tent.  When I exit the tent, I am delighted to spot a pelican slowly paddling upriver.  Apart from a few bird calls, the surroundings of our Murray River National Park campsite are […]

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Adventures with Aster

Camping With a Puppy

Yes! It is possible to find adventure and camp with a puppy in your life.  It just requires a little bit of extra preparation, a sensible approach, and a dog-friendly setting.  June long weekend, we took five-month-old Aster on her first camping trip.  As first-time puppy parents we were optimistic about the trip because Aster […]

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Mystery Picnic Date in Barossa Valley

Note: I experienced a Mystery Picnic courtesy of AmazingCo. All words and opinions are my own. This blog post contains affiliate links which means that, at no additional cost to you, I may receive a small commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking the link. Adventure comes in many forms. Recently, it […]

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South Australia Walking & Hiking in SA

Sundews Ridge Hike at Onkaparinga River National Park

Nestled in the hills between the vineyards of the McLaren Vale wine region and the southern Adelaide suburbs of Morphett Vale and Hackham, the Onkaparinga River National Park is home to the stunning Onkaparinga Gorge, a variety of native vegetation and wildlife, a rock climbing zone and a campground. There are about a dozen walking […]

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Camping Without Power or Running Water: A First-Timer’s Experience at Innes National Park

Camping can mean a lot of things – caravans, powered campground sites, bush camping, backpacking, even glamping – but they all offer a casual simplicity that is different from our day-to-day lives.  Camping is a big calming breath that slows your pace and helps you focus, before diving back into hectic work schedules, city commutes, […]