Explornations

23/05/2026

Come with us as we launch the I K Explorer on its maiden voyage. What could go wrong in an inflatable kayak in shark infested waters of Theodolite Creek at Woodgate Beach in Queensland?

Do we end up like the RMV Titanic on its maiden voyage or do we embark on an epic voyage of discovery,, or do we just spin around in circles as we hope we don't get attacked by bull sharks.
This is the link to the video if you would like to have a laugh as Col and Rose try out the inflatable for the very first time.
https://youtu.be/A2IIJD1hK7Y

16/05/2026

Another Day at Woodgate and another of our favourite things to do.
Last time we were here was before I got my new knee and I only managed a few hundred metres of the 'Banksia Walk' which starts in the national nark, just behind the caravan park at Woodgate.
This time I made the complete 5.2K walk and it was a real treat. The magnificent Banksias were in bloom, the beautiful birdlife was abundant and the weather was perfect. And Ranger Rose was in fine form with some interesting comments, as usual.
Come with us as we take the walk through this wonderful wetland park.

09/05/2026

We are back on the road, but staying closer to home. We felt that others could be in more in need of diesel than us so we are conserving fuel and only venturing as far as Woodgate, which is half way between Bundaberg and Hervey Bay. But if you are familiar with Rose and Col you will know we can have fun no matter where we are.
Woodgate is a little beachside location that has plenty of things to do, especially if you have a 4WD and are happy to get off the bitumen for a while. so we parked the Caravan at the NRMA Caravan Park and are having fun doing things close to here.
In this weeks episode we drive down the beach just south of Woodgate and set up for the day under the trees on the beach where we try fishing and some action on Col's new inflatable stand-up paddle board.
Come with us and see if Col can get barrelled as he tries out the new knee on the waves at Woodgate.

09/05/2026

We have been hanging around at home for a while, not chewing up diesel. We figured there are others who need it more than us. But we have managed to get away for a few weeks and headed straight to Woodgate beach. It's relatively close to home and is out of the way for us to get away from home for a while.

What is there to do at Woodgate? There is plenty to do here and we will show you a few of these over the next few weeks.
First thing was to drive down the beach and spend a few days doing not much at all, b art knowing us we couldn't sit still for long, so I drag out the paddle board and try surfing for the first time in a couple of years. there were a few waves about so I made the most of what was there.

Do I get barrelled? watch and see how I rip the waves apart in this exciting video as I take on the waves at Woodgate Beach.
https://youtu.be/diE5AipktPk

09/05/2026

Just chilling and relaxing at Woodgate for a couple of weeks.
A bit of fishing, and managed a few Plein Air paintings. It’s a great place to wind down for a while. We took the 4by up the beach and set up under the she oak trees hanging g over the beach. Too relaxed to do much filming.

02/05/2026

Come with us as we share our Top 5 waterfalls, so far.
We have been travelling for a few years and come across some amazing sights, waterfall walks are one of our favourite things to do. Here are our Top 5 waterfall walks that we have done so far.
Can you suggest others for us to visit?
https://youtu.be/iXPAnWLOU1w

25/04/2026

Come with us on a scenic walk from Moffat Beach to Kings Beach along the coastal pathway that forms part of the walk along the full length of the Sunshine Coast. Starting at one of my favorite surf spots at Moffat headland, we leave Matt behind at a coffee shop while we make our way to the Surf Club at Kings Beach for a few drinks and a fantastic meal.
The picture is one of my paintings that I have done of the main surf break at Moffat Headland.

04/04/2026

another in our 'Things to do on the Sunshine Coast series, right in time for Easter. in This video, Vivian joins us on a walk to the
Kondalilla Falls near Montville. This walk has three sections. it is just a short easy walk to the first set of falls, then onto the rock pool falls, or you can continue right to the bottom of the 80 metre drop. This walk brings you back to the beautiful rock pool where you are bound to want to cool off in the pool.
Come with us as we take the full walk and have some fun along the way.
Link to the video in the comments

28/03/2026

Rose is back in retirement and we join with Matt and Viv (who came with us to K'gari (Fraser Island)) on a beautiful but short walk to Mapleton Falls. The walk to the lookout is only a few metres but we take the longer route through the Wampoo walk to the Peregrine lookout.
Come with us on an 'easy' walk with only a few stairs (few by our normal standards) through the tall picabeen forest and remnant rainforest. A beatiful walk that leaves you plenty of time for coffee and a treat at the Mapleton Bakery.

24/03/2026

If you are anywhere near the Sunshine Coast this Easter, see if you can pop in to the Coolum Community Centre for this art show. Lots of local art featuring 20 local artists (Col included).

Want something to do over the Easter holidays?
I’ll have a couple of paintings in this exhibition. Two of them will be on 80 year old, historic Ginger drying boards from the Ginger Factory in Yandina, both with local Coolum scenes.