Outback Tracks and Trails

Episode 19 of The Outback Tracks and Trails Podcast is live! Tony, Mick and I are back catching up on the next chapter of Micky’s east coast adventures. This leg is stacked with absolute classics. First up is K’gari (Fraser Island) — the world’s largest sand island. Pure 4WD heaven with 75 Mile Beach as the highway, crystal-clear lakes, rainforest growing out of sand, Champagne Pools and proper be...

Episode 18 of The Outback Tracks and Trails Podcast is live! Just Tony, Mick and I catching up on Micky’s current east coast adventures as he heads north. We go through the trip so far, starting from Oakleigh and Holbrook, then into Canberra where he camped at the trotting track and hit the War Memorial, Mount Ainslie, Telstra Tower, the Arboretum and Lake Burley Griffin. From there it’s Budgewoi...

Episode 17 of The Outback Tracks and Trails Podcast is live! This week we’re joined by a long-time mate of the boys, Mark Wheller. Mark has walked the thin blue line and worked as a mortgage broker. He’s passionate about three things above all else — golf, Bali, and Melissa (not necessarily in that order 😉). A proud member of the Peninsula Kingswood Country Golf Club, Mark and Melissa split their...

Episode 16 of The Outback Tracks and Trails Podcast is live! We sit down and recap the entire 80-day Big NT Run — the numbers, the costs, and some of the best conversations we had along the way. In this episode we break down the full stats: - Total kilometres travelled - Diesel and petrol used - What we spent on fuel, food and accommodation, repairs - And of course… how many beers were drunk on th...

Episode 15 of The Outback Tracks and Trails Podcast is live – and this is the final chapter of The Big NT Run! After 80 incredible days on the road, we wrap up the last two weeks of the adventure. We start with a cracking night at the pub in Mission Beach, then continue south through Alligator Creek campsite, St Helens Beach, Rockhampton and Hervey Bay. One of the absolute highlights of the entire...

Episode 14 of The Outback Tracks and Trails Podcast is live! We’re still in the Top End on The Big NT Run and this episode is packed with Darwin highlights, classic Territory pubs, and heading east along the Savannah Way. We kick things off with a Darwin Harbour Cruise and some fishing by the sea, then soak up the atmosphere at Mindell Beach Markets and Zen Bar. There’s the big day at the Darwin C...

Episode 13 of The Outback Tracks and Trails Podcast is live! We’re deep into the Top End on The Big NT Run and this episode is packed with waterfalls, fishing, sunsets and good times. We kick things off at the Beach House at Dundee Beach with special hellos to Maria and Anni. From there we explore Litchfield National Park — termite mounds, Florence Falls, Buley Rockhole, Wangi Falls, Walker Creek...

Episode 12 of The Outback Tracks and Trails Podcast is live! We’re wrapping up the final section of the Binns Track and continuing north on The Big NT Run. This episode kicks off with a stop at Alice Springs Brewery for a Pale Ale and Super Crisp, followed by emotional farewells to Ryan, Nic and the kids. From there we head into the East MacDonnells, visiting John Hayes Rockhole, Trephina Gorge Na...

Episode 11 of The Outback Tracks and Trails Podcast is live! We’re deep into The Big NT Run — taking on both the Oodnadatta Track and the legendary Binns Track on our way to Alice Springs! In this episode we cover: - Marree Pub (Molly), William Creek, and the Oodnadatta Track being open - Pub flights and great chats with locals Trevor, Chris and Andy - A relaxing soak at Dalhousie Springs - Fuel a...

Episode 10 of The Outback Tracks and Trails Podcast is live from the stunning Flinders Ranges! Mick, Tony and I recap our adventures as we explore one of Australia’s most beautiful regions. We share photos and stories from William Creek fuel stop (the iconic refuel point heading onto the Oodnadatta Track), Rawnsley Park Station, the historic Blinman Hotel, Beltana’s Royal Victoria Hotel, Miners Cr...

Episode 09 of The Outback Tracks and Trails Podcast is live! Mick, Tony and I sit down to talk all things about "The Big NT Run" as we prepare to head deep into the Flinders Ranges. We cover essential safety gear — fire extinguishers, solid first aid kits, and our GME (Australian-made) Personal Locator Beacon (PLB). We also give the ute a proper once-over, checking every nut and bolt before the re...

Episode 8 of The Outback Tracks and Trails Podcast is a real yarn with one of my oldest mates! Clayton — a lifelong friend of 38 years — jumps in to reminisce about the old days of rough camping and swags, and how “coming of age” now looks like enjoying the 5-star luxury of Micky Paydon’s caravan. With his strong background in finance, Clayton breaks down the latest Federal Budget and what it actu...

Grab a cold one and settle in for a special yarn with lifelong mate Kenny on Outback Tracks and Trails. Kenny, originally a Victorian and now living the good life in Burleigh Heads, QLD, joins us to talk about his upcoming journey to Utah in July. He’s taking on the Animas Quest — a powerful modern wilderness vision quest involving four days and nights of solo fasting in nature, deep soul work, ce...

Grab a cold one and settle in — this episode of Outback Tracks and Trails is all about the realities of hitting the tracks in 2026. Andrew, Mick and Tony sit down to talk about the current fuel crisis and what skyrocketing prices mean for planning big trips into the Northern Territory. With city diesel sitting at $3.349 and outback prices hitting a painful $3.98 (compared to regular unleaded at $2...

G’day mates — grab a cold drink (or a cold Asahi if you’re feeling thematic) and pull up a chair for something a bit different on Outback Tracks and Trails! This episode, Tony joins us live from Japan where he and his wife Karen are halfway through a 16-day tour soaking up the sights, the food, and the culture. From bustling city streets to serene temples, incredible eats (think fresh sushi, steam...

Grab a cold one, pull up a camp chair and join Andrew, Tony, Mick and special guest Greg Cotton as he rolls up in his new Ford Ranger for a proper Victorian High Country adventure. We head deep into the legendary High Country, kicking things off at the iconic Dargo Hotel before tackling rugged tracks and stunning spots like Dogs Grave (Ada Hut), Little River Junction campsite, the engineering marv...

Grab a cold drink and pull up a camp chair — this one's all about the good times! In Episode 3 of Outback Tracks and Trails, Andrew, Tony and Mick sit down for a relaxed yarn about their all-time favourite adventures over the years. From 4WD trips and remote camping in the Victorian High Country around Merrijig, to the breathtaking colours of the Painted Desert and Flinders Ranges in South Austral...

Join Andrew, Mick and Tony with their special guest Micky J, to hear Micks four‑week “trip of a lifetime” through the heart of the Australian outback. From the rugged Flinders Ranges and vast station country to the salt plains of Lake Eyre, Coober Pedy’s underground streets and the iconic red rock of Uluru, this episode is packed with stories, laughs and hard‑earned lessons from the road. You’ll h...

Grab a cold one and join us for a cracking yarn on the very first episode of Outback Tracks and Trails! We kick things off with deciding to start a podcast—because why not turn our love for the open road and good mates into something you can listen to? We swap stories about our very first camping trips (think dodgy tents, burnt sausages, and dads who thought they knew every shortcut), right throug...