If I had known what was going to transpire over the first 48 hours I may have left our new boat Huck Finn tied to that rickety old pier.
Australia is one of the most ethnically diverse societies in the world. Almost one in four Australian residents were born outside of Australia and many more are first or second generation Australians.
Australia’s population today is about 24 million people. Australia’s vast area means it has the lowest population density in the world – with two people per square kilometer.
Australian people are friendly, generally optimistic, outgoing, and confident. They love their sports, family barbecues and the beach. Most live in large cities along the Australian coastlines. We have evolved over the years into a uniquely Australian cultural identity.
This collection of Aussie yarns and bush legends is from mostly colourful characters we’ve met and from stories of our own adventures and travels.
Finchy’s Australia’ is and continues to be quite a story. We are naturally nomadic and live a lifestyle that will continue to surprise as we share our ongoing tales of Australian people and stories.
Setting off in Huck Finn for the first time from Younghusband at the 168km mark, we were on our shakedown cruise at last.
The Peterborough Motorcycle and Antique Museum is a credit to the owners who have built up the collection over many years.
Steams trains of the Pichi Richi Railway. Compilation video taken of trains between Quorn and
Finchy’s dream comes true when he finds an old wooden boat to travel the length of Australia’s longest river, the Murray River.
A failed attempt to cross the Nullarbor on an innocent motorcycle. Read Finchy’s funny story of a bizarre set of circumstances.