The Drive Straya Podcast

Get ready to take a walk on the wild side as we chat with Angela Freeman, Director and Co-owner of Hartley’s Crocodile Adventures in Tropical North Queensland.

Angela takes us behind the scenes of one of North Queensland’s most iconic wildlife attractions, sharing the remarkable story of Hartley’s, her family’s journey in wildlife tourism and how the attraction has evolved over the decades.

We talk crocs, conservation, wildlife encounters and what makes Hartley’s such a memorable stop on a Tropical North Queensland road trip. Angela also shares stories from her years in tourism, her passion for the region and plenty of inspiration for travellers looking to experience Australia’s wild side.

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Acknowledgement of Country
Drive Straya acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

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This episode, we’re taking the road trip beyond the horizon and looking up!

We chat with Mike Dalley, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Astrolomy, about the growing world of dark-sky tourism and the incredible opportunity sitting right above Australia’s regional communities.

Mike shares how astronomy, tourism, technology, culture and storytelling can come together to create unforgettable visitor experiences, and why Australia’s spectacular dark skies are a natural tourism asset just waiting to be explored.

From stargazing and regional road trips to creating sustainable tourism opportunities for local communities, this episode might just inspire you to look at your next Aussie road trip in a whole new light.

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Acknowledgement of Country
Drive Straya acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Drive Straya — Epic tips for epic Aussie road trips.

Ready to add a little more adventure to your next road trip?

In this episode, we chat with Roddy Rees, Owner and Director of Cairns Adventure Group, about his journey in tourism, building a leading adventure business and the incredible experiences waiting to be discovered in Tropical North Queensland.

With adventure for everyone, Roddy shares how Cairns Adventure Group caters for everyone from first-time thrill seekers to seasoned adventurers, along with his local insights and tips for making the most of your time in the region.

We also dive into what makes Tropical North Queensland such a unique adventure playground and why stepping outside your comfort zone might just create some of the best memories of your Aussie road trip.

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Acknowledgement of Country
Drive Straya acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Drive Straya — Epic tips for epic Aussie road trips.

Join us as we hit the road with Mark Olsen, CEO of Tourism Tropical North Queensland, to explore the people, places and experiences that make this remarkable region so special.

Mark shares insights into the evolution of tourism in Tropical North Queensland, the power of collaboration and the importance of encouraging travellers to venture beyond the icons and discover more of the region. From the reef and rainforest to the outback, we uncover memorable drives, hidden gems and plenty of inspiration for your next adventure.

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Acknowledgement of Country
Drive Straya acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Drive Straya — Epic tips for epic Aussie road trips.

The Drive Straya Podcast shares epic tips, great stories and inspiration for epic Australian road trips.

We get under the bonnet of Australia’s drive market, chatting with the people behind the destinations, businesses and experiences that make exploring Australia by road so special.

From iconic drives and hidden gems to places to stay and unforgettable things to see and do, each episode brings you stories, local knowledge and plenty of road trip inspiration.

Drive Straya acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

🚗 Keep the adventure rolling

Follow Drive Straya for more epic road trip inspiration, travel tips and places worth pulling over for.

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Acknowledgement of Country
Drive Straya acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

Drive Straya — Epic tips for epic Aussie road trips.