This week on The Travel Date, host Angelica-Hazel Toutounji brings listeners a special Yorke Peninsula–focused episode, chatting with the wonderful Bridget Johns — a time and space organiser, grant writer, and board member of Yorke Peninsula Tourism.

Based on a broad-acre cropping farm near Alford, between Wallaroo and Port Broughton, Bridget shares what it’s really like to build a life in regional South Australia after moving from Adelaide more than 21 years ago. What began as a role in food industry development turned into a long-term sea-change, a family life on the land, and a career supporting businesses across the Yorke Peninsula, the Mid North, and beyond.

In this warm and practical conversation, Bridget offers a local’s guide to the Yorke Peninsula, highlighting Wallaroo, Port Broughton, Moonta, Kadina, and Bute, along with family-friendly beaches, playgrounds, coffee stops, caravan parks, silo art, libraries, and hidden gems only locals tend to know.

From driving on white sandy beaches to splash parks, petting zoos, bakeries, and foreshore cafés, this episode is packed with real-world inspiration for families, couples, and day-trippers alike. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a longer coastal stay, Bridget’s insights make regional travel feel easy, accessible, and deeply rewarding.

Threaded throughout the episode is Bridget’s philosophy of “collecting moments, not things.” As a professional organiser, she shares how intentional travel, mini getaways, and creating space in our homes and calendars can reduce clutter and create more time for meaningful experiences.

This episode will have you packing your bags to visit Wallaroo and Port Broughton — and seeing regional South Australia with fresh eyes.

🌍 DESTINATIONS FEATURED IN THIS EPISODE

South Australia – Yorke Peninsula

• Alford (farming community)
• Wallaroo
• Port Broughton
• Moonta
• Kadina
• Bute
• Copper Coast region

Family & Nature Experiences

• White sandy drive-on beaches
• Foreshore playgrounds
• Splash parks
• Petting zoos
• Silo art trails
• Coastal walking paths

Local Experiences

• Caravan parks and holiday parks
• Local bakeries and cafés
• Libraries as travel stops
• Community markets

👤 GUEST BIO

Bridget Johns is a time and space organiser, grant writer, and regional advocate based on the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia. Through her business Be Simply Free, Bridget helps individuals and families declutter their homes, clear their calendars, and create more time for what matters most — including travel, connection, and meaningful experiences.

📍 Yorke Peninsula, South Australia

📸 Instagram: @besimplyfree

🌐 Website: https://www.besimplyfree.com.au

🎧 EPISODE CREDITS

Host:

Angelica-Hazel Toutounji

📸 Instagram: @angelica_hazel_nutrition · @the_travel_date_

🌐 Website: angelicahazel.com.au

📧 Email: info@angelicahazel.com.au