Adventure
Off the edge: A ski descent of Tassie’s Federation Peak
Two young Aussie adventurers attempt the impossible dream: A ski descent from the top of Tasmania’s mighty Federation Peak.
Australian Geographic Adventure
Outdoor library: Four new books to inspire adventure
From cycle trips and NSW paddling destinations, to WA’s Kimberley region and Tropical North Queensland, these books will inspire adventure.
History & Culture
Antarctic-based Aussies take icy plunge to mark winter solstice
Expeditioners on Australia’s four Antarctic and sub-Antarctic research stations have gone for a chilly swim to celebrate the winter solstice.
Nature & Wildlife
The scaly-foot snail’s shell is made of actual iron – and it’s magnetic
This is the only animal in the world known to incorporate iron into its exoskeleton. It builds its shell out of the stuff, and even its soft, fleshy foot is covered in thick iron plates like a medieval knight.
Nature & Wildlife
Australia’s Quiet Places
This 146-page special has been produced in partnership with Tourism Australia, and showcases our regions, islands, wild encounters, walks and road trips.
Nature & Wildlife
The weird world of Australia’s carnivorous plants
Australia is a hotspot for carnivorous plants, boasting more than 250 species. Get to know their way of life here.
Nature & Wildlife
‘River boss’ largest extinct croc species ever discovered in Australia
Meet Gunggamarandu maunala, the largest extinct croc species ever discovered in Australia.
Nature & Wildlife
That’s not a baby platypus, this is a baby platypus
Don’t be fooled by the fake baby platypus phenomenon. This is what a real platypus puggle looks like.
Australia
Purnululu dreaming
Like a buried treasure chest, Purnululu kept its sparkling secrets well hidden. Deep in the East Kimberley it lay in wait: its dazzling colours and sculpted landforms known only to a few.
Australia
Welcome to Wilpena Pound
If Australia had its own seven wonders of the natural world, Wilpena Pound would surely be near the top of the list.