Straddling the ephemeral Todd River, Alice Springs is the second largest town in the Northern Territory and the geographical heart of Australia, or as locals are given to saying, “the town closest to every beach in Oz”. In reality, it’s 1200km as the crow flies to the nearest ocean and about 1500km to the closest major cities, Adelaide and Darwin. It has a population of approximately 28,000, 12 per cent of the NT’s population.
Adventure, culture and fun await you in Tropical North Queensland
This small island, just 11km long, is a haven for birdlife and marine life, and boasts some of the best bushwalks in the world.
Surrounded by desert, Mt Augustus is a colossus that transports walkers through ages past and present
Get off the beaten track and enjoy some of the less-travelled national parks in Australia
Be swept along on a tide of adventure through Australia’s remote north-west and Indonesia’s exotic Spice Islands, on this 2015 Australian Geographic Society special expedition.
Everything you need to know about getting off-road and onto the sand, in a safe and environmentally-friendly way.
The remains of a man were found at Lake Mungo in NSW 40 years ago. This discovery changed our understanding of Aboriginal history
At Mungo, in far south-western NSW, you’ll find undulating sandplains, ancient lakebeds, spectacular dunes and abundant fossils.
Norfolk Island is in crisis, but plans are afoot to rekindle this resilient island community with the help of its rich natural wonders and by attracting those who simply love the outdoors