Destinations
A walking guide to the Mackay Hinterland Great Walk
The landscapes on this highland walk in Queensland range from vibrant rainforest to dry eucalypts, with plenty of wildlife.
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Australian Geographic Adventure
Best new adventure gear
There was plenty of awesome outdoor gear released in 2019. Here are some of the standouts that’d make great additions to your gear shed.
Fundraising
Australian Geographic Bushfire Support
Money from the fundraiser will be dispersed to support wildlife rescue and rehabilitation, habitat restoration and communities devastated by the fires.
News
KISS is playing a concert for our great white sharks
Super-band KISS rocks white sharks off South Australian coast.
News
On the frontlines of mange, this is one wombat rescuer’s story
Canberra-based wombat rescuer Yolandi Vermaark is on the frontline of fighting mange in wombats. Here, Australian Geographic follows her on one of her typical weekends, which involves looking for joeys in roadkill and treating a small population of wombats with cydectin that helps get rid of mange.
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Mal Leyland’s life on the road
In their heyday, pioneering outback filmmakers the Leyland brothers were Australian television icons. Decades on, Mal Leyland – one half of the famous duo – is still on the road and in front of the camera.
Awards
In pictures: 2019 Australian Geographic Gala Awards
On Friday, 1 November 2019, we toasted the achievements of some of Australia’s greatest conservationists and adventurers at the annual Australian Geographic Society Gala Awards night in Sydney, with special guest Victor Vescovo.
News
Parramatta to Penrith: the new 65km walk you don’t want to miss
The new Great West Walk, stretching from Parramatta to the foot of the Blue Mountains, has bushwalkers excited.
News
Watch as a pod of orcas attack a humpback whale calf
These whale watchers were treated to more than they bargained for.
