New England’s Oxley Wild Rivers National Park is distinguished by its many waterfalls and the dry rainforest that cloak its gullies and slopes. Rivers plunge over cliffs to create one of the largest gorge systems in Australia, providing secluded swimming, canoeing and fishing spots. Lookouts at Apsley, Dangars and Wollomombi falls provide breathtaking perspectives at every turn.
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.
Getting close to Nepal’s high peaks, the variety of terrain, the multiple cultural experiences and the personal satisfaction of completing such an adventure.
Embark on a tree-top adventure for a completely fresh perspective on life in the leafy canopy.
See Australia’s the tree canopies from a completely different angle on one of these eight tree-top walks.
From red icons to rugged tracks swept away in the rainy season, the outback always surprises.
Just 18km off the coast of Western Australia, Rottnest Island is a much-loved summer retreat for the residents of Perth.
Travellers have trekked the Australian Alps for centuries, taking refuge in historic huts and enjoying the mountain scenery.
The French territory of New Caledonia is home to scores of plants and animals found nowhere else in the world.