Science & Environment
The truth about quicksand
Quicksand is not the fearsome geological feature movies have made it out to be. It is, however, an unusual substance.
Tag: Tasmania
Science & Environment
The science behind frost patterns
Sure, the frost on your windscreen is a pain, but check out this work of art, courtesy of Mother Nature.
Adventure
Mt Anne Circuit: Tassie’s epic four-day trek
This four-day trek in Tassie’s rugged southwest is the ultimate short escape into a truly wild world.
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.
Destinations
Welcome to the Freycinet Peninsula
Look past the obvious curve of Wineglass Bay and you’ll discover other remarkable treasures on the Freycinet Peninsula in Tasmania.
News
Egg of extinct dwarf island emu discovered
The discovery, made in the dunes of the island, is the first known complete egg of the King Island emu.
Adventure
The Dragon Trail: Tassie’s epic new mountain bike event
Australia has a new multi-day mountain bike race that has the potential to become an international destination event. Aus Geo ADVENTURE’s Bruce Newton heads to Tassie for the Dragon Trail.