Towering red and gold sandstone cliffs, ancient rock paintings, long stretches of red dirt roads, surprising greenery, meandering river systems and a wealth of wildlife… Australia’s outback is a visual feast that unravels under faultlessly blue skies.
Formed by a volcano that last erupted 18 million years ago, Mount Kaputar National Park is home to lava-sculpted landscapes and a network of walking trails.
The Reef Sanctuary Pontoon on Lady Musgrave Island lagoon is revolutionising marine education.
From the warm seas of the Torres Strait to the ancient rainforests of Cape York, the Far North only reveals itself through the sharing of stories
Famed for whale sharks, Ningaloo is also a safe nursery for lactating humpback whales and their newborn calves.
Known as the Garden City of the West, this true-blue Queensland town is the birthplace of Australia’s labour movement.
If you’ve never been to the Top End, one of the best ways to start your Northern Territory experience is at stunning Litchfield National Park, just south of Darwin – and listen for the song of garnamarr, the red-tailed black cockatoo.
Whether you’re interested in history, gastronomical delights, wildlife or stunning natural scenery, there’s something for everyone down here on Tassie’s East Coast.
While many Australians know and love our alpine regions for their winter beauty, their lesser-known wildflower season sees the landscape burst to life with a brilliant tapestry of colour.
As I was coming up the rickety steps of the Zanci Homestead dugout in Mungo National Park several years ago, something slapped me in the face and squeaked. My head snapped up to see, 10cm from my face, a welcome swallow defending its nest site. I was definitely not welcome!