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Burgess Beach in Forster, New South Wales, Australia.

Burgess Beach, Forster: the Mid North Coast’s best-kept secret

Burgess Beach, NSW, is something of a local secret. In Forster on the Mid North Coast, it isn't nearly as well known as other local favourites such as One Mile Beach, Forster Beach and Tuncurry Beach. You also have to put in a bit of…

Bushrangers Bay in Shellharbour, New South Wales.

Bushrangers Bay, NSW: snorkelling and diving at Bass Point Reserve

If you want to go to the beach, forget about Bushrangers Bay, NSW. This bay is part of the Bass Point Reserve, just to the south of Shellharbour in the Illawarra region. But you're not going to find golden sands here – just a rocky…

The Eternal Flame at Atlanta's King Center.

Birmingham AL to Atlanta drive: Distance, time & best stops

The distance from Birmingham AL to Atlanta by car is 147 miles, with a 2h10m driving time. The best road trip stops on the Birmingham to Atlanta drive are Talladega, the Talladega National Forest and the Pine Mountain Gold Museum. Planning a Birmingham AL to…

Atlanta to Montgomery AL drive: Distance, time & best stops

The distance from Atlanta to Montgomery AL is 161 miles, with a 2h19m driving time. The best road trip stops on the Atlanta to Montgomery AL drive are Newnan GA, LaGrange GA and Auburn AL. Planning an Atlanta to Montgomery AL road trip itinerary The…

Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve, Northern Territory.

Fogg Dam, Northern Territory: birdwatching, crocodiles and water lilies near Darwin

Fogg Dam near Humpty Doo in the Northern Territory was originally built as part of a failed rice-growing scheme. It quickly became a dry season refuge for wildlife as the floodplains dried out elsewhere, and it was turned into the Fogg Dam Conservation Reserve in…

Fortescue Falls in Karijini National Park, Western Australia.

Fortescue Falls, Karijini National Park: walks, swimming and how to get there

Fortescue Falls is one of the main attractions in Western Australia's remote Karijini National Park. It is the only permanent waterfall in the park. Fortescue Falls isn't a particularly high waterfall, and you can hardly call the drop spectacular either. But what it does do…

Surfers at Lorne Beach in Lorne, Victoria.

Lorne Beach, Victoria: surfing, swimming and lessons on the Great Ocean Road

Lorne Beach is the heart of what makes Lorne one of the Great Ocean Road's most popular towns. The local surf school offers lessons for beginners, and lifeguards patrol the beach throughout summer. Lorne Beach is what the tourist industry in Lorne, Victoria, has grown…

The View from Teddy's Lookout in Lorne, Victoria.

Teddy’s Lookout, Lorne: the best photo stop on the Great Ocean Road?

Teddy's Lookout in Lorne, Victoria, is one of the best photo stops on the Great Ocean Road. It's easy to access, and gives great views of the curving, forested coastline. Teddy's Lookout is just to the south of central Lorne. The tricky part is getting…

Paddleboarders off Agnes Water Main Beach in Queensland.

Agnes Water Main Beach: Queensland’s northernmost surf beach

Agnes Water Main Beach is the northernmost surf beach in Queensland. Visitors can take surf lessons, enjoy a barbecue in Tom Jeffery Park or go swimming between the flags on Sundays and public holidays. Where is Agnes Water Main Beach? Agnes Water Main Beach is…

Old Mission Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, California.

Los Angeles to Santa Barbara drive: Distance, time & best stops

The best road trip stops on the Los Angeles to Santa Barbara drive are Malibu, Ventura and Carpinteria. The distance from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara is around 100 miles, with a driving time of roughly two hours. Planning a Los Angeles to Santa Barbara…