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One of the Murrays Beach sea caves in the Jervis Bay Territory.

Murrays Beach, Jervis Bay: white sand, calm water and the walk to Governor Head Lookout

Murrays Beach in Booderee National Park is a sheltered, north-facing beach of white sand and calm water. A short bush walk leads to Governor Head Lookout, with views of the Bowen Island penguin colony. Why visit Murrays Beach in Jervis Bay? Jervis Bay is known…

Walking at Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island.

Cape Woolamai walks, Phillip Island: Pinnacles, Beacon and Old Granite Quarry

Three signposted clifftop walks at Cape Woolamai combine into an 8km circuit of the Pinnacles, the Beacon and the Old Granite Quarry. From late September to April, up to a million shearwaters nest along the route. The best Cape Woolamai walks on Phillip Island head…

Squeaky Beach on Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, Australia.

Squeaky Beach, Victoria: why the sand squeaks and how to get there

Squeaky Beach in Wilsons Promontory National Park has fine white quartz sand that squeaks underfoot. The beach is unpatrolled, and the surf can be dangerous. Squeaky Beach, Victoria, is one of the most stunning beaches in Australia. Inside the Wilsons Promontory National Park, Squeaky Beach…

Stanwell Park Beach in Wollongong, New South Wales.

Stanwell Park Beach, Wollongong: rips, surfing and paragliding from Bald Hill

Stanwell Park Beach is the northernmost patrolled beach in Wollongong, New South Wales. It offers strong surf, serious rips and tandem paragliding from Bald Hill. Where is Stanwell Park Beach near Wollongong? Stanwell Park Beach north of Wollongong, New South Wales, is one of the…

The ocean pools at Austinmer Beach, Wollongong.

Austinmer Beach, Wollongong: ocean pools, parking and rip warnings

Austinmer Beach is a compact Illawarra surf beach with two rock pools and a children's playground. It is a short walk from the train station, but swimmers must stay between the flags. How to get to Austinmer Beach from Austinmer Station Austinmer Beach, NSW, is…

Karen the koala at Caversham Wildlife Park near Perth in Western Australia.

Are koalas stoned?

The stoned koala myth may be amusing, but it’s not true. Koalas sleep for so long because their diet isn’t very nutritious. Why koalas are harder to spot than kangaroos Of the two blue riband Australian cute animals, koalas are considerably harder to spot in…

Richmond, Virginia, from the James River.

Washington DC to Richmond VA drive: Distance, time & best stops

Great road trip stops on the Washington DC to Richmond VA drive include the Arlington National Cemetery, Fredericksburg VA and Kings Dominion. The distance from Washington DC to Richmond by car is 109 miles, with a 1h46m driving time. The Washington DC to Richmond drive…

Hams Caves guide: ticket prices, hours & how to book

Updated in November 2026, this Hams Caves (Cuevas dels Hams) guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking, accessibility and what to see. The Hams Caves are a show cave system near Porto Cristo on the east coast of Mallorca, Spain. A one-hour timed visit passes…

Coves de Campanet guide: ticket prices, hours & how to book

Updated in November 2026, this Coves de Campanet (Campanet Caves) guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking, accessibility and what to see. Coves de Campanet is a show cave on the southern slope of Puig de Sant Miquel in the Serra de Tramuntana, in the…

Cité du Vin, Bordeaux: Guide with ticket prices, hours & how to book

Updated in November 2026, this La Cité du Vin guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, parking, accessibility and what to see. La Cité du Vin is a wine museum and cultural centre on the banks of the Garonne in Bordeaux, France. Its golden building takes…