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Puffins can be seen all around the Icelandic coast.

The best places to see puffins in Iceland: Complete guide for bird-watchers in Reykjavik and beyond

The Atlantic puffin is, by any reasonable measure, an absurd bird. It has the colouring of a clown, the flight style of a panicking bumble bee and the waddling gait of something that has recently misplaced its dignity. It is also one of the most…

The Phillip Island Penguin Parade in Victoria, Australia.

The best places to see penguins in Victoria, Australia: Your complete guide

The little penguin — the world's smallest penguin species, standing roughly 33 centimetres tall and weighing not much more than a kilogram — has an improbable relationship with the state of Victoria. It breeds along much of the Victorian coastline, tolerates human visitors with an…

Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, Kentucky: hours, admission and tips – plan your visit

Big Bone Lick State Historic Site is a 512-acre state-managed park and paleontological site located at 3380 Beaver Road, Union, in Boone County, northern Kentucky. This guide covers opening hours, admission, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips to help you plan your visit.…

Rome pasta cooking class vs Prati food tour: which should you book?

One puts an apron on you and teaches you to make ravioli from scratch. The other walks you through a neighbourhood of gourmet shops, letting Rome do the cooking. Both are run by the same operator — here's how to choose between them. Of all…

Lake Como kayaking tour vs aperitif boat cruise: Which should you book?

One puts a paddle in your hands and sends you around the Bellagio peninsula. The other pours you a glass of prosecco and lets you drift past some of the most coveted villas in Europe. Here's how to choose the best way to see Lake…

Barron Falls near Cairns in Queensland, Australia.

Barron Falls, Cairns: Ticket prices, hours and tips – plan your visit

Barron Falls is a prominent steep-sided cascade waterfall located within the Barron Gorge National Park near Kuranda in Far North Queensland. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was updated in April 2026 to reflect…

A Tasmanian devil at Rainforestation Nature Park in Kuranda, Queensland.

Rainforestation Nature Park, Kuranda: ticket prices, hours and tips – plan your visit

Rainforestation Nature Park is a wildlife and cultural attraction set within World Heritage tropical rainforest in, Kuranda, Far North Queensland. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, how to get there, parking, accessibility, and practical tips for planning your visit. To skip the detail and…

A blue-banded eggfly butterfly at the Australian Butterfly Sanctuary in Kuranda, Queensland.

Australian Butterfly Sanctuary, Kuranda: ticket prices, hours and tips – plan your visit

The Australian Butterfly Sanctuary is a free-flight butterfly aviary located at 8 Rob Veivers Drive in the heart of Kuranda Village, Tropical North Queensland, approximately 30 minutes by car from Cairns. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, how to get there, accessibility, and…

A young koala at Kuranda Koala Gardens near Cairns, Queensland.

Kuranda Koala Gardens: Ticket prices, hours and tips – plan your visit

Kuranda Koala Gardens is a small wildlife park located on Rob Veivers Drive within the Kuranda Heritage Markets in Tropical North Queensland. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. To skip the information and secure entry, book…

Kuranda Scenic Railway from Cairns in Far North Queensland, Australia.

Kuranda Scenic Railway, Cairns: Ticket prices, hours and tips – plan your visit

Kuranda Scenic Railway is a heritage rail journey that runs from Gimuy (Cairns) via Bubundji (Freshwater) to Ngunbay (Kuranda) in Tropical North Queensland. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was updated in April 2026…