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Kangaroos at Anglesea Golf Course on Victoria's Great Ocean Road.

How to see kangaroos in Australia: Where to look and when to go

First time trying to spot kangaroos in Australia? This guide explains where kangaroos live, the best places to see kangaroos, and the best time of day to find them in the wild. Do kangaroos live in Australia's big cities? As much as we’d like to…

The Hamelin Pool stromatolites in Shark Bay, Western Australia.

Hamelin Pool stromatolites, Western Australia: Why these dull-looking rocks matter

If you are planning a visit to Hamelin Pool stromatolites in Western Australia, this article explains what stromatolites are, why they are important, and why this remote boardwalk in Shark Bay offers one of the deepest connections to early life on Earth. First impressions at…

Beacon Island, where the Batavia shipwreck survivors made their base.

Ghosts! Snakes! Sharks! It’s Australia’s scariest islands

Australia has many beautiful islands, but some are more terrifying than others. Whether due to shipwrecks, unexploded ordnance, perilous driving or dingoes, these eight islands are ones to be wary of. Carnac Island, Western Australia There are several islands just south-west of Perth in Western…

The Penfolds Magill Estate in Adelaide, South Australia.

Penfolds Magill Estate heritage tour: Inside Adelaide’s oldest working winery

Sitting high above Adelaide with panoramic views to the ocean, Penfolds Magill Estate is home to some of Australia’s most revered wines. The Magill Heritage Experience offers atmospheric cellar exploration and the remarkable story behind the iconic Penfolds Grange. Welcome to the Penfolds Magill Estate…

Queensland Maritime Museum, Brisbane: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide

Visit the Queensland Maritime Museum in Brisbane. This guide covers ticket prices, opening hours, and notable nautical exhibits. Standing in a heritage-listed dry dock from the 1870s, surrounded by historic vessels, I realised this isn't your typical museum. The Queensland Maritime Museum sprawls across indoor…

The gardens at Old Parliament House in Canberra, Australia.

Museum of Australian Democracy, Canberra: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide

Standing in front of Old Parliament House in Canberra for the first time, I was struck by how modest it looks — a low-slung white building that housed Australia's government for 61 years, now dwarfed by the modern Parliament House looming on the hill behind…

Tamarama Beach on the Bondi to Coogee Walk in Sydney.

The Bondi to Coogee walk: Beaches, bays and hidden highlights

A guide to the scenic Bondi to Coogee coastal walk — with Tamarama, Clovelly, Bronte and Gordon’s Bay — including practical tips for a relaxed seaside stroll. Tamarama: small beach, big reputation A lonely surfer bobs in the waves at Tamarama. The sign says ‘no…

The walking tracks around Thredbo are idyllic in summer.

Thredbo in summer: Hiking, peace and alpine tranquillity beyond the ski season

Discover why Thredbo shines in the off-season — from gentle valley walks and alpine hikes to quiet villages, relaxed mountain life and visitor essentials. The quiet slopes of Thredbo outside ski season Cutting through the otherwise thick carpet of eucalypts on the mountainside are several…

Mammoth Cave, Margaret River: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide (2026)

Mammoth Cave near Margaret River, Western Australia is a limestone cave system containing paleontological remains and natural geological formations. This 2026 guide provides key practical information for first-time visitors, including the latest opening hours, ticket prices, how to get there, accessibility and useful planning tips.…

The MCG is Australia's largest sports stadium.

I walked to the MCG, then took a tour of Australia’s largest stadium

A review of what I found interesting on the tour of the Melbourne Cricket Ground - plus the practical details on how to book it yourself when visiting Melbourne. Yarra River walk and Birrarung Marr The walk along the Yarra River is considerably nicer than…