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Swimming with a whale shark on the Ningaloo Reef, Western Australia.

What it’s like to swim with whale sharks

Snorkelling with whale sharks off Western Australia’s Ningaloo Reef is one of the world’s most remarkable experiences. Here’s what it’s like. The first sighting of a whale shark It’s difficult to know what provides the bigger shock – the size or the clarity. We gracelessly…

Australia, fish, Ningaloo Reef, swimming, Western Australia

How to get into the Sydney Opera House without buying concert tickets

The way to get into Sydney Opera House without buying concert tickets is to book a guided tour. However, you need to make sure you pick the RIGHT tour. Sydney Opera House: A working arts venue The Sydney Opera House has quickly become one of…

Australia, New South Wales, Sydney

Australia’s capital cities – ranked

Australia’s state and territory capitals all have something to offer. You can visit any of them and have a perfectly enjoyable time. But if you’re on holiday and have to pick just one or two, then some discernment is advisable. Luckily, I’m here to put…

Adelaide, Australia, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Perth, Queensland, South Australia, Sydney, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia

A saltwater crocodile, as spotted on the Daintree River near Cairns, Queensland.

How worried should I be about crocodiles in Australia?

Short answer If you’re close to a crocodile in Australia, you should be very worried indeed. If you act sensibly within crocodile territory, there’s no need to fret. A saltwater crocodile, as spotted on the Daintree River near Cairns, Queensland. Photo by David Whitley. Long…

Australia, crocodiles, Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia, wildlife

Why I ended up enjoying Austalia’s most notoriously boring drive

Crossing the Nullarbor from Adelaide to Perth turns out to be rather enjoyable if you make the right stops. Getting to know the sea lions of Baird Bay It’s Beryl’s eyes that do it. If she asked for a pony, no-one would be able to…

Australia, driving, South Australia, Western Australia