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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…

National Gallery of Australia, Canberra: Ticket prices, hours & 2026 visitor guide

The building hits you first. This massive Brutalist structure rises from Lake Burley Griffin's shore, all sharp angles and exposed concrete. Inside, over 155,000 works including the world's largest collection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art. The permanent collection is free, and always has…

Old Government House in Brisbane, Queensland.

Old Government House, Brisbane: Ticket prices, hours & visitor guide

Walking up from Brisbane's City Botanic Gardens, I expected something grander. Old Government House is surprisingly modest for what was once Queensland's seat of power. Two storeys of white-painted sandstone, elegant proportions, lawns rolling to the Brisbane River. Inside, the rooms are furnished as they…

Port Lincoln adventures: Shark-diving, Fresh Fish Place & Coffin Bay oysters

At Port Lincoln on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula, tour options include shark cave diving, visiting the Coffin Bay oyster farms and seeing behind the scenes in the hugely lucrative seafood business. The journey towards the Neptune Islands The fish that most have come to see…

Millaa Millaa Falls in the Atherton Tablelands, Queensland.

Millaa Millaa Falls, Queensland: Ticket prices, swimming safety & visitor guide

A guide to Millaa Millaa Falls, Queensland. Find essential information on swimming safety, current ticket prices, and visitor tips for the famous falls. The moment I saw Millaa Millaa Falls through the trees, I understood why it's one of Australia's most photographed waterfalls. An 18-metre…

Australian sea lion pups at Seal Bay on Kangaroo Island, South Australia.

Seal Bay, Kangaroo Island: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

A complete visitor guide to Seal Bay on Kangaroo Island. Find current ticket prices, opening hours, and information for seeing the sea lions. Standing on the boardwalk above Seal Bay on Kangaroo Island, South Australia, I watched a sea lion pup waddle up from the…

The swirling sands of Hill Inlet on Whitsunday Island, Queensland.

How to go inside Hill Inlet, Whitsunday Island | Which tour?

The only tour company allowed inside Hill Inlet on Whitsunday Island, Queensland, is Ocean Rafting. These high speed RIB tours from Airlie Beach sacrifice comfort and style for accessibility. What is Hill Inlet? You’ve probably seen Hill Inlet before. It’s that fabulously photogenic swirl of…