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Camel Rock Beach in Bermagui, New South Wales.

Camel Rock, Bermagui: the ancient NSW coastal formation worth the detour

Camel Rock near Bermagui on the NSW South Coast is a 450-million-year-old coastal rock formation that looks exactly like its name suggests. Here's everything you need to know before you visit. Camel Rock near Bermagui on the South Coast of New South Wales is an…

Blowhole Point Ocean Pool in Kiama, New South Wales.

Kiama’s Blowhole Point Ocean Pool: one of Australia’s most spectacular places to swim

The Blowhole Point Ocean Pool in Kiama, NSW is free to enter, open around the clock, and offers one of the most visually dramatic swimming spots in Australia. Here's what to expect. The Blowhole Point Ocean Pool is one of the most delightful places to…

Murphy's Haystacks on South Australia's Eyre Peninsula.

Murphy’s Haystacks, Eyre Peninsula: How to get there and what to see

Planning a stop at Murphy’s Haystacks on the Eyre Peninsula? This guide explains what Murphy’s Haystacks are, how to get there, and why these unusual rock formations are worth a detour from the Flinders Highway. Murphy’s Haystacks is a strange rock formation just off the…

Almonta Beach in Coffin Bay National Park, South Australia.

Almonta Beach, Coffin Bay National Park: Wildlife, snorkelling and visitor guide

Planning a visit to Almonta Beach on the Eyre Peninsula? This guide explains what makes Almonta Beach special, the wildlife you can see, and whether you need a 4WD for Almonta Beach. Almonta Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in South Australia. It’s…

Sheoak Falls in Great Otway National Park, near Lorne on Victoria's Great Ocean Road.

Sheoak Falls, Victoria: car park, walk and picnic area

Inside the Great Otway National Park near Lorne, Sheoak Falls is an easy detour off Victoria's Great Ocean Road. This Australian waterfall is a 600 metre walk from the car park or a slightly longer walk from the Sheoak Picnic Area. Sheoak Falls is one…

Agnes Falls, Victoria: when should I visit this South Gippsland waterfall?

The highest single drop waterfall in Victoria – Agnes Falls in South Gippsland – is best seen in winter or after heavy rain. There's an easy walking track from the Agnes Falls Scenic Reserve car park. Agnes Falls in South Gippsland is the highest single…

Eagles Nest near Inverloch in Victoria, Australia.

Eagles Nest, Inverloch: Lookout, beach walk and Bass Coast visitor guide

Planning a stop at Eagles Nest near Inverloch? This guide explains where Eagles Nest is, how to reach the Eagles Nest lookout and beach, and what to expect along the Bunurong Coastal Drive. On Victoria’s Bass Coast, Eagles Nest near Inverloch is a photogenic rock…

Josephine Falls near Cairns in Far North Queensland.

Josephine Falls, Queensland: Walks, swimming safety and visitor guide

Planning a visit to Josephine Falls in far north Queensland? This guide explains where Josephine Falls is, whether you can swim there, and what to expect from the Josephine Falls walk. Josephine Falls is one of the most photogenic waterfalls in far north Queensland. Unlike…

National Dinosaur Museum, Canberra: practical guide for first-time visitors

The National Dinosaur Museum in Gold Creek Village, Nicholls is Australia's largest permanent display of prehistoric specimens, with over 150 dinosaur models, 23 complete skeletons, and 300+ individual fossil exhibits across a multi-level indoor gallery and landscaped garden. This guide was updated in June 2026.…

Mamu Tropical Skywalk near Innisfail, Queensland.

Visiting Mamu Tropical Skywalk, Queensland: practical guide for first-time visitors

Mamu Tropical Skywalk is in the Palmerston section of Wooroonooran National Park on the Palmerston Highway, around 90 minutes south of Cairns and 30 minutes from Innisfail. The attraction offers a 2.5 km return walk through World Heritage rainforest, rising from the forest floor via…