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Museum of the Great Southern, Albany: Complete 2026 visitor guide

The Museum of the Great Southern is a regional museum located at Kalyenup / Residency Road in Albany, Western Australia, on the site of the first European permanent settlement in Western Australia (1826). This guide covers opening hours, parking, accessibility, and practical visitor information. Quick…

Stifftia chrysantha in the Cairns Botanic Gardens, Cairns.

Cairns Botanic Gardens: A practical guide for first-time visitors

Everything you need to know about visiting the Cairns Botanic Gardens - one of Australia's finest tropical gardens - from free guided walks to avoiding the heat. A tropical paradise in Far North Queensland The Cairns Botanic Gardens sprawls across 38 hectares in Edge Hill,…

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…

Elizabeth Farm in Parramatta, New South Wales.

Elizabeth Farm, Parramatta: First-time visitor guide to Australia’s oldest home

Elizabeth Farm in Parramatta is Australia’s oldest surviving European homestead, offering visitors a rare chance to walk through rooms and gardens much as they were in the early colonial period. This 2026 visitor guide lays out how to plan your visit with up-to-date opening times,…

Turquoise Bay in Cape Range National Park, Western Australia.

Turquoise Bay, WA: Visitor guide with parking, fees & drift snorkelling tips

Everything you need to know about visiting one of Western Australia's best beaches, from drift snorkelling to avoiding the crowds This guide was updated in March 2026 to reflect current park entry fees. Where pristine reef meets powder-white sand Turquoise Bay is 60 kilometres from…

The Vlamingh Head lighthouse on the North-West Cape, Western Australia.

Vlamingh Head Lighthouse, WA: A practical guide for first-time visitors

Everything you need to know about visiting this historic Western Australian landmark, from driving directions to whale watching opportunities Born from tragedy on one of the world's most dangerous coasts The Vlamingh Head Lighthouse stands 61 metres above sea level at the northern tip of…

The Wilyabrup Cliffs in the Margaret River region of Western Australia.

Wilyabrup Cliffs, Western Australia: First-time visitor guide with parking & practical tips

The Wilyabrup Cliffs in Wilyabrup, in the South West of Western Australia, are a rugged coastal landmark rising above the Indian Ocean. This guide explains how to reach the cliffs, what to expect on arrival, where to park, and other practical information for planning your…

The Kalbarri Skywalk over the Murchison River Gorge on Western Australia's Coral Coast.

Kalbarri Skywalk, WA: First-time visitor guide with fees, parking & timing

This comprehensive guide provides everything first-time visitors need to know for a successful trip to the Kalbarri Skywalk in Western Australia, including essential details on park passes, arrival times, and accessibility. You will learn how to navigate the 37-kilometre journey from Kalbarri town centre, what…

The Roundhouse, Fremantle: Visitor guide with times, parking & accessibility

This guide explains how to visit the Roundhouse in Fremantle, Western Australia, including how to get there, what to expect on arrival, and how to plan your time around this historic lookout and former gaol. You'll find practical details on parking, opening hours, facilities, and…

Yalgardup Falls in Margaret River, Western Australia.

Yalgardup Falls, Margaret River: Kangaroo-spotting & how to get there

Yalgardup Falls (also known as Kevill Road Waterfall) is a wide, low-flowing waterfall on the Margaret River, located on Kevill Road just west of Margaret River town in Western Australia's South West region. This 2026 visitor guide covers access, parking, best visiting times, and practical…