One of the Australian sea lions near Baird Bay, South Australia.

Swimming with Australian sea lions in Baird Bay, SA

Swimming with the Baird Bay sea lions is one of the best experiences I've ever had in Australia. Here's why it's worth going to the western shore of South Australia's Eyre Peninsula to do it. Meeting Beryl and the Baird Bay sea lions It’s Beryl’s…
The Maheno shipwreck on 75 Mile Beach, K'gari, Queensland.

6 reasons to visit K’gari, Queensland

K’gari – formerly known as Fraser Island – is one of the highlights of a road trip up the Queensland coast. Here are six things to look out for while booking your K’gari tour or accommodation. The rainforest at Central Station K’gari may be the…
Surry Hills in Sydney, NSW.

Plan your visit to Surry Hills: Where to stay, eat and explore

Surry Hills is one of Sydney’s most characterful inner suburbs, blending heritage architecture with creative energy. This Surry Hills neighbourhood guide covers the best things to see, eat and experience, plus essential visitor information. History and heritage of Surry Hills The Victorian verandas of Surry…
A giraffe at Werribee Open Range Zoo near Melbourne, Victoria.

Werribee Open Range Zoo: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

Werribee Open Range Zoo in Werribee, Victoria is an African-themed zoological park where animals are viewed from specialised safari vehicles. My guide, updated in October 2026, presents the key practical details required for guests, including updated opening hours, ticket prices, how to get there, accessibility,…
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai.

The world’s 10 best stopover cities

If you can’t bear the thought of a marathon long-haul plane journey, breaking the trip into two sections with a stopover might just be the way forward. Pick the right airline, and you can get a city break tagged on to the main trip –…