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The Cheynes IV whaling ship at Albany's Historic Whaling Station, Western Australia.

Discovering the dangers at Australia’s last whaling station

Australia's whaling industry ended in 1978, but the legacy of the country's most perilous occupation lives on at Albany's former Cheynes Beach Whaling Station. This historical whaling site tells the shocking story of flensers who risked life and limb in one of the world's most…

Albany, Australia, museums, Western Australia, wildlife

Florence Falls in the Northern Territory's Litchfield National Park.

Florence Falls guide: Swimming safety, walks, tours & location

Florence Falls is one of the most popular attractions in Litchfield National Park, located just over an hour’s drive from Darwin in Australia's Northern Territory. Known for its twin cascades plunging into a natural swimming hole, the falls are an ideal stop for visitors looking…

Australia, national parks, Northern Territory, Top End, waterfalls

ACMI is in Melbourne's Federation Square.

ACMI, Melbourne: Visitor tips, plus hours, prices & accessibility

ACMI (formerly the Australian Centre for the Moving Image) is Australia's national museum of screen culture in Federation Square, Melbourne. Established in 2002, it explores film, television, videogames, digital culture and art through exhibitions, screenings, and interactive experiences. Following a $40 million redevelopment, ACMI reopened…

Australia, Melbourne, museums, Victoria

Beacon Island, where the Batavia shipwreck survivors made their base.

How Australia’s Houtman Abrolhos Islands became a murderous nightmare

The shocking true story of the 1629 Batavia massacre haunts Western Australia's pristine Houtman Abrolhos Islands. From Dutch East India Company treasure ships to mutiny and mass murder, discover how these extraordinary coral islands became the site of one of Australia's darkest historical events. The…

Australia, history, shipwrecks, Western Australia

Beyond Byron Bay: why Ballina deserves to be more than a gateway town

Think Ballina is just a gateway to Byron Bay? Discover its stunning beaches, river adventures, burgeoning craft beer scene, and the famous Big Prawn. The Big Prawn and Ballina’s reputation In the presence of true Australian greatness, it is possible to do little else than…

Australia, New South Wales, Northern Rivers

McCarrs Creek Reserve in Sydney, Australia.

Exploring Sydney with kids: how travelling as a family changes the city experience

Exploring Sydney with kids reveals a different side of the city. Find hidden national parks, free entry at the Australian Museum, and beachside ocean pools. Discovering new perspectives with kids At McCarrs Creek Reserve, there is a surprising request. “Can we stay and play for…

Australia, family travel, New South Wales, Sydney

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

Providence cruise to Whitehaven Beach: Whitsundays day tour guide with prices & times

First time on the Providence Whitehaven Beach cruise? This guide covers departure details, tour highlights, ticket info, packing tips, and how to make the most of the day. Providence Whitehaven Beach tour overview and what to expect This is a full-day sailing adventure aboard a…

Airlie Beach, Australia, cruises, Queensland, tours, Whitsundays

Dolphin Discovery Centre, Bunbury: Hours, prices, tours & visitor tips

First time visiting Dolphin Discovery Centre in Bunbury, Western Australia? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of the Dolphin Discovery Centre in Bunbury The Dolphin Discovery Centre in Bunbury, Western Australia, is a not-for-profit…

Australia, Bunbury, Western Australia, wildlife

A kangaroo at the Healesville Sanctuary, Victoria, Australia.

Plan your visit to Healesville Sanctuary: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

The Healesville Sanctuary, located in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, offers a unique encounter with native Australian wildlife — including koalas, kangaroos, wombats and platypus — in a natural bushland setting. This guide covers what first-time visitors need to know: opening hours, ticket prices, parking, and how…

Australia, Victoria, wildlife

Cacti on display at Cactus Country in Strathmerton, Victoria.

Cactus Country, Strathmerton, Victoria: Hours, prices & visitor tips

First time visiting Cactus Country in Strathmerton, Victoria? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of Cactus Country Cactus Country is Australia’s largest cactus garden, located in Strathmerton, Victoria. To book tickets and skip the…

Australia, gardens, Murray River, Victoria