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Commonwealth Park, Canberra: opening hours, events and visitor tips – plan your visit

Commonwealth Park is a 34-hectare public park managed by the National Capital Authority, situated on the northern shore of Lake Burley Griffin in the Parkes district of Canberra, Australian Capital Territory. This guide covers opening hours, entry details, parking, public transport options, accessibility, and practical…

Lake Cave in the Margaret River region of Western Australia.

The best caves to visit in Western Australia

Western Australia sits on some of the most ancient and geologically active limestone country on earth. The result is a cave network of extraordinary variety — from the show caves of the Leeuwin-Naturaliste Ridge south of Perth, where formations of crystallised calcite have been growing…

Are the Bee Gees Australian? Discovering the Gibb Brothers in Redcliffe, Queensland

The Bee Gees were born on the Isle of Man, before moving to Manchester, then Australia as children. They lived in Redcliffe, Queensland, where Bee Gees Way pays tribute to the Anglo-Australian pop stars. The birth of the Bee Gees in Redcliffe Are the Bee…

Smiths Beach in Yallingup, Western Australia.

Smiths Beach, Yallingup: Surf, resort accommodation and visitor guide

Planning a visit to Smiths Beach in Yallingup? This guide covers Smiths Beach surf conditions, luxury accommodation at Smiths Beach Resort, and what to expect from this Margaret River region beach. Smiths Beach, Yallingup: Location and what makes it special Smiths Beach in Yallingup, Western…

Lake Cave, Margaret River: Ticket prices, hours and tips – plan your visit

Lake Cave is a highly decorated limestone show cave featuring a permanent underground lake, located in Forest Grove, Western Australia. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. To secure your preferred time slot, book your Lake Cave…

The best places to see whales in Western Australia

Western Australia sits astride one of the great whale migration routes on earth. The Humpback Highway — as the west coast migration corridor is known locally — carries more than 35,000 humpback whales past the state's coastline each year, travelling north from their Antarctic feeding…

Hyams Beach in Jervis Bay, New South Wales.

Hyams Beach, Jervis Bay: Location, how to get there and what to expect

Planning a trip to Hyams Beach? This guide explains where Hyams Beach is, how to get there from Sydney, and what to expect from one of the most famous Jervis Bay beaches. Hyams Beach is one of the most incredible beaches in Australia. It has…

Blenheim Beach in Jervis Bay, New South Wales.

Blenheim Beach, Jervis Bay: Snorkelling, White Sands Walk and visitor guide

Planning a visit to Blenheim Beach in Jervis Bay? This guide explains why Blenheim Beach stands out, plus what to expect from snorkelling, scenery and nearby walks. Blenheim Beach, New South Wales, is one of the lesser-known beaches on Jervis Bay, but it might well…

Callala Beach, Jervis Bay: What to expect, facilities and how it compares

Thinking of visiting Callala Beach in Jervis Bay? This guide explains what makes Callala Beach unique, how it compares to other Jervis Bay beaches, and what facilities to expect. Callala Beach is the longest beach in Jervis Bay, and has glorious white sand. But it’s…

Dolphins swimming in Port Stephens, New South Wales.

The best places to see dolphins in New South Wales, Australia

New South Wales has an extraordinary coastline — 2,000 kilometres of it. From the subtropical waters off Byron Bay to the cold-water estuaries of the far south coast, bottlenose dolphins are resident along virtually the entire stretch. Several bays and headlands also see common dolphins,…