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Wappa Falls in Yandina on Queensland's Sunshine Coast.

Wappa Falls, Sunshine Coast: Can you swim safely? (2026 visitor guide)

Thinking of swimming at Wappa Falls on the Sunshine Coast? This guide explains safety conditions, when to swim, and how to visit. Can you swim at Wappa Falls on the Sunshine Coast? You swim in Wappa Falls on the Sunshine Coast at your own risk,…

Beetroot. Australians, tragically, think it's OK to put this on a burger.

Why do Australians put beetroot in burgers?

Whether it’s negligence, poor taste or pure evil, Australians often put slices of beetroot in burgers. Be prepared to ask for a burger without beetroot when you order. There comes a terrible time in every visitor’s trip to Australia when they encounter the terrorist attacks…

The Skyrail Rainforest Cableway in Cairns, Queensland.

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway, Cairns: ticket prices, hours and tips – plan your visit

Skyrail Rainforest Cableway is a 7.5-kilometre gondola cableway running above the World Heritage-listed Barron Gorge National Park, operating between Smithfield (Cairns) and the rainforest village of Kuranda in Tropical North Queensland. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport and parking, accessibility, and practical tips…

The Bombo Headland in Kiama, New South Wales.

Bombo Headland, Kiama: Why should I visit the Quarry Geological Site?

The Quarry Geological Site at Bombo Headland in Kiama shows off delightfully strange basalt columns being pounded by the ocean. Bombo Headland is one of several excellent sites along the 22km Kiama Coastal Walk in Kiama, New South Wales. It’s not as well-known as the…

Bronte Beach in Sydney, New South Wales.

Is Bronte Beach in Sydney named after the Brontë sisters?

Bronte Beach is one of the most popular in Sydney – it’s relatively close to the city centre and makes a handy midway stop on the 8km Bondi to Coogee clifftop walk. It’s a family favourite, too, largely due to the big park and playground…

What is the most dangerous snake in Australia?

Short answer The inland taipan or the eastern brown snake is the most dangerous snake in Australia, depending on your definition. Detailed answer All those scare stories you’ve heard about Australia being home to some seriously nasty snakes? Well, I’m afraid they’re probably true. Australia…

The Boranup Karri Forest in the Margaret River region of Western Australia.

Boranup Karri Forest, Western Australia: Complete guide with prices, hours & tips

The Boranup Karri Forest is a regrowth forest featuring tall karri trees, located in the Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park in Western Australia. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was updated in April 2026 and confirms…

The dolphins coming in for a feed at Moreton Island, Queensland.

Tangalooma dolphin feeding, Moreton Island: Meeting wild dolphins in Queensland

Visitor tips for Tangalooma dolphin feeding on Moreton Island, Queensland. Learn how the evening wild dolphin encounter works, how to reach the island from Brisbane, and what to expect at this popular coastal attraction. Watching the Tangalooma dolphin feeding As the rangers stand at the…

Fairymead House Sugar History Museum, Bundaberg: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

The Fairymead House Sugar History Museum is a heritage-listed grand plantation house situated within the lush Bundaberg Botanic Gardens in Queensland. Built in 1890 and featuring magnificent Indian bungalow architecture, the museum explores the region's pioneering sugar families and the local sugar industry's development. This…

Albert Kersten Mining and Minerals Museum, Broken Hill: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

The Albert Kersten Mining and Minerals Museum, also known as the GeoCentre, is a geological science facility showcasing the region's rich mineral history, located on the corner of Crystal and Bromide Streets in Broken Hill, New South Wales. This 2026 visitor guide covers opening hours,…