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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 in the Margaret River region of Western Australia.

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,…

A 4WD vehicle at Rainbow Beach on the Fraser Coast of Queensland, Australia.

Are there any crocodiles in Rainbow Beach, Queensland?

Rainbow Beach is not in Queensland’s Croc Country, so the chances of encountering a crocodile in Rainbow Beach are tiny, if not totally impossible. Why people stay in Rainbow Beach Rainbow Beach in Queensland, home of the Carlo Sand Blow, is one of the most…

A platypus in Broken River inside Eungella National Park, Queensland.

The best places to see platypuses in Queensland, Australia

The platypus is one of the most improbable animals on earth — venomous, egg-laying, duck-billed and beaver-tailed. It also happens to be genuinely difficult to find. Platypuses are shy, solitary, largely crepuscular and spend most of their time in burrows or underwater. Even in good…

The Phillip Island Penguin Parade in Victoria, Australia.

The best places to see penguins in Victoria, Australia: Your complete guide

The little penguin — the world's smallest penguin species, standing roughly 33 centimetres tall and weighing not much more than a kilogram — has an improbable relationship with the state of Victoria. It breeds along much of the Victorian coastline, tolerates human visitors with an…