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Wilpena Pound (Ikara), South Australia: Guide for first time visitors

What is Wilpena Pound? Wilpena Pound — known as Ikara (meaning "meeting place") in the Adnyamathanha language — is a massive natural amphitheatre of mountains located 429 kilometres north of Adelaide in the heart of Ikara-Flinders Ranges National Park. This extraordinary geological formation covers an…

Australia, Flinders Ranges, national parks, outback, South Australia

Why you should book a Coorong kayaking tour – not a cruise

The sense of adventure and gentle pace make a Coorong kayaking tour in South Australia more memorable than a cruise from Goolwa. Why book a Coorong kayaking tour – summarised The Mouth of the Murray and 90 Mile Beach are included. You can get closer…

Australia, cruises, kayaking, South Australia, tours

Stalls at the Eumundi Markets, Queensland.

Is Eumundi Markets better to visit on Wednesday or Saturday?

Go to the Eumundi Markets on Saturday for more stalls and bigger atmosphere. Choose Wednesday for smaller crowds and easier parking. Want to skip the explanation? Then book a Eumundi Markets transfer from Noosa or Mooloolaba here. Or a Sunshine Coast day tour from Brisbane,…

Australia, markets, Queensland, Sunshine Coast

The Anzac Memorial in Sydney, New South Wales.

Plan your visit to the Anzac Memorial in Sydney: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

The Anzac Memorial in Sydney stands as one of Australia’s most important monuments, commemorating the service and sacrifice of Australian men and women in war. Situated in Hyde Park South, this elegant Art Deco structure is both a place of remembrance and a museum offering…

Australia, museums, New South Wales, Sydney

A kangaroo on the beach at Cape Hillsborough, Queensland.

8 extraordinary beaches in Australasia

From pink or black sand to wildlife on the beach and incredible surf, these are eight of the most incredible beaches in Australasia. Cape Hillsborough, Australia Hefty Queensland tides change the look every few hours, covering and uncovering a causeway leading out to an island…

Auckland, Australia, French Polynesia, New Caledonia, New Zealand, North Island, Samoa, Sunshine Coast, Victoria, Western Australia

The Giant Ned Kelly in Glenrowan, Victoria.

On the Ned Kelly trail in Victoria’s High Country

In the High Country of Victoria, Australia, several sites are linked to Australia’s most notorious bushranger – Ned Kelly. The Stringybark Creek campground in the Wombat Ranges It is fitting that the crucial twist in the most Australian of stories took place in a place…

Australia, High Country, history, Victoria

Cape du Couedic Lighthouse, Kangaroo Island: Hours, entry & visitor tips

First time visiting Cape du Couedic Lighthouse on Kangaroo Island, South Australia? This guide covers opening hours, entry details, how to get there, what to expect — and nearby attractions. Overview of Cape du Couedic Lighthouse Cape du Couedic Lighthouse stands on the rugged south-west…

Australia, Kangaroo Island, lighthouses, national parks, South Australia

The stairs at Admirals Arch in Flinders Chase National Park, Kangaroo Island.

Admirals Arch, Kangaroo Island: Hours, prices, parking & visitor tips

First time visiting Admirals Arch on Kangaroo Island, South Australia? This guide covers opening hours, entry fees, how to get there, what to expect — and nearby attractions. Overview of Admirals Arch Admirals Arch is a striking natural stone arch on the southwest coast of…

Australia, Kangaroo Island, national parks, South Australia

The Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse near Augusta, Western Australia.

Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse, Augusta: Tour details, access and visitor tips

First time visiting Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse in Augusta, Western Australia? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse stands at the southwestern tip of mainland Australia, where the Southern…

Australia, lighthouses, Margaret River, Western Australia

Five things I learned this week – 23 June 2025

Airport hotels, chocolate brownies, the Ark of the Covenant, the White Stripes and an annoyingly long fact check on the flag of Belize feature in this week’s slightly interesting discoveries. Hilton’s claim to the first airport hotel is complete nonsense The Hilton chain has long…

Australia, Belize, Chicago, Ethiopia, Five things, food, history, hotels, Melbourne, music