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Granite Bay in Noosa National Park, Queensland.

Granite Bay, Noosa: Location, access and swimming safety

Granite Bay Beach in Noosa National Park looks pretty, and is accessible along the Noosa Coastal Walk. It’s better for surfing than swimming. Where is Granite Bay, Noosa? Granite Bay is a little-known beach in Noosa, Queensland. It is located inside the Noosa Heads section…

Little Cove, Noosa: Surfing, swimming, facilities and accommodation

Little Cove in Noosa, Queensland, is a small beach near the Noosa National Park. What it lacks in size, it makes up for in quality. Don’t expect amazing surf, however. Little Cove, Noosa, is a beach that gets overshadowed somewhat. After all, the famous Sunshine…

The Boiling Point Lookout in Noosa National Park, Noosa, Queensland.

Boiling Pot Lookout, Noosa: Walk length, dolphins & whales

The Boiling Pot Lookout in Noosa National Park on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast offers excellent views towards Noosa North Shore – plus a good chance of seeing whales and dolphins. What is the Boiling Pot Lookout? The Boiling Pot Lookout is a scenic viewpoint in the…

One of the pink lakes in Murray Sunset National Park, Victoria, Australia.

Murray Sunset and Hattah-Kulkyne National Parks: Exploring Victoria’s Mallee and riverland wetlands

Pink salt lakes, bounding red kangaroos and vast dry landscapes define the Mallee of north-west Victoria. But beyond the surface lies a complex story of irrigation, environmental water and fragile wetlands. The Mallee: Australia’s overlooked transition zone By the side of a salt lake, tinged…

Carlo Sand Blow, Rainbow Beach: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

The Carlo Sand Blow is a natural sand mass and lookout point located within the Cooloola Recreation Area of Great Sandy National Park in Rainbow Beach, Queensland. This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was…

Museum of Brisbane, Brisbane: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

The Museum of Brisbane is a dedicated art and history museum located on Level 3 of the heritage-listed Brisbane City Hall in King George Square, Australia. This 2026 visitor guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide…

The Story Bridge in Brisbane, Queensland.

Story Bridge Adventure Climb, Brisbane: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

The Story Bridge Adventure Climb is a guided structural ascent of a heritage-listed steel cantilever bridge in Brisbane, Australia. This 2026 visitor guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. To skip the information and just book your tickets,…

St John’s Cathedral, Brisbane: Visitor guide with ticket prices, hours and must-know tips

St John’s Cathedral is a heritage-listed Anglican cathedral in the centre of Brisbane, Australia. This 2026 visitor guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, transport or parking, accessibility, and practical visitor tips. This guide was updated in March 2026 and clarifies that general tourist admission is…

The Chapman's Peak Drive in Cape Town, South Africa.

10 great cities for outdoorsy people

For many, exploring a big city is all about the culture and food scene – after all, why go to a city if you’re wanting rural pursuits? But there are some cities that offer the best of both worlds – they’ve got the museums and…

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

The best places in Australia to visit during the Northern Hemisphere summer

Broome, Exmouth, Cairns, Airlie Beach, Darwin and Uluru are the best bases for an Australian adventure during the British summer holidays. The seasons in Australia For many British travellers, the prime time to visit Australia is during the British winter – after all, the idea…