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The Maheno shipwreck on 75 Mile Beach, K'gari, Queensland.

6 reasons to visit K’gari, Queensland

K’gari – formerly known as Fraser Island – is one of the highlights of a road trip up the Queensland coast. Here are six things to look out for while booking your K’gari tour or accommodation. The rainforest at Central Station K’gari may be the…

Australia, beaches, food, K'gari, Queensland, shipwrecks, tours, walks, World War II

Coogee Beach in Perth, Western Australia.

Guide to Coogee Beach, Perth: Snorkelling trail, safety & wildlife

Coogee Beach overview? Coogee Beach is a sweeping stretch of white sand and turquoise water located in the coastal suburb of Coogee, approximately 30 minutes south of Perth and just a few minutes south of Fremantle. With almost 4 kilometres of stunning coastline, it's been…

Australia, beaches, Perth, Western Australia

A quokka on Rottnest Island near Perth, Western Australia.

Rottnest Island, Western Australia: quokkas by the beach

Rottnest Island in Western Australia offers quokkas, pristine beaches, and a relaxed, car-free atmosphere. It doesn’t take too long for plans to be abandoned on Rottnest Island. I wanted to go all the way across to the western tip, to see the sea lions that…

Australia, beaches, Perth, Western Australia, wildlife

Scarborough Beach in Perth, Western Australia.

Five places I recommend in Perth, Western Australia

I’ve visited Perth in Western Australia numerous times over the years. These five places are amongst the spots I recommend if you want to enjoy the city as much as I have. Kings Park – city views and Botanic Gardens Kings Park, long Perth’s crowning…

Australia, beaches, hotels, parks, Perth, Western Australia, wildlife

Does Seaton Beach in Cornwall have white sand?

Seaton Beach in East Cornwall is a family favourite, but visitors expecting dazzling silica sand will be disappointed. Seaton Beach is an unusual beach in East Cornwall in that it is fairly wide, rather than a cliff-backed cove. This has some advantages, the main one…

beaches, Cornwall, England, South-West England, UK

Is it safe to swim at East Looe Beach?

Despite the lack of lifeguards, East Looe Beach in Cornwall is considered safe for swimming due to its protected location, calm water, and good water quality rating. Where is East Looe Beach? East Looe Beach is the main beach in Looe, Cornwall. It’s the one…

beaches, Cornwall, England, South-West England, swimming, UK

Perranporth Beach on the west coast of Cornwall.

Where can I hire a bodyboard at Perranporth Beach, Cornwall?

Perranporth Beach in Cornwall is ideal for bodyboarding; discover the three main places right near the beach where you can rent equipment for £10 a day. What is Perranporth Beach like? Perranporth Beach is one of the most popular beaches on the west coast of…

beaches, Cornwall, England, Perranporth, South-West England, UK

Is it safe to swim at Lizard Point Beach, Cornwall?

Lizard Point Beach in Cornwall, while scenic, is unsafe for swimming due to unpatrolled waters, strong currents, large breaking waves, and the risk of being cut off by the tide. Britain’s southernmost beach Lizard Point Beach in Cornwall is the southernmost beach on mainland Britain.…

beaches, Cornwall, England, South-West England, UK

White sand beach on Rottnest Island, Western Australia.

11 great things that travellers can do for free

Managing a budget on holiday is much easier if you take advantage of the freebies – and most destinations have them. Luther Vandross may have been hopelessly wrong when he stated that the best things in life are free, but there are certainly plenty of…

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Cottesloe Beach in Perth, Western Australia.

Guide to Cottesloe Beach, Perth: Transport, lifeguard times & parking

This guide to Cottesloe Beach gives you verified information you need: how to get there, parking rules, lifeguard hours and facilities, accessibility, and best times to visit so your beach trip goes smoothly. A brief overview and features of Cottesloe Beach Cottesloe Beach is one…

Australia, beaches, Perth, Western Australia