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Kangaroos at Anglesea Golf Course on Victoria's Great Ocean Road.

Anglesea Golf Course kangaroo tours and Great Ocean Road wildlife guide: Ticket prices and parking

The Great Ocean Road is famous for its coastal views, but it’s also one of the best routes in Australia for seeing native wildlife. From kangaroos and koalas to seals and glowworms, here’s where to find them – starting with the most surprising golf course…

Australia, Great Ocean Road, kayaking, Victoria, wildlife

Snorkelling in the Silfra Fissure, Iceland.

8 bucket list activities to pack into your Iceland trip

What Iceland does best is natural experiences you’ll not encounter anywhere else in the world. And here are eight of the most extraordinary. Snorkel the Silfra Fissure Once you’re in the water – and its temperature is only a smidge above freezing point – you…

caves, cruises, glaciers, Iceland, kayaking, snorkelling, swimming, volcanoes, wildlife

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

Why the Algarve’s Benagil Cave is best seen on a kayak tour

Explore the Algarve’s Benagil Cave on a guided kayak tour for the best views, safe access and a unique perspective of this much-photographed sea cave. See the Benagil Cave up close The Benagil Cave, with its dramatic domed ceiling and golden rock formations, is one…

Algarve, kayaking, Lagos, Portugal, tours

Kayaking to the Mine Bay rock carvings on Lake Taupo

A Lake Taupo kayaking tour on New Zealand’s North Island shows off the incredible Maori rock carvings at Mine Bay. Lake Taupo kayak tour summary Strong winds made the kayak trip challenging but rewarding. Matahi Brightwell learned stone-carving alone in the 1970s. He carved Ngātoroirangi…

kayaking, New Zealand, North Island, Taupo

Kayaking among icebergs on Tasman Lake, New Zealand.

Iceberg kayaking on Tasman Lake, New Zealand

A kayaking tour on Tasman Lake, near Aoraki/Mt Cook, reveals the dramatic retreat of the Tasman Glacier over 25 years. Participants navigate icebergs that are melting and witness stunning scenery. The tour emphasizes safety and offers a unique experience of ice and nature, culminating in whiskey on the rocks.

Canterbury, kayaking, Mt Cook, New Zealand, South Island, watersports

Chicago from down low: Kayaking the Chicago River

A kayak tour on the Chicago River brings a closeness to the water – and views of some of the most spectacular architecture on earth. Kayaking around Goose Island It’s not the Chicago I was expecting. The only company when kayaking along the Chicago River…

Chicago, Illinois, kayaking, USA

Experience the magic of night kayaking in Puerto Rico

Kayaking through Puerto Rico’s Laguna Grande, every paddle stroke ignites glowing bioluminescence, transforming the water into a shimmering, starlit spectacle. Gliding Through the Mangroves: A Mysterious Journey The light from the front is faint as we glide through the mangroves. A picture builds of dimly-lit…

bioluminescence, kayaking, Puerto Rico