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The Remarkable Rocks on Kangaroo Island, South Australia.

Remarkable Rocks, Kangaroo Island: Hours, prices, parking & visitor tips

First time visiting Remarkable Rocks on Kangaroo Island, South Australia? This guide covers opening hours, entry prices, how to access the site, what to expect — and nearby attractions. What to expect at the Remarkable Rocks The Remarkable Rocks on Kangaroo Island are a dramatic…

Australia, Kangaroo Island, national parks, South Australia

The Yanga Woolshed in Yanga National Park, New South Wales.

Yanga National Park: pastoral past meets natural future

From historic woolsheds to flourishing wetlands, Yanga National Park blends Australia’s pastoral heritage with thriving river red gum forests and wildlife habitats. Exploring the silent woolshed The walk through the pens is considerably less terrifying than it would be for the sheep, and considerably quieter…

Australia, national parks, New South Wales, Riverina

River red gums in Murray Valley National Park, New South Wales.

Murray Valley National Park: river red gums and birding from a boat

In the tranquil Murray Valley National Park, towering river red gums, abundant birdlife and scenic boat trips make for a dreamlike wildlife experience. Tracing the past with a mileage marker Carved into the side of a tree is the number “258”. It’s a mileage marker…

Australia, cruises, Murray River, national parks, New South Wales, Riverina, wildlife

The Gap in Torndirrup National Park near Albany, Western Australia.

Torndirrup National Park, Western Australia: Guide with visitor tips

What to expect in Torndirrup National Park Torndirrup National Park is a 3,906-hectare coastal park located 10 kilometres south of Albany in Western Australia's Great Southern region. It's one of the most visited national parks in WA, attracting approximately 250,000 visitors annually who come to…

Albany, Australia, national parks, Western Australia

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

Florence Falls guide: Swimming safety, walks, tours & location

Florence Falls is one of the most popular attractions in Litchfield National Park, located just over an hour’s drive from Darwin in Australia's Northern Territory. Known for its twin cascades plunging into a natural swimming hole, the falls are an ideal stop for visitors looking…

Australia, national parks, Northern Territory, Top End, waterfalls

The road to the Sierra Nevada mountains in Death Valley National Park.

A visit to the hottest place on earth: Death Valley, California

You may expect Death Valley National Park in California to be hot – but it is also utterly spectacular. Las Vegas to Dante’s View Coming the back way from Las Vegas may have been a navigational error, but it works out for the best at…

California, Death Valley, driving, national parks, USA

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

Plan your visit to Lane Cove National Park: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

The bushland beauty of Lane Cove National Park offers a tranquil escape within Sydney’s northern suburbs. Here’s everything you need to know before visiting, from opening hours and ticket prices to parking and nearby attractions. History and overview of Lane Cove National Park Lane Cove…

national parks, New South Wales, Sydney, walks

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