Tasmania Archives - Planet Whitley

The view from Ubirr in Australia's Northern Territory.

9 great things to climb in Australia instead of Uluru

When the ban on climbing Uluru finally came into force in October 2019, visitors had no choice but to discover it's best to walk round the Northern Territory's great monolith anyway. But for those who have an unquenchable urge to climb things in Australia, the…

Adelaide, Brisbane, climbing, Gold Coast, Grampians, Kakadu National Park, mountains, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Sydney, Tasmania, Top End, Uluru, Victoria, Western Australia

The cities and regions of Australia that have really improved

Some regions of Australia that have changed for the better in the last decade-and-a-half. I first arrived in Australia in 2001, and after living there for five years, have managed to go back once or twice a year since. In that time, the country has…

Australia, Margaret River, Melbourne, Northern Territory, Perth, Tasmania, Western Australia

Australia’s capital cities – ranked

Australia’s state and territory capitals all have something to offer. You can visit any of them and have a perfectly enjoyable time. But if you’re on holiday and have to pick just one or two, then some discernment is advisable. Luckily, I’m here to put…

Adelaide, Australia, Brisbane, Canberra, Darwin, Hobart, Melbourne, New South Wales, Northern Territory, Perth, Queensland, South Australia, Sydney, Tasmania, Top End, Victoria, Western Australia