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Fitzroy Falls in the Southern Highlands of New South Wales, Australia.

Fitzroy Falls, NSW: Opening hours, park fees, walks and visitor tips

First time visiting Fitzroy Falls in Morton National Park, New South Wales? This guide covers opening hours, park fees, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of Fitzroy Falls Fitzroy Falls is a spectacular waterfall located in Morton National Park, in the…

Australia, New South Wales, Southern Highlands, waterfalls

Montmorency Falls near Quebec City, Canada.

Montmorency Falls near Quebec City: Complete guide with prices, hours and tours

This guide covers everything you need to visit Montmorency Falls in Quebec, Canada: admission prices, cable car costs, opening hours, transport options from Quebec City, and which tours include the waterfall. I explain the three ways to reach the summit, what to expect at different…

Canada, Quebec, Quebec City, waterfalls

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

Purakaunui Falls on New Zealand's Catlins Coast.

Purakaunui Falls, Catlins: Walks, access, parking and things to know

First time visiting Purakaunui Falls? This guide covers opening hours, walking track, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of Purakaunui Falls Purakaunui Falls is a highly photographed, three-tiered waterfall located in The Catlins, on New Zealand’s South Island. The water cascades…

New Zealand, Otago, South Island, walks, waterfalls

A first-timer’s guide to Niagara Falls, Canada

With cruises, observation decks, rapid-side walking trails and helicopter flights, there’s a massive amount to do on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. What makes Niagara Falls unique? Without the backstory, it’d be easy enough to just dismiss Niagara Falls as a waterfall. But it…

Canada, city guides, Niagara Falls, Ontario, waterfalls

Champi Falls in Laos' Champasak Province.

Six reasons to include Southern Laos on your South-East Asia trip

Travellers in Laos tend to focus on Luang Prabang and Vang Vieng. But the southern Champasak Province around Pakse is hugely underrated. Here’s why. Pakse’s riverside bars Pakse is the hub town of Southern Laos. The main city of Champasak Province where the flights to…

Laos, temples, waterfalls

Hardraw Force, Leyburn: Waterfall access, opening times, cost and walking guide

First time visiting Hardraw Force in Leyburn, North Yorkshire? This guide covers opening hours, entry cost, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of Hardraw Force Hardraw Force is a waterfall in the Yorkshire Dales, England. It is the highest single-drop waterfall…

England, North Yorkshire, UK, waterfalls, Yorkshire

McLean Falls in the Catlins region of Otago, New Zealand.

McLean Falls, Catlins: Walks, access, parking and visitor tips

First time visiting McLean Falls in the Catlins region of New Zealand's South Island? This guide covers opening hours, track details, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of McLean Falls McLean Falls is one of the most striking waterfalls in the…

New Zealand, Otago, South Island, waterfalls

Sign at Slope Point on New Zealand's Catlins Coast.

Discover nature’s beauty on New Zealand’s Catlins Coast

Very few people need to drive along New Zealand’s Catlins Coast. And that’s what makes the road trip so enjoyable. Native birds at Kaka Point The noise along the muddy tracks near Kaka Point is extraordinary. Glimpses of wing and tail can be caught amongst…

driving, New Zealand, Otago, South Island, Southland, waterfalls, wildlife