A platypus in Broken River inside Eungella National Park, Queensland.

The best places to see platypuses in Queensland, Australia

The platypus is one of the most improbable animals on earth — venomous, egg-laying, duck-billed and beaver-tailed. It also happens to be genuinely difficult to find. Platypuses are shy, solitary, largely crepuscular and spend most of their time in burrows or underwater. Even in good…
The Airlie Beach Lagoon in Airlie Beach, Queensland.

Airlie Beach Lagoon, Whitsundays: Is it safe to swim?

Thinking of swimming at the Airlie Beach Lagoon? This guide explains safety, facilities, and why it’s a popular choice in the Whitsundays. Is it safe to swim in the Airlie Beach Lagoon? The Airlie Beach Lagoon is safe to swim in. It is patrolled by…
The swirling sands of Hill Inlet on Whitsunday Island, Queensland.

How to go inside Hill Inlet, Whitsunday Island | Which tour?

The only tour company allowed inside Hill Inlet on Whitsunday Island, Queensland, is Ocean Rafting. These high speed RIB tours from Airlie Beach sacrifice comfort and style for accessibility. What is Hill Inlet? You’ve probably seen Hill Inlet before. It’s that fabulously photogenic swirl of…