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A quokka on Rottnest Island near Perth, Western Australia.

Rottnest Island, Western Australia: quokkas by the beach

Rottnest Island in Western Australia offers quokkas, pristine beaches, and a relaxed, car-free atmosphere. It doesn’t take too long for plans to be abandoned on Rottnest Island. I wanted to go all the way across to the western tip, to see the sea lions that…

Scarborough Beach in Perth, Western Australia.

Five places I recommend in Perth, Western Australia

I’ve visited Perth in Western Australia numerous times over the years. These five places are amongst the spots I recommend if you want to enjoy the city as much as I have. Kings Park – city views and Botanic Gardens Kings Park, long Perth’s crowning…

What it’s like to visit the Phillip Island Penguin Parade in Victoria, Australia

Witness the world’s smallest penguin species returning home at dusk on Phillip Island, one of the most popular wildlife experiences near Melbourne. Waiting for the penguins to appear In the underground bunker, we wait. Some eyes are gazing out the window, in anticipation of what’s…

Hippos in the water in St Lucia, South Africa.

St Lucia, South Africa: Where hippos walk through town

St Lucia, South Africa: the town where hippos walk through the streets nightly. Discover the dangerous, territorial "Townies" on a hippo-watching cruise. Why visit St Lucia? The signs are warning about something rather unusual. In St Lucia, South Africa, it’s not sharp bends or speed…

The Cage of Death at Crocosaurus Cove in Darwin, Northern Territory.

Cage of Death in Darwin: face to face with a saltwater crocodile

Dive into the Cage of Death in Darwin for a thrilling, face-to-face encounter with a massive saltwater crocodile at Crocosaurus Cove. Get ticket tips with this guide. Meeting Chopper the crocodile Chopper’s dental hygiene is, frankly, disgraceful. But it would take a brave dentist to…

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

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

Discover Murray Valley National Park, a tranquil haven of towering river red gums on the Murray River, perfect for birding and wildlife spotting from a boat. Tracing the past with a mileage marker Carved into the side of a tree is the number “258”. It’s…

A lorikeet at Gorge Wildlife Park in the Adelaide Hills, South Australia.

Gorge Wildlife Park, Adelaide Hills: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide (2026)

This Gorge Wildlife Park guide was updated in March 2026 to confirm opening hours and prices. Other guides may contain outdated information. What is Gorge Wildlife Park? Gorge Wildlife Park is a privately owned wildlife sanctuary located in Cudlee Creek in the Adelaide Hills, approximately…

The Cheynes IV whaling ship at Albany's Historic Whaling Station, Western Australia.

Discovering the dangers at Australia’s last whaling station

Australia's whaling industry ended in 1978, but the legacy of the country's most perilous occupation lives on at Albany's former Cheynes Beach Whaling Station. This historical whaling site tells the shocking story of flensers who risked life and limb in one of the world's most…

Plan your visit to Chester Zoo: 2026 opening hours, ticket prices and parking

Chester Zoo in Chester, Cheshire is one of the UK’s largest and most acclaimed wildlife attractions, home to more than 30,000 animals from over 500 species across more than 130 acres. Along with Twycross Zoo in Leicestershire, Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland and Bristol Zoo Project in South-West England, it’s one of…

Dolphin Discovery Centre, Bunbury: Hours, prices, tours & visitor tips

First time visiting Dolphin Discovery Centre in Bunbury, Western Australia? This guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, parking, accessibility, and how to get there. History and overview of the Dolphin Discovery Centre in Bunbury The Dolphin Discovery Centre in Bunbury, Western Australia, is a not-for-profit…