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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…

The Phillip Island Penguin Parade in Victoria, Australia.

Phillip Island Penguin Parade: Review with prices & visitor information

Witness the world’s smallest penguin species returning home at dusk on Phillip Island, one of the most popular wildlife experiences near Melbourne. This review was updated in October 2026 to reflect increased ticket prices. Waiting for the penguins to appear In the underground bunker, we…

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: Swimming with a saltwater crocodile (with prices)

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, which was updated in October 2026 to reflect increased ticket prices. Meeting Chopper the crocodile Chopper’s dental hygiene…

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

This Gorge Wildlife Park guide was updated in October 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 Other guides may contain outdated information.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.

Albany’s Historic Whaling Station: The story of how Australia’s whaling industry ended

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. It was updated in October 2026 to reflect increased ticket prices. History and overview of the Dolphin Discovery Centre in Bunbury…

A kangaroo at the Healesville Sanctuary, Victoria, Australia.

Healesville Sanctuary guide: Opening hours, ticket prices and parking

The Healesville Sanctuary, located in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, offers a unique encounter with native Australian wildlife — including koalas, kangaroos, wombats and platypus — in a natural bushland setting. This guide covers what first-time visitors need to know: opening hours, ticket prices, parking, and how…