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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 Other guides may contain outdated information.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. This guide provides key practical information for first-time visitors, including the latest opening hours,…

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…

A kangaroo at the Healesville Sanctuary, Victoria, Australia.

Plan your visit to Healesville Sanctuary: 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…

Will the monkeys at Longleat damage your car?

The Monkey Jungle at Longleat Safari Park is tremendous fun – but many of the laughs come from watching other people’s cars being attacked. The first safari outside Africa Longleat Safari Park near Warminster in Wiltshire was a genuine pioneer when it opened in 1966.…

Snorkelling in the Silfra Fissure, Iceland.

8 bucket list activities to pack into your Iceland trip

What Iceland does best is natural experiences you’ll not encounter anywhere else in the world. And here are eight of the most extraordinary. Snorkel the Silfra Fissure Once you’re in the water – and its temperature is only a smidge above freezing point – you…