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A crocodile sunbathing on the Daintree River, Queensland.

Exploring the Daintree and Cape Tribulation: Crocodile cruises, rainforest trails and reef adventures

The road north stops at the Daintree River. The only way across is via a basic cable ferry, gamely chugging back and forth until midnight. It’s the dividing line between relative happy-holidays civilisation and a Tropical North Queensland with a far greater emphasis on the…

Kangaroos at Anglesea Golf Course on Victoria's Great Ocean Road.

Anglesea Golf Course kangaroo tours and Great Ocean Road wildlife guide: Ticket prices and parking

The Great Ocean Road is famous for its coastal views, but it’s also one of the best routes in Australia for seeing native wildlife. From kangaroos and koalas to seals and glowworms, here’s where to find them – starting with the most surprising golf course…

A giraffe at Werribee Open Range Zoo near Melbourne, Victoria.

Werribee Open Range Zoo: Ticket prices, opening hours & visitor guide

Werribee Open Range Zoo in Werribee, Victoria is an African-themed zoological park where animals are viewed from specialised safari vehicles. My 2026 guide presents the key practical details required for guests, including updated opening hours, ticket prices, how to get there, accessibility, and useful planning…

Hand-feeding wallabies at Symbio Wildlife Park near Wollongong, NSW.

Symbio Wildlife Park, Helensburgh: Visitor guide with prices & times

The Symbio Wildlife Park in Helensburgh, New South Wales is a family-owned zoo that provides close encounters with a range of native and exotic animals. This 2026 guide provides the necessary practical logistics for first-time attendees, covering the most recent opening hours, ticket prices, route…

Camels in training at Al Lisaili in Dubai.

Watching camels train for races in Dubai

Camel racing in Dubai offers a unique glimpse into Emirati culture, blending modern technology with Bedouin heritage. At Al Lisaili camel race track, dawn training sessions reveal this unusual sport in action. Dawn training at Al Lisaili camel race track Dawn breaks over Al Lisaili…

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…