Roam wild in Porcupine National Park, Queensland
Located in Outback Queensland, Porcupine Gorge National Park is about 60km north of the town of Hughenden. It covers an area of 5410ha, extending some 25kms along Porcupine Creek and out to surrounding open woodland and grassland. This ancient land is home to the Yirendali Aboriginal people. The creek has carved
Tasmania’s wild west Tarkine Wilderness
Nestled in the North-West corner of Tasmania, you will find the expanse of temperate rainforest, that is the Tarkine Wilderness. This region remains a hidden treasure that expands some 477,000 hectares across uninterrupted wilderness. Not only is it home to the largest temperate rainforest in Australia and second in the world,
Diving Moreton Island’s Tangalooma Wrecks
Located on Moreton Island’s west side is the marine sanctuary of the Tangalooma Wrecks. The vessels were deliberately sunk to create a safe anchorage spot for recreational boat owners and a unique wreck dive and snorkel site. A total of 15 vessels were sunk – five in 1963; five in
Spotting southern lights in Tasmania
The off-season in Tasmania doesn’t necessarily mean you are in for less of an experience. Quite the opposite. The off-season is just the right time to be in Australia’s most southern state, Tasmania, especially if you want to see the Southern Lights. Hunting down the lights can be very hit and
Hidden gems to explore on the Redlands Coast
Spanning the sparkling waters of southern Moreton Bay to the borders of Brisbane and Logan, Redlands Coast is south-east Queensland’s gateway to a whole new world of coastal discovery. With swathes of unspoiled bushland and rainforest, islands scattered off the coastline with naturally wonderful villages and beaches and a bay that
Dive into these Shark experiences around Australia
The time has come for the most anticipated week on the Discovery Channel calendar – Shark Week. The annual, week-long TV programming block on the Discovery Channel, which features shark-based programming, is devoted to conservation efforts and correcting misconceptions about sharks. You may be surprised to know that since 2010, it
Where to Stargaze in Central NSW
Central New South Wales in Australia has a dark secret. It is one of the best regions in New South Wales for stargazing with incredible night sky attractions, events and experiences in 2021. Roaming at home in Australia has never looked so spectacular as you sleep under star-lit skies. Learn from
Roam wild in the Daintree Rainforest region
A 95 km stretch from Mossman Gorge, about an hour's drive north of Cairns, the Daintree Region is where the rainforest flows down from the mountains to the beach and meets the fringing reefs. Sir David Attenborough described the Daintree as “the most extraordinary place on earth”. This is no surprise, considering
Fraser Island highlights environmental awareness
The largest sand island in the world, Fraser Island, has opened an Environmental Hub to enhance environmental awareness and conservation efforts of the island. The K’gari World Heritage Discovery Centre is located within Kingfisher Bay Resort, and is free for all visitors to the island. Opened with a Butchulla Welcome to Country,
Wild hikes in Esperance
Esperance has everything to offer travellers looking to get out in nature and roam in the wild with its remote and beautiful surroundings. The idyllic coastal town with its stunning white sandy beaches and national parks is a hiker’s paradise. Whether you are a regular hiker or more of a casual