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Territory Wildlife Park

This incredible wilderness park is the star attraction of the Northern Territory and is revered for its extensive collection of animals as well as varied ecosystems to explore. Note that it is rather huge, so make sure you plan nothing else to do on the day you visit. The park is well laid out and…

Tasmania in Lonely Planet Top 10 for 2015

It’s sometimes left off maps of Australia but Tasmania is making its mark in the travel industry. In what is believed to be a first for the Apple Isle, global travel authority Lonely Planet has named Tasmania as one of the world’s top ten regions to visit in 2015. The island state ranks fourth on…

Scuba Diving in Queensland: the SS Yongala Wreck

The SS Yongala, a mighty passenger ship which sank off the coast of Cape Bowling Green in 1911, remained mysteriously elusive until discovered in 1958 and is now considered one of the best wreck dive sites in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Nowadays home to an array of endemic marine life, and easily accessible from Queensland’s…

Gold Coast Day Trip: Explore the Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast, a sublime 70km stretch of pristine coastline north of Brisbane, is a brilliant place to explore on a self-drive day trip from the Gold Coast. As opposed to the latter, the former is a region rather than a bona-fide town, and comprises over 20 incredibly picturesque and enticing towns and villages. Pack…

Gold Coast Day Trip: Byron Bay

Byron Bay is one of the most popular spots along the entire Australian east coast. Renowned for decades as one of the happiest and hippiest nooks of the country, thanks to it also being home to some fantastic surfing spots, it boasts several extremely picturesque beaches and a relaxed yet effervescent vibe. The laidback lifestyle,…