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Rottnest Island, Reimagined: Beyond the Beaches & Quokkas

From Dreaming creation stories to crayfish pies, shipwrecks and fur seals, Western Australia’s favourite island runs deeper than its postcard image. Most visitors arrive on Rottnest Island / Wadjemup with a simple checklist: snap a quokka selfie and swim at a postcard-perfect beach. While there’s no better place to do just that, this protected nature reserve rewards those who look beyond the […]

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5 Reasons Why Autumn is the Perfect Time to Visit Tropical North Queensland

With the tropical fruits at their juiciest, the scenery at its most verdant and fewer visitors, autumn could be the secret sauce behind the perfect TNQ escape. The winter months rightfully get a lot of airtime in Tropical North Queensland, yet those in-the-know look just outside peak periods for a fresh perspective on this much-loved […]

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What to Do & Where to Eat: A Perfect Day on Rottnest Island, WA

From the most picturesque coves to the best places to dine and relax with a cocktail, here’s how to make the most of your visit to Rottnest Island (quokka selfies aside). Nowhere wraps outdoor adventure, wildlife encounters and next-level dining in a bow quite like Western Australia’s Rottnest Island (Wadjemup). Welcome to the good life; […]

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6 Road Trips to Explore the Northern Territory

Buckle up for some of Australia’s wildest scenery, from the red dirt of the outback to gravity-defying rock formations and crocodile-lined wetlands. If you’re after a road trip with non-stop wow-factor, the Northern Territory delivers in spades. It’s here you’ll find some of Australia’s most dramatic, otherworldly scenery in full technicolour – think cobalt skies […]

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The Top of the South: See New Zealand Like a Local

There’s more to New Zealand than Queenstown and Auckland. Travel to the Top of the South and get ready to see the country like a local. Taking a road trip across the Top of the South is like a New Zealand greatest hits package, driving past rugged mountain ranges, watching the surf crash onto golden […]

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Whale, Hello There: The Ultimate Guide to Whale Watching in Australia for 2065

From Sydney’s skyline to the calm waters of Hervey Bay, our ultimate guide to whale watching in Australia reveals the best places to see one of nature’s greatest migrations. As the winter months sweep across Australia – and the surrounding waters begin to cool – whales migrate north to warmer waters, presenting an incredible opportunity […]

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The Seafood Frontier: an RV Road Trip Along the Untamed Eyre Peninsula

South Australia’s Eyre Peninsula is surrounded by marine life, from the famous oysters of Coffin Bay to the scores of migrating cuttlefish that set the coast of Whyalla aglow. We take a road trip in a Star RV to the famous seafood coast. On an anonymous piece of coastline in Whyalla, hundreds of people swarm […]

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8 Alternative Things to Do on Your Next Port Douglas Escape

Whether you’ve visited before or you’re a Port Douglas first-timer, these off-the-beaten-track activities give the true reef-to-rainforest experience. If you’ve been to Far North Queensland before, you’ll know that Port Douglas is a true diamond among Australia’s many magnificent landscapes. But this much-loved holiday destination offers much more than the palm-fringed beaches and fish and chips of the main township. Look beyond the activities […]

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Africa’s Best National Parks & Game Reserves

From Kruger National Park to the thundering Victoria Falls, safari is made easy with our guide to Africa’s best national parks and game reserves. There’s nothing quite like the wild thrill of an African safari. Swaying savanna grasses and dense bamboo forests provide adventure-seekers with plentiful opportunities for wildlife-spotting, including the Big Five safari animals […]

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What Else Can You Do in Cairns? 8 Surprising Experiences

Move aside sun, sand and surf: Cairns’ rich outback, ancient geological heritage and UNESCO World Heritage-listed vistas are just the tip of the itinerary. Few places in the world can take you from the world’s oldest continually surviving rainforest to savannah plains in one day trip – Cairns is the place that truly delivers […]

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Wild Beauty: The World’s Most Luxurious Rainforest Retreats

These rainforest retreats pair treetop rooms and forest-view pools with guided wildlife encounters and spa rituals. Here’s what to expect from a stay among the canopy, from Rwanda to Borneo. Could you spend the day tracking chimpanzees, then return to a treehouse above the tea fields? At these rainforest retreats, guided wildlife encounters, canopy-side pools […]

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Into the Wild: India’s Best Wildlife Destinations

Unearth your sense of adventure across India’s best wildlife destinations. If your idea of an ideal vacation involves a certain amount of thrill, a dash of adventure and a sprinkling of nature, India’s national parks are waiting for you. There are more than 100 national parks and 500+ wildlife sanctuaries to choose from in India, […]