From Woolmers to Great Western Tiers, Tasmania, where there are several common Australian pests. A serene landscape featuring a small pavilion near a calm pond, with a rustic windmill and rolling fields extending towards distant mountain ranges under a clear blue sky.

Top 10 Australian Pests (And My Worst Encounters With Them)

Travelling downunder is an incredible adventure… but it’s not all surf and sunshine, or kangaroos and koalas. You WILL share the sights with some of Australia’s widely known – and LESS popular – locals. I’m not talking about us Aussies, I’m talking about the non-human kind! From mosquitoes to crocs, I’ve had my fair share…

Browns Beach at Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park on the Yorke Peninsula, South Australia, featuring rolling dunes, rugged coastline, and crystal-clear waves washing onto the sandy shore.
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11 Things To Do At Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park For An Epic Getaway

It’s a mystery to me why Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park isn’t on any Top 10 Australian National Parks lists. At the south-western tip of the Yorke Peninsula in South Australia, this park is as wild and remote as it is beautiful. It’s perfect for a nature retreat – you can surf, hike, snorkel, dive, swim,…

Close-up of the Big Mallee Fowl sculpture with a small building in the distance.
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The Big Mallee Fowl In Patchewollock, Victoria: A Town’s Quirky Symbol

If you’ve ever driven through the small town of Patchewollock in Victoria, you might have noticed something unusual – a massive metal sculpture of a malleefowl. This quirky piece of art, known as The Big Mallee Fowl, stands proudly in the heart of the town, celebrating one of the region’s most iconic and endangered species….

A mother whale and her calf swimming together in the bright blue waters of the Nullarbor coast, a highlight of whale watching on the Nullarbor.
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Complete Guide To Whale Watching On The Nullarbor Plain

Most people don’t realise just how epic whale watching on the Nullarbor can be. Between June and October, the Southern Right Whales migrate to the coast, and the peak months of July and August offer an unforgettable spectacle. We’re talking over 60 whales frolicking on the turquoise waters of the Southern Ocean, as you stand…

The Bunker, a stone-walled toilet facility at Rawsons Pass on the Mt Kosciuszko Summit Hike, New South Wales.
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You Won’t Believe Where Australia’s Highest Toilet Is Located!

The highest toilet in Australia is perched proudly on Rawson Pass, in the Kosciuszko National Park (New South Wales). It’s not just a loo, though. At this point, it’s practically a national treasure! This dunny sits at an altitude of 2,228 metres, just 100 metres below the Mt Kosciuszko summit, Australia’s highest point. You might…

A man pushes a large boulder on a rocky hill in Bald Rock National Park, New South Wales, Australia.
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The Bald Rock Summit Climb: Not For The Faint Of Heart!

Rising 200 metres above the surrounding plain, Bald Rock is part of a volcanic extrusion of the New England underlying batholith. …At least that’s what I’d say if I were a geologist or a show-off, but it’s easier just to describe it as a gigantic hunk of granite. It’s the largest exposed granite rock in…

A large statue of a man wearing a helmet and holding a gun stands in front of a building. A woman stands in front of the statue, looking up at it.
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The Big Ned Kelly (Glenrowan, Victoria): The Story Behind The Statue

The giant fibreglass representations of fruit and animals are quite an Aussie thing. We call them “Big Things” for obvious reasons… Commemorating the bushrangers who dominated the early days of colonialism by building them statues is also an intrinsic part of our culture. Well, the 6-metre tall Ned Kelly in Glenrowan, Victoria, combines both these…

A scenic road stretches through the green coastal landscape of Innes National Park on the Yorke Peninsula, South Australia. The road leads towards the sparkling blue ocean, framed by rugged cliffs and small rocky islands.
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7 Hikes In Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park Everyone Should Try (At Least Once)

The Dhilba Guuranda-Innes National Park, South Australia, is where you’ll find some of the BEST hiking trails on the Yorke Peninsula. Looking for insane coastal views? Do the Cape Spencer Lighthouse walk. Want to wander through history in a ghost town? Don’t miss the Inneston Historic Hike. Or maybe you’re looking for a longer trek,…

The Sydney Opera House stands gracefully against the backdrop of the city skyline during sunset. A sailboat drifts in the foreground on the calm waters, adding to the peaceful and iconic scene.
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What To Do At Sydney Airport For 4 Hours? 4 Things + Tips For Not Missing Your Flight

I’d been SO looking forward to this long layover. Nothing does it for me quite like sitting in a large airport with nothing particular to do, nowhere particular to go, and no chance of transferring to an earlier flight. …Said no one ever. Most of us underestimate our ability to explore cities during a layover….

A vibrant sunset over Blackburn Island, viewed from Lord Howe Island in New South Wales.
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12 Epic Things To Do On Lord Howe Island + How To Plan Your Visit

Lord Howe Island is a true island paradise. It’s known for its world-class snorkelling and hiking, but did you know there’s a cap on visitor numbers? Only 400 tourists are allowed at any given time to protect the fragile ecosystem. Thankfully, this means you’ll never battle any crowds! Although you will have to book everything…