AUSTRALIA

Discover the Spirit of the Great Southern Land. From sun-kissed coastlines to red-earth deserts,
Australia is a land of contrasts and stories.

Family walking along the timber jetty at Picnic Bay on Magnetic Island.Jocelyn Watts
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Magnetic Island Day Trip from Townsville

A Day on Magnetic Island: Rock Wallabies, Beaches and Island Time SOMETIMES the best way to explore somewhere new is not to arrive with a long list of things to tick off, but simply to see where the day takes you. That was our approach to…
Mammoth Cave Margaret RiverJocelyn Watts
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Mammoth Cave Margaret River: Explore Ancient Wonders

Discover the mystical Mammoth Cave at Margaret River HIDDEN beneath the forests and rolling vineyards of Margaret River lies an ancient underground world shaped over thousands of years. From the vast chambers of Mammoth Cave to the crystal…
retreat accommodation hervey bay: A peaceful sunrise over Hervey Bay, where still waters and scattered sailboats capture the region’s laid-back coastal charm.Jocelyn Watts
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Best Accommodation in Hervey Bay for Group Getaways

How to Choose Retreat Accommodation in Hervey Bay A practical, slightly dreamy guide for organising your next group getaway THERE'S a moment, somewhere between the idea and the booking, when a retreat starts to feel real. It might begin with…
Crocodiles in the Northen Territory, Australia.Jocelyn Watts
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Are Crocodiles Dinosaurs? Why Our Crocs Outlived the Dinosaurs

Crocodiles were prehistoric — but they’re not dinosaurs. CROCODILES tend to make the news only when something has gone terribly wrong. An attack. A close call. A reminder that in parts of Australia, we are not the top of the food chain. Yet…
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Dinosaur Trails Australia: Lightning Ridge

Explore dinosaur trails less travelled Looking for dinosaur trails in Australia that go beyond the usual tourist circuit? This Dinosaur Trails Australia road trip begins at Lightning Ridge in northern NSW, home to rare opalised dinosaur…
Dinosaurs - model dinosaursJocelyn Watts
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Queensland Dinosaur Trail Road Trip: Winton & Beyond

Journey Along the Queensland Dinosaur Trail Through Winton Looking to explore the Queensland Dinosaur Trail beyond the brochures? From Charleville’s clear night skies to Winton’s world-class fossil discoveries, this outback road trip reveals…
Best Things to do Near Mission Beach - SunriseJocelyn Watts
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Best Things to do Near Mission Beach

Mission Beach as a base: Easy day trips & local highlights MISSION Beach sits on Queensland’s Cassowary Coast, a seaside community of just over a thousand people. Rainforest, reef and wide, uncrowded beaches frame the town. It’s also…
Oaks Port Douglas - night pool sceneJocelyn Watts
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Oaks Port Douglas: A Stay in the Tropics

What It’s Really Like to Stay at Oaks Port Douglas Resort OCTOBER in Far North Queensland has a certain magic about it. The humidity eases just enough, the skies behave themselves (mostly), and the crowds thin as the annual tourist season…
Dinosaur Trail - Couple dining with a dinosaur in the backgroundAI Image
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Dine on Australia’s Dinosaur Trail

A Foodie’s Journey in Queensland's Dinosaur Country UPDATE 13/6/24: Researchers have identified a new species of pterosaur, Haliskia peterseni, in outback Queensland near Richmond. Click Richmond to read. ___ IT'S INCREDIBLE how the…
West Coast Wilderness RailwayJocelyn Watts
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Time Travel on the West Coast Wilderness Railway

Uncovering rail pioneers' stories BACK in 2009, my husband, Don Watts, and I took a jaunt through time courtesy of the West Coast Wilderness Railway in Tasmania. Picture this: the whistle of a heritage steam locomotive serenading us as we settled…
Scenic Rim waterfallLachlan Gardiner 2021
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Scenic Rim Serenity: 11 Waterfalls Await

Discovering Scenic Rim's Spectacular Waterfalls UPDATE: Keep up-to-date with the latest closures at Tamborine National Park at https://www.facebook.com/ScenicRimSESUnit/ NOW is a great time to seek spectacular waterfalls in the Scenic Rim,…
Queensland experiences: art galleryTourism & Events Queensland
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8 Queensland Experiences for the Hearing Impaired

Beyond Silence: Inclusivity in Travel EMBARK on an immersive journey beyond sound, and indulge in all-encompassing Queensland experiences. Statistics reveal that one in six Australians grapple with hearing impairment, while approximately…
rail journey - couple sitting at a window of the dining carShutterstock Ai
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Epic rail journey to a tropical paradise

Discover North Queensland on a railway adventure AH, THE peace and tranquillity that comes with travelling by train. Kicking back in my high-back leather-look seat, letting time pass me by as the scenery rushes past outside - it was an experience…
Sunreef Mooloolaba - lady excited at whale watching
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Spot Humpback Whales With Sunreef Mooloolaba

The 2026 humpback whales are heading for Queensland again. Season runs July–October, with the best encounters in August–September. If you’re ready to go in Hervey Bay, choose a tour and book early. ‘Tis the season to see humpback…
whales - people swimming with whales
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Whale Watching on the Sunshine Coast

The 2026 humpback whales are heading for Queensland again. Season runs July–October, with the best encounters in August–September. If you’re ready to go in Hervey Bay, choose a tour and book early. Have a Whale of a Time on the Sunshine…
Nature prescriptions - couple walking in nature
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Discover the benefits of ‘Nature Prescriptions’

Study shows 'Nature prescriptions' can improve health A dose of the outdoors may be just what the doctor ordered, according to new research from UNSW Sydney. Imagine that your doctor prescribes you a new treatment. It’s pleasant, and you…
national parks - aerial view of the scenic rimTourism and Events Queensland.
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15 Lesser-Known National Parks in Queensland

Unearth new adventures in these amazing national parks WITH more than 1,000 protected areas across the state, Queensland is bursting with enchanting and soul-nourishing national parks. But while travellers are familiar with famous favourites…
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Bundaberg: The Ecotourist’s dream come true!

Home of Australia's vital loggerhead turtle rookery WANT to experience a destination dedicated to sustainable practices and environmental conservation? Then look no further than the Bundaberg Region, Australia, the southern-most destination…