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As the largest island on the planet and stretching across several timezones, Australia has a range of landscapes that range from vast arid deserts and scrublands to lush tropical rainforests and sun-drenched coastal cities. Each season brings its own magic, depending on where you are and when. Summer can either mean comfortable temperate days, blistering […]

Undoubtedly one of Australia’s biggest draws is its wildlife, which you’re almost guaranteed to see amidst the nation’s incredible landscapes (or in an animal sanctuary if you’re short on time). And despite the horror stories you may have heard, it’s not all deadly spiders, sharks and snakes (although you may see all three if you

“The rainforest is like our supermarket, but we have to be careful which aisle we shop in,” chuckles Kuku Yalanji man Levi Williams, who guides visitors on cultural walks at Mossman Gorge in Queensland’s ancient Daintree Rainforest. “These things are toxic enough to kill a person within hours,” he explains, pointing to a cassowary plum

There’s no better way to experience the best of Australia than on a road trip in a camper through its stunning and wild natural landscapes. Australia’s National Highway 1 may not be as storied as America’s Route 66, but a “lap of the map” – via endless surf beaches, koala-dotted forests, flaming red deserts and

Nearly 20 years ago as a young Canadian backpacker clutching my guidebook, I arrived in Australia for the first time. I didn’t leave a moment to waste: I went to Sydney’s Opera House. I learned to surf in Byron Bay. I sailed through the Whitsundays and snorkeled on the Great Barrier Reef. I drove across

Being tasked with choosing the best places to visit in Australia is no easy assignment. There is no shortage of spectacular places that could make the potential shortlist, from culturally diverse cities with rich Aboriginal history dating back tens of thousands of years to the Great Barrier Reef and the raw outback landscapes in between.

The idea of traveling alone can be daunting, but once you’ve checked into your hotel and hit the streets looking for your first meal, any nerves will give way to the thrill of being somewhere new. But there’s an art to planning the perfect solo adventure ⁠– and choosing the right destination is the key. With 2025

It’s a big world out there. It’s surely snowing somewhere no matter the time of year. Indeed, thanks to the alternating winters in the northern and southern hemispheres, skiers and snowboarders are able to hit the slopes at any time. If you prefer fresh powder to sand and surf – and you’re willing to travel

The Australian outback is a place that goes by many names – the Bush, the Back of Beyond, the Never Never – and has no actual boundaries. It is as much an idea as an actual place: A world of big horizons; of deserts and tropical savannah (“the vision splendid of the sunlit plains extended,”

Bushwalking (Australian for “hiking”) is supremely popular in Australia, with thousands of kilometers of trails lacing its national parks and wilderness areas from the coast to the outback. These routes are great for hikers wanting to spot native wildlife. Many trails also traverse culturally and historically significant landscapes, with relics and interpretative trail markers offering