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Australia

The oldest continent on Earth, Australia is home to some of the most intriguing landscapes and unique wildlife, most of which don’t occur anywhere else. Here you will find a selection of Australian wildlife destinations guides, trip reports from wildlife watching trips in Australia and tips for finding wildlife down under. Scroll through the posts below, or jump to a particular state: NSW, Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria or Tasmania.

Things to do in Narooma - see Australia Rock

19 Fun Things to do in Narooma and in the surrounding countryside

29 April 202223 April 2022 by Margarita

Narooma is one of the most underrated destinations on the Far South Coast of NSW. Lying 350 kilometres from Sydney and 684 kilometres from Melbourne, it doesn’t get that much … Read more

North West Tasmania - Cradle Mountain

Things to do in Cradle Mountain: Walks, Wildlife & Adventure

25 April 202212 April 2022 by Margarita

No trip to Tasmania is complete without a visit to Cradle Mountain, even if it means packing a suitcase full of winter woollies for a summer vacation. Part of the … Read more

Adelaide to Darwin road trip to see Australian wildlife

Adelaide to Darwin Road Trip: Exploring the Wild Outback

12 April 202210 April 2022 by Margarita

Australia is one of the most biologically unique places on earth. Most Australian animals do not occur anywhere else. It is also a huge country and the best way to … Read more

breakaways coober pedy red hills

The Breakaways, Coober Pedy & the Dingo Fence

11 April 20229 April 2022 by Margarita

Located in one of Australia’s harshest environments, the Kanku-Breakaways Conservation Park, commonly referred to as simply Breakaways, Coober Pedy is one of the most striking hidden gems of the Australian … Read more

North West Tasmania - Launceston

15 Best Things to Do in Launceston: Where to Play, Eat, and Stay

3 March 2022 by Margarita

Oh the lovely Launceston, what a pleasant surprise you are. A delightful mix of colonial culture, wild nature, and a thriving culinary scene. There are plenty of things to do … Read more

Green Patch, Jervis Bay

Wildlife Wonders of Green Patch in Booderee National Park, Jervis Bay

13 February 202213 February 2022 by Margarita

Tucked away in Boodery National Park, Green Patch in Jervis Bay is a bit of a hidden gem. And not only it is a beautiful sheltered white-sand beach, but it … Read more

Royal National Park walks: Garie to Curracurrong

Sydney to Narooma Road Trip: What to see and Where to stop

21 February 20226 February 2022 by Margarita

The NSW South Coast road trip is one of the best drives you can take from Sydney. You can do this Sydney to Narooma itinerary in a long weekend or … Read more

Things to do in Port stephens - hire a boat

Tomaree Head Summit walk – How to see the best views in NSW

1 February 202230 January 2022 by Margarita

Tomaree Head Summit walk is hard work but the mesmerizing birds-eye views of Port Stephens you get from the top are entirely worth it. The National Parks rate this walk … Read more

north west tasmania travel guide

North West Tasmania Travel Guide: Iconic Highlights & Local Secrets

3 March 202227 January 2022 by Margarita

Full of wild character, North West Tasmania offers a unique combination of remoteness and accessibility. It is home to the world’s largest expanse of cool temperate rainforest – the Tarkine … Read more

Mountain Valley Wilderness Holidays

Mountain Valley Wilderness Holidays Review

6 March 202223 January 2022 by Margarita

Read my review of Mountain Valley Wilderness Holidays in The Australian Travel & Indulgence Tucked away from the world, in the remote Loongana Range in North West Tasmania, Mountain Valley … Read more

Beach at the Edge of the World Tasmania

Travel Guide to Edge of the World, Tasmania

3 March 202222 January 2022 by Margarita

An island state of an island continent with nothing but Antarctica further south may already feel like the edge of the world, yet to reach the true Edge of the … Read more

Gunns Plains caves

Visiting Gunns Plains Caves in North West Tasmania

3 March 202215 January 2022 by Margarita

North West Tasmania is the gateway to some of Tasmania’s most spectacular nature destinations like Cradle Mountain, Tarkine Drive, and the stunning beaches of the northwest coast. Gunns Plains Caves … Read more

Gorgeous beaches in Tasmania

Gorgeous Beaches in Tasmania: North-West Coast

3 March 202211 January 2022 by Margarita

When you think about beaches in Tasmania, you probably imagine Wineglass Bay or Bay of Fires on the east coast. But as an island state, Tasmania is surrounded by stunning … Read more

Tarkine Drive: 2-Day Itinerary, Attractions & Accommodation (2022)

27 January 20228 January 2022 by Margarita

If you are planning a trip to Tasmania, chances are you’ve heard about Tarkine Drive, in the north-west of the state. It is one of the most beautiful natural destinations … Read more

Blue Mountains lookouts -Cave underneath Lincoln's Rock

24 Epic Lookouts in the Blue Mountains you can’t miss

21 March 20224 January 2022 by Margarita

The Greater Blue Mountains are all about stunning viewpoints and lookouts. There are entire trails that travel along clifftops and could be considered multi-kilometre-long lookouts, like the Clifftop walks in … Read more

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