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Six walks, one ancient valley carved from sandstone hundreds of millions of years old, still roamed by kangaroos and wombats, and still bursting into wildflower colour every spring. Here are the best ways to explore Kangaroo Valley on foot this year. Hiking Kangaroo Valley Kangaroo Valley is literally carved into

Most road trips out of Adelaide head south. This one goes north, through world-class wine country, past a lake that turns pink, and all the way to the wild coast beyond. Here’s how to spend some unforgettable days exploring the side of South Australia most visitors never see. [caption id=”attachment_19066″

Think Canberra is all politics and museums? Think again, the family-friendly Aussie capital is also about animal encounters, playgrounds and outdoor adventures. The best part? Half of it’s free! Learn a little about Canberra’s child-friendly side below. Credit: Questacon / Questacon is Australia’s national science centre,

Adelaide, with its cool little CBD and natural allure, is a city that mesmerises visitors. This is especially true from up high. Exploring Adelaide’s lookouts provides a unique opportunity to truly appreciate the city’s underrated magnificence. Whether it’s the sweeping views of the city skyline, the lush greenery of the Adelaide Hills, or

Everyone knows the Flinders Ranges, but there’s a whole other side hiding just south of it. Ancient gorges, working country towns, world-class mountain biking trails and a fascinating coastline, the Southern Flinders Ranges is home to enough to fill a full five days, not just a weekend detour. Ready to

Think you’ve seen Kangaroo Island? Seal Bay, Remarkable Rocks, Admirals Arch, tick, tick tick. We think you should hang around a bit longer, because there’s a whole other island hiding in plain sight, full of even quieter roads and beaches nobody is talking about yet. So stay tuned for where

Everyone goes to Rottnest. Everyone gets the quokka photo. Everyone watches the sun go down at Cottesloe with a cold one in hand. And fair enough; these are all brilliant ways to spend an afternoon. But where do you go in Perth when you’re looking for something a little more

Winter in Melbourne often gets a bad rap, but for wildlife lovers, it’s actually one of the most exciting times of the year! As temperatures drop, some of the ocean’s most magnificent creatures begin arriving along Victoria’s coastline. It’s prime whale-watching season! Here are some helpful tips and tricks to

Bunbury is only two hours from Perth and somehow still one of Western Australia’s best kept secrets. Dolphins, beaches, great food, colourful sunsets and a chilled-out way of life that you don’t get in the big city. Head down for the weekend! We dare you not to love it. Here’s

Cairns in a nutshell There are so many things to do in Cairns, you’ll never have enough time to do it all! With the Great Barrier Reef on its doorstep, the oldest rainforest in the world moments away, and a bubbly urban scene certainly worth exploring, Cairns has it all.

Bunbury in a nutshell Bunbury, the third most populous city in Western Australia, is found 175 kilometres south of Perth on the glimmering coastline. Close enough to Margaret River for exciting day trips, but also close enough to Perth to make it quick and easy for a weekend away, it’s

If you’ve been sitting on the fence about booking a trip, now’s the time to act. Qantas has launched its latest sale, putting 1.4 million discounted domestic economy seats on sale across more than 190 routes and nearly 60 destinations, with one-way fares starting from just $105! The sale runs