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As the sun sinks toward the west, Adelaide offers a front-row seat to some spectacular evening light. From hilltop lookouts and coastal cliffs to city rooftops and long jetties, these are some of the best places around Adelaide to watch the sky change from gold to orange in the evening.

On holiday, are you the adventurer or the slow traveller? The one heading out early to explore every corner of the island, or the one happy to wander through nature, take a guided walk and let the day unfold at its own pace? K’gari caters beautifully to both. Here are

Just beyond the nation’s capital, where government buildings and museums draw in crowds, the Canberra District has quietly built a reputation for elegant cool-climate wines. If you’re visiting for the first time and want to experience the region and its grapes at their best, these wineries offer a great introduction

Coastal and wine regions tend to lead family getaway plans in South Australia, yet a short drive toward the Murray introduces a totally different kind of weekend. Mannum brings riverfront play, paddle steamer history and time on the water, with Monarto Safari Park adding a memorable stop on the drive

Mandurah’s waterways are home to more than houseboats and boardwalks. A resident population of Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins darts through the canals, marina and estuary here, often appearing in moments that catch visitors by surprise! While sightings can never be guaranteed, knowing where to spend a little extra time can turn

Kings Park sits just minutes from Perth’s centre, where walking trails meander through native bushland and suspended walkways lifts visitors into the treetops above the forest floor. Open lawns, quiet corners and lookout points create reasons to return, long after the first visit. We take a closer look at some

Wildlife activity along the Eyre Peninsula is shaped by unique landscapes. Cold Southern Ocean waters and long stretches of undeveloped coast create conditions where animals gather close to shore and around rugged offshore islands. Sea lions, whales, sharks, penguins, dolphins, and giant cuttlefish all feature here, often in ways that

Tasmania’s north west lends itself to very different kinds of weekends. In this article, we focus on two of them; a coastal stay in Burnie and an adventure in the alpine landscapes of Cradle Mountain. Are you drawn to waterfront walks and local flavours, or do you crave the challenge

Clear skies, endless flat horizons, and very little light pollution make Mildura one of Victoria’s most spectacular places to look up after dark. Just a short drive from town, salt lakes and river country create exceptionally good conditions for seeing stars even just with the naked eye. This guide breaks

Melbourne’s 2026 calendar is stacked. Some weekends are going to be filled with comedy shows and food events, then during others sport takes over whole neighbourhoods, or music plays all through the night. Here’s how to plan a visit around the festivals and events that make 2026 one of Melbourne’s

Often spoken about as an island, K’gari (Fraser Island) doesn’t really fit the category most people imagine. Although it technically is an island, its landscape, history, and its daily way of life follow a very different logic. We look at what sets K’gari apart from other islands in Australia (and

A few days in Byron Bay will make you quickly aware of how small purchases add up, even when you feel like you’re not doing much at all. But fear not, Byron is a place filled with art, music, coastline, and community. No transactions needed. This article gathers a handful