Turtle Time in Port Hedland
27/10/2022
If you haven’t witnessed the turtle nesting season in Port Hedland, start firming up your travel plans, because it’s on again. Between November and March every year, the Australian Flatback sea turtle, otherwise known by the slightly misleading name of Natator Depressus, hatch their young along Australia’s northern coastlines. In...
Aussie Summer Road Trip Inspo
21/10/2022
Even though we tend to underrate our own country’s natural beauty, a summer road trip at home should be an essential item on everyone’s travel bucket list. Get inspired by this list of classics! As big as Australia is, once you break it down into easily achievable chunks of road,...
What is Undara Experience?
17/08/2022
Looking for an out-of-the-ordinary outback experience in tropical Far North Queensland? Unlike any other hotel or resort in Australia, Undara Experience is a wild adventure close to one of the world’s longest lava cave tube systems. Easily accessible from Queensland's Savannah Way, Undara Experience is three hours by car inland...
4 Things You Have To Do in Katherine's Nitmiluk National Park
27/05/2022
Often described as ‘where the outback meets the tropics,’ the level of natural beauty that surrounds the town of Katherine is underrated. Most famous for the magnificent Nitmiluk National Park, which is just 30 kilometres down the road from Katherine, this amazing swathe of land covers nearly 3,000 square kilometres...
Things to see and do near Kings Canyon in Australia's Red Centre
01/04/2022
For a long time known exclusively as ‘The Olgas’ or ‘Mount Olga’ after its highest peak, the famous domes of Kata Tjuta must be seen to be believed. Credit: Tourism Australia Considered a must-do for anyone travelling to the Northern Territory, read on to find out everything you need to...
Australia's Best Autumn and Winter Festivals
24/03/2022
Updated March 2023 Sad about the end of summer? Don’t be! Autumn and winter are when some of the best festivals in Australia come to life. Whether it's food and wine, music, the arts, or the Australian outback, there’s a festival to enjoy wherever you are. Check out this shortlist...
Things To Do in Alice Springs: Parrtjima Light Festival
21/03/2022
Updated March 2023 Are you going to this year's Parrtjima Festival of Light in Alice Springs? Credit: Parrtjima It’s not too late to book your FREE ticket and experience one of the world’s most incredible outdoor light shows! With a 2023 theme of ‘Listening with Heart,’ this year’s Parrtjima (pronounced...
SA best staycations!
01/03/2022
Get off the couch and make that stay-cay in SA a reality! South Australia is blessed with so many places that are perfect for getaways - short or long. Whether it’s a solo-trip, romantic break, or an escape with the family (including your best furry friends), there’s a destination that’s...
The best things to do in the Kimberley's
14/02/2022
Bordered by the Indian Ocean to the west and the Timor Sea to the north, Western Australia’s vast Kimberley plateau forms the northernmost region of Australia’s largest and arguably most diverse state. Famous for its massive swathes of raw wilderness, including 350-million-year-old desert ranges, dramatic gorges and beguiling water features,...
12 Things To Do This Summer in Australia
25/10/2021
Our parks are in some of Australia’s most in-demand and exotic locations. From the eastern tip of Byron Bay to the western edge of Ningaloo, we have Australians covered when it comes to the best things to do in the best places! Here are 12 that will take your summer...
Top Tips for Hiking the Red Centre's Larapinta Trail
22/09/2021
Australia is known for its frontier experiences. Hiking the Larapinta Trail is one of them. At 223 kilometres long over some of the toughest, driest terrain in the country, the Larapinta Trail from Alice Springs to Ormiston Gorge is one of the most challenging and exhilarating in Australia. Photo Credit:...
Road Trip NSW's Sapphire Coast
16/09/2021
One of Australia’s most beautiful stretches of coastline is waiting. Are you ready? Whether you’re piling into the family wagon or setting off for that first romantic break, the Sapphire Coast in New South Wales is an opportunity to explore wild coastlines, secluded beaches, and pristine national parks. Need Accommodation...
12 School Holiday Destinations Parents Won't Regret
14/09/2021
Taking the family away at any tme of the year is a team effort. Activities and new adventures for the kiddo’s, the opportunity to unwind and relax in nature for you! Luckily, with more than 80 parks nationwide, Discovery Parks has got what it takes to do both - in...
Port Augusta Wildflowers come to life in SA's North
13/09/2021
Native wildflowers are bringing colour to some of Australia’s most remote National Parks and Gardens. The Australian Arid Lands Botanic Gardens in Port Augusta has come to life this Spring. Bright yellows, cherry reds and lavender hues have all bloomed in SA’s north - more proof that Australia’s arid lands...
Rediscover NSW with these Short Breaks
23/07/2021
Updated May 2024 Explore, wander, and maybe even get a little lost in NSW’s backyard. If you're overdue for an escape, stop dreaming and start booking your next getaway with us. There’s never been a better time to take a short break to reset and recharge. Get out to the...
Guide to Australian Fish Worth Catching
18/12/2017
Updated August 2022 Going fishing? There are so many fishing hot spots in Australia, but what are you catching and where? If you don't know your Trevallies from your King George's, check out this guide to some of the most popular species of fish from around Australia. What else should...