I’m about to escape for three blissful weeks of road tripping when I read a snippet of news that turns my holiday on its head. It’s the latest list of worldwide animal extinctions, and I’m appalled to discover that most of them are ours. Australia — for all our sanctuaries and collective sympathy — has […]

Spectacular Finke Gorge National Park is a protected area in Australia’s Red Centre, 1318 kilometres south of Darwin. Join us as we take a journey to the remote, red-rock wonderland of Australia’s heart.

Of the trio of South Australian peninsulas that lure water babies to sea, none is so magical as the Eyre. Studded with salty, sand-on-your-feet seaside havens and calm, blue bays that give way to frisky ocean swells, the Eyre Peninsula is laid-back and utterly unpretentious.

We barely scratch the surface of Western Australia’s underrated Pilbara region to discover pristine coral reefs, translucent seas and a stairway to the moon.

From physical exercise, fresh air and a stint of simple living, we discover how to shake off our daily troubles and restore balance through the rich healing power of wilderness therapy.

If you’re a keen fossicker or looking for a unique family-friendly activity, Obrien’s Creek in Far North Queensland is one of the best places in Australia to unearth gem-quality topaz.

From Sulphur Creek to Narawntapu National Park and everywhere wild in between, we discover the richness of life scattered across Tasmania’s rugged coastline.

At the northernmost tip of the Great Barrier Reef, just out of reach of the seasonal crowds, the happily secluded Lizard Island is every contemporary castaway’s dream destination.

Home to rolling rust-red dunes and an opalescent ocean teeming with colourful underwater characters, Shark Bay is every nature lover’s paradise.

We spend three days paddling the Katherine River to fall in love with its thrilling rapids, sheer-rock gorges and palm-fringed thermal pools.

Fitzroy Island, home to hidden gem Nudey Beach, boasts stunning coastlines, magnificent hikes and a magical underwater world for the whole family to enjoy.

In South Australia, you’ll find countless places to rise and shine, but this pick of lesser-known spots is for lovers of the path less travelled.