Seven days riding, walking and swimming in Queensland’s north is a brilliant way to unwind while exploring this magic region. The post Gone troppo: Hike and bike Townsville and Magnetic Island appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Local knowledge is the key to unlocking the most superb secrets. We asked long-time resident and outdoor enthusiast Liz Ginis why she loves the Central Coast and where to find the very best walks, wildlife experiences and nature-based adventures. The...
Exploring K’gari is like stepping into the exotic landscapes and otherworldly realms of a Star Wars film, all on one fantastical island. The post K’gari paradise: five ecosystems, one island appeared first on Australian Geographic.
The Fjällräven Polar Challenge, held north of the Arctic Circle, is aimed at inspiring people to get outdoors. Mark Watson drives a sled-dog team across an ice- and snow-clad landscape for a chilly Challenge experience. The post Fast dogs and a froze...
A frog with a rare mutation causing it to have bright-blue skin has been discovered hopping around Western Australia’s Kimberley region. The post Mutant blue frog excites ecologists appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Any night now, a “new star” or nova will appear in the night sky. While it won’t set the sky ablaze, it’s a special opportunity to see a rare event that’s usually difficult to predict in advance. The post Look up: A once-in-a-lifetime explosion is ab...
Very light in weight, and compact when packed down, does the Nemo Tensor Trail Ultralight offer a good night’s sleep in the outdoors? We find out. The post Nemo Equipment Tensor Trail Ultralight sleeping pad: Tested appeared first on Australian Geogr...
The search is on across Australia’s deserts for a culturally important vulnerable lizard. The post Looking for Tjakuṟa appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Groundbreaking musician and composer Aaron Wyatt is making up for lost time. The post Cue the music appeared first on Australian Geographic.
We often hear that Aboriginal peoples have been in Australia for 65,000 years, “the oldest living cultures in the world”. But what does this mean, given all living peoples on Earth have an ancestry that goes back into the mists of time? The post Disc...