Why does South Australia have pink sand beaches?

In parts of South Australia, long stretches of beach are often blanketed in large patches of pink sand. But what gives these beaches their rosy hue? The post Why does South Australia have pink sand beaches? appeared first on Australian Geographic.

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Jun 20, 2024
The chronicles of Naracoorte

A stunning prehistoric view of life in south-eastern Australia has been forever captured in these caves. The post The chronicles of Naracoorte appeared first on Australian Geographic.

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Jun 20, 2024
In the name of the great-great-grandfather

The legacy of the famed architect of the theory of evolution, Charles Darwin, is profoundly in evidence through his Aussie-based descendant, Chris Darwin. The post In the name of the great-great-grandfather appeared first on Australian Geographic.

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Jun 18, 2024
Outback starman

How does a former mineworker from Broken Hill end up working for the world’s biggest space agency, NASA? The post Outback starman appeared first on Australian Geographic.

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Jun 17, 2024
The best family bike rides in Queensland

When it comes to a memorable family bike ride, the Sunshine State does it exceptionally well, thanks to all-year access and incredible scenery. The post The best family bike rides in Queensland appeared first on Australian Geographic.

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Jun 16, 2024
A tale of mistaken identity and whalebone picnics

For more than 20 years, the jawbone of a whale lay on the grass just behind the golden sands of Long Beach, near Batemans Bay on the South Coast of New South Wales. The post A tale of mistaken identity and whalebone picnics appeared first on Australi...

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Jun 13, 2024