Exploring remote locations from an expedition ship is one thing, but actually helping to find and study new and relatively unknown species with Professor Tim Flannery is another experience entirely. Giving back and taking part in authentic citizen sc...
The third in our series on great Australian walks sees us select five of the best in South Australia, from the spectacular coast to the vast outback. The post Five great walks in South Australia appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Steam locomotives clattering along railway tracks. Paddle steamers churning down the Murray. Dreadnought battleships powered by steam engines. The post Even as the fusion era dawns, Australia is still in the Steam Age appeared first on Australian Geo...
With the second season of Alone Australia on our screens now, there’s no better time to check in with one of the inaugural season’s most popular participants, Duane Byrnes. The post Alone Australia’s Duane Byrnes talks adventure and environment appea...
Camping in the cold alpine backcountry means your sleeping bag needs to be warm, comfortable and robust. We doss down in the Mont 680 to see if it fits that bill. The post Mont Helium 680 sleeping bag: Tested appeared first on Australian Geographic.
It’s that time of year when we ask you to nominate your heroes. The post Australian Geographic Adventurer of the Year Awards 2024: Nominations now open! appeared first on Australian Geographic.
The strong connection between King Island’s people and its moonbirds is celebrated by an arts festival bringing culture and conservation together. The post Ever heard of a moonbird? appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Australia can claim more than its fair share of environmental blunders, but the introduction of cane toads (Rhinella marina) in 1935 surely ranks as one of the worst. The post Teaching toads: how we can save native species from cane toads appeared fi...
Using a sea kayak to explore remote parts of Antarctica’s coastline and view its unique wildlife adds an intimate feel to a visit to the White Continent. The post A private audience with the land of ice: Kayaking in Antarctica appeared first on Austr...
Stars are born from huge clouds of mostly hydrogen gas floating in space. The post Searching the stars: how scientists discovered 49 unknown galaxies appeared first on Australian Geographic.