See. Statue of Lennie Gwyther and His Horse Ginger Mick See the statue in Leongatha, Victoria, commemorating Lennie's 600-mile journey to Sydney. Princes Pier Visit this historic pier in Port Melbourne, part pier and part open-air museum. The Dog Line Explore the historic dog line at Eaglehawk Neck, Tasmania, a former convict escape deterrent. Lady Elliot Island Snorkel here to see manta rays and vibrant marine life.
Eat. Sean's in North Bondi Experience creative, intellectual cooking in a humble setting in Sydney. AP Bakery Enjoy croissants and beautiful bread at locations across Sydney, including a rooftop in Surry Hills. Carriageworks Farmers' Market Visit this broad market in Eveleigh, Sydney, for growers, bakers, and organic produce.
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National Geographic
Where would you head for a special meal in Sydney? Sean’s in North Bondi. Sean [Moran] serves food like your grandmother would cook, if your grandmother was a chef at a Michelin ...
Atlas Obscura
9-year-old Lennie spent his spare time helping at the family’s farm, and when his father was incapacitated following a serious accident, young Lennie ran the farm until his father could return to work. When asked what he would like as a reward for his efforts, he asked if he could travel from the town of Leongatha in the state of Victoria to see the official opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge…
Atlas Obscura
Princes Pier is a nearly 580 meters long historic pier on Port Phillip, in Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Originally named New Railway Pier, it was renamed Princes Pier in 1921 following the arrival in 1920 of H.R.H. Edward VIII, Prince of Wales, on the ship HNS Renown. Princes Pier is a short walk from the Beacon Cove Tram Stop (Tram 109). It's part pier and part open-air museum, with ma…
Atlas Obscura
Savage dogs chained up in a line guarded against prisoners escaping from Port Arthur in the 1800s. The dog line, which ran across the 100-meter-wide "Neck" at Eaglehawk, was devised by John Peyton Jones. Any movement or the slightest noise would set the dogs barking and alert the sentries to ensure that no convicts escaped across the narrow stretch of land that led from the Port Arthur convict…
Lonely Planet
Plan an excellent tropical escape without spending a fortune at one of these budget-friendly warm-weather destinations.
BBC Travel
Whether it's making pasta with an Italian nonna or sightseeing with a gran in Japan, Gen-Zers and millennials are increasingly seeking out granny-led travel experiences.
Lonely Planet
Sometimes a life-changing trip is just as damning as it is magnificent, ruining you for any trip you eventually take. These destinations are worth that sacrifice.
Lonely Planet
From swimming near whale sharks to spotting colorful fish over a reef, here are the world
The Guardian
On a three-day fungi workshop in Australia’s largest cool temperate rainforest, Alexis Buxton-Collins unearths an unexpected appreciation for the third kingdom of life Revered as one of Australia’s last true wilderness areas, Takayna/Tarkine is a place of legends. Freshwater crayfish that can reach almost a metre in length lurk in the shade of 2,000-year-old Huon pines, and every few years a ru…
The Guardian
The 27km trail on the NSW mid-north coast reveals wildlife of the land and sea, plus the option to go clothes-free The waves are tracking higher than the average Australian house when the opportunity arises to bare all. We’ve arrived on foot at Samurai beach, a remote nudist spot midway along the 27km Tomaree coastal walk on the New South Wales mid-north coast in the Port Stephens area. The one…
The Guardian
From underfloor heating to big screen TVs, there seems to be nothing in the average house that isn’t available in one of these uber-vans Our maiden campervan trip, 2021, and my wife and I return from Kata Tjuta to Yulara’s “Ayers Rock” campground to find new neighbours. Towering beside our humble rental is a fully optioned monster ute with a spanking new off-road caravan. And a playpen. We’re e…
The Guardian
Bike trails around Victoria have received extensive upgrades, including more spots for ebikes. With many trails accessible by public transport, it’s a great time to go for a ride Ebike sales are surging in Australia – and retailers are struggling to keep up. “We’ve sold three times as many ebikes for the first months of this year than we did last year,” says Tony Morgan, manager of The Electric…
The Guardian
Rather than dreaming of restoring past glory, some are advocating for a future with a lighter footprint. And there are signs of renewal Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Kerry Outerbridge motored his powerboat through coral reef ringing the lush, tropical island and alighted upon white sand. Catamarans and jetskis lay strewn about the beach. Nothing but quiet emerged…
The Guardian
The number of Australians taking short trips to Vietnam has more than doubled since 2016 as holidaymakers seek affordable experiences close to home Georgia Quinn is adamant that Vietnam has been slept on as a holiday destination. The lifestyle-based content creator says she has loved the country since she first visited as a backpacker 15 years ago. “It wasn’t off the beaten path but it definite…
Outside
From a new DarkSky Approved glamping retreat in Yosemite to a former seaweed camp-turned-nature lodge in Patagonia, here are hotels, lodges, and retreats where you can feel like your stay is doing good.
The New York Times
Kangaroo Island, with its rugged coastline, pristine beaches and many animals, draws a repeat visitor wary about increased development and the island’s recovery from the 2020 wildfires.
Atlas Obscura
Dating back to 1909, Jacob’s Ladder was originally constructed from local jarrah wood by Joseph Huck and Sons. Reconstructed in the 1960’s using concrete and steel, the staircase is an iconic shortcut that takes you from the banks of Perth’s Swan River to Kings Park in a matter of minutes. The gruelling ascent may seem daunting as you gaze up the narrow, steep steps zigzagging back and forth ou…
Condé Nast Traveler
From Wimbledon to the Melbourne Cup, here’s your month-by-month guide to the year’s must-see sporting events around the globe.
Condé Nast Traveler
Japan, Colombia, Mexico, Finland—there's a lot to see in 2026, and your horoscope can tell you which will be the best fit.
Condé Nast Traveler
Take time to enjoy the journey at these awe-inspiring stations from China to Australia.
Condé Nast Traveler
In South Australia, fresh initiatives and openings are creating a new top wine destination.
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Atlas Obscura
Hidden in a nondescript corner of Camperdown Cemetery is the tomb of the victims of the Dunbar sailing ship. The Dunbar was an English ship bound for Sydney. Near midnight on August 20th 1857, after 81 days at sea, all the passengers were excited and dressed for disembarking despite heavy weather and poor visibility. Captain Green believed he was approaching the entrance to Sydney Harbour, but…
The Guardian
Ron Mueck: Encounter is the artist’s most extensive Australian show to date These are not the kind of dogs you greet with a whistle and a pat. Snapping, snarling and monstrously large, the packs of charcoal-grey canines that face off in Ron Mueck’s newest work, Havoc (2025), are frankly terrifying. All pricked ears, tense musculature and dagger-like teeth, Havoc makes its global debut at the Ar…
Condé Nast Traveler
From the Serengeti to the Grand Canyon—plus 55 more destinations you need to see to believe.
Atlas Obscura
Tucked in the forests of Walpole–Nornalup National Park, Circular Pool sits just a short drive from the famous Giant Tingle Tree. Here, almost-black water flows over a small waterfall and settles into an unusually still, perfectly round pool. Foam from the rushing water gathers on the surface, sitting like airy milk froth on coffee, which is how it came to be known as a natural cappuccino. The…
The Guardian
Make a splash under a waterfall, chopper to a remote waterhole and reel in the catch of a lifetime on True North’s Kimberley adventures Continue reading...
The New York Times
A writer returns to his native Australian island, where seeing the aurora takes more work than in the north, home of mass-market lights tourism. But the awe is the same.
Atlas Obscura
Hidden away in the rolling hills of Northern Tasmania lies the enigmatic Tunnel, a tiny, now-quiet hamlet named after its most prominent feature—an abandoned train tunnel. Constructed in the early 20th century as part of the railway connecting Launceston and Scottsdale, this tunnel was once a vital artery for transporting timber and other goods. Today, it stands as a fascinating relic of Tasman…
National Geographic
Murujuga, also known by the modern name Burrup Peninsula, in northwestern Australia, is home to potentially the world’s oldest and most endangered petroglyphs. Some of the more than one million images ...
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