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See. Ningaloo Reef Swim with whale sharks in this world-class diving spot, less crowded than the Great Barrier Reef. Montgomery Reef Witness the daily spectacle of the world's largest inshore reef emerging from the ocean due to extreme tides. Nostalgia Box Play classic video games and see over 100 consoles from the 1970s to early 2000s. Murujuga See some of the world's oldest and most endangered petroglyphs, over 40,000 years old.

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Lonely PlanetAug 25, 2026

A guide to Australia's Ningaloo Reef

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  • Cape Range National ParkSightExmouth, AustraliaRocky red cliffs meet turquoise sea, home to caves.
  • Sal SalisHotelExmouth, AustraliaEco luxury resort nestled in dunes between ocean and park.
  • PinnaclesSightCervantes, AustraliaOtherworldly desert landscape of ancient limestone columns.
  • Exmouth Dive & Whale SharksPlaceExmouth, AustraliaTour operator that uses a spotter plane to find sharks.
  • Turquoise BaySightExmouth, AustraliaDrift over shallow coral gardens.
  • Osprey BaySightExmouth, AustraliaFavored by turtles, has a 3.2km kayak trail.
  • Exmouth Adventure CoPlaceExmouth, AustraliaTour operator that will kit you out for snorkeling.
  • Mandu Mandu GorgeTrailExmouth, Australia3km walk rewarding hikers with views overlooking the coast.
  • Oyster StacksSightExmouth, Australia
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Lonely PlanetAug 17

Sydney to Perth by train: What to expect on one of the world’s longest train trips

The Indian Pacific train from Sydney to Perth is one of the world

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  • Venice Simplon-Orient-ExpressPlaceVenice, ItalyHollywood actress Anna Kendrick featured in an Instagram Reel
  • Indian Pacific train journeyPlaceSydney, AustraliaAustralia's southern hemisphere version of the Orient Express
  • Nullarbor PlainSightCeduna, Australia200,000 sq km flat, nearly treeless plain, a rite of passage
  • HahndorfBarAdelaide Hills, AustraliaCute German town with a winery and meal with live entertainment
  • The GhanRestaurantAdelaide, AustraliaTrain expedition with full-day excursions in Alice Springs
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The GuardianAug 15

Salt flats and ancient riverbeds: aerial photography from Western Australia’s midwest – in pictures

Martine Perret’s latest aerial images reveal the land at a scale that invites both awe and urgency; ancient riverbeds that have carved the land over millenia, the immense salt flats reflecting incredible colours and a unique marine biodiversity. These images are part of an ongoing photo series from the last five years showing sweeping landscapes from the Abrolhos Islands, Gascoyne, and Wheatbel…

Atlas ObscuraJul 27

Nostalgia Box in West Perth, Australia

The museum has over 100 video game consoles on display. Dating from the 1970s, when video games were in their baby shoes, all the way to the early 2000s where we can see how much these games have grown, just like how you have done over the years. There is also an interactive section where you can get hands on with and play with many of the systems.

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  • Nostalgia BoxMuseumOver 100 video game consoles from the 1970s to early 2000s.
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Smithsonian MagazineJul 20

For Three Hours Every Day, Open Ocean Transforms Into Australia's 'Ghost' Reef

An isolated wonder some 1,200 miles from the nearest city, Montgomery Reef disappears as quickly as it appears, mirroring the supposed vanishing of its original owners, a tribe of Indigenous giants

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  • YowjabSightMontgomery Reef, AustraliaIndigenous name for Montgomery Reef, rises up to 26 feet.
  • Wijingarra ToursPlaceMontgomery Reef, AustraliaOwned by Dambeemangaddee siblings, partners with tour companies.
  • Lalang-gaddamSightBuccaneer Archipelago, Australia
  • MayalaSightBuccaneer Archipelago, Australia
  • Bardi Jawi GaarraSightBuccaneer Archipelago, Australia
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BBC TravelJul 17

'NonnaMaxxing': Tourists are paying to travel like grandmothers

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.

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Lonely PlanetJul 15

The 8 destinations pro travelers say ruin all others

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.

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  • GreeceSightAthens, GreeceDestination that ruins all others.
  • Andes MountainsSightSantiago, ChileHigh mountains for skiing.
  • Laguna del IncaSightSantiago, ChileCrystal blue lagoon below the high Andes.
  • Maipo ValleyNeighborhoodSantiago, ChileBirthplace of Chilean wine.
  • MontanaNeighborhoodHelena, United StatesSummer destination for outdoor adventures.
  • YellowstoneSightGardiner, United StatesNational park in Montana.
  • Yasuní National ParkSightCoca, EcuadorAmazonian Ecuador park that brings visitors to tears.
  • Amazonian EcuadorNeighborhoodCoca, EcuadorEco-lodge with spider monkeys and paddle canoes.
  • El Questro StationSightEl Questro, AustraliaWestern Australia station with reds, greens, waterfalls.
  • Kimberley regionNeighborhoodBroome, AustraliaRegion in Western Australia with stark contrasts.
  • Ngorongoro CraterSightArusha, TanzaniaWorld's largest unbroken volcanic caldera with abundant animals.
  • CambodiaSightPhnom Penh, CambodiaAmazing people, food, and culture.
  • SicilyNeighborhoodPalermo, ItalyBeautiful island with kind people and great views.
  • Aegean SeaSightAthens, Greece
  • Tonlé Sap LakeSightPhnom Penh, Cambodia
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Atlas ObscuraJan 21

Jacob’s Ladder in West Perth, Australia

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…

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Atlas ObscuraNov 19, 2025

Circular Pool in North Walpole, Australia

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…

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National GeographicNov 5, 2015

9 Ancient Sites That Will Totally Inspire You

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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