Whenever you drive along The Great Ocean Road, you could be forgiven for having illusions of grandeur. You might picture yourself as James Bond zipping along in a shiny Aston Martin. Or perhaps you’ll wonder if you’re actually part of a luxury car advertisement. The scenery is so incredible; your mind will transport you into a world of extravagance – even if you are puttering along in a broken-down heap. Read more

There is no such thing as “A town like Alice.” Okay, yes – there is an interesting novel of that name by Neville Shute. And there was even a movie in 1956 as well as a mini-series in 1981 – both based on and titled after the novel, A Town Like Alice. But nowhere else in the world will you actually encounter a ... Read more

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Step back in time and experience the beauty that has been a home to Aboriginal people for more than 40,000 years. Australia’s most famous national park spans an enormous 20,000 square kilometers and is one of the few Australian sites listed by UNESCO World Heritage for both its cultural and natural offerings. More than 1000 species ... Read more

At first glance, a person could be forgiven for thinking that a holiday to a big red rock in the middle of a desert would lack excitement. Let’s face it - the surf is terrible, even if there is plenty of sand. But gaze a bit deeper, and discover a place unlike anywhere else on earth, rich in beauty, culture, adventure, and intrigue. ... Read more

The beautiful Southern Highlands region lies to the southwest of Sydney on top of the escarpment overlooking the South Coast.  The region enjoys four distinct seasons and stunning scenery ranging from native wilderness to cool misty pastures reminiscent of England, to hidden valleys with remarkable waterfalls.  All this and only 2 ... Read more

Parks Victoria invites you to visit Victoria's newest National Park – the Great Otway National Park. Just two hours to the southwest of Melbourne and stretching all the way from Anglesea to Princetown, it is a park of textured beauty. Proclaimed in November of 2005, this park is more than 100,000 hectares in size and has more than ... Read more

Getaway to the Grampians The Grampians area, and in particular The Grampians National Park, has a natural beauty which boasts an extensive network of tracks perfect for all fitness levels. Whether you are there for the bushwalking, climbing, abseiling, canoeing, horseback riding or the local wildlife or want to make your way by 4WD or balloon ... Read more

Tasmania's ancient beauty includes vast tracts of World Heritage wilderness without peer in Australia. These wilds host both soft and extreme adventures. Now in Tasmania, swapping the lounge room for wilderness has never been easier. An eco-cruise is one way to pierce Tasmania's outermost regions.  Witness migrating wildlife on the ... Read more

Coonabarabran and the Warrumbungles   Coonabarabran is the gateway to the spectacular Warrumbungle National Park. One of the highlights of Central NSW, the Warrumbungles is an amazing landscape of dramatic mountain peaks with intriguing rock formations, plentiful wildlife and a huge variety walking trails including one of ... Read more