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Answers to the questions everyone asks before a trip to Australia, researched from official sources and updated for 2027.
6 min readBest Time to Visit Australia: A Month-by-Month Guide for 2027
Wet and dry seasons in the north, stinger and whale months, school holidays and when the crowds and prices peak.
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Discover Sea Turtles
Everything about Australia's sea turtles: where they live, where they nest and how to see them without disturbing them.
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6 min readWhere to Surf in Australia: 32 Breaks for Beginners to Experts
Bells Beach, Snapper Rocks, Noosa, Byron Bay and Margaret River: 32 breaks by level and season, plus the best beginner waves.
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5 min readThe Best Beaches in Australia: Whitehaven, Bondi, Cable Beach and More
Whitehaven, Bondi, Noosa, Cable Beach and Wineglass Bay: the best beaches, which are patrolled, and which to only look at.
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5 min readThe Safest Beaches in Australia for Families and Kids
Calm patrolled beaches, ocean pools and netted swimming spots for kids, the beaches to avoid, and the golden rules.
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7 min readTasmania Hiking Trails: the Overland Track, Cradle Mountain and 14 Top Walks
The Overland Track, Dove Lake, Wineglass Bay and the Three Capes: 14 Tasmanian walks with grades, bookings and fees.
Read the article →6 min readSydney Coastal Walks: Bondi to Coogee, the Blue Mountains and 12 Top Trails
Bondi to Coogee, Spit to Manly, the Three Sisters and the Royal National Park: 12 walks in and around Sydney.
Read the article →7 min readQueensland Rainforest Walks: Mossman Gorge, Lamington and 14 Trails, Daintree to K'gari
Mossman Gorge, the Daintree, Lamington and K'gari: 14 rainforest and island walks, from short boardwalks to multi-day treks.
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6 min readRed Centre Walks: Uluru, Kings Canyon, the Larapinta and 14 Top Trails
The Uluru base walk, Valley of the Winds, the Kings Canyon Rim and the Larapinta: 14 walks, with heat rules and passes.
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5 min readThe Rottnest Channel Swim: 19.7 km from Cottesloe to Rottnest
19.7 km from Cottesloe to Rottnest: the history, the records, why it is so tough, and more famous Australian ocean swims.
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6 min readGreat Barrier Reef Snorkelling and Diving: Yongala and 17 Sites Mapped
The outer reef, the Whitsundays, Lady Elliot, the Cod Hole and the SS Yongala: where to snorkel and dive on the reef.
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6 min readNingaloo Reef Snorkelling and Diving: Whale Sharks and 14 Sites Mapped
Whale sharks, mantas, Turquoise Bay and Coral Bay: the best Ningaloo snorkel and dive sites, with the season for each.
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5 min readThe Great Barrier Reef and Mass Bleaching: What Happened and How to Help
How marine heatwaves bleached the Great Barrier Reef, what the surveys found, and how visitors can help it recover.
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5 min readWhere the Ocean Is Protected: Australia's Marine Parks Explained
Green zones, sanctuary zones and marine parks: where fishing is limited, what the rules mean, and why the best reefs are inside.
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5 min readOne Rock, Many Stories: Uluru, Kata Tjuta and the Red Centre Explained
How Uluru and Kata Tjuta formed, what Tjukurpa means to Anangu, why the climb closed, and how to plan your visit.
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6 min readSydney Snorkelling and Diving: 15 Best Sites on One Map
Shelly Beach, Gordons Bay, Bare Island and Fish Rock: the best snorkel and dive sites around Sydney and the NSW coast.
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6 min readTasmania Snorkelling and Diving: 18 Sites Mapped, Plus the Kent Group
Kelp forests, weedy seadragons and the Bicheno reefs: the best cold-water snorkel and dive sites in Tasmania.
Read the article →6 min readWhere Should You Go in Australia? NSW vs Queensland vs the NT vs WA
NSW, Queensland, the Outback, Tasmania or the West? How each region feels, who it suits and how to combine two.
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6 min readHow Many Days Do You Need in Australia? Sample Itineraries for 10 Days, 2 Weeks and 3 Weeks
Region-by-region minimums, sample 10-day, 2-week and 3-week itineraries, real distances and the bookings to make before you fly.
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6 min readAustralia Bookings: The Places and Permits You Must Book Ahead (2027)
The Overland Track, BridgeClimb, Uluru tours and reef trips: the things that sell out, where to book and how far ahead.
Read the article →6 min readIs It Safe to Swim in Australia? Ocean Safety for Visitors
Red and yellow flags, rip currents, stingers, sharks and crocodiles: the official ocean safety basics every visitor should know.
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6 min readWhere to See Sea Turtles in Australia (and How to Do It Right)
Mon Repos, Lady Elliot, Heron Island and Ningaloo: where to see turtles, when they nest, and the rules that keep them safe.
Read the article →6 min readVisiting Australia Respectfully: Culture, Country and the Rules Visitors Should Know
Country, sacred sites, Uluru, wildlife and biosecurity: the cultural basics and rules every visitor to Australia should know.
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