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The best things to do in Australia in summer
5 min read • Sep 28, 2020
From soaking up Sydney’s festival vibes to beach-hopping along the west coast, here are some of the best things to do in Australia during the summer.
- art
- art and culture
The best things to do this spring in Australia
8 min read • Sep 24, 2020
As the southern hemisphere emerges out of winter and into spring, it's the perfect time to reconnect with some of Australia's best sites, events, and natural…
- history
- art and culture
Why Australia's 'big things' are the ultimate roadside attractions
6 min read • Sep 24, 2020
Who needs beautiful beaches when you've got Larry the Lobster or a croc wearing boxing gloves, Australia's 'big things' are the utlimate roadside attraction.
- history
- art and culture
Unforgettable road trips on Australia’s East Coast
7 min read • Sep 24, 2020
Australia’s East Coast for road-tripping explorers: picture-perfect beaches, hip cities, lush rainforests, the Great Barrier Reef and native wildlife.
- sports
- activities
Where to cool off with an unforgettable wild swim
3 min read • Sep 1, 2020
Few things beat cooling off in cold water on a hot day. Here are some of the best spots to dive in and get your sense of adventure tingling.
- cruise
- activities
10 classic sailing adventures
7 min read • Aug 7, 2020
From the South Pacific to the wine dark sea of the Mediterranean, these 10 sailing adventures are woven into human history and are still fun for travelers.
- wildlife and nature
- activities
The 10 best island destinations in Australia
6 min read • Mar 25, 2020
With over 8000 Australian islands, we've narrowed down the best spots for wildlife spotting, water sports, exploring, eating and total relaxation.
- sports
- activities
Where and how to watch sport like a local
7 min read • Feb 7, 2020
Step into a stadium or arena mid-match and you’ll find locals in a state of agitation or elation, depending on the scoreline.
- wildlife and nature
- activities
How to visit Zealandia, the lost eighth continent of the world
5 min read • Feb 3, 2020
There is strong evidence there’s an eighth continent, mostly under the ocean. It’s not Atlantis, it’s Zealandia.
- sustainable travel
- connections
Australia's bushfires: how travellers can help now
5 min read • Jan 16, 2020
Here's how travellers in Australia can do to help bushfire recovery right now and in the weeks and months to come.
- wildlife and nature
- activities
The unique ways Australians are supporting bushfire-ravaged communities
3 min read • Jan 15, 2020
Australians have been coming up with their own unique ways to raise money and support the recovery and rebuilding efforts that lie ahead.
See the Sydney Opera House illuminated with a tribute to firefighters
2 min read • Jan 13, 2020
The sails of the Sydney Opera House were illuminated with a series of images to express gratitude to firefighters fighting the bushfires.
- food
- food and drink
Australia is dropping vegetables from helicopters for bushfire-affected wallabies
2 min read • Jan 13, 2020
Australia is taking steps to provide food for brush-tailed rock-wallabies who have been affected by the bushfire devastation.
- wildlife and nature
- activities
How you can help koalas and other animals devastated by Australian bushfires
3 min read • Jan 7, 2020
With southern Australia experiencing some of the worst bushfires on record, the already-endangered koala population has faced challenges. One animal hospital…
- history
- art and culture
The world's 7 best new long-distance hikes to do in 2020
4 min read • Jan 7, 2020
Several new multi-day hikes have launched that provide exclusive access to previously inaccessible areas featuring virgin landscapes and unique cultures.
- wildlife and nature
- activities
Australian bushfires: what should you do if you have a trip booked?
5 min read • Jan 3, 2020
The devastating bushfires burning so much of Australia are heartwrenching reminders of the power of nature and the impact of a changing climate on vulnerable…
- history
- art and culture
Where to go in August
4 min read • Dec 24, 2019
August is prime time for an escape. Be inspired by Lonely Planet's round-up of the best places to travel for adventure, relaxation, wildlife and culture.
- history
- art and culture
Where to go in October
4 min read • Dec 24, 2019
From the wildlife-packed plains of Tanzania to the ancient architecture of Petra in Jordan, here are the best places to visit in October.
- history
- art and culture
Where to go in September
4 min read • Dec 24, 2019
From lazing on beaches in Corsica, to sipping Guinness in Dublin or travelling the Silk Road, here are the best places to visit in September.
- history
- art and culture
Where to go in July
4 min read • Dec 24, 2019
From macho festivals in Mongolia to spotting polar bears in Svalbard, here's our pick of the best places to visit in July 2020.
- train travel
- destination practicalities
All aboard the Slumber Express: family travel by night train
8 min read • Dec 22, 2019
Ditch the planes and buses for an overnight train trip with the family, where you can rest easy knowing that when you wake a whole new adventure starts.
- sports
- activities
Afraid to climb? Try a via ferrata instead
5 min read • Nov 26, 2019
Climbing’s popularity has grown around the world, so it’s no surprise via ferratas — ‘iron paths’ in Italian — are on the rise as well.