Australiana

Pests, including insects such as flies, ants, and spiders, and rodents including mice and rats, are common in many camping and remote travel areas,

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Australia’s Native Wildlife

Section: Australiana - History

Taking time to discover and observe native animals is a popular activity for many travellers around Australia. Whether you're visiting the tropical rainforests of the country's north,

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Australia's first settlers were convicts

European Settlement

European settlement of Australia occurred gradually throughout the colonial period. Initially, the first settlers were convicts transported from overcrowded gaols in Britain but over time,

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Outback Phenomena

Section: Australiana - History

In this article, we talk about two natural wonders that you may encounter on your travels. Willy Willies, also known as dust devils can spring up from nowhere and are an amazing sight to witness.

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Explorers

This article lists the main achievements of the key explorers of the 19th Century. It includes references to their later life pursuits, and for each explorer you can find out where they are buried,

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Kimberley

North West of Kununurra are rugged sandtone ranges, ancient volcanic rock, open woodlands and mangrove swamps while the west is marked by ancient limestone reef that has eroded to form gorges and

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Central NSW

The wheat and sheep farming belt. Bathurst, Orange, Parkes, Cootamundra, Gundagai, Yass, Goulburn, Forbes, Mudgee, Gilgandra, Dubbo, Wagga, Tamworth, Armidale, Muswellbrook and the Hunter Valley

Section: Australiana - History

Sea Exploration & Discovery of Australia

The Discovery of Australia

The European exploration of Australia encompasses several waves of seafarers and land explorers. This article is a summary of important dates,

Victoria

Victoria is the 2nd largest state in terms of population with 4.6 million people, although the landsize is comparatively small at 227,000 sq km.

Finding Wildflowers in WA

Many people stumble across wildflowers in their travels and then wonder how they can find more. In this detailed article we explain how and why the state of Western Australia is world renowned for

Eyre

Don't let anyone tell you that crossing the Nullarbor is boring! Magnificant cliffs overlooking the Great Austalian Bight, viewing areas for watching the migration of southern right whales,

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WA Coast

The West coast of Australia is one huge stretch of white sandy beach and turquoise water. You can follow it the whole way from Exmouth in the north to Augusta in the south at the end of the Indian

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Red Centre

Central Australia, known as the Red Centre, occupies the lower half of the Northern Territory, including Alice Springs, Yulara, Andado, Finke, Tennant Creek,

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NSW Coast

Follow the Princes and Pacific Highways from Eden to Tweed Heads and discover the many delightful holiday towns and attractions that dot the magnificant coastline of eastern Australia.

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Tasmania

A state of it's own, Tasmania is often known as the "Apple Isle". Situated across the dangerous Bass Strait, Tassie enjoys a cool climate and sparse population.

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Outback NSW

Bourke, Tibooburra, Milparinka, Mungo, Mootwingee, Lightening Ridge, White Cliffs, Wilcannia, Goondiwindi, Walgett, Nyngan. These outback areas are really worth seeing and experiencing for yourself.

Far North Qld

The Tropics - Townsville, Cairns, Atherton, Daintree and the ultimate in adventure at Cape York the most northern tip of Australia.

Top End

Darwin, Kakadu, Litchfield Park, Katherine Gorge, crocs and barrumundi - all here in tropical Australia.

East Victoria

Coastal and east country Victoria is dotted with quaint towns, beautiful coastline and rugged bushland. Includes Melbourne, Morwell, Sale, Bainsdale, Lakes Entrance, Wodonga, Seymour, Shepparton,

Queensland

Queensland is Australia's 3rd largest state in terms of population with 3.4 million people. It is the 2nd largest state in terms of landsize covering an area of 1.7 million sq km.

Western Australia

Western Australia, the largest state, comprises 2.5 million sq km. With a population of 1.8 million it is the 4th most populated state in Australia.

Northern Territory

The Northern Territory is Australias 3rd largest state in terms of landsize covering 1.3 million sq km with the smallest population share of just 190,000.

Western Deserts