Whether it’s hitting the bright lights of the city, or visiting one of its many cultural attractions after dark, there are plenty of things to see and do for Brisbane visitors at night. A view of the sunset from Mount Coot-tha (Photo: Tamyka Bell via Flickr / CC-BY-2.0) The bustling riverside city on Australia’s east coast is one of the country’s busiest tourist destinations, owing to its scenic setting, array of cultural attractions, and characteristically ‘Aussie’ laidback atmosphere. Wedged between the ocean and rugged national parks, and overlooked by the imposing Mount Coot-Tha, it is a ..read more

One of the most popular excursions from Adelaide is to Kangaroo Island, an important conservation site thanks to its remarkable wildlife and expanses of natural vegetation. (Photo: SeaLink South Australia / Courtesy GetYourGuide) While it’s possible to fly directly from Adelaide to Kangaroo Island, the large majority of visitors make the journey via a comfortable 45-minute ferry. Once here, they are treated to an abundance of wildlife and natural beauty, including colonies of little penguins, sea lions, unusual rock formations, caves and sand dunes, and, of course, kangaroos. There are a wid ..read more

As the cultural capital of Australia, it’s no surprise to discover that Melbourne plays host to a huge number of festivals and fairs each year. (Photo: Melbourne International Jazz Festival) Home to one of the highest densities of commercial art galleries in the world, complemented by a thriving theatre and music scene that welcomes globally renowned productions and performers, the coastal city in the southeastern Australian state of Victoria positively pulsates with energy all year round. If you’re planning a trip to Melbourne, we’ve picked out 12 great festivals and fairs to look out for ..read more

Sand, glorious sand! That’s what Fraser Island is all about. As the largest sand island in the world, unsurprisingly, one day tours to Fraser Island are extremely popular from nearby towns like Hervey Beach and Noosa. And the heritage-listed island has some rare features that make it extra special including a healthy rainforest, rooted in the high dunes, plus many perched lakes, which are permanent water features formed when sand in depressions in the dunes combines with decomposing organic matter to create a cement like substance preventing the water from seeping away. Finding a cheap tour to ..read more

Frequently heralded as one of the world’s most liveable cities, Melbourne is a popular holiday spot too. The beginning of a well-worn backpacker route that winds from South to North, the cosmopolitan city offers art, sports, shopping, beaches and even landscaped gardens in spades. The second-largest city in Australia is beloved by everyone —gourmands, hipsters, culture vultures and the sports-mad.  Cosmopolitan Melbourne from across the River Yarra (Photo: Filipe Castilhos via Flickr/ CC BY-ND 2.0) Just because you’re on a budget, doesn’t mean you have to slum it either. Melbourne ..read more

It’s the capital city of Australia, but Canberra is all too often overlooked by visitors in favour of the bright lights of Melbourne or Sydney. However, if you are based in Sydney and happy to embark on an ambitious day trip to fit Canberra in, there are some excellent day tours available. And a trip is well worth it, for Canberra is home to many of Australia’s most important institutions, including the National Gallery, the National Museum and the Australian War Memorial, not to mention the country’s seat of government. Most tours manage to pack these highlights into ambitious itineraries tha ..read more