Adventure Holidays

From camel trekking across South Australia’s red dunes to hiking the Great Ocean Road or snorkelling the Great Barrier Reef, Australia’s adventure holidays promise thrilling, unforgettable experiences.

Highlights

Flinders Ranges

Everything first-time visitors should know about Wilpena Pound

Is it a mountain? A crater? A national park? The answer is a bit of everything.

Flinders Ranges

Where to stop on an Adelaide to Flinders Ranges road trip

The road from Adelaide to the Flinders Ranges winds through Clare Valley wineries, country towns and red dirt plains. While this itinerary maps the highlights, there’s no single way to tackle this iconic road trip. Our recommendations make a great starting point, but be sure to make it your own.

Mossman Gorge Cultural Centre Dreamtime Walk

Cairns

The ultimate guide to the best Cairns tours

Explore the very best of Tropical North Queensland with these unforgettable Cairns tours.

The Whitsundays

Queensland’s most spectacular new island hike links beach to rainforest – here’s what it’s like

Australian Traveller was among the first to join the Ngaro Track Walk in Comfort, a 32-kilometre, three-day island walk that connects Whitehaven Beach, Hill Inlet and rainforest trails on Whitsunday Island.

William Creek Hotel outback pub exterior with Cessna plane out front

Australia

The outback pub crawl that comes with a window seat over Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre

Four legendary outback pubs, one ancient salt lake full of water, and now someone's built a pub crawl around it.

Lightning Ridge

Where to stop on a Sydney to Lightning Ridge road trip

If you love rolling hills, sun-drenched vineyards and soaking your cares away in artesian spas, a Sydney to Lightning Ridge road trip will see you covered.