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.

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Where to swim with whales around Australia

Here is our guide to the best places to swim with southern right whales, dwarf minke whales, humpbacks and orca whales around Australia.

Lady Elliot Island

Lady Elliot Island: The island stay that lets you swim with manta rays

Get up close and personal with extraordinary marine life in a paradise like no other.

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21 rail trails around Australia to take you to the next gear

Saddle up – it’s time for an off-road adventure on the rails.

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14 places to see penguins in Australia

Australia is home to the smallest of any of the world's penguins. This is where to find them.

Flinders Ranges

7 Flinders Ranges tours that will enrich your experience

This sprawling mountain range is vast and filled with mystery, but the right tours can help unlock the secrets of an ancient and beguiling landscape.

Blue Mountains

A new Blue Mountains walk has opened and it’s a nature-lover’s dream

The Grand Cliff Top Walk in the Blue Mountains has opened following years of trail closures and restoration efforts.

an aerial view of Arro Jet on the Gold Coast, Qld

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14 adrenaline rushes in Australia every thrill seeker needs to try

Whip up once-in-a-lifetime memories with the country’s best thrill-seeking adventures.

Kimberley

15 Kimberley cruises to experience for the adventure of a lifetime

Are you ready for the trip of a lifetime? Cruising in the Kimberley serves up eye-popping beauty at every turn.

Skiers heading down slopes at Mount Hotham in Victoria

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The 12 best winter escapes in Australia: from beaches to mountains

Hike through a forest doused in fresh powdery snow, visit a towering waterfall only accessible on foot in the dry, and idle on a 22-kilometre-long beach in temperatures close to 30°C with these winter escapes.