15 Australian travel Instagrammers you have to follow

In the world of travel Instagram, good pictures are worth not only a thousand words but probably a thousand followers too.

Australian ‘Grammers are telling moderns tales in modern Australian style, each feed with its own idiosyncrasies, techniques and focus. But when everyone is jumping on board the travel Instagram bandwagon, from professional photographers to ‘paid influencers’, who to follow?

Here are 15 Australian Instagram accounts (capturing Australia) who are making a real impression on us @austtraveller (in no particular order)

1. Paul Fleming – @lovethywalrus (42,000 followers)

Highly active professional photographer, started Instagramming his home, Tasmania.

Why: Spectacular shots, incredible visuals, enhanced colours.

Website: lovethywalrus.com

2. Gary Norris – @Garry_Norris (129,000 followers)

Gary is a travelling chef based in Surfers Paradise.

Why: Mix of landscape and city, not ‘over styled’, allowing for the raw and natural Australian picture to come out.

3. Lauren Bath – @laurenepbath (383,000 followers)

Considered Australia’s first professional Instagrammer. Describes herself as a ‘social media influencer’ and is expanding her ‘brand’ into seminars and the like.

Why: Bold photographs, stunning locations, highly stylised photographs. Huge following!

4. Tim Denoodle – @denoodle (14,000 followers)

Writer/photographer with a recent debut exhibition called ‘We are Bondi’.

Why: A definite sense of Bondi ‘hipster’ in Denoodle’s Instagram feed, using matte-style filters to capture cool people as much as the scenery.

Website: denoodle.com

5. Jewels Zee – @jewelszee (76,000 followers)

Based in Queensland, Jewelszee is an example of someone who migrated from using an iPhone to a D-SLR after she won a photo competition.

Why: From the dessert, to ocean shots, to Noosa sunrises, this feed almost feels like Tourism Australia’s.

6. Pauly Vella – @paulyvella (318,000 followers)

Fixing air-conditioning units by day/by night and weekends Pauly is out Instagramming.

Why: Idyllic seascapes on NSW’s Central Coast and the odd quirky Australian found on a beach somewhere.

7. William Patino – @william_patino (82,000 followers)

Wollongong-based William specialises in landscape photography and dramatic ocean vistas.

Why: Incredible landscape and scenic visuals often shot in interesting and artistic ways.

Website: williampatino.com/about

8. Mark Clinton – @markclinton (66,000 followers)

Mark shoots surfing and Australian landscapes including Kakadu and tropical Queensland.

Why: Stunning underwater shots. Portrays Australia’s landscape in a romantic way.

Website: www.markclintonphoto.com

9. The Love Assembly – @theloveassembly (12,197 followers)

Australian-born blogger Aubrey Daquinag says her shots are a meeting of travel and style. Plenty of international snaps too.

Why: Aesthetic appeals to women. Lots of pastels and beach-inspired Instagrams. Very Sydney.

Website: theloveassembly.com

10. Graham Michael Freeman – @insta_graham23 (16,971 followers)

Partnered with Canon, Graham has been photographing America extensively but is now walking five states of Australia and capturing the experience.

Why: Some amazing outback and coastal Australian shots.

11. Liss Lane – @lifeintheslowlane (16,006 followers)

Liss’s chic, hippie travels around Australia in her 1959 caravan. Some sweet shots from the Kimberley.

Why: Retro beach chic with a grand feminine touch.

Website: lisslane.com

12. Matt Glastonbury – @mattglastonbury (84,000 followers)

An established photographer in Tasmania, Matt produces commercial content for major brands such as Nokia, Google and Tourism Tasmania.

Why: Great ‘big outdoors landscapes’, including some brilliant Southern Lights shots.

Website: mattglastonbury.me

13. Matt Donovan – @itsworthashot (17,000 followers)

Matt’s website showcases his travels through the Australian landscape. He also offers online camera tutorials.

Why: Moody landscape shots and some great wildlife images too.

Website: itsworthashot.com/blog

14. Mick Tsikas – @mickpix (4,784 followers)

Sydney freelance photo journo who previously worked at Sydney Morning Herald, AAP, Reuters and has won a Walkley award for his images of the Bali 9.

Why: Hard, edgy style, using black and white filters. Bold silhouettes and

dark images show Sydney’s other side.

15. Annette Widitz – @dawa_lhamo (35,119 followers)

Sydney based, I-phone-only Instagrammer currently situated in Iran.

Why: Scroll past the stunning shots of Iran and Annette has captured Sydney’s idyllic monuments, street photography in places such as Redfern and images of the vastness of Lake Jindabyne.

Follow: @AustTraveller on Instagram and hashtag #austtravellermag to share images with us

From natural wonders to historical sites, we’ve rounded up Victoria’s most epic icons that deserve a place on your itinerary.

Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park

From towering mountains to crystal cascades and ancient rock art sites, the Grampians (Gariwerd) National Park is a playground for both outdoor adventurers and nature lovers. Don’t miss the views from the highest peak Mount William or the iconic Pinnacle.

Murray River

A paddle steamer down the Murray in Echuca — The wonders of the Murray are best experienced on board a paddle steamer. (Image: Visit Victoria)

A natural icon of majestic proportions, the Murray River flows for a staggering 2700 kilometres, making it one of the world’s longest navigable rivers. Meandering through Victoria before flowing out to sea at Goolwa in South Australia, the river is home to diverse wildlife, picturesque towns and secluded creeks and beaches.

Twelve Apostles, Port Campbell

the Twelve Apostles, Great Ocean Road — The Twelve Apostles are a star attraction on the Great Ocean Road. (Image: Tourism Australia/Two Palms/Harry Pope)

These limestone sea stacks are arguably Victoria’s most famous icon . After an $8-million upgrade to its lookout, The Blowhole near Loch Ard Gorge/Poombeeyt Kontapool (meaning breath of the whale) has recently reopened. A brand-new Twelve Apostles Visitor Experience Centre, complete with rooftop lookout, will open in 2026.

You Yangs, Geelong

kangaroos in You Yangs — Kangaroos enjoy dusk in the You Yangs. (Image: Tourism Australia)

Rising 300-plus metres from the flat volcanic plains between Melbourne/Naarm and Geelong, the You Yangs are massive granite boulders named for the local Wadawurrung word ‘Youang’, meaning ‘big hills’. Hiking, biking, rock climbing and horse-riding are popular within this regional park.

Redwood Forest, Yarra Valley

Near the town of Warburton, an extraordinary forest of some 1500 Californian Redwoods stands among native orchids, eucalypt trees and rich birdlife. Planted in the 1930s, these 55-metre-plus trees can live for 2000 years and will grow to be some of the world’s tallest.

Wilsons Promontory, Gippsland

the Wilsons Promontory — Wilsons Promontory is home to the incredible Skull Rock formation. (Image: Tourism Australia)

The Prom, as it’s known locally, is the southernmost tip of mainland Australia. This 50,000-hectare reserve comprises granite mountains and forest, fringed by sandy beaches and surrounded by a marine park rich in marine biodiversity. It’s also home to the incredible and imposing Skull Rock formation.

Hanging Rock Reserve, Macedon Ranges

This six-million-year-old volcanic rock  was thrown into the national spotlight thanks to the 1967 novel and consequent 1975 film based on the fictional disappearance of schoolgirls in 1901. Mystery aside, visitors can walk the steep 105-metre summit, fish for trout and go twitching.

Sovereign Hill, Ballarat

exploring Sovereign Hill — Step back in time at Sovereign Hill. (Image: Tourism Australia)

Cry ‘eureka!’ at Sovereign Hill , a living museum to the prosperous Gold Rush era of the 1850s, during which Ballarat produced the most gold in the world. Visitors to this much-loved attraction can walk historic  streets, enter a gold mine and try panning for the good stuff, too.

The Great Stupa, Bendigo

Who’d have thought the largest Buddhist temple in the Western world would be tucked away in Bendigo’s bushland? Welcoming visitors to explore, this sacred Buddhist pagoda is an epicentre for Tibetan culture, architecture, art and interfaith harmony.

Cape Schanck Lighthouse, Mornington Peninsula

the Cape Schanck Lighthouse from above — Heritage-listed Cape Schanck Lighthouse. (Image: Tourism Australia/Two Palms/Harry Pope)

Ensuring the safe passage of ships in the notoriously treacherous Bass Strait since 1859, this heritage-listed lighthouse overlooks dramatic volcanic coast and wild beaches. The surrounding reserve is home to a plethora of wildlife including little penguins, seals and echidnas.