Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

Leah McLennan

Travel Journalist

Leah McLennan is a freelance writer based in Darwin. She was a journalist in Sydney for over a decade and counts her time as travel editor for Australian Associated Press as one of the highlights of her career. From exploring remote campsites in the Top End with her family, to seeking out new art galleries in faraway cities, she’ll grab an adventurous or arty travel experience within her reach.

Kimberley

Here’s how to plan a trip of a lifetime to El Questro Station

Sprawling 283,000 hectares of wilderness, East Kimberley’s legendary El Questro encompasses charred orange sandstone gorges, palm-fringed thermal springs and some of the oldest rocks (and rock art) on the planet.

a guided walking and hiking tour at Purnululu National Park

Kimberley

The must-see wonders of Purnululu National Park

Wild-at-heart Western Australia is home to Purnululu National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where fascinating geological landmarks and ancient rock art weave a tapestry of unforgettable experiences.

Kimberley

13 unforgettable things to do in the Kimberley

The Kimberley rivals all destinations for the title of most unforgettable experiences in one place; start working through our list of truly memorable things to do in the Kimberly now.

a look inside a luxury tent with scenic views of Uluru at Longitude 131

9 bucket-list worthy glamping sites in the Northern Territory

The Northern Territory's night sky is made for sleeping under. Glamping gets you close to nature without compromising on comfort...

Woman snorkels alongside a whale shark in Ningaloo WA

North West WA

The ultimate Perth to Broome road trip: a 12-day WA itinerary

Next time you think road trip, go big and pick up some wheels in Perth for an epic 12-day trip north along the Western Australian coastline.

two people walking toward The Bungle Bungle Range, Purnululu National Park

The ultimate Darwin to Broome road trip: a 10-day itinerary

This is the western half of the Savannah Way, if you are considering doing it all, then you will also need our itinerary and guide to the eastern half, Cairns to Darwin.

an aerial view of a car parked at Millstream Chichester National Park

Dream road trips: Broome to Exmouth through Warlu Way

How to have an adventurous 10-day, 2500-kilometre road trip following the Warlu Way from Broome to Exmouth, with some luxury along the way.

Kimberley

16 unique places to stay along the Gibb River Road

Rich pickings await those who brave the 660 kilometres of mainly unsealed road that is affectionately known as “The Gibb”.

The Bungle Bungle Range Purnululu National Park

Kimberley

Top Towns for 2022: Kununurra is an outback gem you won’t forget

Head to Kununurra for its great outdoors, to camp under the stars and to engage in its rich Aboriginal culture, and you'll see why it appears as no. 34 on your list of Top 50 Aussie Towns.