Australia

Australia is a huge country with lots to offer from an immense barrier reef for snorkeling to the vast expanses of the Outback. If you’re craving a wild Australian adventure and want a little help on where to go, these tours cover the most ground for the least amount of money

Cat George discovers the joys of surfing as a spectator sport on Western Australia’s southern coast.

Cat George visits the Ningaloo Reef in Western Australia and compares its future with that of big sister the Great Barrier.

This is a review of Intrepid Travel’s trip in Australia

This is a review of Prosail/Palace Backpackers around the Whitsunday islands in Australia

This is a review of Palace Backpackers on Fraser Island in Australia

This is a review of Desert Venturer Bus Tour in Australia

This is a review of Itchyfeet Adventure Tours in South Western Australia.

Paul Keen spends one half year riding his bicycle through Australia.

There were a few hairy moments, but Charlie Hynes and his friends got through a flood of almost biblical proportions, beat the Great Ravine and paid homage to the wonderful uniqueness of the Franklin, managing to get through unscathed.

In the last day of paddling, Charlie Hynes concludes it would have been a tragedy if the river had been lost, even if most Australians would not know it.

Charlie Hynes goes for a swim and is rewarded with…a lollipop?

The cocktail of dangerous rapids, sublime scenery and the camaraderie among the boys, as well as the dogged intent to get through each challenge successfully all contributed to a wonderful sensation at the end of the day.

The journey down the Franklin was becoming a journey through the continents, for part of the day you could be in the craggy ravines of North America, while others find you in the vast pine forests you imagine in Europe. Many times you could forget you were in Australia at all.

Despite the lost day of travel and unfavorable weather, Charlie Hynes and his friends decide to push through the rest of the trip.

Unsafe high waters force a rest day for Charlie Hynes and his crew.

Charlie Hynes and his friends experience an Epic day on the river.

The environment on the river seemed so unreal that it seemed contrived to Charlie Hynes.

Like all great adventures, this trip had its genesis in a fairly innocent phone call

Paul Beauchamp Legg and his wife did some overnight canoeing in Australia. Too bad the crocodiles were following them? Or is it just their imagination?

Going to Australia without seeing the outback would be like going to Paris without seeing the Eiffel Tower.

The surfing gods give Kevin Foley a lesson in their religion.

Craig Sheather tours Victoria’s high country on a 4×4.

Kate Fuller tells you EVERYTHING you need to know about NOLS – National Outdoor Leadership School

Kate Cypcar points out the places to crash, and the rules to obey, when camping in the Outback.

Kate Cypcar discusses the best of the Australian 4WD circuit.

Kate Cypcar knows that Australian bushwalking isn’t just a stroll in the park.

With a matching pink parachute and jumpsuit, Marisa Umsawasdi sees Australia’s Great Dividing Range from 10,000ft.

Kate Cypcar give the below-the-sea lowdown on SCUBA in Australia.

Overlanding in Australia can be dangerous – Kate Cypcar tells you where to go and how to stay safe.