Australia

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Waterfalls, swim holes and coves in Australia, plus travel tips.

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AustraliaTravel tips

Swimming Holes Near Me: How to Find a Safe One in Australia

Searching "swimming holes near me" gets you a map full of pins. This guide shows you how to find the good ones, and how to tell in two mi...

6 min read

AustraliaTravel tips

What to Pack for a Year Travelling Australia (2026 List)

Pack for a week, not a year. Here's what's worth bringing to Australia, what to buy when you land, and the airport and phone rules that c...

11 min read

AustraliaHidden spots

6 Swimming Holes Near Cairns, From Crystal Cascades to Lake Eacham

When the ocean's full of stingers, Cairns heads inland. These six freshwater swims, from Crystal Cascades on the edge of town to the crat...

8 min read

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7 Secret Beaches in Sydney the Crowds Walk Past

Bondi gets the buses. These seven quieter Sydney beaches, from a harbour cove with a waterfall to a walk-in beach in Royal National Park,...

8 min read

AustraliaHidden spots

7 Swimming Holes Near Brisbane, From Cedar Creek to Currumbin

Brisbane summers need a cold creek. These seven swimming holes, from Cedar Creek at Samford to a gorge pool under Mount Barney, are all d...

10 min read

AustraliaHidden spots

8 Best Rock Pools in Sydney, From Bondi to Palm Beach

Sydney swims in the ocean without the surf. Here are eight rock pools worth the trip, from the famous lap lanes at Bondi to a pair of tid...

11 min read

AustraliaHidden spots

6 Waterfalls Near Sydney You Can Reach in a Day

Wentworth Falls gets the coach tours. These six waterfalls, from a cliff that pours into the Pacific to a swim hole under Katoomba, are a...

9 min read

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