An eight-day sea kayak expedition exploring the islands of BC’s Great Bear Rainforest takes paddlers into a wild, wonderful world. The post In the shadow of the Great Bear: A sea kayak epic in British Columbia appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Our 2024 Adventurer Awardees have undertaken journeys of discovery through remote lands and little-known cultures. Along the way, they gained a greater appreciation of nature and the resilience of the human spirit. The post Meet the 2024 Adventurer...
On Granite Island off South Australia, a colony of little penguins is fighting to survive. About two decades ago, the penguins numbered 1,600 adults – now there are just 30. The post Rare footage shows ‘unseen world’ of South Australia’s little pengu...
In a world-first, CSIRO scientists have developed a soft robotic ‘hand’ to assist coral propagation efforts in laboratories. The post A helping (robotic) hand for coral appeared first on Australian Geographic.
During 2024 Australian Geographic ADVENTURE tested a literal shed-load of outdoor gear, ranging from backpacks, bikes, cameras and cook sets, through to tents, apparel, and sleeping gear. Here are our favourite products of this year. The post Best in...
It’s difficult to locate an animal small enough to fit in the palm of your hand. But these Monash University researchers gave everything to their search – and found not one, but 23 critically-endangered long sunskinks. The post Skink on the brink ap...
With its abandoned medieval villages, hidden beaches, and quiet, verdant countryside, south Sardinia proves the perfect place for those who love to pedal. The post Pedalling for pasta: a week of cycling around southern Sardinia appeared first on Aus...
The fight is on to stop one of Australia’s smallest but most aggressive invasive species. The post Formidable fire ants appeared first on Australian Geographic.
A sleeping bag is an adventure essential. For something that looks so simple, a sleeping bag is full of technology, designed to ensure a good night’s sleep in the outdoors. The post Under cover of the night: A guide to sleeping bags appeared first on...
The recent COP16 biodiversity conference in Colombia was a chance to check on targets aimed at rescuing the world’s threatened plants and animals. There were some successes but, ultimately, it did not deliver all that was hoped for, writes Dr James F...