1814: An Australian currency begins its circulation The post Defining Moments in Australian History: Our first holey dollar appeared first on Australian Geographic.

Three mates arrive on New Zealand’s North Island to see if it’s possible to ride seven mountain bike trails in seven days. The post A slice of heaven: A mountain bike road trip in NZ’s North Island appeared first on Australian Geographic.

Beneath the water is a soundscape of clicks, pops and hums that most of us never hear. The post Listen: Australia’s rivers play secret symphonies appeared first on Australian Geographic.

Measuring our own heart rate seems like a straightforward idea, but how would you go about taking the pulse of a grasshopper or a spider? The post Getting to the heart of the arthropod world appeared first on Australian Geographic.

Sea to Summit’s new four-season sleep system is aimed at keeping adventurers warm and toasty in chilly conditions. We check it out. The post Sea to Summit four-season sleep system: Tested appeared first on Australian Geographic.

For 10 years, Parrtjima Festival has illuminated First Nations culture and storylines in the heart of Australia. The post A decade of light appeared first on Australian Geographic.

And of course they eat mice and lizards for breakfast! The post Of course Australia has venomous giant centipedes appeared first on Australian Geographic.

The winning images of the 2025 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year awards have been announced, showcasing our natural world across the ANZANG bioregion – Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea. The post Winners: 2025 Aust...

This charming town in the heart of Tasmania is steeped in history at every turn. The post A complete guide to Campbell Town, Tas appeared first on Australian Geographic.

Researchers studying streaked shearwaters were surprised by their own discovery. The post This seabird prefers to poo while flying appeared first on Australian Geographic.