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...
Think safari, think South Africa. We search for this country’s iconic Big Five in one of its most spectacular game reserves. The post Into the wild heart: The safari life in South Africa appeared first on Australian Geographic.
How did an animal-loving boy from suburban Melbourne end up a camel vet in the UAE, rubbing shoulders with Middle East royalty? The post Not your average vet appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Aus Geo ADVENTURE’s Santa Cruz Tallboy long-term test bike has finally left the building. Here’s our fond farewell to this impressive all-rounder. The post Santa Cruz Tallboy long-term test bike: Final report appeared first on Australian Geographic.
When I first heard about the relic World War II tank traps hidden away in the forests of south-east New South Wales, I thought someone was pulling my leg. It was only after I discovered my informant was a rural firefighter who’d seen the timber obsta...
Outback thriller Wake in Fright upset local audiences when it was released in the 1970s. But it became a classic, brought Broken Hill to the silver screen and had a profound impact on Australian cinema. The post Wake in Fright: Legacy of an outback...
Some A$13 billion in taxpayer dollars and 30 years of policy reform have failed to arrest the devastating decline in the health of Australia’s most important river system, researchers argue. The post A $13 billion, 30-year flop: landmark report argue...
The Mont Hypermid 2 promises versatility in use, and reliable protection in wild conditions. Does it fulfil that promise? We spend a few months testing it to find out. The post Mont Hypermid 2 Ultralight Pyramid Tent: Tested appeared first on Austral...
I've travelled the world and had some spectacular wildlife encounters. But having a kangaroo leap over me tops the lot. The post Leaps and bounds appeared first on Australian Geographic.