The edge of the world: Exploring Japan’s wild and adventurous side
For those looking for an escape into a unique and spectacular wilderness, Japan’s islands of Kyushu and Yakushima…
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Fossil teeth show extinct giant kangaroos were homebodies
Fossil teeth show extinct giant kangaroos spent their lives close to home – and perished when the climate changed. The…
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Scientists capture first confirmed footage of a colossal squid
An international voyage has captured the first confirmed video of a colossal squid – a 30cm juvenile – in its natural…
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It’s not easy being green
As well as suffering the same range of threats facing animals worldwide, our frogs continue to battle a deadly fungal…
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New purpose-built small ship embodies Mawson’s pioneering spirit
When the Douglas Mawson sets sail this December, Aurora Expeditions' newest purpose-built small ship will honour the…
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The memory of Melba
Australia’s first A-list celebrity was Dame Nellie Melba, a gifted opera singer with legions of adoring fans across…
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Save the whales, save the world
If you’re looking for signs the earth could bounce back from its presently beleaguered state, witness the increasing…
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Walk on water: Canoeing one of New Zealand’s Great Walks
The Whanganui Journey is one of NZ’s Great Walks, but rather than a multi-day trek, it’s a canoe trip down one of the…
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