No matter how technologically interconnected we become or how many dusty old Aussie stock routes are sealed under bitumen, there are still places where you can truly leave the world behind and disappear for months on end. Few countries can boast as m...
Australian George Hubert Wilkins was highly regarded in the USA, where he was famous for his brave exploits, but he’s still largely unknown in his home country. The post Australia’s unsung hero appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Dogs have been working with people for centuries. Think hunting dogs, herding dogs, police dogs or search and rescue dogs. But have you heard of conservation dogs? The post Man’s best friend is also an important conservation ally appeared first on Au...
When someone mentions a galaxy, odds are you’ll imagine a disc-like whirlpool of stars rotating majestically in space. If you grew up in Britain, you’d probably imagine a chocolate bar, but that’s a different story. The post Running rings around gala...
The Jagungal Wilderness, part of the greater Kosciuszko National Park, holds everything you need for a truly adventurous bikepacking experience. The post Two bikes, one hike, and a very big mountain: bikepacking the Jagungal Wilderness, NSW appeared...
An unlikely collaboration between Queensland pastoralists and conservationists is helping save one of our prettiest and rarest parrots. The post Rescuing the goddess of the grasslands appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Australian Geographic Society's January – February 2024 fundraiser. The post Protect golden-shouldered parrot chicks appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Sure, Egypt has the Great Sphinx of Giza and the Pyramid of Cheops, but Australia has giant prawns. The post The bigger they come appeared first on Australian Geographic.
Each year, experts and citizen scientists come together in the Walpole Wilderness BioBlitz to survey the natural wonders of the South West region of Western Australia. The post People power offensive appeared first on Australian Geographic.
California’s famous Pacific Airshow landed – for the first time – on the Gold Coast in August 2023, for three days of non-stop, sky-high thrills. The post Up and away appeared first on Australian Geographic.