Local knowledge is the key to unlocking the most superb secrets. We asked long-time resident and outdoor enthusiast Liz Ginis why she loves the Central Coast and where to find the very best walks, wildlife experiences and nature-based adventures.
With world-class surf beaches, gentle bays, meandering rivers, wide lakes and a handful of waterfalls, the New South Wales’ Central Coast ticks all the boxes for water-loving guests and locals.
Venture away from the waves and you’ll discover a Central Coast Hinterland brimming with bush walks, mountain bike trails, culture and a growing ecotourism scene.
Ancient geological links connect steamy rainforest to colourful reef in Queensland’s tropical north. The best way to explore it all is by hitting the road.
It’s time for an unforgettable back-to-nature adventure on the world’s largest sand island.
Underwater photographer Jordan Robins shares his love of the Shoalhaven through these breathtaking images.
Australia’s Norfolk Island, located 1471km east of Brisbane in the Pacific Ocean, is the result of a volcano that existed some 2-3 million years ago. Its human history features inhabitants including Polynesians, First Fleeters, convicts and mutineers. Today, it is also perhaps Australia’s most remote community. We sent Australian yachtswoman Jessica Watson to discover Norfolk Island’s homegrown treasures. Read her full feature in AG#136, out now.
Whether you want to spot migratory whales, hike the magnificent coastline, photograph fur seals, snorkel new waters or have some time out for yourself, a lighthouse stay on NSW’s Far South Coast offers a unique experience that will draw you into a bygone time.
You don’t have to be a grizzled trailblazer to fit adventure into your life – urbanites and nine-to-fivers are embracing the new buzzword ‘microadventure’ to make the most of what they’ve got.
Jutting out of an otherwise flat landscape, the Glass House Mountains are a standout feature right in Brisbane’s backyard.