4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (1760+ words) WorldAtlas The Great Barrier Reef is still Queensland's crowning glory in 2026. More than 2 million people visit it every year. People also flock to The Whitsundays and to places like the Daintree Rainforest. That forest is one of the oldest surviving…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1148+ words) WorldAtlas Tasmania is filled with more than 3,000 lakes, tarns, and lagoons in its central highlands alone. There are thousands more across the state. Residents of some of the tiny towns here are lucky enough to have direct access to some…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (341+ words) Back in town, Coffin Bay Beach Units rents four self-contained cottages across the Esplanade from the water, an easy base for families who want the beach a few steps from the door. After a day among the parks and beaches,…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1067+ words) WorldAtlas Lakeside towns are somewhat rare in South Australia, considering most towns sit on the sea or along a river. However, places like Meningie and Williamstown offer access to lakes and reservoirs where people can kayak, fish, or birdwatch along…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (406+ words) Upstream on the Stanley River, work on the 160-foot-tall Somerset Dam started in 1935 and only ended in 1959. The result was Lake Somerset, a body of water that's popular for its swimming enclosures at Kirkleagh and The Spit, and the two-lane…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (1090+ words) WorldAtlas Western Australia is not all about the ocean, but it is also home to remarkable lakes. Locals and visitors in Lake Grace can walk or drive from the main street in town to the Lake Grace Lookout, where there…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (1217+ words) WorldAtlas Victoria has been home to Aborigines for thousands of years, with the Koories still living among this Australian state's most beautiful natural wonders. To see these wonders, and explore local history, visitors can head up mountains, down the coastline,…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (357+ words) If you don't want to waste time finding parking for the beach through the weekend, stay at Elements of Byron. The five-star resort is right on the beach, so travelers can walk outside and be on the sand in a…...

3+ week, 8+ hour ago   (860+ words) WorldAtlas Australia is known for its unique wildlife, iconic landmarks, and laid-back culture. While many turn to Australia for its beaches, they also overlook the beauty of its ethereal lakes. Throughout the scenic countryside, there are plenty of lakeside towns…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (1253+ words) WorldAtlas Most trips to Tasmania begin the same way: the overnight ferry from Melbourne slides into Devonport a little after dawn, and you drive off the ramp with a whole island in front of you and no clear idea where…...