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Stories, guides and practical tips for exploring Australia. 35 articles and counting.

Staying connected and safe in remote Australia

Master remote comms and safety essentials: radio etiquette, satellite gear, trip plans, water, heat and breakdown protocol.

Australia’s iconic multi-day walks: where to start

Explore Australia's greatest multi-day walks: Overland Track, Larapinta, Cape to Cape and more. Find your next adventure.

Permits and Aboriginal land: travelling the outback respectfully

Navigate permits and sacred sites respectfully. Learn how to travel Aboriginal land and protected areas responsibly—check requirements, stay on track, leave no trace.

Caravan, camper or rooftop tent for the outback?

Compare caravans, camper trailers, rooftop tents and swags for outback touring. Honest advice on weight, clearance, set-up time and which suits your trip.

The best outback loops, season by season

Plan your outback adventure by season. Kimberley dry season, desert cooler months, Red Centre winter—safety and access guide.

Crossing the Simpson Desert: what you need to know

Plan your Simpson Desert crossing with our essential guide to routes, permits, convoy rules, fuel strategy and seasonal timing.

4WD recovery basics for the outback

Master essential 4WD recovery skills: tyre pressures, snatch straps, winches, boggy ground and safe technique for outback travel.

Outback driving: the preparation checklist

Essential outback driving prep: vehicle checks, recovery gear, communications, fuel and water planning, and telling someone your route.

Australia's Best National Parks: A Visitor's Guide

Australia's Best National Parks: A Visitor's Guide

A region-by-region guide to the parks worth building a trip around — NSW, Victoria, Queensland, NT, Tasmania and WA — with the practical bits nobody else writes down.

The Great Barrier Reef: A First-Timer's Guide

An honest, practical guide to a first visit to the reef — when to go, where to base yourself, choosing a certified operator and what to do on land in between.

Tasmania for Visitors: The Complete Travel Guide

How to plan a Tasmanian trip that takes in Hobart, the east coast, Launceston, Cradle Mountain and the west — without trying to see it all at once.

Western Australia for Visitors: The Complete Travel Guide

Western Australia for Visitors: The Complete Travel Guide

How to plan a Western Australia trip that covers Perth, Margaret River, the Ningaloo coast and (when ready) the Kimberley — without trying to see it all at once.

The Complete Brisbane & Gold Coast Travel Guide

How to plan a southeast Queensland trip that covers Brisbane, the Gold Coast beaches and the hinterland rainforest — from the best months to come to a one-week template.

Melbourne: A Complete Guide for Visitors

Melbourne is the city Australians argue about. Sydney has the postcards; Melbourne has the conversations. Visitors who give it more than a long weekend tend to come away surprised by how much they like it — and surprised by how little of what they enjoyed was on the standard tourist list. This is ou

The Complete Sydney Travel Guide: Where to Go, Stay, and Eat

Sydney is the city most international visitors meet first, and it spoils a few of them for the rest of the trip. Our team has spent the last few months refreshing how we recommend visitors actually spend their time here — what to do that is worth doing, what to skip, where to stay for the kind of tr

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Last updated: 24 May 2026 Welcome to The Australian Explorer — a guide to travelling Australia — capital cities, coastal escapes, the outback and everything in between. What started as a single editor sharing Twitter and Facebook tips has grown into a sizable archive of guides, tutorials and observa

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Bondi Map | Bondi New South Wales

Bondi Map | Bondi New South Wales

Bondi Map. Looking to explore Bondi in New South Wales? We will show you the best stops in Bondi when travelling by car or Bus.

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Sydney Bondi Tours | Bondi's Best

Sydney Bondi Tours | Bondi's Best

The Australian Explorer will take you on the best Bondi Tours. Our tours and adventures will ensure you see Bondi with a smile on your face.

Blue Mountains Tours | NSW Best

Blue Mountains Tours | NSW Best

The Australian Explorer will take you on the best Blue Mountains Tours. Our tours will ensure you see the Blue Mountains with a smile on your face.

Perth Tours | Perth's Best Tours

Perth Tours | Perth's Best Tours

The Australian Explorer will take you on the best Perth Tours. Our tours and adventures will ensure you see Perth with a smile on your face.

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