Australian Geographic

Australian Geographic, Australia’s premier geographic journal, brings you the best of the country from those who know it best. Discover Australia’s rich cultural heritage, its beautiful landscapes, its unique and diverse plants and wildlife, and explore outback towns and the true-blue characters who call them home.

To the edge of the world and back again

Australian Geographic

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Out There

Hit the Road In North Queensland • With unique locations, jaw-dropping experiences and dinky-di Aussie characters, North Queensland isthe place for your next road trip.

Gift of Endurance • From her punishing initiation in the 2018 Race to the Rock, to founding one of Australia’s toughest bikepacking events, Emma Flukes has overcome relentless adversity to become a powerhouse in Australian endurance cycling.

Be There Now • Yes, we know you know; the world is a very big place. It’s a well-known fact, and a very encouraging one for adventurous travellers. And yes, the year has already started, but we reckon there’s still time to add at least one of these epics from Oz or the rest of the world to your 2024 bucket-list. Here goes…

Welcome to Wonderland • Mark Watson explores the Lake Macquarie region of NSW, an outdoor playground nestled between mountains and the sea that offers the perfect mix of culture, cuisine, community, and an abundance of adventure.

There and Back Again • Wild, magnificent seas hiding remote ocean caves, a richness of wildlife, and sublime paddling greet Dan Slater on a sea kayaking adventure in Tassie’s spectacular Freycinet Peninsula.

It’s a Long Way to the Top • Mattie Gould spends seven days exploring New Zealand’s mighty Southern Alps and rediscovers his love for this alpine wonderland.

Keep on Walking • Aussie walkers are well and truly spoilt for choice when it comes to putting their best foot forward and exploring the outdoor on boot. From day walks to multi-day epics, here are some of our favourites.

Whistling Up Some Summer Fun • Canada’s Whistler is a global winter playground equally well-known as the world’s biggest mountain bike park. Bikes aside, summer in Whistler is way more than steep hills and knobby tyres. From paddling and long hikes, to scaling mountains and airborne experiences, this iconic mountain town is chock-full of outdoor fun for everyone. Let’s go…

What’s SUP, Australia? • From an outback gorge, to our pristine coastline, there are some surprisingly awesome places to stand up and paddle in Australia.

River Deep, Mountain High • The Sierra Grand Traverse is an unrelenting 800km section of the Pacific Crest Trail, one of the world’s greatest long-distance walks, and is regarded as a life-changing experience. Dan Slater spends 43 days in this wild and remote part of the PCT to discover it is a whole lot more than that.

Paddling with Petroglyphs • Join a sea kayak expedition through Murujuga, Western Australia’s World Heritage nominated art gallery.

Bali by Bike • Scooters and motorbikes have long been a favoured form of transport in Bali. But, as Fiona Harper discovers, cycling the backroads and laneways offer an intriguing glimpse into little-seen Bali far from its famed tourist trail.

Culture, ATVS and Adventure in the Mighty McIlwraith • Exploring some of tropical north Queensland’s remote and pristine wilderness with its Indigenous owners is an experience never to be forgotten.

Adventure Classroom Sleeping Bags: Undercover of Night • A sleeping bag is an adventure essential. For something that looks so simple, a sleeping bag is full of technology, all designed to...