Tourism & Travel

Tourism & Travel

Iconic Aussie tourist spot could get multi-million-dollar facelift

Glamping, treetop walks and a revamped lookout are on the cards in a bold new vision for the site.

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Mt Coot-tha’s Tropical Dome will be revitalised as part of the master plan to enhance the area’s cultural attractions alongside the Planetarium.

Massive beach clean-up uncovers tonnes of rubbish and a message in a bottle

In a remote corner of Far North Queensland, a 10-day mission hauled away nearly 15 tonnes of marine debris.

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Message in a bottle found during Australia’s largest remote beach cleanup.

‘Terrorism’: Urgent warning for Aussie travellers

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Smartraveller has warned Australians over the terrorism threat for the Maldives.

I faced my biggest fear in Tasmania. Here’s why it was worth it

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Exploring Tasmania by air meant facing my biggest fear, and loving it.

Rare flooding transforms dry tourist hotspot into outback oasis

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Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre is filling up for the fourth time in 160 years and travellers are expected to flock to the site to see the rare natural event.

Iconic airshow cancelled due to cyclone damage

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Packed shoreline scenes won’t return until 2026, as beach damage puts the brakes on one of Queensland’s biggest events.