Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

Leah McLennan

Travel Journalist

Leah McLennan is a freelance writer based in Darwin. She was a journalist in Sydney for over a decade and counts her time as travel editor for Australian Associated Press as one of the highlights of her career. From exploring remote campsites in the Top End with her family, to seeking out new art galleries in faraway cities, she’ll grab an adventurous or arty travel experience within her reach.

<p><i>Here’s everything you need to know</i> about <strong>Gibb River Rd</strong></p>

Here’s everything you need to know about Gibb River Rd

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<p><i>The ultimate guide</i> to exploring the <strong>West MacDonnell Ranges</strong></p>

The ultimate guide to exploring the West MacDonnell Ranges

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<p><i>An awe-inspiring stay</i> at Discovery Resorts – <strong>Kings Canyon</strong></p>

An awe-inspiring stay at Discovery Resorts – Kings Canyon

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<p><i>The guide to visiting</i> <strong>Trephina Gorge Nature Park</strong></p>

The guide to visiting Trephina Gorge Nature Park

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<p><i>The annual</i> <strong>Alice Springs</strong> <i>festivals and events</i> you don’t want to miss</p>

The annual Alice Springs festivals and events you don’t want to miss

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<p><i>Cocoon yourself in nature</i> at these top <strong>Kununurra</strong> accommodations</p>

Cocoon yourself in nature at these top Kununurra accommodations

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<p><i>12 excellent</i> <strong>Alice Springs</strong> restaurants to try now</p>

12 excellent Alice Springs restaurants to try now

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<p><strong>Palm Valley</strong> and <strong>Finke River</strong> – <i>the Red Centre’s hidden gems</i></p>

Palm Valley and Finke River – the Red Centre’s hidden gems

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Kings Canyon Superior Glamping Tent View

Red Centre

An awe-inspiring stay at Discovery Resorts – Kings Canyon

Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon puts you in a prime spot for admiring Watarrka National Park’s splendour.

Two men hiking beside Finke River in Finke Gorge National Park

Red Centre

Palm Valley and Finke River – the Red Centre’s hidden gems

The Red Cente’s Finke Gorge National Park tempts adventurers with its tall wavering palms, historic police camp ruins, and spectacular landscapes that inspired the renowned watercolourist Albert Namatjira.

the spectacular view of Glen Helen Gorge

Red Centre

The ultimate guide to exploring the West MacDonnell Ranges

The immense Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park boasts some of Central Australia’s most spectacular scenery.

Alice Springs

The guide to visiting Trephina Gorge Nature Park

When it comes to pristine waterholes, you are spoiled for choice in the Red Centre. But if you can only visit one spot in Central Australia, make it Trephina Gorge Nature Park – home to sheer quartzite cliffs, a stunning rockhole, and the largest ghost gum in Australia. 

Alice Springs

The annual Alice Springs festivals and events you don’t want to miss

Alice Springs (Mparntwe) punches above its weight with some of the most unique destination events in Australia.

Alice Springs

12 excellent Alice Springs restaurants to try now

Quirky cafes, bars and high-end restaurants boasting jaw-dropping vistas of the surrounding ranges are just some of the attractions in Alice Springs.

Kimberley

Cocoon yourself in nature at these top Kununurra accommodations

The East Kimberley’s gateway town of Kununurra is a remarkable place to spend a few days before or after a red-dirt outback adventure.

Kimberley

A Purnululu National Park accommodation list to put you at its heart

Spread a swag out under the stars at a remote bush camp, or get close to nature but without compromising on soft pillowy beds, hot showers and multi-course dinners.

a man standing with a bonfire setup at sunset, the Kimberly and Gibb River Road trip

Kimberley

Here’s everything you need to know about Gibb River Rd

There are many wondrous things to see along the 660-kilometre Gibb River Road in Western Australia's Kimberley but, no matter which way you do it – whether you sleep under the stars or at five-star homesteads - it promises to be an unforgettable experience.