Explorer's Corner

Colourful dot art pattern in the style of Aboriginal dot painting, featuring repeating circular dot clusters in yellow, purple, green, blue and red on a black background.

The Secret Language of Dot Painting

Dot painting looks like a pattern, but it began in 1971 as a way for Aboriginal artists to hide sacred stories in plain sight. Discover the meaning behind the dots,...

The Secret Language of Dot Painting

Dot painting looks like a pattern, but it began in 1971 as a way for Aboriginal artists to hide sacred stories in plain sight. Discover the meaning behind the dots,...

Aerial view of the Great Barrier Reef's turquoise lagoons and coral formations from above.

Coral That Spawns Once a Year Under a Full Moon

Join Dusty for a dive into coral spawning — the magical once-a-year night when the Great Barrier Reef fills with a billion-strong underwater snowstorm.

Coral That Spawns Once a Year Under a Full Moon

Join Dusty for a dive into coral spawning — the magical once-a-year night when the Great Barrier Reef fills with a billion-strong underwater snowstorm.

Golden Tasmanian scallop pie with pastry cut open, revealing curried scallops, vegetables and creamy sauce

The Tasmanian Scallop Pie: Why Every Visitor Mu...

The Tasmanian scallop pie is a beloved local classic. Fresh, sweet Bass Strait scallops in a creamy sauce, baked into golden pastry and sold at bakeries across the state, especially...

The Tasmanian Scallop Pie: Why Every Visitor Mu...

The Tasmanian scallop pie is a beloved local classic. Fresh, sweet Bass Strait scallops in a creamy sauce, baked into golden pastry and sold at bakeries across the state, especially...

Cradle Mountain reflected in the still, misty waters of Dove Lake at dawn, Tasmania

Cradle Mountain's Most Stunning Walk

Planning a trip to Cradle Mountain? The Dove Lake Circuit is a 6 km loop past ancient rainforest, glacial boulders, and postcard-perfect lake reflections. Suitable for nearly all fitness levels.

Cradle Mountain's Most Stunning Walk

Planning a trip to Cradle Mountain? The Dove Lake Circuit is a 6 km loop past ancient rainforest, glacial boulders, and postcard-perfect lake reflections. Suitable for nearly all fitness levels.

Low, glowing flames burning gently across leaf litter and rocky ground at night, embers illuminating the surrounding bushland in Kakadu.

Fire, Country, and 65,000 Years of Knowing

Aboriginal fire knowledge has protected Kakadu for 65,000 years. Explore cultural burning, cane toads, and the power of listening to Country.

Fire, Country, and 65,000 Years of Knowing

Aboriginal fire knowledge has protected Kakadu for 65,000 years. Explore cultural burning, cane toads, and the power of listening to Country.

A handler in a bush hat works with a large saltwater crocodile jaws open among tall grass in the Northern Territory.

The Crocodile, the Kingfisher, and the Jesus Bird

Meet the three wild creatures that stop every visitor on the Yellow Water cruise — and why Kakadu is unlike anywhere else on Earth.

The Crocodile, the Kingfisher, and the Jesus Bird

Meet the three wild creatures that stop every visitor on the Yellow Water cruise — and why Kakadu is unlike anywhere else on Earth.