Listed as a UNESCO world heritage site, the wild nature of Tasmania promises beautiful hikes with breathtaking scenery. From Freycinet National Park to Lake Saint Clair-Cradle Mountain, not to mention Liffey Falls, it is a feast for the eyes (if not for the feet).

Hiking in Tasmania or Into the Wild

This part of Australia is unique and distinguishes itself from the other part of Queensland and the rest of the country by its impressive rain forests, deserted beaches, and very diverse animal and plant life. You must have heard people talk about the "wet tropics" which is home 36% of the country's animal species.

Cape Tribulation and its surroundings

A road trip through Australia is the best way to discover this unique country and its unusual landscapes. From Perth to Esperance, let yourself be captivated by the beaches with their turquoise water, wind-sculpted rocks and forests of giant trees, not to mention the opportunity to taste the best wines of Australia in the region of Margaret River.

Road trip from Perth to Esperance

Take a car and abandon yourself to the feeling of freedom in the heart of the Kangaroo Island wilderness. On the road, you will encounter wallabies, kangaroos, koalas, sea lions or penguins. You will discover the unique rock formations, fabulous national parks and the beaches that are tucked away out of sight.

Kangaroo Island: a feeling of freedom on an island of outstanding natural beauty

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 Port Augusta is a city in South Australia famous for its port.

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Port Augusta is not one of the essential places to see when <a href="/australia/">when visiting Australia</a>. In fact let's say I was not particularly taken with the place. It is true that the city is famous for its port and for being located at the point where two major rail routes, the Ghan and the Indian Pacific, meet. However, what I found interesting was the fact that this has caused the landscape to become surprisingly eerie and ghostlike in places, making it feel to me as if I was visiting somewhere particularly strange and out of the ordinary. But this experience aside, I didn't otherwise find Port Augusta to be a particularly memorable place. Nevertheless, and as I'm in the habit of doing, I did pay a visit to a park, namely the Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden. And I have to admit that it was completely unlike any of the other botanic gardens I've visited. It's definitely something of a surprise to see such a place in an area designated as arid!

Port Augusta is a city in South Australia famous for its port.

After the stifling heat of the desert, which I had just travelled from north to south, it was really nice to get some freshness by the water of Port Augusta. There are trees and green corners in the centre of town but the town's surroundings are still very arid and you are aware that you are in a desert port. And, on certain days in December, when the wind comes from the north, the temperature can easily reach 40 degrees. So, if you are camping, I recommend you take an air-conditioned cabin. There is a little French bakery in the centre of town. It cakes and pastries are very good and not expensive. I had breakfast at one of the picnic tables in the park, but there are also tables by the water. Port Augusta is one of Australia's crossroads. It the point where the road from the north, Stuart Highway, crosses the one from the west, on which you can cross Nullarbor plain. Port Augusta isn't very interesting in itself. One day is enough to get your breath back before you continue on your <a href="/australia/">voyage of discovery around Australia.</a>

A sleepy seaside town with 13,000 inhabitants, Port Augusta is Australia's rail and road crossroads.

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