Australia

Pristine beaches, remote wildernesses, and unique animals give Australia global appeal for outdoorsy travelers. At roughly the size of the Contiguous United States, Mainland Australia covers 7.69 million square kilometers (2.97 million square miles) making it earth's largest island or smallest continent depending on your perspective. There are 23.5 million Aussies spread out across the land, which is about 13% of the population of the United States. ... Read more.
Russell Falls and Horseshoe Falls in Mount Field National Park
Russell Falls is likely the most-visited attraction in Mount Field National Park, and one of Tasmania's best-known waterfalls. There is a viewing area at the base of the approximately 50-meter tall (165-foot tall) waterfall that can be reached on a 1.8-kilometer (1.1-mile) round trip hike with 30 meters of elevation gain. Trails travel through an old and well-established rainforest to deliver an intimate look at the broad and beautiful waterfall. ...Read more.
Distance: 2.65 kilometers / 1.65 miles · Elevation change: 80 meters / 265 feet
By: Published: July 3, 2014 Last updated: April 9, 2026
Moorland Mosaic in Mount Field National Park
If you're someone who pays attention to small details, the short, easy hike to Moorland Mosaic may be for you. This 2/3 of a kilometer round trip hike in Mount Field National Park won't produce the area's grandest vistas, but it will give you a good opportunity to examine an interesting mix of vegetation in an alpine meadow. There is only 20 meters of elevation gain on this boardwalk trail, creating an easy outing that can be stretched by continuing up the trail to Lake Belcher and Lake Benton. ...Read more.
Distance: 0.66 kilometers / 0.4 miles · Elevation change: 20 meters / 65 feet
By: Published: July 3, 2014 Last updated: December 5, 2025
Venturer 2 Berth Campervan from Britz Rentals in Tasmania, Australia
When you imagine traveling in a mobile home, you probably picture a big family packed into a big RV – the parents sit upfront and drive while the children pull each other's hair in the back and look disinterested any time their parents stop to show them something interesting. That's not the experience in the Britz Venturer. In fact, while the Venturer is bigger than some of the smaller family-sized campervans on the road, it can only accommodate two passengers. ...Read more.
By: Published: June 27, 2014 Last updated: April 13, 2026
Apsley Waterhole & Lookout Track in Douglas-Apsley National Park
Whether you're looking for a short walk to a swimming hole or a longer woodland hike to a gorge, Douglas-Apsley National Park has you covered. While it is a 5.6-kilometer round trip hike to Apsley Gorge, you'll discover Apsley Waterhole just 600 meters from the car park. Combine Apsley Waterhole with Lookout Track for a 1.4-kilometer (0.9-mile) loop with 30 meters (100 feet) of elevation gain, adding a forest walk and views over the Apsley River to your outing. ...Read more.
Distance: 1.4 kilometers / 0.9 miles · Elevation change: 30 meters / 100 feet
By: Published: June 24, 2014 Last updated: April 21, 2026
Saint Columba Falls in Saint Columba Falls State Reserve
Saint Columba Falls Nature Walk offers an action-packed 1.2-kilometer (0.75-mile) round trip trek. Without the waterfall, this would be a pleasant hike through a charming Tasmanian rainforest. To put things over the top, this hike ends at a waterfall, and an impressive one at that. The walk terminates at a viewing platform below booming Saint Columba Falls, one of Tasmania's tallest falls at 90 meters (295 feet). ...Read more.
Distance: 1.2 kilometers / 0.75 miles · Elevation change: 40 meters / 130 feet
By: Published: June 23, 2014 Last updated: April 21, 2026