Recap | Explore Australia, from Kangaroo Island to Kimberley cruises, the moon landing and Aboriginal history
The land Down Under boasts diverse attractions for tourists, from ancient Aboriginal culture to its crucial roles in space exploration and the Apollo moon landing
Discover the captivating travel experiences Australia has to offer, from a rejuvenated post-bushfire Kangaroo Island and luxurious Kimberley region cruises to a rich tapestry of Aboriginal history and even a space exploration legacy.
But will high carbon costs and reef bleaching deter travellers as the country struggles with the impact of new environmental challenges on tourism?
1. Australia’s Kangaroo Island bounces back after catastrophic 2020 fires, with koalas, wallabies and tourists returning
Kangaroo Island recovers remarkably after devastating bushfires, with koalas and wallabies repopulating its national parks and a rebuilt Southern Ocean Lodge hotel now boasting enhanced fire safety measures. The popular tourist destination 15km off the South Australian coast has seen its landscape regenerate and is again offering unique ecological experiences for visitors.
2. Explore the majestic Kimberley region aboard Seabourn Pursuit’s unforgettable cruise from Broome to Darwin
Discover prehistoric rock art, ancient landscapes, abundant wildlife, stunning waterfalls and diverse wildlife, guided by experts and traditional owners in Australia’s Top End. This 10-day luxurious cruise through Australia’s northern Kimberley region is a journey of a lifetime.
3. Will high carbon costs and Great Barrier Reef bleaching deter long-haul tourists from Australia and New Zealand?
Australasia faces tourism challenges due to the high carbon cost of long-haul flights and the impact of Great Barrier Reef bleaching. Rising airfares, sustainable aviation fuel limitations, and the potential decline in tourism, international business events and superstar visits could all impact travelling Down Under.
4. Discover Australia’s space exploration legacy, from Neil Armstrong’s ‘one small step’ to Aboriginal astronomy and the discovery of Uranus’ rings
Explore Australia’s pivotal role in space exploration, from Aboriginal astronomy to the discovery of Uranus’ rings at the Perth Observatory. Discover top space tourist attractions, such as key sites like Parkes Observatory and Canberra’s Deep Space Communication Complex, where history was made during the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission and the historic 1969 moon landing.
5. Australia’s Aboriginal history tourism offers everything from beautiful spectacles to horrifying tales of oppression
The rich cultural heritage and poignant history of Indigenous Australians are highlighted in Aboriginal tourism experiences. From the breathtaking Wintjiri Wiru drone show above Uluru, formerly known as Ayers Rock, to the poignant stories of Tasmanian resistance fighters on blak led tours, you can explore Indigenous history like never before.
Part of this article was produced with the assistance of generative AI