Day: February 27, 2026

Australia: Wildlife and Beaches

July 1, 2026February 27, 2026

24 days hiking at Cradle Mountain,
seeing penguins in Melbourne,
paddle steamers in Echuca,
the world’s largest sand island: K’gari (Fraser Island),
and Airlie Beach and the Whitsunday Islands. Part of a trip that included New Zealand.

Cradle Mountain and Launceston

June 18, 2026February 27, 2026

Our three nights at Cradle Mountain were one of the highlights of our trip to Australia. Such a unique and beautiful place, with lots of hiking opportunities. (And beautiful scenery even if you don’t hike!)