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Escape Winter: Discover Australia’s Hottest New Experiences for 2025

Bluey’s World

(Brisbane/ Meanjin, Queensland)

Doors have officially opened to Bluey’s World in Brisbane / Meanjin, one of the largest and most ambitious immersive events to be staged in Australia. 
 
Located at the expensive 4,000 sqm (43,055 sq ft) custom-built Northshore Pavilion in Brisbane, Bluey’s World offers a unique guided experience for families and fans. With innovative set designs, interactive games, and activities for children and adults alike, the experience has been carefully curated to mirror the spirit of the series, encouraging creative play and connection. 
 
Venture through the Heeler’s living room, the girl’s bedroom, playroom, kitchen, backyard and more in this original guided Bluey experience – with exciting surprises to discover along the way.

Turtle Nesting Season at Ningaloo

(Ningaloo Marine Park, Western Australia)

Turtle nesting season has officially begun in Western Australia. From November to March annually, green, hawksbill and loggerhead mature female turtles make the long journey to the beaches of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Marine Park, located in the northwest coastal region of Western Australia, one of the world’s major sea turtle breeding areas. 
 
Visitors can take in the action of the journey on a guided Turtle Education eco-tour with Jurabi Turtle Centre, or join Exmouth Adventure Co. for a summer sunset turtle watching and stargazing tour in the Jurabi Coastal Park.

Gateway towns Exmouth and Coral Bay, accessed via Learmonth Airport (LEA), serve as jumping off points to explore Western Australia’s spectacular Ningaloo Reef, with car hire, shuttle services and guided tours available for visitors discovering the region’s pristine coastline and marine wonders

Sealink’s NEW Kangaroo Island Indigenous Day Tour

(Kangaroo Island, South Australia)

Explore Kangaroo Island’s cultural and natural heritage through Sealink’s new First Nations tour led by Ngarrindjeri Elder Mark Koolmatrie. Known as Nurrunga, or the ‘place of Nurunderi’, Kangaroo Island holds profound cultural significance and offers a rich landscape of stories and sacred sites. This one-day tour takes visitors on a journey through the island’s rugged beauty while connecting them with the ancient traditions and knowledge of the Ngarrindjeri people. 
 
The experience begins with a scenic coach and ferry transfer from Adelaide / Tarntanya and includes a tour of significant locations on the island. Elder Mark Koolmatrie will share insights into native bush foods and medicinal plants that have been used by his ancestors for generations, and guests will enjoy a two-course lunch made from local produce.