Sustainable tourism is not only about being environmentally friendly, but also about respecting the cultural heritage of the destination. In Canberra, you can immerse yourself in one of the oldest and richest cultures in human history. Appreciate the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander art and traditions at the National Gallery of Australia, Burrunju Art Gallery and Aboriginal Dreamings Gallery. Take a tour with a local Ngunnawal elder with Dhawura Tours or try your hand at traditional First Nations practices at a workshop at the National Arboretum.

Around an hour outside Málaga, this cliffside path takes you through narrow walkways, deep gorges, and a high suspension bridge at the end. It’s about 8 km one-way and takes a few hours, depending on your pace. It used to be known as dangerous, but it’s now rebuilt and safe, with handrails and a clear path the whole way. You’ll need to book ahead, and there’s a shuttle at the end that takes you back to where you started. The views are what people come for — steep rock faces, bright blue water, and huge open skies.

Featured as one of Lake Havasu’s most beautiful trails, Cupcake Mountain was named for its light dusting of snow on top of the mountain. Perfect views of the city’s photogenic scenery are achieved at the top of the mountain. At 4.6 miles of steep climbing, Cupcake Mountain is recommended for experienced hikers only.