Follow Alana: Australia

Alana explores Brisbane's most historically significant architecture in the heart of the old city Central Station. After glimpsing the vibrant art scene on a walking tour featuring the work of "Blue Ninja", Brisbane's own Banksy, Alana learns about the waterfront lifestyle along the Brisbane River before strapping in to climb the famous Story Bridge.

Alana is treated to breathtaking views of Australia's western countryside via hot air balloon and takes a rappelling lesson down the famous Kangaroo Cliffs overlooking Brisbane. She also visits Sirromet Winery to try some of Australia's world-famous wine. Here Alana learns about the careful process of making these dry citrusy wines.

A jet boat ride through Gold Coast's Sovereign Islands offers an exclusive look into some of Australia's private enclaves for the rich and famous. Alana gets the chance to get up close with some of Gold Coast's diverse wildlife, taste a Yatala Pie, and zipline through the lush and lively Gold Coast greenery.

From the iconic Natural Bridge formed from primal volcanic ash to a manmade enclosure filled with native glow worms, Alana wanders through the beautiful Springbrook National Park, an ancient Australian rainforest. Alana dares to meet some of Australia's wildest creepy crawlies as she enters Currumbin Animal Sanctuary before getting in touch with the more friendly side of Australia's uniquely diverse wildlife, the Koala.

Alana visits Moreton Island, the 3rd largest natural sand island on the planet, and explores the islands diverse native flora in Tangalooma National Park.It's off to the tip top of Mount Tempest to revel in its breathtaking panoramic display that Moreton Island shares with all its lucky visitors.

Water touring Moreton Island on a kayak, Alana checks out its thriving coral reefs, a truly magnificent world-wonder unique to Australian shores. Careful to not disturb the vibrant marine life, Alana dives in to explore the many shipwrecks and coral reefs of Moreton's coast. Alana joins one of the island's more interactive aquatic adventures, wading out to see the free ranging dolphin population.

Alana takes the opportunity to explore Whitsunday Island's pristine beaches, including the stunning Whitehaven Beach, before hiking inland to visit the island's dry rainforest and experience all its unique wildlife. As one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Alana does her part in making sure the island paradise stays clean and uncluttered, mindful to follow Whitehaven's most important rule: Take photos, leave only footprints.

Alana takes a helicopter into the skies to receive an incredible once-in-a-lifetime view of the most protected environment in the Great Barrier Reef, the Heart Reef. With no swimming allowed, the vibrant, thriving coral structure lies untouched and pristine in its colorful beauty. Aboard the Heart Pontoon, a glass bottomed boat, Alana learns what makes this place so spectacular and fragile, before diving in for an underwater jet snorkeling adventure.

Alana visits Lady Elliot, commonly known as the "Home of the Manta Ray", a thriving nature preserve that was formerly a wasteland before being slowly transformed through a long-term, ecological effort. Here Alana dives and learns about coral health, witnesses baby sea turtle hatchlings, and tours one of Australia's oldest lighthouses.

Alana heads to Cairns to get to know more of Australia's wildlife. After an introduction to the fruit bat, Alana takes us on a boat cruise through swamps full of thousands of crocodiles, even

Alana rides the SkyRail cable through the planet's oldest rainforest in Queensland and the astounding variety and density of its ecosystem. She takes in breathtaking waterfalls, visits butterfly sanctuaries, and learns about indigenous face painting at this World Heritage Site.

Alana tests her courage as she rock climbs, rappels, dives into swimming holes, and crashes down white water rapids in the Great Eastern Dividing Range, which offers some of the most unusual trekking expeditions for the adventurous outdoorsman. Alana continues her expedition in Paronella Park, where she moves toward a deeper understanding of Australian culture as she sits around the fire for a night of amusement in Queensland.