Adventure holidays
The thrilling, little-known Australian island with a dark past
Stories of mutiny and murder greet expedition cruisers on a remote island where one of Australia’s most shocking historical episodes unfolded.
- by Brian Johnston
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I swam Australia’s humpback highway. But should I have?
The wish-list item for many travellers, gaining traction on the NSW South Coast, also comes with questions about humans getting so close to ocean wildlife.
- by Belinda Jackson
The luxury seaside stay putting Canada’s surf capital on the map
From the frigid depths of the Pacific Ocean to the summit of snow-capped peaks, Vancouver Island is a feast for the eyes, body and senses.
- by Julie Miller
The surprising thing about Australia’s famous outback homestead stay
Bullo River Station is a five-star luxury property offering a five-star luxury experience, but its appeal has nothing to do with the trimmings.
- by Craig Tansley
Eight wonders of WA you can explore in absolute comfort
There’s no state in Australia that so neatly captures the concept of “barefoot luxury” as Western Australia. These are our favourite experiences.
- by Ben Groundwater
Remote Aussie spot is a bucket-list item for fishing fans
Few visitors and plenty of fish in the waters of the coastal creeks and reefs and the Arafura Sea make this remote resort a prized destination.
- by Sue Williams
Away from the tourist hordes, this might be Europe’s best swimming spot
The Mediterranean has no shortage of beautiful locations, but this 20-kilometre coastline on France’s Cote Bleue is different.
- by Justine Costigan
Six must-see astronomical sites in NSW
There are many ways to take in the star-spangled universe from rural Australia, but these are surely some of the most dazzling.
- by Brian Johnston
Aussie travel company plans epic 50th bash in the shadow of Everest
World Expeditions is throwing a black-tie event with a difference for the 50th anniversary of its operations – and you’re invited.
- by Julietta Jameson
Opinion
Lizard Island
Try on the wetsuit in advance, they said. I did – and couldn’t get it off
It’s fun to overhear island locals telling humorous anecdotes at the pub, until you realise they’re talking about you.
- by Sue Wallace
Fifteen of us set off on this famed trek. Only 10 made it to the end
It’s one of the world’s seven wonders, but there’s a heap of things that can go wrong when trekking Machu Picchu – and I should know.
- by Gary Nunn
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