Australia
Nine surprising things in the NT’s best-kept secret
Litchfield National Park is just a 90-minute drive from Darwin and most of its visitors are locals.
- by Helen Signy
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Good food, beautiful lakes and bush hiking: Nine highlights of Mallacoota
This picturesque seaside village in regional Victoria delights those looking for a stay that combines the bush, water and relaxation.
- by Paul Chai
How travelling with kids made me see Sydney differently
With two youngsters in tow, the city requires a different approach – and a new perspective unveils a very different place.
- by David Whitley
Waking up facing a wild animal is a thrill at this Aussie hotel
You don’t have to go to Africa for a scintillating safari experience. You don’t even have to get out of bed.
- by Kylie McLaughlin
Every day is a surprise in this remote part of Australia
Along Western Australia’s remote Kimberley coast, time and tides rule everything.
- by Kerry van der Jagt
Just 45 minutes from central Melbourne, get a taste of an off-limits country
Afghanistan is on DFAT’s “do not travel” list, but you can still get a delicious taste of this Central Asian country in Melbourne.
- by Belinda Jackson
Ten NSW summer holiday spots that will take you back in time
From country pubs to retro motels and campsites by the sea, these excellent summer stays will make you feel like you’ve turned back the clock.
- by Riley Wilson
Beyond the obvious, this Australian island remains an enigma to most
Most Australians only know three things about Christmas Island: it has lots of crabs, a notorious detention centre and is closer to Bali than our mainland.
- by Steve Madgwick
The best Melbourne hotels for a staycation over the holidays
Peeling prawns and watching the cricket is great, but if you’d prefer a poolside cocktail or serene getaway, check in to one of these hotels in Melbourne and beyond.
- by Katherine Scott
The best hotels for a Sydney staycation this summer
Sydney feels most Sydney in the warmer months. And to make the most of summer, why not become a tourist in your own town?
- by Katherine Scott
This Aussie holiday mecca is finally atoning for its tourism sins
I first visited Port Douglas in the 1980s, before mega-resorts came and changed its character. Thankfully, tourism operators today have a different approach.
- by Lee Tulloch
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