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Helen Pitt

Helen Pitt

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Ancient site that never gets old … the artwork at Mount Borradaile

The extraordinary ancient artwork kept secret until 1987

It might be ancient, but the world’s largest single collection of rock art never gets old.

  • Helen Pitt
Stromboli is one of Italy’s seven Aeolian islands.

The islands known as the ‘seven pearls of the Mediterranean’

Italy’s Aeolian Islands offer everything from azure seas and Aperol spritzes to the fire and brimstone of an active volcano.

  • Helen Pitt
Aperitivo time in Palermo.

Italy’s stunning, but slightly seedy, island paradise

This might be the safest and most comfortable way to see the Mediterranean’s largest island, just off the “toe” of Italy’s “boot”.

  • Helen Pitt
Cristo Rei of Dili, atop Cape Fatucama, much like Rio de Janiero’s.

A colourful trip back in time to Australia’s northerly neighbour

The Timor-Leste capital Dili’s Catholic Portuguese past is present as soon as we enter the harbour, and its splendour is best taken in by sea.

  • Helen Pitt
King George River.

Six reasons why the Kimberley is best seen from the water

It is one of the oldest and largest wilderness areas in the world, which is one of the many reasons the Kimberley is best seen by boarding a ship.

  • Helen Pitt
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smh traveller august 24 cover story. Couple on rocks at Gantheaume Point, Broome, Western Australia. CREDIT GETTY IMAGES

Why they call this place ‘Alice Springs by the beach’

From above, Broome is a sight to behold: the aquamarine of the Indian Ocean, the white sand, red rocks and ochre colour of the desert.

  • Helen Pitt
Mollymook Bannisters Pavillion
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Six of the best stops on the NSW South Coast food trail

There's never been a better time to eat your way along the NSW South Coast.

  • Helen Pitt
Don't look down: Cars zoom below bridge climbers.

Sydney Harbour Bridge climb review: Bridgeclimb is the ultimate rite of passage

What better way to mark a landmark occasion than to climb Sydney's biggest one.

  • Helen Pitt
You may never want to say goodbye to this amazing view.

QT Queenstown review: Come for the rooms with the view

This luxurious beautifully located property is peak QT.

  • Helen Pitt
Utzon Center Aalborg.

Aalborg, Denmark: How the home town of Sydney Opera House architect JørnUtzon became a design destination

The former childhood home town of Sydney Opera House architect Jorn Utzon has been transformed into a Danish design destination.

  • Helen Pitt

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