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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.

  • by Helen Pitt
Kata Tjuta.

Epic multi-day hike to launch inside Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park

Developed in consultation with traditional owners, the all-inclusive trek offers an intimate experience of two of Australia’s greatest natural wonders.

  • by Julietta Jameson
One of the new Gold Premium cabins.

On board epic Aussie train’s new ‘premium economy’ class

The Ghan’s new “gold premium” class is similar in concept to premium economy on a plane, except you have your own private bathroom.

  • by Craig Platt
after 11 years, the British Government sent word that the settlement was to be abandoned, and the residents could all come home.

The bizarre Australian ghost town that was supposed to repel an invasion

Today, looking out at the ruins that remain of Victoria Settlement in the middle of absolutely nowhere, it all seems a ludicrous experiment.

  • by Sue Williams
The pool at the station looks more Port Douglas than outback NT.

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
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Bitter Springs, set amongst palms and tropical woodlands in Elsey National Park.

The balmy Aussie town with something better than beaches

I wouldn’t be surprised if Katherine, a township 320 kilometres south-east of Darwin, has the highest rate of pool-noodle ownership in the country.

  • by Julia D'Orazio
“A collective gasp”… Sunrise Journeys.

Team behind Vivid Sydney creates spectacular new display at Uluru

The traditional stories and flavours of the Red Centre are the inspiration for the latest offerings at Ayers Rock Resort.

  • by Julie Miller
Arnhem Land is a unique region of Australia that’s almost all Aboriginal freehold land, stretching from the Gulf of Carpentaria in the east to Kakadu National Park in the west.

One of the world’s last untouched places is right here in Australia

Indigenous life has an incredibly long history in Arnhem Land, and it feels an absolute privilege to be given a glimpse of it.

  • by Sue Williams
A frenzy of colour and movement … Garma Festival.

This stirring Top End festival is among the world’s greatest

The Garma Festival is an invitation to the clans to join in the diplomacy of kinship. It’s also a rare chance to engage with the world’s oldest living culture.

  • by Anabel Dean
The Gold Premium Lounge.

New class of luxury unveiled on board iconic Australian trains

A new class of rail travel offers more room and art-deco distinction.

  • by Julietta Jameson

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