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Cottesloe and neighbouring Peppermint Grove in Perth now have the highest average income in the country at more than $325,000.
The Prospector, on track form East Perth to Kalgoorlie.

Can’t afford the Indian Pacific? Try this bargain outback train instead

While you won’t get the luxuries of the famous cross-continent train, you’ll at least be able to enjoy some of the same views.

  • Catherine Best
Some animal behaviourists reckon dogs love road trips because they evoke the same euphoric sensations as hunting marathons with their wolf ancestors.

Now it’s easier to take your dog on that long road trip

You can now tell your dog to stay, and it can do so with you.

  • Julietta Jameson
Big views on the Kalbarri Skywalk.

No time to do ‘the Big Lap’ of Australia? Do this road trip instead

This spectacular coastal drive is so rugged and remote that even the young adults are impressed.

  • Jane Reddy
Gantheaume Point, Broome.

Port guide: Broome, Australia

This isolated West Australian town and gateway to the Kimberley has quirky character, multicultural history and a spectacular beach.

  • Brian Johnston
America played a large role in Exmouth becoming what it is today.

The remote Australian town built by America

It started off as a slice of American pie in the outback, but has now become a tourist destination better known for its famous reef.

  • Julia D'Orazio
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Through the forests near Pemberton.

We’re calling it: Aussie region has one of the world’s best drives

This road trip is right up there with the Great Ocean Road, but it’s on the opposite side of the country.

  • Julietta Jameson
Koh Lipe, Southern Thailand.

Go west: 16 highlights of the other great ocean on our coast

The Indian Ocean stretches from WA to the east coast of Africa and offers a wealth of islands, many with white-sand beaches ringed by coconut palms and aquamarine water.

  • Lee Cobaj and Craig Tansley
Zodiac excursion to King George Falls.

Every day is a surprise in this remote part of Australia

Along Western Australia’s remote Kimberley coast, time and tides rule everything.

  • Kerry van der Jagt
The blocky cliffs along the Hunter River are some of the oldest rocks in the Kimberley.

Enjoy rock-star treatment along this wild and ancient coastline

Watching living dinosaurs between sips of champagne? This crazy juxtaposition of luxury in a prehistoric wilderness is a hallmark of my Kimberley cruise on Scenic Eclipse II.

  • Carolyn Beasley
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This was one of the most emotionally stirring experiences I’ve ever had

I’ve taken part in a few Indigenous experiences over the years, but this is by far the most profound.

  • Lee Tulloch

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