Inner beauty at Byron Bay’s Crystal Castle
EVEN if you aren’t a New Ager looking for nirvana, beautiful Crystal Castle near Byron Bay is well worth visiting, as Brian Johnston discovers.
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Unwind with great local flavours on NSW South Coast
JENNIFER Adams and Caroline Pemberton from Places We Go discover the gourmet side of this lovely region.
World’s biggest interactive artwork
ONE of the most ambitious projects in Sydney Harbour Bridge’s 80-year history has transformed the iconic structure into the world’s biggest interactive artwork.
National treasures in Canberra
CANBERRA is more than roundabouts and school camps, Scott Podmore finds, as he visits national treasures, a tasty tourist trail and a cycling tour.
Naturally, it’s easy to relax on the NSW North Coast
SCALLOPED bays, shimmering lagoons and lush rainforest make the New South Wales North Coast a great getaway. Brian Johnston explores the possibilities.
Up the creek for fabulous paddle in Kangaroo Valley
THIS region is associated with indolent country retreats, but Brian Johnston finds kayaking a more active appreciation of a beautiful destination.
Enjoy a rainy weekend in comfy Kiama
WET weather couldn’t dampen Brian Johnston’s spirits on a cosy getaway in Kiama.
Holiday haven on the NSW South Coast
THE NSW South Coast is blessed with beautiful beaches, national parks and rolling hills and rainforest. Brian Johnston explores the diverse region.
Discover charming country of NSW’s central west
THE NSW Central West provides quintessential Australian rural scenery, rolling vineyards and delightful country towns that combine colonial style with contemporary energy.
Discover why Alexander was so great
A NEW exhibition in Sydney details the ancient military leader’s conquests, loves and adventures and looks at the legacy he left the modern world.
Canberra turns 100: The good, the bad, the ugly
OUR nation’s capital celebrates its centenary on March 12. We tally the best and worst parts of the place our pollies call home – as we get ready for “one very big party”.
Heavenly holiday on Sydney Harbour
THE best of travel can be closer to home than you’d imagine. Brian Johnston rediscovers his Sydney home town.
Secret haven right at our doorstep
SOME of Australia’s most experienced canyoners show Mark Jenkins how to explore the most narrow, dark and twisty canyons in the rugged region.
Golf in beautiful Bonville
THE world-class Coffs Harbour green is immaculate – just watch out for the rather frustrating trees at the iconic club.
Bathurst’s country food scene
BATHURST has evolved into a foodie centre, writes Brian Johnston while tucking into cakes and sipping schnapps.
Scratch the itch to twitch
THE desert is blooming in western NSW with the Paroo River teeming with wildlife in a timeless cycle of the Australian bush.
Treated to Tamworth hospitality by Adam Brand
A TRIP to Tamworth with all-round good guy and country music star Adam Brand is music to Brian Crisp’s ears.
Retro funk in rooms with a woo
WITH funky furniture, heritage-listed urinals and a “director of chaos”, the QT Sydney is not your average hotel.
Hunter Valley culinary getaway
TOWER Lodge is an upmarket affair with an ever-changing nine course degustation menu that threatens to stump Peter Holmes during his weekend stay.
A farm stay in Byron Bay
PICKING warm fresh eggs from the chook pen, exploring the paddocks and having the beach only 10 minutes away make for a fun family weekend.
An old destination finds its mojo
AUSTRALIA’s second-oldest city Newcastle is being reinvented with an eclectic mix of cafes, restaurants and art galleries that surprise sceptical Sydneysider Rosie Squires.
Suite life: Mantra Sydney
THIS old-school, formal hotel will appeal to those wanting a home away from home rather than just a standard room.
Oddity of the outback at Lightning Ridge
AUTHOR Nicole Alexander joins people trying their luck in finding opal in the historic town which also has fossils that are millions of years old.
Lord Wow: Island in the stream
THERE is a distinct 1950s feel to Lord Howe Island, with visitors feeling like they are part of the Famous Five while hiking and enjoying scenic views and unusual nature.
Langham is pretty in pink
THE Langham group is looking to expand in Australia after the launch of the new hotel in Sydney – whose signature colour is pink.
Lots of family fun in Sydney
THE authentic 1930s Sydney theme park makes a lasting impression along with Taronga Zoo during a family weekend in the New South Wales capital.
Pop-up hotel pops up in Australia
WE’VE had pop-up bars and pop-up restaurants – now pop-up hotels have hit Australia.
Whale watching in Sydney
WATCHING and listening to the gentle giants as they migrate along Australia’s east coast is a fascinating experience, writes Helen Parker.
My night in Sydney’s first pop-up hotel
TRAVEL reporter Angela Saurine tests out the luxury pop-up hotel which appeared in Sydney this week.
New exhibits at Sydney aquarium
SYDNEY Aquarium has launched two new exhibits, called Mangroves and Shipwreck, as part of a set of $10M refurbishments.
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