Hydro Majestic’s rich in history
NOSTALGIA reigns at the Hydro Majestic, the Blue Mountains’ original short break getaway, but a lick of paint and makeover is on the cards for the grand old dame.
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Stars exposed in Sydney
WANT to know where Nicole Kidman gets a spray tan while in Sydney? A new guide book lifts the lid on what celebrities really get up to when they are in town.
Karma days surfing Wategos
THE spirit brought to Byron Bay by Kombi-driving surfers in the late 1960s lives on: Stan Denham borrows a longboard and discovers nirvana on NSW’s north coast.
Sydney voted world’s best city
A READER’S survey of luxury travel bible Conde Nast Traveller put Sydney in first spot for favourite overseas city, ahead of Paris, New York and Rome.
Bedding down colonial style
ELLEN Connolly swaps a sterile hotel room for the comfort and charm of a convict-built bed & breakfast in the heart of Sydney’s colourful and eclectic Newtown.
Sydney’s seductive secrets
SYDNEY’s hotels offer a range of options for a romantic rendezvous, writes Tiana Templeman. And forget tacky – these love nests are classy and memorable.
Dorothy wiggles for Sydney
MOVE over Lara Bingle or should that be Wiggle out of the way? Dorothy the Dinosaur is our new face of tourism.
A white jewel turned grey
SALLY Macmillan can only dream about Hyams Beach’s famous white sands and enticing blue sea during a damp weekend stay in NSW’s seaside village.
Manly life’s a beach
SYDNEY’s Manly typifies Australian beach culture but the seaside suburb’s restaurants are as big a drawcard as the much-loved sun, sand and surf.
Stress-free stay stops clock
WITH life’s little luxuries at her fingertips, Sharon Labi quickly falls out of work mode as she settles in for a weekend of pampering at a luxurious hotel in Sydney.
Take in old Sydney’s seamy side
MARGARET Turton gets a taste of Sydney’s Kings Cross and its old world history of hookers, drugs and mayhem.
Drought uncovers drowned town
AUSTRALIA’S worst drought in a century has uncovered a town deliberately flooded 50 years ago as part of a massive hydro-electricity scheme.
Ride high in speed machines
CHOPPERS and Harleys are the only way to go, says a thrill-seeking Eloise King as she braves the open air above a shimmering ocean and jagged cliffs.
Floating over Canberra
WAFTING across the sky of the national capital in a balloon at dawn is the perfect introduction to the city, writes Sarah Nicholson.
Taste of Mildura life
IT’S Gondola on the Murray country, a piece of the Mediterranean in the Australian bush, and the living is decidedly easy on a houseboat called Sheer Indulgence.
Dig reveals convict past
FOR the first time since 1998, the archaeological Cumberland Dig Site in Sydney’s historic district of The Rocks has opened to the public, writes Diana Plater.
Kicking back in Byron
BALINESE-influenced surrounds add to the air of relaxation during a laid-back break at Byron Bay Guest House. The red wine served in the kitchen didn’t hurt either.
Night at zoo a roaring success
SNUGGLING up with the animals at the Taronga Zoo in Sydney was as unforgettable family adventure, writes Gail Ware.
Tasty times in Sydney
SYDNEY’S culinary tours are a feast for food lovers and a fascinating insight into the city’s vibrant multicultural communities, writes John Wright.
Barefoot in Byron
WITH its laid-back way of life, Byron Bay is a tourist hotspot for sun, sand and sea lovers but despite the crowds, the township retains its charm.
Beyond the tuckerbox
SINCE the bypass opened in 1977, most travellers have seen little reason to call in to Gundagai, but there is plenty more to see than that famous dog.
Perfect for a little rock music
JUST two-and-a-half hours west of Sydney, Barry Oliver discovers unexpected treasures in Jenolan’s Nettle Cave, the first new cave to open since 1931.
Movement at the station
CLANCY of the Overflow never had it this easy. Today’s horsemen and women sleep in soft beds after a day on the high country trails, writes Pamela Robson.
Sydney’s treasured islands
THE jewels in Sydney Harbour’s crown are playing host to delighted visitors, Stephen Lacey writes after a jaunt to four of the harbour’s five islands.
Vision splendid on Waterfall Way
PERCHED amid rolling green hills on the eastern escarpment of the Great Dividing Range, Dorrigo is a lush oasis, writes Joanna Tovia.
Pop the question, not the balloon
THERE’S not much room to go down in one knee, but the basket of a hot-air balloon has become a popular place for Australian men to pop the question.
Luxury adds to camping bliss
WHEN gourmet food, champagne and a carpeted tent with a decadent queen-sized bed is on offer, Ellen Connolly discovers that she does like camping after all.
Little penguins take a swim
AFTER a quick farewell to mum, Bluey the penguin set off to make his way in the world yesterday.
A fresh view of Sydney icon
FOR the first time, visitors to Sydney can climb their way into the “cathedral of steel” at the heart of the Harbour Bridge.
Summer’s a breeze in the Snowy
As you suck in the the crisp mountain air of the Snowy Mountains, you can’t help but feel away refreshed. But be warned: the longer you stay, the harder it is to leave.
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