Why this guy flew a stranger to Australia
HAVE you ever really wanted something, so bad you couldn’t wait? Perth man Gun Hudson felt that way about a pair of glasses.
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Peppa Pig’s big trip Down Under
GLOBAL cartoon sensation Peppa Pig and family are about to give Australian tourism a further boost by airing episodes featuring some of our iconic delights.
Aussie islands everyone wants to visit
TWO Australian island experiences have earned a spot on Lonely Planet’s global top 10 list of what’s new in travel for 2017.
Our biggest domestic travel blunder
REBECCA Woolfe had nowhere to go. She and her family were forced to shell out $4300 to get where they wanted.
Best times to visit Aussie hot spots
BEFORE heading overseas there are a few places you might want to think about checking out right here.
The latest craze sweeping Australia
FOLKS, it’s time to ditch your clothes and get back to nature. Warning: there are more than a few cheeky snaps.
‘Australia sucks’: Tourist’s whinge
THIS traveller seemed to be less than impressed with his trip to Australia, but he was really playing an elaborate prank.
Lonely backpacker swamped with offers
ROBERT Keane was worried his friend would have to travel alone after he cancelled at the last minute. Turns out there was no need for concern.
Hotels that could only happen in Australia
CAVES, tree houses and an old jail. These are the places you need to know about if “unique” is on your list of musts.
‘The whale came right under the boat’
THESE awe-struck sailors had a once in a lifetime experience when some friendly giants stopped by to say hello off the coast of New South Wales.
Ideas so far for Qantas’ new plane names
IT’S risky letting the public name something important, but we’re seeing some pretty clever suggestions this time.
11 things you’ll only see in Australia
YOU know you’re Aussie when there’s a kangaroo hanging out under your Hills Hoist. How many of these Down Under experiences have you ticked off?
Tigerair sale: Flights from $25
IF YOU’VE been dreaming of cocktails on the beach in the Whitsundays, now is your chance.
Why NSW is a better state than QLD
IT BOASTS the world’s best beaches, entertainment and harbour. Thanks for trying, Queensland, but don’t bother — NSW is the superior state.
This is so much better than camping
THIS looks like a pretty fancy hotel suite. And it is — the only thing that makes it different is that it’s in a tree.
Aussie spots that will blow your mind
FORGET going overseas. Some of the world’s greatest natural wonders are right here in our own backyard.
Secret Aussie spots that will surprise you
RECKON you know your own country pretty well? This list of hidden highlights will have you rethinking that – and re-doing your travel bucket list.
Amazing new hotel coming to Hobart
THE new addition is unlike anything that has gone before. No surprise given the guy behind it.
You’ve never seen the Outback like this
FOR the first time, drones have been allowed to fly over Kakadu National Park and record footage of one of Australia’s most spectacular wonders. Here’s your first look.
Hilarious Aussie souvenir fail
WHAT message will this send tourists about Australia? Surprisingly, they don’t seem to mind the mistake.
‘Why I took my son out of school to travel’
NATALIE Tuck had dreamt about taking her son, 8, out of the classroom and hitting the road. And one day, she did just that.
Australia like you’ve never seen before
PHOTOGRAPHER Andrew Bertuleit will spend days waiting for the perfect moment to capture an awesome shot. This is some of the best of what he’s seen.
The souvenir that could haunt you
IT’S a souvenir from an iconic Aussie spot that’s irresistible to tourists. But now hundreds of visitors to Uluru are desperate to send their mementos back.
What you need to know about $1 flights
TIGERAIR has dropped a huge $1 flight sale. And while you can snap up a bargain, you should be aware of the caveats.
The best days to take off in 2018
A LITTLE bit of planning is all it’ll take you to score a number of mini-holidays next year. Here’s all the days you should’ve already requested off.
Huge Google fail sends tourists to nowhere
GOOGLE might rarely put a foot wrong but when the tech giant does make a mistake, you can always count on it being a monumental one.
The one thing Australians really suck at
WE’VE got no end of gorgeous scenery and experiences — but the nation’s latest tourism campaign highlights the one thing Aussies keep getting wrong.
What you need to know about Tigerair’s $1 flights
A MASSIVE Tigerair sale, which starts today, will see return airfares drop to a single dollar. What’s the catch?
The best camping spots in Victoria
YOU’LL be surprised by how refreshing a nature getaway can be. Here are Victoria’s best weekend and week-long getaways.
How to escape the east coast low
WEATHER making you miserable? Us too. Can’t afford Thailand? Us neither. Here’s the cheap solution to avoiding the miserable weather.
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