‘Glamping’ it up in outdoor luxury
KICKING back on a queen-size bed in the heart of the New South Wales bush, Brad Watts discovers a tent with life’s little luxuries.
Short Breaks
WA’s wilderness hideaway
AN exclusive island paradise off Western Australia’s northern coast offers respite from the winter chill and city stresses.
Stay in tuna with nature
FORGET great white sharks. Swimming with bluefin tuna in South Australia’s Port Lincoln is the new underwater adrenalin rush, says Sam Wundke.
Holidaying with a baby bump
BABYMOON: it’s the new buzzword for travel agents as a growing number of parents-to-be swap the couch for relaxing and often luxurious escapes.
Eternal bliss in a heavenly place
A HEAVEN on earth takes Sally Macmillan to the Northern Rivers hinterland haven of The Channon, just a few clicks down the track from Nimbin and Bangalow.
The Ghan upgrades to platinum
A LUXURY upgrade takes comfort aboard Australia’s legendary Ghan to a new level. Mike Smith trials the new premier carriages on the famous outback train.
Bonding with Bondi
SURE the mood in Bondi can be celebrity-obsessed, but Carrie Berdon was determined to get to know Sydney’s most famous beach.
Cruising for a bruising
RAVAGED by rain and soaked in sea spray, Lee Taylor’s eco-cruise of Tasman Island was more like a theme park ride.
Luxury bed, breakfast and bush
SNUGGLED in beneath Queensland’s huge forest gums, Lyola Pavilions has an air of luxurious elegance that’s hard to resist.
Caught hook, line ‘n’ sinker
CHRIS Pritchard discovers a stunning hideaway off the West Australian coast where you can snorkel through coral reefs among colourful schools of tropical fish.
24 hours in Launceston
WHETHER it’s the mighty Cataract Gorge or Boags liquid gold you’ll taste the spirit of Tasmania in Launceston, says Lee Taylor.
Hot under the Hilton covers
OYSTERS, a feather tickler and Madame Lash Sydney’s Hilton Hotel knows how to get couples in a sexy mood.
Wired in Launceston
SPEEDING above Hollybank Forest on a steel cable, Lee Taylor feels the rush of Tasmania’s newest adrenalin attraction.
Super Easter escapes
FROM island retreats, to death by chocolate in Barcelona. Make the most of the Easter long weekend with these money-saving deals.
Where the river runs
THE Murray River has its ups and downs but is far from dry: Leonie Coombes savours a sojourn on the still mighty Murray in paddle-steamer heaven.
Touch of class at Ningaloo
SOAKED in shore-line luxury, the award-winning Novotel Ningaloo Resort is more than a match for its stunning surroundings.
Ride in the lap of luxury
WITH ensuites, entertainment and a lounge and bar the Indian Pacific train lets you travel across Australia in style.
Feel the love in the south
GAZING into each other’s eyes on a gondola ride or strutting the sexy salsa South Australia is the place for lovers this Valentine’s Day.
Funky towns
MT Macedon has it all: wineries, gourmet foods and respite from the summer heat – while nearby Kyneton is set to replace Daylesford as Victoria’s funkiest village.
Waiheke wined and dined
HAVING spent five days frolicking around Waiheke Island’s rolling hills, top wineries and olive groves, Sandra Killen just didn’t want to leave Auckland.
Playground for rich and famous
LUXURIOUS spa-bath penthouses with ocean views, Jacuzzi and hammock Airlie Beach is no longer just for the backpack crew, says Sally Macmillan.
Best rooms with a view
FROM breathtaking panoramas of bushland and beaches to the sun rising over Uluru Nicky Park peers out from Australia’s best rooms with a view.
Testosterone travel
NO wives. No mistresses. No girlfriends. Men of the world, cast-off your shackles and escape the domestic dungeon with Australia’s best “mancations”.
Sea-life marvels
BOASTING colourful coral outcrops, manta rays, sea turtles and millions of fish, the Great Barrier Reef’s Lady Elliot Island is a nature lover’s delight.
Live your daydreams on a staycation
STAYCATIONS can be fun, cheap and hassle-free. Here are a few suggestions to get you started.
Proposed Uluru climbing ban ‘dropped’
TOURISTS might be allowed to keep climbing Uluru after all with the controversial ban appearing to have been dropped.
Schoolies want adventure, not toolies
SCHOOLIES are increasingly shunning boozy beach celebrations and avoiding toolies in favour of adventure holidays.
Aussie travellers shun QLD for Victoria
FOR the first time, more Australians are visiting Victoria for a holiday than Queensland.
Pet-friendly retreat a real treat
TRAVELLING with a dog any bigger than a handbag is usually a hassle, but there are retreats perfect for you and your pal.
Sydney voted world’s best city
SYDNEY has been ranked the world’s number one city for the eighth consecutive year by a prestigious travel magazine.
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