Australia
Don’t want to go to the US? 10 Australian dupes for its greatest attractions
If you’ve decided to avoid travelling to the US at the moment, here are 10 domestic equivalents that stand up to America’s favourites.
- Riley Wilson
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- Train journeys
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
The best places to stay in Brisbane
This former big country town has come of age, and its accommodation offerings reflect this.
- Craig Tansley
Australia’s highest lift ready as ski resort rivalries heat up after snow
As the resorts celebrate a strong start to ski season, here’s what’s new on the mountains this year.
- Kate Allman
The luxury farm-stay tents so nice, they won gold
From a pool to electric blankets to the latest tech: solitary confinement has never looked so good.
- Julie Miller
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
This Aussie road trip is outstanding, even if my car isn’t
Six nights of indulgence, in scenery and food, lie ahead on this road trip – that’s if the car will keep moving.
- Jim Darby
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- Travel tips
Where does the outback actually begin? Even Tourism Australia isn’t sure
This somewhere place, a realm imbued with myth and legend, is a region without set borders.
- Katrina Lobley
There’s more to this national park than its famed white-sand bay
Think of Freycinet and the curvaceous, turquoise-rimmed Wineglass Bay comes to mind. But the park’s lesser-known attractions are exceptional, too.
- Riley Wilson
After six difficult years, spectacular Aussie swimming spot to reopen
Traditional owners closed the spot to visitors due to the disturbance of a sacred men’s site by Parks Australia.
- Julietta Jameson
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