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My sophisticated friend is giving up the city for a van. He’s not alone
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My sophisticated friend is giving up the city for a van. He’s not alone

Sophisticated and urbane, he’s the kind of person who is very discerning about the aesthetics of his life. I can’t imagine him living in a motorhome.

  • by Lee Tulloch

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How to do Queensland’s dreamiest islands without breaking the budget

How to do Queensland’s dreamiest islands without breaking the budget

Let Airlie Beach be the launchpad for your affordable island-hopping escape. Here’s where to eat, stay and play without spending a fortune.

  • by Riley Wilson
No more roughing it: Aussie holiday parks aren’t what they used to be

No more roughing it: Aussie holiday parks aren’t what they used to be

Everything from swanky cabins to retro Airstream trailers and full-blown resort facilities are on offer, and budget-conscious travellers are flocking in droves.

  • by Sheriden Rhodes
The Sunshine Coast’s underrated, laid-back beach town

The Sunshine Coast’s underrated, laid-back beach town

Just 11 kilometres south of Noosa, Peregian Beach offers an untouched shoreline, a village atmosphere and a vibrant local scene.

  • by Kerry Heaney
Summer escapes: 10 of Victoria’s best camping spots

Summer escapes: 10 of Victoria’s best camping spots

Need some time under canvas? Victoria’s epic campgrounds offer ocean views, vineyards, caves and hot springs.

  • by Penny Watson
Hit the road: 11 of the best camping spots between Sydney and Brisbane

Hit the road: 11 of the best camping spots between Sydney and Brisbane

The regions between the two capital cities make for some extraordinary camping – be it in a hilltop glamper, riverside camper or beachfront tent.

  • by Penny Watson
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This fort-like Tassie stunner is not your average holiday house
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This fort-like Tassie stunner is not your average holiday house

A fairytale location and luxury make this private Tasmanian stay the ultimate couples retreat.

  • by Emily McAuliffe
Nine surprising things in the NT’s best-kept secret

Nine surprising things in the NT’s best-kept secret

Litchfield National Park is just a 90-minute drive from Darwin and most of its visitors are locals.

  • by Helen Signy
Good food, beautiful lakes and bush hiking: Nine highlights of Mallacoota

Good food, beautiful lakes and bush hiking: Nine highlights of Mallacoota

This picturesque seaside village in regional Victoria delights those looking for a stay that combines the bush, water and relaxation.

  • by Paul Chai
How travelling with kids made me see Sydney differently

How travelling with kids made me see Sydney differently

With two youngsters in tow, the city requires a different approach – and a new perspective unveils a very different place.

  • by David Whitley
Waking up facing a wild animal is a thrill at this Aussie hotel

Waking up facing a wild animal is a thrill at this Aussie hotel

You don’t have to go to Africa for a scintillating safari experience. You don’t even have to get out of bed.

  • by Kylie McLaughlin

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