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Beehive formations at the Bungle Bungles in Western 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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The Prospector, on track form East Perth to Kalgoorlie.

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 Calile Hotel Brisbane: This former big country town has come of age, and its accommodation offerings reflect this.

The best places to stay in Brisbane

This former big country town has come of age, and its accommodation offerings reflect this.

  • Craig Tansley
The first staff on a test run of the new Perisher ski lift.

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
Under the night skies.

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
Big views on the Kalbarri Skywalk.

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
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Table Cape in Tasmania.

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
A road near Winton, Queensland – the outback is more of a feeling than a place.

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
Hit the water with Wineglass Bay Cruises.

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
Nature’s infinity pool at Gunlom Falls.

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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