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Mount Bromo volcano, East Java.

Bigger is better: The world’s 20 largest islands you need to visit

Big islands mean big opportunities to find somewhere magical, all for yourself. To those who think the world has been “done”, this will make you think again.

  • Craig Tansley

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Minyon Falls lookout.

Australia’s new epic hike is unlike any others

It might be a new hike officially, but the 42-kilometre Gidjuum Gulganyi Walk in northern NSW has an ancient history.

  • Louise Southerden

Look beyond New Zealand’s ‘big’ resorts for a more serene ski adventure

Here are five of the best fields away from the crowds.

  • Craig Tansley
Boquete, Panama.

Hiking the heavenly cloud-forest trail haunted by mysterious deaths

When two young backpackers disappeared, this Central American town made headlines worldwide. But in reality it feels like one of the region’s safest places.

  • Steve Madgwick
Storybook bridge on the trail.

Stunning Japanese hike is like stepping into an (animated) movie

This is a forest preserved in time, a world where dragonflies flit, minuscule flowers bloom and giant tree roots hide the would-be tiny houses of forest creatures.

  • Penny Watson
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
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The view from the top – Glacier Point.

Even if you know nothing about US natural wonders, you know this one

Towering granite cliffs, impressive waterfalls, giant sequoia trees – here are seven must-see highlights of one of the world’s most famous national parks.

  • Ben Groundwater
The sign at Cape York, making the northernmost point of the Australian continent.

The last 800m to one of Australia’s most historic spots is the toughest part of the trek

Standing at the northernmost tip of Australia comes with a sense of accomplishment.

  • Mark Daffey
Greg Mortimer in Cierva Cove in Antarctica.

Not quite luxe but this expedition ship is the real deal

Premium rather than luxury, this is an unbeatable vessel with every technology and a crack team of experts to tackle polar travel.

  • Brian Johnston
Big male tuskers can be beautiful, but frightening.

A stare-off with a wild elephant taught me a valuable lesson

At this point I think, he’ll move away now, once he realises we’re blocking his path. He doesn’t. He keeps on coming.

  • Lee Tulloch

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