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One of the new Gold Premium cabins.

On board epic Aussie train’s new ‘premium economy’ class

The Ghan’s new “gold premium” class is similar in concept to premium economy on a plane, except you have your own private bathroom.

  • Craig Platt

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Alistair Thomson went missing on the Larapinta Trail near Alice Springs.

Victorian bushwalker missing in NT outback

Alistair Thomson, 64, started walking alone on the Larapinta Trail about 240 kilometres west of Alice Springs. No one has heard from him for nine days.

  • Lachlan Abbott
Towers of Light at Kings Canyon - the installation emits an “otherworldly singing”.

After Field of Light, the Red Centre has a new light display

A new art work at Kings Canyon offers glowing towers that pulsate and emit an otherworldly sound.

  • Sue Williams
Albert Namatjjra's house is humble, dilapidated, fenced off and neglected.

Albert Namatjira's home and Hermannsburg, Northern Territory: Legendary artist deserves a better memorial

Albert Namatjira's house is humble, dilapidated, fenced off and neglected.

  • Steve Meacham
Ormiston Gorge, one of several water holes to go swimming near Alice Springs.

Alice Springs travel guide and things to do: 20 things that will surprise first-time visitors

It has amazing water holes, star gazing and art ... and it's also much further from Uluru than you think.

  • Ute Junker
There is so much more to Uluru than the famed Rock itself.

Uluru, Northern Territory, travel guide and things to do: Nine highlights

There is so much more to Uluru than the famed Rock itself.

  • Anthony Dennis
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The four-day, three night coast-to-coast Indian Pacific more than qualifies for grand train journey status.

Indian Pacific train journey, Sydney to Perth: Six highlights

The four-day, three night coast-to-coast Indian Pacific more than qualifies for grand train journey status.

  • Anthony Dennis
Desert Gardens has some rooms that offer a view of Uluru.

Desert Gardens Hotel review, Ayers Rock Resort, Northern Territory: View to a thrill

An in-room view of Uluru is a true bonus of any visit to this definitive Australian destination.

  • Anthony Dennis
Like Mt Sonder, the views over parallel lines of ridges from Counts Point had been worth the arduous hike there.

The Larapinta Trail, NT: Why this remote hike is gaining traction

The Larapinta Trail ranks as one of Australia’s most challenging multi-days walks. Mark Daffey laces up his hiking boots to try out sections of the route.

  • Mark Daffey
The Larapinta Trail, completed in 2002, winds 223 kilometres across the Tjoritja/Western MacDonnell Ranges National Park.

Larapinta Trail: Fees to be introduced as popularity of remote Aussie hike surges

It's the first day of a 107-kilometre trek designed to celebrate turning 60, and doubts are already creeping in - maybe I can't do this.

  • Connie Levett

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