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South Australia: Wildlife and wilderness

Judy Bailey experiences a South Australian treasure.

Australia's territories a travel option

The Northern Territory is one of Australia's premier tourist destinations, but Australia has many other, less-known territories. Some are bleak, isolated outposts, but others offer an intriguing, off-the-beaten track experience for adventurous travellers.

Top 5 tips for cruising on the Murray River

For a holiday far from the madding crowd, with nary a shop nor restaurant in sight, you’ll love cruising along South Australia’s Murray River. Here are five tips to know before you go.

Wizards of Oz: Judy Bailey - Nature & Wildlife

Alice Springs: All aboard the ships of the desert

It takes time for the eyes of a visitor, fresh off the plane at Alice Springs, to become accustomed to the subtlety of Central Australia's flora and fauna. But there's no mistaking a camel when you see one.

New South Wales: Where tourism treads softly

Lucy Bennett experiences a mountain high at an ecologically sound Hunter region retreat.

Ten go mad on the Murray

The waters of the Murray River are fun - and croc-free, finds Sarah Ivey.

Brisbane: Magic of nature at Tangalooma

Moreton Island's many activities include four wheel tours, quad biking, snorkelling the wrecks, segway tours, parasailing, bay boating tours, helicopter flights - and wild dolphin feeding.