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

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

As the weather cools down, grey nomads start preparing for their migration to warmer climes in Australia.

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.

Chris Reed escapes the rat race to find splendid isolation on a road trip through Outback Queensland.

Danielle Wright packs the family into a camper-van and hits the road to Victoria's holiday beaches.

Judy Bailey visits an award-winning eco resort in north Queensland, where guests can join in a night safari or go platypus spotting.

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Kate Roff sees the desert's bizarre yet spectacular formations in a new light.

Justine Tyerman apologises for praising the Aussies...

Forget the endless dust and the dead straight roads. Liz Light discovers the beauty of the Outback the fast way.

Kellie Blizard scales inner-city cliffs and surfs sand dunes in a Brisbane adventure.

Leah McLennan spends two nights sampling the array of relaxation options on offer at Sir Richard Branson's heart-shaped Australian getaway.

Catherine Smith experiences the beauty of bush country during a leisurely trip by houseboat.

Discover camping with a difference in South Australia's Flinders Ranges.

Sydney Harbour is one of the great travel icons but its islands are overlooked by most visitors, writes Tom Adair.

The waters off Australia's west coast are famous for whale spotting - with good reason, writes Doug Conway.

Bliss is on tap at a world-class retreat in a remote setting, writes Amanda Linnell.

The delights of cosmopolitan Byron Bay have Sheriden Rhodes and family making a return journey.

There is something both nauseating and exhilarating about reaching the dizzying heights of a 10-metre cliff, writes Mark Tadic.

The 1200km Heysen Trail offers a taster of South Australia's many glories, writes Pamela Wade.

A close encounter of the cetacean kind endears Paul Rush to a truly special place.

Ahead of a trip to Western Australia, Pamela Wade worries about being swallowed up by the world's biggest fish.

Paul Rush finds a Queensland touring route that leads to some of the best experiences the Gold Coast has to offer.

New South Wales' Perisher snow resort is the largest such operation in the Southern Hemisphere.

Mountain homestead lets wealthy patrons plug into the wilderness, writes Kathy Marks.

A rejuvenated rail trip between Adelaide and Melbourne trumps flying, says Gregg Tripp.

Pamela Wade tracks along the shore of the turquoise Tasman as she walks the Bay of Fires.