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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.
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.
Australia: Grey nomads head north
As the weather cools down, grey nomads start preparing for their migration to warmer climes in Australia.
Adjusting to Outback time
Chris Reed escapes the rat race to find splendid isolation on a road trip through Outback Queensland.
Victoria: Follow the coast road
Danielle Wright packs the family into a camper-van and hits the road to Victoria's holiday beaches.
Hidden Valley Cabins and Tours, Queensland
Judy Bailey visits an award-winning eco resort in north Queensland, where guests can join in a night safari or go platypus spotting.
For further information see: hiddenvalleycabins.com.au.
NSW: She finds seashells
One can be romantic about the good old fashioned road trip. There are no plans, no timetables and no worries. Never knowing which outcome you'll be handed though is all part of the fun.
Staircase to the moon
A lunar pathway leads to a town that is Australia’s ‘Pearl of the North’, writes Paul Rush.
Western Australia: Picky about the Pinnacles
Kate Roff sees the desert's bizarre yet spectacular formations in a new light.
South Australia: Dropping into the Outback
Forget the endless dust and the dead straight roads. Liz Light discovers the beauty of the Outback the fast way.
Brisbane: Sun, sand and adrenaline
Kellie Blizard scales inner-city cliffs and surfs sand dunes in a Brisbane adventure.
Queensland: Exclusivity on Branson's Makepeace Island
Leah McLennan spends two nights sampling the array of relaxation options on offer at Sir Richard Branson's heart-shaped Australian getaway.
South Australia: Dreamy time on the Murray
Catherine Smith experiences the beauty of bush country during a leisurely trip by houseboat.
Flinders Ranges: Luxury under the stars
Discover camping with a difference in South Australia's Flinders Ranges.
Australia: Island hopping on Sydney Harbour
Sydney Harbour is one of the great travel icons but its islands are overlooked by most visitors, writes Tom Adair.
Victoria: River ramble
Victoria is a trove of Australian settler history. Phil Welch falls under the spell of its meandering Murray river.
Sydney: Join the Hawkesbury River postal run
Chris Pritchard hitches a ride on Sydney's last remaining riverboat postal service.
Western Australia: Humpback Highway
The waters off Australia's west coast are famous for whale spotting - with good reason, writes Doug Conway.
Queensland: Luxury living in the bush
Bliss is on tap at a world-class retreat in a remote setting, writes Amanda Linnell.