The Whitsundays are a group of islands that lie between Australia's northern Queensland coast and the Great Barrier Reef and which are characterised by white sand beaches, dense rainforest and stunning vistas. Those broadly familiar with the Whitsundays will know that their sparkling blue waters offer some of the best sailing in the world, but may ...

Beyond the Edge on Mount Buffalo offers the world's highest cliff camping experience. Beyond the Edge's experience, in Victoria's High Country, provides an overnight stay on a portaledge suspended over a sheer 300 metre cliff, facing the Mount Buffalo gorge. Guests will be assisted by two expert guides and get a comprehensive training session with ...

​ While South Australia offers a rage of wildlife, outback, and wine experiences, but there wacky, weird and wonderful. The Naracoorte Caves National Park The Naracoorte Caves National Park, in the Limestone Coast region, has a complete fossil record over the past 500,000 years. This UNESCO World Heritage site is known for its fossil displays and c...

Australia has been recognised by global travel authority, Lonely Planet, in its annual Best In Travel Awards announced recently, receiving the Community Restoration award.  Reflecting the ways in which the world and attitudes to travel have been changed, Lonely Planet has created new award categories for 2021, including Community, Sustainabili...

Two of the most popular annual festivals in Australia's Northern Territory have been rescheduled to later in the year. The People's Choice BASSINTHEGRASS festival, originally set down for 23 May, has been rescheduled to 31 October at Darwin's Mindil Beach. Parrtjima – A Festival in Light was originally due to take place from 3-12 April but has been...

All around Tasmania, there have been exciting new openings these last few months. Private beach houses and crafted boutique hotels are creating more reasons for travellers to visit this island State of Australia and explore its vast areas of rugged wilderness. ​ Ship Inn Stanley At the base of The Nut, which is the core of an extinct volcano on Tas...