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Western Australia: Staring into the mouth of a giant
Sue Baxalle has a close encounter of the whale-shark kind at Ningaloo Reef in the far north of Western Australia.

Sydney: No Holdens barred
How can you resist a tour 'bus' that is actually a very cool classic car? asks Emilia Mazza.

Five reasons you need to go to Melbourne
Dreaming of a long weekend away? Melbourne remains a great destination for Kiwis, writes Megan Singleton.

Watch the sun rise and set
Australia's rocky northwestern tip is a revelation, discovers Sue Baxalle.

Australia: Life on a red planet
The spectacular Flinders Ranges in South Australia are full of ancient charm, writes Linda Meads.

Tasmania: This place is pumping
Incongruous features make a new Tasmanian retreat unique, writes Andrew Drummond.

Room check: Bells at Killcare
Graham Reid stays at the luxurious boutique hotel on the coast north of Sydney.

Australia: Perth's past and present
Paul Rush hears a charming indigenous account of Western Australia's boomtown.

Bar/fly: Gaston, Noosa
A friendly Aussie convinces Eveline Harvey to try out his local, and she likes the vibe.

Australia: Hoof prints in the sand
At Coffs Harbour, Andrew Louis saddles up his fine steed for some seaside cantering.

'Now I know how Superman feels'
Andrew Louis gets a taste of life as a superhero with the help of a water-propelled jet pack.

The 10 best islands in the world
Readers of US-based Travel and Leisure magazine have voted the ten best islands in the world in its annual survey.

Queensland: Welcome to Fantasy Island
Lauren Quaintance enjoys a luxurious minibreak on Queensland's Hayman Island.

Australia: Ride the desert train
Joanne Carroll explores the out-back on camelback and iron horse.

Western Australia: Nothing free about it
Executions, floggings, escapes ... Fremantle Prison is full of stories, finds Pamela Wade.

Cruising: The motion of the ocean
Marty Silk is pleasantly surprised to have all his preconceptions quashed on an enjoyable, exciting and elegant cruise to Moreton Island.

A Kiwi recommends ... Tropical North Queensland
Palm Cove local Vicky Bigeni tells is what she loves about living in Tropical North Queensland.

A Kiwi recommends ... Cairns
Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from artist Geoff Dixon.

A Kiwi recommends ... the Gold Coast
Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Gold Coast service station owner Paula Nash.

Adelaide: A few sips in the south
David Leggat visited the wine regions of South Australia for a spot of glug-glugging.

A Kiwi recommends ... the Gold Coast
Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Kirsten Wise Boutique Voyage & Cruise Specialist from Cruise Traveller.

Queensland: Special delivery
Rae Wilson discovers a Queensland region where your neighbours might be hours away.

Noosa: My life in the sunshine
Everything you've heard about Noosa is true, writes Carol Smith, who fantasises about moving here.

A Kiwi recommends ... the Sunshine Coast
Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Tiffany Beal from Sunshine Coast Destination.

A Kiwi recommends ... Sunshine Coast
Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland’s beaches. Today we hear from author and entrepreneur Nick Marquet.

Bar/fly: Central Coast
Graham Reid samples home-grown beer and spirits on the Central Coast of NSW.

Bendigo: Pottering around
Bendigo's impressive art scene is the Victorian town's new gold rush, writes Sam Boyer.