Penfolds' founder knew nothing about winemaking when he came to Australia in the 1840s, but his spirit lives on, writes Shandelle Battersby.

Sculptures strung like pearls around Bondi are fascinating, writes Catherine Smith.

Dominic Corry learns drinking and horse-riding are a good mix.

Sarah Ivey meets booty-waving emus with a thirst on, fair dinkum Aussies with a penchant for gourmet cuisine and more spectacular scenery than her trusty camera lens can handle.

Pastor who gave warning honoured preacher Frank Houston was a child molester says it took her months to get the church to take the matter seriously.

The world's longest war memorial takes in spectacular coast and bush, writes David Leggat.

The instant the lift doors close the unexpected happens. "Are you lonesome tonight, do you miss me tonight?" croons Elvis as I travel between reception and my eighth-floor room.

Lisa Martin finds exploring Australia's mining heritage from Sydney to Perth on the Indian Pacific is poetry in motion.

Downunder wakes up to sports tourism, but Dylan Cleaver passes on the hotdog.

Shandelle Battersby watches Australia go by as she rides The Ghan from Top End to bottom.

Stephanie Simons takes a trip to Sydney ... and finds a city that's a big country town at heart.

Graham Reid finds plenty to do in Cairns, if you like your action laid-back and tropical.

Western Australia's capital still holds strong links to the Dreamtime period, writes Elisabeth Easther.

Anne Gibson luxuriates on the 12th floor of this stylish Gold Coast hotel.

Australia's island state is a paradise for nature lovers and people who want to escape the modern day, writes Teresa Levonian Cole.

After meeting the denizens of land and sea at Heron Island, Rod Emmerson does not want to come home again.

Patrice Gaffaney finds an Aussie ecowarrior chef.

Eveline Harvey stays at a largely quiet spot alongside a picturesque Queensland river.

Graham Reid goes to a signature pub off the main highway.

Like a series of giant punctuation marks, the East Kimberley region's most magnificent tourist attraction rises from an arid Outback.

Cameron McMillan heads for the 19th hole at Barwon Heads Golf Club - The Members' Lounge.

Secreted around every Melbourne corner is a hip and happening surprise, finds Sam Boyer.

The Gold Coast offers plenty of adventures for family members of all ages, writes Donna McIntyre.

Elisabeth Easther stays at a coastal hotel in Western Australia.

Shandelle Battersby tempts fate in Darwin's Cage of Death.

The world's most isolated city has an impressive agenda, notes Kate Roff.

Sarah Ivey's exciting and icy ocean frolic with the muscly edibles reveals just how powerful, speedy and incredibly special they are.

Winston Aldworth writes in praise of Australia's cuties.

Hop across the ditch and catch some world-class theatre.

Sick of shopping and with time to explore before the next great meal, Catherine Smith walked her feet off exploring some of Sydney's culture highlights.