There are three things you have to worry about when you go whitewater rafting in Far North Queensland - the logodiles, the rockadiles and the crocodiles.

When the lucky devils who live in this north Queensland seaside haven throw a party, the pull is irresistible, writes Patrick Caruana.

A yoga retreat and exploring New South Wales is heaven for Donna McIntyre.

Australia's Clare Valley is the perfect place to indulge in a spot of light exercise - punctuated with stops for food and wine, writes Leah McLennan.

What do you do after you've had the 'best job in the world'? AAP's Leah McLennan chats to former Hamilton Island caretaker Ben Southall.

Darwin mixes crocodiles with cappuccinos, makeshift markets with sophisticated malls and water holes with wave pools.

Anthony Lambert suggests a two-day itinerary for one of the world's most isolated cities.

If you've ever wanted to dive at Western Australia's World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef, now may be the best time to do so.

Keith Urban, Prime Minister Julia Gillard and Crocodile Dundee are personalities you might not expect to see sharing the same stage.

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

To mark the centenary of the sinking of the Titanic, Sydney's Australian National Maritime Museum is holding an exhibition about the doomed voyage.

Simon Kay takes the slow route by train from Brisbane to tropical Cairns.

Sydney's monorail is to be knocked out to make way for a new convention centre in Darling Harbour, it has been announced.

It's all happening in Queensland - from the reopening of the upgraded Orpheus Island resort to a plan to protect the turtles on Heron Island.

Timeless and elegant, who doesn't love pearls? Viva discovers the true beauty of this ocean wonder.

Four days in Melbourne to pack in as much eating and learning about the latest food trends as possible? No problem ...

The Gold Coast is rebranding itself as a sporting mecca, finds Cliff Taylor.

Jo Burzynska heads to Western Australia and uncovers some pleasant surprises in the vineyards of the Margaret River and beyond.

Justine McLeary did the right thing heading to Sydney to enjoy summer.

Chris Pritchard hitches a ride on Sydney's last remaining riverboat postal service.

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

After three months on the road, Charlotte and Mauricio find themselves back in familiar territory.

On a little girl’s weekend, Danielle Wright introduces her daughter to Melbourne shopping, summer market-style.

Whisking your loved one to one of these romantic retreats will impress.

Graham Reid offers a guide for a day of sculpture, galleries and good eating in central Sydney.

Kiwis will soon face full-body scans at Australian airports or be banned from flying, in a radical security overhaul that could create greater airport delays.

This annual festival is held in the attractive inland town of Ubud, a haven for artists and craftspeople.

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