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.

Sydney Harbour is one of the great travel icons but its islands are overlooked by most visitors, writes Tom Adair.

Victoria is a trove of Australian settler history. Phil Welch falls under the spell of its meandering Murray river.

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.

From a palm-fringed island oasis in Queensland to a sleek 27th floor urban pool in Melbourne, travellers have some impressive places to take a dip.

If you're heading to Sydney this month prepare to party.

An exciting search for a turtle encounter is one of the main draws on the central Queensland coast.

There is something both nauseating and exhilarating about reaching the dizzying heights of a 10-metre cliff, writes Mark Tadic.

At the foot of Menglers Hill cyclists realise they've got a tough haul ahead. Two-wheeled racers are preparing to take on South Australia's Bupa Challenge. Rosemary Garratt previews the route.

The Big Pineapple's future was once a prickly topic of conversation. But now the tropical monolith has re-opened, it's providing a little sweetener for Sunshine Coast tourists this summer.

Leah McLennan plays tourist in her own city at the five-star Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach.

Tasmania's grand estates were built on the backs of prisoners, finds Pamela Wade.

Club Med will close its only Australian property, Queensland's Lindeman Island resort, in January.

Enjoy adventure surrounded by tropical beauty, writes Rob McFarland.

Alex Tully discovers prehistoric reptiles and rocks in a scene reminiscent of Snow White.

Visitors to Australia's Red Centre will soon be able to play a round of desert golf as part of a makeover at the Ayers Rock Resort.