FFleur Bainger
Travel Journalist

This ‘floatel’ is offering a new way to sleep on water in the Kimberley
An off-grid ‘floatel’ is moored beside some of Kununurra’s most majestic - and accessible - rock formations.
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This remote luxury Kimberley lodge was nearly wiped out – now it’s reopening in style
How a remote Kimberley resort navigated multiple natural disasters during the biggest refurbishment in its history.
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This stunning WA hike offers an antidote to loneliness
Meeting new people can be difficult. But a slow-burn hike through WA’s coastal wilderness may be the antidote to loneliness.
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A 60-second guide to doing summer in Perth right
Here’s how you can do summer differently in Perth.
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Back of Boat sales are booming, but will the Crayfish Coast last?
Meeting local fishermen as they come in from pulling pots and buying live rock lobster direct from the boats is one of Western Australia’s pure joys as the festive season approaches.
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Wild swimming: the travel trend making a splash in Australia
Aquatic escapes are one of 2024’s coolest trends. Test the waters with a wild swim safari.
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Hiking the serpentine trails of Wadjemup Bidi on Rottnest Island
They’re cute, they’re cuddly and they even smile for the camera, but quokkas are far from the only attraction on Rottnest Island.
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10 unique luxury stays for less in Australia
Flax linen sheets with vineyard views? Al fresco hot tubs? Festoon lights and flat screens? Fleur Bainger explores how tiny cabins, holiday parks and select resorts are reimagining what’s possible in the affordable luxe space.
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Top Towns for 2022: Enchanting spots to explore in Esperance
Perched on the edge of Australia, Esperance walks to its own beat, as former resident and long-time visitor Fleur Bainger can attest. Find out the striking qualities of Esperance that landed it at no.13 on your list of Top 50 Aussie towns.
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