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Find 150-plus travel guides to the most incredible destinations across Australia to help you plan your next Aussie holiday.

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Adventure Holidays

The truth about shark diving

Shark diving Port Lincoln appears in as many nightmares as it does bucket lists. Alissa Jenkins finds out that diving with great whites is confronting… but not for the reasons you’d expect.

Holland America's MS Oosterdam on the open ocean (cruise)

Cruising Holidays

Holland America ms Oosterdam – luxury cruising the ‘traditional’ way

Australian Traveller magazine seeks the charm and glamour on an old-world vessel: ships inspired by the golden age of cruising. So Helen O'Neill boards Holland America's MS Oosterdam to see if this cruise ship combines classic good looks with savvy service.

Driving Holidays

Dream outback roadtrip: Cunnamulla to Innamincka

A lazy road trip through the small towns of Queensland’s remote south-west throws up more than a few surprises, as Nathan Dyer discovers

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5 luxurious reasons to stay, play & eat at Orpheus Island

It’s time The Great Barrier Reef’s Orpheus emerged from the shadows of its larger island neighbours in the Whitsundays, particularly after its million dollar luxury makeover, says Phil Hawkes.

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The Australian travel slang dictionary

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The view: Saltwater Sunrise, Falmouth, Tasmania

Check out the view: Saltwater Sunrise, Falmouth, Tasmania

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Top 5 ANZAC Day centenary events around Australia

This year's ANZAC Day marks the centenary of the Gallipoli campaign. Jac Taylor shares her top five commemorative events around Australia.

Adventure Holidays

A close encounter with Ningaloo‘s whale sharks

If swimming with whale sharks isn’t on your outback bucket list, well then you’re missing out, says Daniel Scott.

Drill Hall Emporium Tasmania's antique trail

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Tasmania’s little-known antique stores

Discover Tasmania's little-known antique trail.

10 of Australia’s most unforgettable walks and hikes

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Woke up to ocean views, chased waterfalls, cooked under the stars… now that’s a perfect weekend. All you need is the right van – and a sense of adventure.

We're swapping outback dust for green valleys as the Indian Pacific winds its way into the misty Blue Mountains. The final stretch takes us into Sydney, where the journey ends – but the memories last a lifetime.

Join the fabulous Shelita Buffet for a tour of Broken Hill, where history, art and drag come together for a one-of-a-kind outback adventure.

Wine country on the rails. The Indian Pacific slows down for a day of world-class vineyards and laid-back charm in the Barossa Valley.

From the goldfields of Kalgoorlie to the silence of the Nullarbor and the tiny ghost town of Cook, this is the wild heart of Australia.

Step aboard the Indian Pacific for an epic 4352km adventure to see Australia like never before.

From the red heart of the outback to lush Top End landscapes, The Ghan is slow travel at its finest – with gourmet dining, epic sunsets and pure adventure along the way.

These outback pubs are not just places to grab a cold beer; they’re the heartbeat of remote communities, brimming with history, character and some seriously memorable characters.

We're in the ultimate holiday limbo, just like this sleepy kangaroo at East Coast Natureworld. The ‘should I nap or party?’ dilemma hits hard. How are you spending this week?

Australia’s white sand beaches are calling – which one will you visit first?