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.

Port Lincoln is known as Australia's seafood capital. And it doesn't disappoint Sarah Ivey.

Winston Aldworth stays at a stylish Sydney property.

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.

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.

Justine Tyerman finds the perfect spot for a final family holiday ahead of her daughter's OE.

Bellarine Peninsula is a one-hour drive southwest of Melbourne. It's known for its stunning coastline and historic sites and is home to some of Victoria's most spectacular seafood, wineries and food trails.

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.

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.

Visiting Australia during National Reconciliation Week, Ewan McDonald takes a walk into the country's past.

Victoria has top golfing, but there's one small - possibly deadly - problem for Kiwis, says Cameron McMillan.

Eveline Harvey takes a domestic hop up Australia's east coast aboard QF520.

Mangere's Nick Afoa is wowing Sydney audiences with his Simba the Lion King.

There's barely anything happening in Auckland during that giant snoozy hole between the end of the Comedy Festival and the beginning of the International Film Festival.