Western Australia's humpback visitors and Ningaloo coral reef thrill Mike Osborne.

Chris Pritchard explores some lesser-known highlights of the East Kimberley.

An historic German settlement of Adelaide - now a tourist town - defines for Jon Bridges how tough and adaptable Australia's early European settlers needed to be to survive.

To say Australia's Outback is atmospheric is a tame understatement. For Fergus Blakiston it awoke his sense of history.

A trip through Australia's Kimberley Ranges moved Tony Bartlett more than he imagined it could.

Linda Herrick enjoys the philanthropy at Australia's Hunter Valley Gardens.

Melbourne lives up to its reputation as Australia's arts and culture capital, discovers Colin Mathura-Jeffree during a visit to the Winter Masterpieces series.

Judy Bailey gets acquainted with the reclusive platypus and enjoys the hospitality at Australia's first solar-powered and carbon-neutral resort.

Melbourne offers Colin Hogg a variety of drinking holes, from classic to haunted.

Looking to escape the Queensland crowds? Check out this list of some of the state's lesser-known - but no less spectacular - beaches.

On visiting a women-only surf and yoga retreat, Elisabeth Easther found everyone on the same wave length.

Colin Mathura-Jeffree revels in the variety of Melbourne's fashion hotspots.

We round up some of the best eco accommodation options for those wanting to get back to nature across the ditch.

A flight across Sydney harbour takes Leah McLennan to tempting restaurants that specialise in l-o-n-g lunches.

A colourful past comes to life when you visit Norfolk, the Pacific's undiscovered island, writes Paul Rush.

A colourful past comes to life when you visit Norfolk, the Pacific's undiscovered island.

Colin Mathura-Jeffree laps up the luxury and labels on the Gold Coast.

Colin Mathura-Jeffree laps up the luxury and labels on the Gold Coast.

Ewan McDonald tries his hand at sand-surfing, dune-riding and more at Tangalooma, Queensland.

If you haven’t been to the capital of South Australia, you might be surprised by how cute it actually is.

Sick of shopping and Surfers? Budget-friendly Port Stephens in NSW is packed with marine attractions, says Lucy Bennett.

Townsville is the gateway to a natural wonderland of north Queensland flora and fauna, writes Judy Bailey.

Judy Bailey gets the chance to explore her passion for wildlife in Australia.

Spa Qualia on Hamilton Island and the Gold Coast's Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat are great places to unwind.

Australia's festival state throws a giant bash in praise of verbal variety, as Jon Bridges discovers.

There's no better place to start your Australian wine-tasting journey than the McLaren Vale area, where Michael Van de Elzen finds long-established wineries and some wonderful olives and cheeses.

Australia's southern island is pretty big. A mountain bike helps Michael Van de Elzen to see some of its best sights.

Armed with the traditional Aboriginal greeting of a gum leaf, Jon Bridges is set to discover Melbourne on two wheels.

Jon Bridges bikes Victoria's Great Ocean Rd and experiences the gems that Melbourne has to offer.