The promise of spectacular scenery is what brings Jon Bridges to this famous road but he ends up preoccupied with finding a shipwreck survivor.

Australia is blessed with a wide range of exotic wine regions with beautiful vistas, character vineyard restaurants and wines of distinction.

Dennis and Rosamund Knill discover a distant shore and a whole new world of adventure around Queensland's coast.

We round up a selection of must-do upcoming events across the Tasman...

Four weeks of over-the-top partying – that's Mad March in Adelaide, writes Henry Porter.

Miranda Spary tastes the bounty of the Apple Isle, Tasmania.

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.

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.

Queensland's capital is full of delights, writes Ellie Mitchell.

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.

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.

Melbourne's Mornington Peninsula is an amazing place to see by bike with an audio guide — you can hear about the rich history while you take in the spectacular sights, writes Rachel Grunwell.

Fremantle is known for its eclectic, multicultural charm.

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.