Pamela Wade tracks along the shore of the turquoise Tasman as she walks the Bay of Fires.

It came as no surprise to me to read in this morning's paper that trips to the Gold Coast are more costly than ever in recent memory.

Hunted no more, whales still bring in the dollars, writes Shandelle Battersby.

Many of Brisbane's great Aussie pubs survived the floods, writes Pam Neville.

Pamela Wade has a close encounter with the solar system.

In a city famed for its dining, one Kiwi is creating something unique, writes Pam Neville.

Greg Dixon visits a new exhibition of King Tutankhamun's precious treasures in Melbourne.

Victoria's mining history is both alluring and violent, writes Pamela Wade.

It looks as though the Oprah effect is beginning to be felt by Australia's tourism industry.

Life can be challenging for the cowboys of Longreach, Queensland. But Pamela Wade finds it an exciting, even magical, spot to explore.

There's heaps to enjoy on the Melbourne to Sydney touring route, writes Rob McFarland.

The sight of a hairy-legged spider scuttling across the bonnet of the car might have been evidence we were in the great outdoors, but something still didn't feel right.

Release your inner palaeontologist and dig for dinosaurs in Winton, writes Pamela Wade.

Kerri Jackson soaks up more than just good wine on a Penfolds tour that's steeped in history.

An abundance of wine, rich food and premium lodges turns a bush experience into a luxury getaway, writes Rosemary Garratt.

Marriage equality was the dominant theme of the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade.

Heather Ramsay finds pelicans, parrots and dramatic formations in West Australia.

If you're heading to Melbourne in early March, have your tastebuds primed.

This little-known Outback town holds a lot of Australian history, writes Carrie Berdon.

Nicola Whitham experiences the sweet life in Victoria's green and pleasant North East Valleys.

Valentine's Day is a time for love, but Melbourne hotel workers say they are fed up with cleaning rooms covered in fruits, chocolates and other things.

Experience one of the world's best drives on foot, writes Josie Stanford.

Robin Esrock holds his nerve to conquer a forest fire lookout.

From 1953 to 1968, historic Longford was an iconic motorsport destination.

A balloon flight gives Graham Reid a new perspective on the urban sprawl.

Sydney has been branded Australia's worst city - by its own residents.

Greg Dixon ponders whether to climb - or not to climb - the sacred rock called Uluru.

Air New Zealand is taking its relationship with Virgin Blue up a notch, saying it has become a substantial shareholder in the Australian-based airline.

There's plenty to do on and off a cruise ship, finds Shandelle Battersby, and the attentive staff make cruising even better.