A good watering hole is never far away in Sydney. Here we pick some of our favourites.

Plan something special during your trip to Sydney with a stay at one of these plush and vibrant hotels in the heart of the city.

A walking tour with a difference gives shopaholics the perfect introduction to Sydney.

Viva takes a look at the best of Sydney's ever-burgeoning eating out scene, including some old favourites and a few young upstarts.

Before 'green' was good, Noosa was on nature's side, finds Heather Ramsay.

Whether it's multi-brand boutiques or grand designer stores, Sydney does fashion in its own special way. Here are Viva's favourite fashion shops.

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.

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.

South Australia's Copper Coast was once home to thousands of Cornish miners and this heritage is remembered during Kernewek Lowender.

More interested in play than pinot? The Murray River is still for you, writes Rob McFarland.

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.

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.

When the sun's out, Melbourne's all about action, says Michael Burgess.

Eveline Harvey explores the Mandurah area in Western 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.