Rachel Grunwell dons a hard hat and takes the plunge into a Victoria gold mine.

Going Green shows Anna Rushworth a whole different side to Queensland.

The whales at Hervey Bay seem to love interacting with people, writes Jim Eagles.

Forty shades of sand are just one of the many attractions in this laid back holiday spot.

Jim Eagles grabs his binoculars and enjoys the spectacular and prolific birdlife on Queensland's Fraser Island.

Lightning Ridge draws many who hope to find precious opal, writes Kara Segedin.

Divine ethnic eateries, vintage markets, great bookshops - even gothic cemeteries... dodge the tourists and head for Sydney's diverse inner suburbs, says Kerri Jackson.

A $1950-a-night luxury Australian is a mixed experience, writes Kathy Marks.

Greg Dixon reels under the magnificent scenery and cruel sun of Australia's Red Centre.

Graham Reid embraces all that is mad, bad and dangerous in a new Australian exhibition.

Graham Reid experiences a feast of sights and sounds on the coast south of Sydney.

Mary Lambie grabs a tent, hops on a bike and joins hundreds of others for an epic trip through Queensland.

The Australian town of Parkes is still aiming for the heavens and still hooked on Elvis, writes Chris Pritchard.

It was touted as "the best job in the world" - living on Queensland's Hamilton Island for six months as "caretaker", promoting the Whitsundays to the world.

Jim Eagles learns that it's good to camp where there are plenty of kookaburras.

Reluctant passenger Geraldine Johns straps herself in and is jetted to cuisine hotspots.

Sydney's new YHA is a fresh take on budget stays, writes Sharon Stephenson.

You're better off booking your transtasman flight on Air New Zealand's website from the other side of the ditch.

Sarah Lang explores Brisbane and finds the city has blossomed into a bastion of culture.

Is Queensland's Gold Coast slipping in its appeal as a Kiwi holiday destination?

Proud father-to-be Alan Perrott discovers the joys of pampering packages for expectant parents.

Who needs a famous bridge or a renowned cricket ground when you've got pandas.

With a napkin already tucked in her collar for next month's Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, Karen Jackson passes the time by eating her way around this food-lover's city.

Waterways team with wildlife on a day's fishing excursion, writes Heather Ramsay.

Jim Eagles braves rough seas, icebergs and whipping rain to get to know some of the amusing inhabitants of the Sub-Antarctic islands.

How best to enjoy the sun: DIY or package deal?

Jim Eagles masters his offroad skills in search of special wildlife on Fraser Island.