Kerri Jackson dons a stinger suit to explore the assorted wonders of the Great Barrier Reef.

David Potts goes in search of the shy Aussie platypus.

Jim Eagles takes a walk on the wild side of Sydney.

Helen van Berkel goes thrillseeking in 'Adrenalin City'.

Mythology and champagne are a good fit, finds Greg Ansley.

Kerri Jackson finds Brisbane is more than a jumping-off point.

Passengers travelling across the Tasman could clear customs and immigration in less than 10 minutes under new electronic systems.

Sight-seeing flight highlights romance of the red centre.

Rachel Glucina embraces her inner snob in a search for luxury over the ditch.

Pamela Wade takes to the water in the Northern Territory.

Just a boat ride from Brisbane, Moreton Island has amazing history and giant sandhills.

Kerri Jackson finds Club Med offers the perfect family escape during a recession.

My mission, should I choose to accept it, is to fly to Melbourne alone, pick up a rental car, drive north out of the city for an hour-and-a-half, then find several places off the beaten track where I would be buffed and pampered to my heart's content.

Jill Worrall goes behind locked doors to tour an Aussie prison.

Tibooburra is about as remote as Australia gets, says Sally Hammond.