Outback site draws scientists on hunt for prehistoric gold, writes Leah McLennan.

Judy Bailey takes a soul stirring cruise down the Murray River.

The Australian Garden Show Sydney was designed to challenge the supremacy of the Chelsea Garden Show as the world’s leading event for horticulturists. They do think big in Australia.

Judy Bailey experiences a South Australian treasure.

The Northern Territory is one of Australia's premier tourist destinations, but Australia has many other, less-known territories. Some are bleak, isolated outposts, but others offer an intriguing, off-the-beaten track experience for adventurous travellers.

For a holiday far from the madding crowd, with nary a shop nor restaurant in sight, you’ll love cruising along South Australia’s Murray River. Here are five tips to know before you go.

The waters of the Murray River are fun - and croc-free, finds Sarah Ivey.

As the weather cools down, grey nomads start preparing for their migration to warmer climes in Australia.

Moreton Island's many activities include four wheel tours, quad biking, snorkelling the wrecks, segway tours, parasailing, bay boating tours, helicopter flights - and wild dolphin feeding.

Chris Reed escapes the rat race to find splendid isolation on a road trip through Outback Queensland.

Danielle Wright packs the family into a camper-van and hits the road to Victoria's holiday beaches.

Judy Bailey visits an award-winning eco resort in north Queensland, where guests can join in a night safari or go platypus spotting.

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One can be romantic about the good old fashioned road trip. There are no plans, no timetables and no worries. Never knowing which outcome you'll be handed though is all part of the fun.

A lunar pathway leads to a town that is Australia’s ‘Pearl of the North’, writes Paul Rush.

Kate Roff sees the desert's bizarre yet spectacular formations in a new light.