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Drone photography in Australia: what you need to know

Drones have opened up a whole world of textures, compositions and jaw-dropping new perspectives on travel photography. And Australia, with its unique landscapes, is a great place to get above it all. From the red-dirt horizons in the Outback to the delicate lacework of the Great Barrier Reef visible below aquamarine waters, there are rich opportunities to capture some stunning photographs if you bring your drone down under. Having said that, there are a few drone moans, especially from locals...

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How to do a car-free day trip from Melbourne

Melbourne may love its trams, but did you know its excellent public transport system also allows travellers to take excursions into neighbouring regions of Victoria on a budget? Natural forests, quaint towns and the seaside are all within easy reach of the city, and taking the train means you can slow down, enjoy the scenery (or even a craft beer) without the stress of driving or being stuck on a tour timetable. Pack your Myki card and pick your own car-free day trip from Melbourne...

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Bountiful Bruny Island: Southern Tasmania's foodie paradise

A remote speckle of land at the bottom of the earth, Bruny Island is famed for its natural beauty, boasting a bush-meets-sea terrain to fulfil all types of outdoor adventurers...

A remote speckle of land at the bottom of the earth, Bruny Island is famed for its natural beauty, boasting a bush-meets-sea terrain to fulfil all types of outdoor adventurers. This southernmost part of Australia is also home to some of the best produce in the country. Tasmanian produce is much celebrated in the country, and Bruny Island, though petite in relation to Tasmania’s mainland (let alone Australia’s), is a paradise for food and drink...

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Indulge your senses on Australia's sensational Sunshine Coast

Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is a complete indulgence of the senses. With a postcard-perfect coastline and a hinterland of rolling rainforests, this region is awash with vibrant colour...

Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is a complete indulgence of the senses. With a postcard-perfect coastline and a hinterland of rolling rainforests, this region is awash with vibrant colour. The fresh seafood scene will have you drooling every time you reminisce about your first taste of a Moreton Bay Bug – as scrumptious as they are hideous-looking – while the sun-kissed stretches of land are accompanied by soundtracks of crashing waves and the droning of cicadas...

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Two days in Brisbane – explore Queensland's booming capital

It seems odd that Brisbane, Australia’s third-largest city and Queensland's capital, could be described as ‘undiscovered’. But as the 2.2 million residents attest, this is precisely the case...

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Australian road trip: where to find the best Big Things

The world’s largest island is also a little obsessed with making things BIG...

The world’s largest island is also a little obsessed with making things BIG. Depending on how you measure it (we’re looking at you ‘Big Bogan', Nyngan, New South Wales) there are more than 200 monster-sized versions of animals, fruit, vegetables or Aussie outlaws to add to your Australian road trip itinerary. Many of these icons, captured in family photo albums for generations, are now must-do road trip stops for the ultimate in selfie kitsch. Get your hashtags at the ready...

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The best detours on Australia’s Great Ocean Road

Wind your way beside the crashing Southern Ocean, twist around hairpin bends hugging limestone cliffs, take pit stops under koala-filled tree canopies, and bask in the sun on secluded beaches on one of Australia’s most spectacular drives: the Great Ocean Road. While the drive is best known for the iconic Twelve Apostles and famous beaches at Anglesea, Aireys Inlet, Lorne and Apollo Bay, many of the region’s treasures are not on the Great Ocean Road itself...

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Six iconic Sydney foods and where to try them

One of the joys of travel is tasting the cuisine of a new land, and Australian food offers a cornucopia of superb ingredients deftly handled by a foodie community that is passionate about quality and flavour. Here are six unique Australian flavours, and the best places to sample them, all located in inner Sydney...

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Ten of Australia and New Zealand’s most intriguing wine regions

Wine lovers will be no strangers to Australia and New Zealand’s top terroirs, from the Margaret River’s velvety Chardonnays to the aromatic Sauvignon Blancs of Marlborough, New Zealand...

Wine lovers will be no strangers to Australia and New Zealand’s top terroirs, from the Margaret River’s velvety Chardonnays to the aromatic Sauvignon Blancs of Marlborough, New Zealand. But with both countries boasting such diverse terrain – dry craggy plains, verdant valleys and weather-worn plateaus to name a few – there are innumerable under-the-radar and lesser-known wineries worth visiting...

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Crocodile encounters in Australia’s Northern Territory

The closest living relative to the dinosaur, with a bite force thought to rival that of a T.Rex, saltwater crocodiles are the ultimate apex predators...

The closest living relative to the dinosaur, with a bite force thought to rival that of a T.Rex, saltwater crocodiles are the ultimate apex predators. With more than 100,000 of them patrolling the waterways of Australia’s Northern Territory alone – that’s one saltie for every two human residents – it’s the best place on the planet to see these reptilian relics in action...

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Snorkelling with cuttlefish: South Australia’s psychedelic secret

The natural world is full of eye-catching mating rituals...

The natural world is full of eye-catching mating rituals. Male birds of paradise flash their brightly coloured feathers and perform energetic dances and red-striped garter snakes roll around in ‘mating balls’, but the title of most spectacular mating ritual may well belong to the Australian giant cuttlefish...

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Travelling Australia's Red Centre on The Ghan

Considered one of the greatest rail journeys in the world, The Ghan takes three days and four nights to travel through the guts of Australia...

Considered one of the greatest rail journeys in the world, The Ghan takes three days and four nights to travel through the guts of Australia. Southward bound, it departs from Darwin in the Northern Territory, and snakes its way across the desert to Adelaide, some 2979 kms or 54 hours of train travel away, in South Australia...

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Setting sail for accessible adventure on the SV Tenacious

I’d seen pictures, even watched videos, but nothing really prepared me for my first sight of the tall ship SV Tenacious. At 64m long, 10.5m wide and 37...

I’d seen pictures, even watched videos, but nothing really prepared me for my first sight of the tall ship SV Tenacious. At 64m long, 10.5m wide and 37.5m from the deck to the tip of the main masthead, it is the largest single-hulled wooden ship still sailing the world’s oceans. As though transported straight out of the 19th century – or from the set of Pirates of the Caribbean – with its hull of Siberian larch and teak decking, this three-masted, 586-tonne barque is truly a thing of beauty...

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First time visiting an Aboriginal art centre in Australia

Aboriginal art tells a story that began on remote rock walls and now encompasses an astonishing diversity of regional styles that can be seen in-situ or in art galleries the world over...

Aboriginal art tells a story that began on remote rock walls and now encompasses an astonishing diversity of regional styles that can be seen in-situ or in art galleries the world over. As you journey through the Northern Territory, visiting Aboriginal art centres will give you the opportunity to enjoy authentic, unscripted cultural encounters, and the chance to buy art you cannot get anywhere else directly from the creators themselves...

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Best free things to do in Brisbane

Brisbane is an outdoorsy city year-round. While denizens of the southern metropolises cower inside during the winter months, daytime temperatures in Queensland’s capital rarely dip below 20°C...

Brisbane is an outdoorsy city year-round. While denizens of the southern metropolises cower inside during the winter months, daytime temperatures in Queensland’s capital rarely dip below 20°C. And in Brisbane the best kind of fun is often found outdoors and free. From exceptional markets to lush tropical gardens, Brisbane has you covered without breaking your wallet...

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Beyond Nick Cave: Melbourne's best live music experiences

Melbourne’s classic pubs, historic theatres and basement bars offer more than just beer, Broadway and Bloody Marys – they also crank out some of the city’s best live music...

Melbourne’s classic pubs, historic theatres and basement bars offer more than just beer, Broadway and Bloody Marys – they also crank out some of the city’s best live music. You cannot visit Melbourne without spending a night squeezing into a packed independent venue to catch a raucous set by big-name international acts and local ‘next big thing’ bands...

Australia travel tips & articles

Drone photography in Australia: what you need to know

How to do a car-free day trip from Melbourne

Bountiful Bruny Island: Southern Tasmania's foodie paradise

Indulge your senses on Australia's sensational Sunshine Coast

Two days in Brisbane – explore Queensland's booming capital

Australian road trip: where to find the best Big Things

The best detours on Australia’s Great Ocean Road

Six iconic Sydney foods and where to try them

Ten of Australia and New Zealand’s most intriguing wine regions

Crocodile encounters in Australia’s Northern Territory

Snorkelling with cuttlefish: South Australia’s psychedelic secret

Travelling Australia's Red Centre on The Ghan

Setting sail for accessible adventure on the SV Tenacious

First time visiting an Aboriginal art centre in Australia

Best free things to do in Brisbane

Beyond Nick Cave: Melbourne's best live music experiences

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