Six of Australia's lesser-known islands

Belinda Jackson

There are 8222 islands linked to our country, plenty for all. Here are a few you may have overlooked in your travels.

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Cocos Keeling has Australia's best beach.

This magical tropical waterway is paradise

Sheriden Rhodes

Watch your cares drift away on one of Australia's most beautiful tropical rivers.

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Float on your back and listen to the gurgle of the river in your ears, watching butterflies flit and kingfishers swoop.

The worst trip I've ever been on as a travel writer

Ben Groundwater

Sometimes the life of a travel writer is amazing, sometimes it's inspiring, sometimes it's shockingly lavish – and sometimes, it sucks.

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Right now, even a bad holiday sounds better than being at home.

Travel restrictions due to COVID-19 have seen much of Qantas' fleet grounded ... and a new route become the airline's ...

Travel quiz: Due to travel restrictions, what is now Qantas' busiest flight route?

Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with our travel quiz.

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Tea Tree Bay in Noosa National Park is a popular place for picnics and surfing, with many other spots in the park more ...

Podcast: Summer holidays - where to go and what to expect this year

Summer is coming. Here's what you need to know to start planning that ultimate getaway.

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Ben Groundwater

Haunted Happenings in Salem during Halloween.

Witch trial town warns off Halloween tourists

A new surge of coronavirus cases in Massachusetts is coinciding with a deluge of Halloween visitors to the witch-trial town of Salem.

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Shannon McMahon

Singapore Airlines' A380 restaurant tickets sold out in 30 minutes.

Why people pay hundreds of dollars to eat on grounded planes

When Singapore Airlines said seats on its superjumbo-turned-restaurant sold out in 30 minutes, one common question was: Who on Earth would want to do that?

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Will Davies

The Great Southern ran through Victoria's Grampians in its inaugural season, but will skip the state this summer.

Australia's newest epic train journey to drop Victoria from route

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No other Western country has banned its citizens from leaving the country.

The ban on Australians leaving the country is unique, but is it legal?

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Gold Coast

Australia's own Vegas is centred around a beautiful golden stretch of sand that hugs a strip of urban skyscrapers.

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Belinda Jackson
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Paradise on a budget: Australia's cheapest islands

From flashpacking to glamping, staying in a prison or on a pristine beach, Australia's best budget island stays may be cheap, but they are also unforgettable.

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Belinda Jackson

Heart Reef was not discovered until 1975 and has remained free of visitors until now.

Off limits for 45 years, you can finally visit this iconic spot

The darling of the reef is a selfie-free zone – and for that we should all be thankful.

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Belinda Jackson

Chris Hemsworth quokka selfie at rottnest island

Australia's ten most fun islands

Island breaks are often all about sun, sea and sand. But for those who want more to occupy them than swimming and beach walks, Australia has some island options that pack a lot more in …