Belinda Jackson

Belinda Jackson
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With an eye always out for great street eats and the dream bargain, travel writer Belinda Jackson hunts down the best travel deals for Sunday Traveller each week. She has a particular soft spot for the wilds of the Middle East, scarves and carpets.

Ain Dubai is 250 metres high, soaring well above the world's other large observation wheels.

Twice as big as London Eye: On board the world's largest observation wheel

In a city where bigger is better, it's only natural that Dubai's latest statement structure, Ain Dubai, is now the world's largest observation wheel.

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Ten beautiful places where cars are banned

On bike, on boat, on foot or by horse-drawn carriage, give cars the cold shoulder and explore 10 of the world's most picturesque auto-free towns.

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Camp Island is off Guthalungra, halfway between Airlie Beach and Townsville.

You can now rent an entire Whitsundays island for $225 a night

Sleeping eight guests only, the Whitsundays' newest private island resort is open for business.

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Nine spectacular pink lakes you must visit

Locals are cottoning on to what Instagrammers have known for years: the secrets of Australia's plethora of pink lakes.

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Southern Lights light up New Zealand's night sky.

Seven of the best places to see the Southern Lights

One of the globe's biggest natural events is poised to unfold – and you don't need a long-haul ticket to see it.

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The Port Fairy Lighthouse on the easternmost tip of Griffiths Island.

Avoid the Great Ocean Road crowds: The seaside town most Victorians miss

Just three hours from Melbourne, this delightful town is far from the full car parks and bad coffee of Victoria's Great Ocean Road.

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Cocos Keeling has Australia's best beach.

The hidden isles: Six of Australia's lesser-known island adventures

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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Magnetic Island is one of Australia's cheapest and most fun islands.

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.