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Secret's out: 18 of Australia's best hidden beaches

There's surely never been a better time to beat the madding crowds and find your own little stretch of sunny, sandy paradise.

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Luxury private island accommodation: Orpheus Island resort, Queensland.

Ten reasons why this is the perfect Queensland island resort

Here are 10 reasons why Orpheus Island might just be it.

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Fact for visitors: Locals don't really go to Surfers Paradise.

Twenty things that will shock first-time visitors to the Gold Coast

It's just not theme parks and beaches; there are art galleries and rainforests, and a bar and dining scene to rival hipster Melbourne.

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The Blue Pool in Bermagui.

'It's been bloody great': Blue heaven along the Sapphire Coast

It's been a baptism of fire and COVID-19 for many businesses on the stunning Sapphire Coast. But now, blue skies are ahead.

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Australia's island paradise: Lord Howe Island.

Going 'overseas'? Why Australia's island paradise is the best destination

Recently re-opened, this island is one of the few "overseas" destinations available to Australian holidaymakers.

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Aitutaki Lagoon, Cook Islands.

Reliably sexy: The world's 10 most amazing lagoons

There are few geographical features that are as reliably sexy as a lagoon and these are the 10 best.

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Snorkelling along Tanna's untouched north coast in Vanuatu.

Pacific paradises: Five of the best holiday islands

When it comes to paradise, there are few prettier places than the islands of the Pacific. Craig Tansley journeys among them to pick the highlights.

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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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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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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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On big swell days, waves crash dramatically into the pool.

The spectacular sea baths carved by convicts

Lying spectacularly at the bottom of a rugged cliff face carved into a natural rock platform lies the little-known Bogey Hole.

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A typically gorgeous beach at Aitutaki, in the Cook Islands.

Keep dreaming: Five lesser-known Pacific paradises

Dreaming of an island idyll but hanging the expense no longer an option? Craig Tansley suggests some peaceful Pacific choices away from the jet set.

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