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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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Murray Valley Highway over Lake Hume, Victoria.

Fancy a road trip? Australia's 10 most unforgettable highways

Long and monster-sealed; these are Australia's most dramatic feats of road engineering.

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A 2979 kilometre trans-continental journey,  north to south: The Ghan.

Return of The Ghan: One of the world's greatest train journeys is back

After being forced off the rails for one of the longest periods in its 90-year history, The Ghan is back on track.

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Barraba Silo Art, Tamworth.

The nine things you must do in Tamworth, NSW

Tamworth is much more than a big guitar, although that still features among gastro-pubs, regional arts and inspired country accommodation.

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The dramatic Bronte coastline along the Bondi Beach to Coogee Beach walk.

The 10 best city walks to do right now

Australians, there's no need to head to the country just to get a good walk in. Here are 10 of the best walks to do without leaving the city.

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Lesser-known but equally as stunning: Douglas-Apsley National Park.

Forget Freycinet: Tasmania's other spectacular national park

Lesser-known but equally as stunning, Tasmania's other national park is a spectacular spot to experience nature.

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Bondi's famous beach is a highlight of Sydney.

The best of what our cities have to offer this summer

With the pandemic still restricting our travel and holiday options, what better time to explore your home city (or the one next door)?

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Sydney, at least as the world knows it, is literally right on your glamour-filled doorstep at the Park Hyatt.

Five of the best Sydney hotels for a staycation

There's a whole lot of glamour, room service, inner-city coolness and stunning waterside beauty to be enjoyed - all without leaving Sydney.

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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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