Australasia holidays
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Food and wine masterclasses, sky going on forever and the feeling of space you only get in the outback … this is a train journey you will never forget
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Beach resorts and retreats on New Zealand’s South Island make the most of dramatic views, as well as offering a tranquil getaway. Here are 10 to suit the calm, collected – and the adventurous
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The pearl industry in Broome, Western Australia, is built on a dubious colonial record, nine-metre tides, skilled divers – and backpackers
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As David Attenborough’s new three-part Great Barrier Reef documentary begins, here’s our guide to exploring the world’s largest living structure and the Queensland coast, from scuba diving trips to rainforest excursions – plus the best places to stay
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Over seven days of cycling, conquering some of the country’s highest and steepest alpine ascents, Alan Evans puts his body and cycling skills to the test
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Sydney’s queer scene has shifted from its Oxford Street heartland to fresh districts and more diverse venues. Artists and performers reveal where to drink and party, and the best cultural events
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Some of Sydney’s best food, affordable hotels, vibrant Parramatta and a drive-in cinema make a weekend away out west a must-do
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There’s much more to Townsville than backpackers and cowboys. The north Queensland town has great hotels and easy access to gorgeous Magnetic Island
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A seven-day walk along one of Tasmania’s most remote tracks is worth the leeches, powdered meals and wading through creeks in your underwear
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David Walsh’s ‘anti-museum’ on the banks of the Derwent river in Tasmania has beaten Moma and Tate Modern to be named the world’s best modern art gallery. But part of Mona’s magic is that even this latest accolade feels like a dream
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There’s more to the Snowy Mountains than a visit to the slopes. The Australian high country offers great skiing but also fly-fishing and snowshoeing
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Albury is more than a stopover between Melbourne and Sydney. A lush riverside setting, a thriving arts scene and a new hotel make it a destination in its own right
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What’s it like camping in the city on one of the coldest nights of the year? Brigid Delaney tries the new luxury camping hotel in Melbourne
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It may look like an abstract painting, but this is an aerial shot of salt flats in Shark Bay, Western Australia, captured by British photographer Simon Butterworth
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There are more than a thousand significant rock art sites less than hour from central Sydney. A new tour shows you where to find them from land and water
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I thought doing the Thorsborne Trail on a remote island off Queensland would be life-affirming. In fact I was woefully under-prepared for what lay ahead
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