Australian Traveller

AFTER NEARLY TWO YEARS of being told to stay put and holiday here, our international borders are open once again. Finally! And while I am as happy as the next long-haul-starved traveller about the prospect of jumping a flight to wherever, the motivat

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From budget to luxe and from small to large, consult our guide to the best caravan hire companies (like Camplify – ‘Daisy’ pictured above) to get you on the road in style. Enjoy nature au naturel at the following places deemed the best spots for sk

Sydney’s Manly institution Wharf Bar is up and running again after extensive renovations, including the addition of Bar Tropic, a Mediterranean-inspired restaurant and cocktail bar overseen by executive chef Francois Poulard (ex-Chiswick). Do order t

The newest jewel in the crown of Woolloomooloo’s Finger Wharf – a Sydney icon with wool-boom beginnings as the city’s first wharf and now a first-class dining precinct – is a slice of Italy in the shape of fine diner, Il Pontile. The waterside restau

A perennial quick snack, popcorn gets a suitably Melbourne elevation at Popkin’s Artisan Popcorn, Australia’s first (and currently only) gourmet popcorn shop. Located in the suburb of Elwood, Popkin’s small-batch creations include the Signature line

Narawntapu National Park is a paradise for birds – from the water birds that flourish on the shores and lagoon at Springlawn to the coastal birds including gulls, terns and oystercatchers; the north-east of the park forms the Rubicon Estuary Importan

NAME: FUGAZZI LOCATION: ADELAIDE, SA DESIGN FIRM: STUDIO –GRAM WHILE THE NAME Fugazzi might sound vaguely like a regional pasta dish you may have tried somewhere once (“I’ll have the fugazzi with extra Parmigiano”), its origin as the moniker for

AS A CHILD, OUR FAMILY HOLIDAYS WERE ALWAYS TO… Rosebud and the Mornington Peninsula (1), the summer resorts for Italian migrants. It was the back beach for those of us who wanted to be like Aussie surfer types, and front beach for the parents. It wa

Gippsland Lakes are home to about 400 indigenous plant species, 300 native wildlife species and the largest lake system in the southern hemisphere. And there is no shortage of beautiful stays in the region. In this neck of the woods, visitors can lay

WHILE THOSE WHO DON’T regularly delve into the intricacies of the Australian design scene may not instantly recognise Anna Spiro’s name, avid travellers will know her work. Flash up any image of Halcyon House, situated in the sleepy hamlet of Cabarit

Verdict: A sophisticated stopover where you don’t even need to leave the hotel for a decent city fix. Score: We rated: This is safe luxe – chic and comfortable with design and service that won’t polarise anyone.And the position is unbeatable i

ON A DAMP FRIDAY evening, Melbourne’s streets are charged with anticipation. Its CBD is regaining confidence after conceding its title of most liveable city for something far less covetable. Inside Aru’s softly lit elongated dining room, chatter betw

268 Little Collins Street, Melbourne,Vic; aru.net.au Verdict: Familiar flavours presented in seductive combinations that inspire new perspectives. Score: We rated: Good food is nothing without skilful service and from the moment we arrived, o

You can fly direct to Kununurra from Perth, Darwin and Broome with Airnorth and Qantas. While in town try FRESHWATER APARTMENTS (freshwaterapartments.net.au), then 4WD to EL QUESTRO (elquestro. com.au) and fly to FARAWAY BAY (farawaybay.com.au). Must

THE VIBRANT PRECINCT of South Eveleigh manages to be simultaneously one of Sydney’s oldest and newest: a transformation of the Eveleigh Railway Workshops, a stone’s throw from Redfern Station and the birthplace of Australia’s national rail network, i

THE GRAMPIANS mountains rise out of the Wimmera Plains as a beacon for nature and adventure lovers, but the region also hosts an expanding collection of wine experiences, starting two hours west of Melbourne. Some are icons, dating back 150 years, an

The Coffs Coast is NSW’s first accredited ECO Destination, with the Mid North Coast region recognised for its certified sustainable destination management practices. Wajaana Yaam Gumbaynggirr Adventure Tours is one of six ECO-certified operators and

Virgin Australia has re-introduced services from Sydney to Coffs Harbour. Flights from Melbourne will resume late March.You can book a flight at virginaustralia.com To learn more about the GIINGAN GUMBAYNGGIRR CULTURAL EXPERIENCE visit bmnac.org.au;

IN 2011, A FEW MONTHS after Elvis Ferinac and his wife Carla tied the knot at 1770 Getaway resort, the couple committed to a sea change from Brisbane to Agnes Water and the town of 1770. Together, they now manage the resort, which comprises five luxu

Qantas and Rex both fly into Kingscote, Kangaroo Island’s largest town, which is 100 kilometres from Flinders Chase National Park. SEALINK also operates car and passenger ferries from Cape Jervis (100 kilometres south of Adelaide) to Penneshaw on the

Shepparton is just over two hours’ drive north of Melbourne; Nagambie is 90 minutes north. THE TELLER COLLECTIVE is one of Shepparton’s stand-out dining options with an inventive menu and local wines located in the city’s CBD. thetellercollective.com