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A cleaner way to enjoy boating in this Australian river

Port Dalrymple Yacht Club commodore Barrie McIndoe with Enviroslip committee member Peter Sluce. Picture by Phillip Biggs
This slipway is leading the way in caring for boaties and the environment. Find out how.
Aaron Smith
Explore the stunning Adelaide Hills in off-grid luxury
Enjoy modern comfort in these exquisite cabins on a historic property.
Rowan Cowley
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Stay in off-grid luxury in the beautiful Adelaide Hills. Pictures supplied
Still cruising: Kim's houseboat dream becomes her river ferry passion
Enjoy bird watching and appreciate nature on this Tasmanian river cruise.
Libby Bingham
River cruise operator Kim Phillips-Haines aboard her Just Leven ferry at Ulverstone. Picture supplied.
Get your feed at these award-winning Sunshine State pubs
The feed is good, beverages better and service best at these hot spots.
Judith Maizey
The Exchange Hotel, Kilcoy, was one of three country pubs recognised in the QHA Awards for Excellence. Picture supplied by Donna Roser
Secret Phillip Island: Go beyond the obvious at this classic haunt
Laura Waters
Secret Phillip Island: Go beyond the obvious at this classic haunt
Bridge club takes to the high seas for upcoming epic week-long cruise
Enjoy a cruise while playing endless amounts of this card game.
John Piggott
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While the focus is on bridge, there's plenty of time for socialising and having fun during the cruise. Picture supplied
Gulflander train makes late start after floods
Explore the Queensland outback on this historic rail trip.
Ben Carr
The Gulflander is a major north west Queensland tourist attraction. Picture Queensland Rail
Hotel site once had a pub with no beer
How the temperance movement changed the architecture of Bega.
James Parker
The site where the Grand Hotel resides was once the location of a pub with no beer. Picture by James Parker
The strange, yet fascinating, tales that swirl around Broughton Island
Behind this scuba diving hotspot are 16th century Portuguese tales and a World War II bomb.
Mike Scanlon
Looking Glass Isle is one of the most popular dive sites on the island group. Picture: Mike Scanlon
Travellers put their dancing shoes on for this QLD old-time dance night
Try your hand at Gypsy Tap, Canberra Two Step, Hucklebuck, Twilight Waltz.
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Mount Archer in Rockhampton, QLD. Plus insets of Alton Downs Hall's Old-Time Dancers. Main picture by QLD Tourism, insets supplied.

International travel

Don't get stuck: Key passport tips for Australian travellers

Australian passport holders can travel to 189 destinations without a visa, or get a visa, visitor's permit, or electronic travel authority upon arrival. Picture from Unsplash
John Piggott
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Save with Wendy Wu Tours' Biggest Ever sale
SPONSORED | Explore the best of Asia on these gorgeous tours.
Blooming Sakura trees with Mount Fuji, Japan, in the background. Picture supplied
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Spectacular scenes of Canada and Alaska await on this gorgeous trip.
The iconic Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. Picture supplied
We went in search of the original Laksa in Malaysia - here's what we found
A fascinating blend of cultures and cuisines awaits in Melaka.
Michael Turtle
Jonker Street.

Cruising

Still cruising: Kim's houseboat dream becomes her river ferry passion

River cruise operator Kim Phillips-Haines aboard her Just Leven ferry at Ulverstone. Picture supplied.
Enjoy bird watching and appreciate nature on this Tasmanian river cruise.
Libby Bingham
All aboard: how to champagne cruise on a beer budget
These novice cruisers share the mischief and magic onboard.
Georgia Rossiter
The white party on the Pacific Encounter. Picture Georgia Rossiter
Port of Echuca's skies light up with Easter Fireworks
SPONSORED | Enjoy this glorious Murray River town this long weekend with the whole family.
Watch a spectacular fireworks display while enjoying the sights of Echuca, a historic Murray River town, this Easter long weekend. Picture supplied
Prepare for amazing Encounter in the Sunshine State
Michael Hartshorn
The Encounter at sea. Picture supplied

Rail & Coach tours

Are these the most exquisite rail journeys on Earth?

The Andean Explorer in Peru is among our top train rides across the globe. Picture supplied
Six rail journeys in six different continents... we have rounded up the world's best.
Akash Arora
Gulflander train makes late start after floods
Explore the Queensland outback on this historic rail trip.
Ben Carr
The Gulflander is a major north west Queensland tourist attraction. Picture Queensland Rail
All aboard for a wonderful holiday aboard the great trains of Europe
Therese Murray
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Enjoy all the magnificent scenery Europe has to offer. Picture supplied
Enjoy the best of train and cruise liner travel on your next holiday
See more in comfort with a combined train and ocean liner holiday.
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Travellers aboard The Ghan take in the view of the Red Centre from the comfort of their cabin. Picture supplied by Holidays of Australia.

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