Oceania
When it comes to great food, New Zealand is cutting Australia’s lunch
New Zealand’s set to show up its trans-Tasman culinary cousins with its soon-to-be-published first-ever Michelin Guide.
- Ben Groundwater
New bucket list: The 25 best Pacific and Australian experiences right now
Unrest, war and economic uncertainty are impacting the global travel landscape. There has arguably never been a better moment to spend our holiday dollars in our own region.
- Julietta Jameson
The clever French invention opening up Australia’s wildest coast
Want to poke around among the mangroves at high tide? Want to get a spray from a Kimberley waterfall? The Zodiac will get you there.
- Jim Darby
Port guide: Noumea, New Caledonia
A little bit of France floating not far from Australia, combined with indigenous culture and lovely scenery: what’s not to like about this South Pacific port?
- Brian Johnston
A mythical island paradise didn’t exist, so an Australian created it
It might (incorrectly) be associated with a famous Beach Boys song, but this private island resort has plenty of other reasons to sing its praises.
- Craig Platt
- ★★★★
- Hotel reviews
As a travel writer, here’s where I stay in Melbourne when I’m paying
Built before the era of big gyms and pools, this CBD hotel is cosmopolitan, unpretentious, calm – and very affordable.
- John Borthwick
- ★★★★
- Airline reviews
This full-service airline has budget prices (if you avoid the bag fee)
Pacific paradise’s national airline delivers good value apart from the baggage fee – but I found a way to get around it.
- Craig Platt
A cancelled flight led me to an unlikely new Melbourne highlight
Stranded, with a day to kill, I set off on a bicycle mission into Melbourne’s heart of brownness – the Yarra River.
- Matt Teffer
This renowned regional restaurant is why I still make a 100km detour
Would you drive 100 kilometres out of your way to enjoy an incredible meal? On a recent road trip, the prospect of returning to a regional favourite was too tempting to resist.
- Justine Costigan
- Opinion
- My happy place
More Aussies are discovering my island paradise, but they can’t change it
I grew up in a place where no building is allowed to be higher than the tallest coconut tree. It remains my happiest place on Earth.
- Craig Tansley