Travel's best of 2019: NZ and Australia
A look back at the best bits from a year in Travel. Today, New Zealand and Australia.
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A deeper look at Australia's first underwater hotel
Australia's underwater hotel could be the perfect digital detox for any ocean naturalist.
Sydney's surprising coastal adventure
Pack your togs for this epic walk between Sydney's Manly and Bondi.
Checking out a Business Class lounge... eventually
Top travel tip: Read the basic instructions to avoid getting lost.
Stomping on the 'temple' of Uluru no more
There's more reason than ever to visit the central Australian monolith post climbing ban.
Best exhibitions to see in Sydney this summer
The world-first shows on now in Sydney, and the Arts Festival 2020 events you need to see.
'It felt like I was standing in a corridor in the Death Star'
Michael Burgess checks into the W Hotel Brisbane.
Adelaide: A taste of South Australia
South Australia is a state full of hidden, delicious delights, writes Alexia Santamaria.
Northern Territory: Tiwi as, bro
The Tiwi Islands offer a rare insight into the Aboriginal way of life
UFO sightings: Two objects in 'conflict' before 1980 crash
Phil Tindale witnessed what can only be described as an air battle between two UFOs.
Post-cyclone Whitsundays more luxurious than ever
Post-cyclone, the Whitsundays and Great Barrier Reef are back in business.
Aussie 'ghost island' sells for huge price
Cyclone-ravaged Dunk Island has been snapped up for as whopping $32 million.
Adelaide grows its own food experiences
An explosion of food and wine producers has helped Adelaide bars to sprout like weeds.
Throw another marron on the barbie
Kim Knight takes a bite of Western Australia ahead of its annual Gourmet Escape festival.
Shore leave: The best cruise ports of call in Australia
An expert guide to Australia's top cruise ports.
Queensland: Rise and shine
Rachel Grunwell discovers nirvana just an hour's drive from the Gold Coast.
Australia: Grim tales from inside Sydney's crime museum
Steve Braunias sees dead people in Sydney.
Kiwi boy, 5, suffers burns on family holiday at Aussie fun park
It took three months for boy's third-degree burns to heal, but there will be no apology.
Impressive feeds guaranteed: An insider's guide to Melbourne's best food and drink
An insider's guide to the best bites and brews in Melbourne.
Ship Check: Sailing aboard the Queen Elizabeth
Helen van Berkel sails aboard Cunard's Queen Elizabeth
Cruising: How to get up close to crocodiles lunging for lunch
Grant Bradley takes a break from a luxury cruise to face the jaws of death.
From bush tucker to fine dining on the Sunshine Coast
Niki Bezzant eases into the Sunshine Coast.
Swags under the stars: A sleepover on the Great Barrier Reef
The more things change in this Queensland hot spot, the more they stay the same
Ask Away: Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo
Are any tours leaving New Zealand for this exciting event held at Sydney ANZ Stadium?
Sydney: Politics and pastries
Steve Braunias orders a High Tea luncheon inside Sydney's parliament.
Tips for skincare when you fly
How can I stop my skin from breaking out on every flight I take?
Uluru: Why tourist numbers climbing the rock are on the up
Climbing to the top of Australia's most famous natural landmark is still controversial.
Kombucha, massages and yoga: Sunshine Coast is the wellness capital of Australia
Scenery, food, spas and sports all add up to make this destination a wellness winner.
Kiwi tourist dies while snorkelling off Queensland
The man got into trouble in the water off Lady Elliot Island, about 1.45pm on Monday.
When does Uluru close to tourists?
Tourists are rushing to the Red Centre to climb Uluru before it is banned.
The Life Aquatic: Submarine through Cousteau's Ocean World
From a submarine we take a deeper look at the threats facing the Great Barrier Reef.