Auckland's getting closer but Sydney is still the king when it comes to transtasman cuisine, writes Anna King Shahab.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Mary Low of the Cairns Chinese Association.

Top rated among Melbourne's music venues is the cool Cherry Bar, writes Julia Hollingsworth.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from author and blogger Nick Marquet.

Danielle Wright finds refuge from Melbourne's city street smells at a perfumista workshop.

In honour of Gallipoli and the close ties that bind New Zealand and Australia, 'Living' asked Herald cartoonist and ex-Queenslander Rod Emmerson for his favourite places across the ditch.

Justine Tyerman stays at a luxurious fifth-floor apartment in McMahons Point.

Graham Reid finds a secret bar in New South Wales where he's made to feel right at home.

Kate Roff takes her place in the food chain in the Mary River region's wetlands.

Regan Schoultz stays at a Queensland hotel with some funky design features.

Now's the perfect time to live lavishly in Australia, writes Megan Singleton.

Lions and cheetahs roar and hippos bellow while Michele Crawshaw and her son try to sleep just metres away.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Peter Brown from Rubyvale Gem Gallery.

South Australia's picturesque state capital offers plenty to see and do for travellers on a budget, writes Shandelle Battersby.

Sydney's arts community wants the city to become the country's cultural capital, finds Lynley Bilby.

A small crew of volunteers work around the clock when an ill turtle comes their way, writes Shandelle Battersby.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from writer Lee Mylne.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from artist Geoff Dixon.

Each week a New Zealand expat based in Queensland gives the inside word on their region. Today we hear from Lorraine Creighton, a fly in/fly out administrator at a South Australian mining company.

Carol Smith overcomes a physical challenge and is seduced by beauty and birdsong.

Justine Tyerman spends 48 hours exploring Australia's 'Riviera'.

Each week a New Zealand expat based in Queensland gives the inside word on their region. Today we hear from Martin Duncan, Owner of Freestyle Experiences and supporter of local food producers.

Norfolk Island's country and western music festival gets Eli Orzessek into a checked shirt and cowboy boots.

Each week a New Zealand expat based in Queensland gives the inside word on their region. Today we hear from Darryl Branthwaite from Raine & Horne in Gladstone.

Ewan McDonald gets in touch with his inner Easy Rider and heads out on the highway in a laid-back area of Queensland.

Ewan McDonald visits an island where humans come a distant last to wildlife.

Each week a New Zealand expat based in Queensland gives the inside word on their region. Today we hear from Peter Brown, Owner of Rubyvale Gem Gallery.

On a 4WD adventure along the Bloomfield Track in Queensland, Christopher Somerville finds that the tropics of Australia are as spectacular and diverse as they are vast.

Each week, expat Kiwis tell us what they most love about living by Queensland's beaches. Today we hear from Karen Revell from the Cruise Traveller travel company.

Home to the original 'rock' hall of fame, the Red Centre's landscape is dramatic; a canvas for indigenous art. Just remember to keep your fly hat on, writes Jenny Tabakoff.