The sequel to Phantom of the Opera has hit Australia and it is a treat for the ears and eyes of Lloyd Webber fans.

A rejuvenated rail trip between Adelaide and Melbourne trumps flying, says Gregg Tripp.

Montville is worth the rollercoaster drive inland from Noosa, writes Jennifer Chapman.

A good watering hole is never far away in Sydney. Here we pick some of our favourites.

Plan something special during your trip to Sydney with a stay at one of these plush and vibrant hotels in the heart of the city.

A walking tour with a difference gives shopaholics the perfect introduction to Sydney.

Viva takes a look at the best of Sydney's ever-burgeoning eating out scene, including some old favourites and a few young upstarts.

Before 'green' was good, Noosa was on nature's side, finds Heather Ramsay.

Whether it's multi-brand boutiques or grand designer stores, Sydney does fashion in its own special way. Here are Viva's favourite fashion shops.

Hunted no more, whales still bring in the dollars, writes Shandelle Battersby.

Many of Brisbane's great Aussie pubs survived the floods, writes Pam Neville.

Pamela Wade has a close encounter with the solar system.

In a city famed for its dining, one Kiwi is creating something unique, writes Pam Neville.

Greg Dixon visits a new exhibition of King Tutankhamun's precious treasures in Melbourne.

Victoria's mining history is both alluring and violent, writes Pamela Wade.

It looks as though the Oprah effect is beginning to be felt by Australia's tourism industry.

South Australia's Copper Coast was once home to thousands of Cornish miners and this heritage is remembered during Kernewek Lowender.

More interested in play than pinot? The Murray River is still for you, writes Rob McFarland.

There's heaps to enjoy on the Melbourne to Sydney touring route, writes Rob McFarland.

The sight of a hairy-legged spider scuttling across the bonnet of the car might have been evidence we were in the great outdoors, but something still didn't feel right.

Release your inner palaeontologist and dig for dinosaurs in Winton, writes Pamela Wade.

Kerri Jackson soaks up more than just good wine on a Penfolds tour that's steeped in history.

An abundance of wine, rich food and premium lodges turns a bush experience into a luxury getaway, writes Rosemary Garratt.

Marriage equality was the dominant theme of the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras parade.

Heather Ramsay finds pelicans, parrots and dramatic formations in West Australia.

When the sun's out, Melbourne's all about action, says Michael Burgess.

Eveline Harvey explores the Mandurah area in Western Australia.

If you're heading to Melbourne in early March, have your tastebuds primed.

This little-known Outback town holds a lot of Australian history, writes Carrie Berdon.

Nicola Whitham experiences the sweet life in Victoria's green and pleasant North East Valleys.