Along with the views, the walks – and a running festival – there’s plenty for a family to enjoy along Victoria’s famous highway

Pauline Hanson’s home town is a top spot for a weekend break. Forget fish and chips, go on a flying food safari – or try a deliciously demented tasting menu

A wave of construction is transforming the West Australian capital, while Rottnest Island and Fremantle continue to delight

A town in Queensland’s far north is a luxurious base for seeing the Daintree and the Great Barrier Reef in all their timeless glory

Famous for long beaches and unspoilt nature reserves, Noosa and Maleny are also great getaways for foodies, shoppers and those seeking tranquility

A mere three hours’ drive from Melbourne and you’re enveloped in pristine bush overlooked by mountains offering stirring views – not to mention wineries, cafes and unexpectedly luxurious accommodation

Forget the theme parks: the Gold Coast regains its cool factor, thanks to hip cafes, farmers’ markets and unusual accommodation

Steel city loses industrial edge as it switches to tourism and creativity, with niche cocktail bars, craft and farmers markets and a thriving art scene

Urban redevelopment, quirky little bars, experimental wineries. This once sleepy city and its surrounds are having a moment in the sun

It’s cool-as, cute, culinarily blessed and compact. Wherever you are in the Kiwi capital, chances are you’re a 10-minute stroll from the next place you want to be

Nestled in a remote valley of the Blue Mountains, this resort has been named Australia’s best accommodation. Is it worth the hefty price tag?

The state’s second city is transitioning from industrial powerhouse to tourist destination. Oliver Milman eats his way across town