Hurtling down trails on two wheels might not be the most obvious way to cope with a life-changing news but for Tracey Croke it helped her find inner peace

Surrounded by green, arts and nightlife thrive in Hobart and there’s (finally) good coffee for the morning after, says film and theatre-maker Briony Kidd

Australia has a relative abundance of astro-tourism destinations, and a growing movement to help protect their darkness

From a wowser ban to global accolades and Gordon Ramsay shovelling sheep shit, Tasmanian whisky has come far in its 30 years

Setting off on your first big bushwalk can be intimidating but good planning (and the right gear) pays off

Getaways in every state and territory to deliver honeymoon feelings, without the luxury price tag

No vehicle? No worries – it shouldn’t mean you have to hit the brakes on your getaway plans

From wildlife sanctuaries with lighthouse keepers’ cottages to tropical resorts, these islands aren’t Australia’s most famous – but that can be a good thing

From a Sydney Harbour cove that looks private but isn’t, to a white sand-rimmed waterfall that can only be braved in winter, Australia’s cold-weather swimming spots have much to admire

From swimming with cuttlefish to an island of fluffy wombats, where to get back to nature as travel restrictions ease

Just because Tasmania’s biggest festival has been called off, doesn’t mean your trip should be – there’s still plenty of art, great food and spectacle

This multi-day hike will take you from Cradle Mountain to Australia’s deepest lake. Just be sure to pack plenty of layers …

For 30 years icebreaker Aurora Australia has carried researchers and artists to Antarctica. As it prepares for its final voyage, passengers and crew recall its legacy