I am on a 30-foot motor boat cruising along the Daintree River in Australia's Far North Queensland. The sun has started to set, bringing relief from the 36-degree heat of the day. A colony of bats glides across the purple and orange sky and in the rainforest frogs, insects and birds croak and chirp as they herald the approaching night. Suddenly, a ...

Sydney's CBD is a vibrant urban space, even after dark, and with the formation of new precinct YCK Laneways on York, Clarence and Kent Streets, now's the time to explore the city's thriving nightlife. Overseas visitors who can't get here yet may want to think about early next year, in the Australian summer; it's not too soon to book. Destination NS...

The Australian state of Victoria is launching a startling array of new premium hotels, restaurants, experiences and events this year, in time for the anticipated increase in visitors in 2021-22. Some of these were announced earlier but have been delayed by the pandemic. Now, all are raring to go. Meanwhile, the state capital Melbourne is tipped to ...

​DoubleTree by Hilton has opened its first hotel in New Caledonia, the Noumea Ilot Maitre Resort, ​s​urrounded by a 200-hectare marine reserve near the capital, Noumea. The property is the only one in New Caledonia to offer overwater bungalows. The décor relies upon the natural beauty of the location in addition to its contemporary interior design....

Known for world-class white water rafting, the Tully River in Far North Queensland is once again welcoming adventure seekers to its foaming waters. Following a 12-month hiatus, white water rafting is back on the Tully River. This is where the 2019 World Rafting Championships were held, but you don't have to be a champion to try your hand. What's mo...

Sydney is Australia's largest city with a population of around 5.3 million and, in a normal year, some 16.5 million visitors comprising domestic and international tourists and business travellers. With numbers like that you can't have too many hotels. Whether you are drawn to sleek efficiency, boutique charm or old-style character, Sydney is sure t...