The Coral Discoverer in the Kimberley

The little ship with a big heart – a voyage in the Kimberley

Coral Expeditions’ recently refurbished Coral Discoverer is best known for its Kimberley cruises. Brian ... Read more

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Tweed Heads

Tweed Heads: The in-between coast

Craig Tansley reveals the Tweed Coast remains a secret, hidden between Byron and the ... Read more

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Caravaning in Australia

Why Australian caravan holidays are the next big thing in cruise

With cruising off the table for the foreseeable future, cruise enthusiasts have had to ... Read more

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Amazing Rocks formation

Fly-and-drive the best way to visit the Northern Territory

The Northern Territory is vast at a whopping 1.4 million sq km. It’s famed ... Read more

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Swimming in Gunlom

Six ways to see Kakadu now it’s reopening next month

Thirty- four years ago, Paul Hogan’s iconic movie Crocodile Dundee put Kakadu National Park ... Read more

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Adam Liaw and his family

The regional destinations where Aussie celebs will be road tripping

The great Australian road trip will be the way we holiday in the coming ... Read more

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Boarding down the Port Stephen's sand dunes

A visit to the whale highway of Australia – a weekend in Port Stephens

The sprawling national parks, crystal clear waters, white beaches and seaside accommodation of Port ... Read more

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Molly Rose Brewing

Tim Tam beer, anyone? The great brewery crawl of Melbourne

Past the graffitied laneways and underground bars of Melbourne, there is a new type ... Read more

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Virgin Voyages' entrance into The Manor

The first review of Richard Branson’s new lady: the Scarlet Lady

The wait is over. Virgin Voyages’ relentlessly hyped Scarlet Lady has made her debut, ... Read more

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Premium Cruise

What is a premium cruise?

If you enjoy staying at four- or five-star hotels, consider sailing with a cruise line that specialises in offering a premium product.

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Best Cruises Solo Traveller

Best cruises for the solo traveller

While cruising with your partner or family can be an overwhelmingly economical way to travel, cruising by yourself can become extremely expensive, especially if you’re slugged with an exorbitant “single supplement”, as the cruise lines like to call it.

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Luxary Cruise

What is a luxury cruise?

There are several cruise lines that specialise in offering all the high-quality creature comforts you need.

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Tahiti by Gaguin

Tahiti by Gauguin

It’s just after 6pm and time for the nightly sunset show. We mix a few cocktails in our stateroom suite, and step onto the balcony as the......

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Fond farewells – last nights on board

Anyone who has ever cruised will know the double-edged sword that can be the last night on board.......

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Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance: Make sure you’re well covered

If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel – the costs ... Read more

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Australian Cruisers Pay More than Americans

Why do Australian cruisers pay more for their fares than Americans?

It’s a bone of contention among Australian cruise passengers although it’s a problem that is unlikely to be solved any time soon.

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Australia's Little Gems

Australia’s little gems

Smaller ports offer attractions that make cruising this part of the world an uncommon experience.

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Cruising Kimberly

The Kimberley – behind the scenes

Most Kimberley cruises offer you the chance to take an optional helicopter flight over Mitchell Plateau to the tiered pools and cascades of Mitchell Falls, an iconic part of the Kimberley. After travelling to the top of Australia, however, many passengers wish to explore further.

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