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Tasmania

Thinking outside the box

The island state is embracing bold inner-city luxury lodgings, writes Lauren Quaintance.

Tasmania

Who you gonna call? Not me

Saffire

Megan Levy Technology-addict Megan Levy gets used to an electronics-free trip away with surprisingly little trouble.

Tasmania

Sentenced to a high-life

Brickendon Estate

Andrew Bain lives and breathes history on a convict-built property and Australia's only World Heritage-listed B&B.

Australia

52 extraordinary Australian journeys

Barnbougle Lost Farm Lodge next to Barnbougle Dunes Course, Tasmania.

Whether you're after luxury retreats, eco experiences or active adventures, our island home has an endless array of holiday options. Here, our writers share some of their favourite experiences.

Tasmania

A stomach for hills

Burning calories...Liffey Falls.

Beautiful scenery and wonderful produce thrill Andrew Bain as he rides through the island state's dramatic countryside.

Driving holiday

Jack's Point golf course near Queenstown, New Zealand.

Craig Tansley looks at the best golf courses you can play this summer in Australia and New Zealand.

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Guide at a glance: Bruny Island

Bruny Island

Wildlife and scenery are the main drawcards to this remote hideaway south of Hobart, writes Lee Atkinson.

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All hip and happening

MONA Festival Hobart

Wowed by dining hot spots, natural beauty, friendly locals and the marvellous MONA, Winsor Dobbin says the time to visit Hobart is now.

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24 hours in Launceston

From ghost tours to fine dining, and feeling like a kid again, Louise Southerden finds plenty to enjoy.

World’s hottest destinations for 2013 contain Aussie surprise

Sri Lanka beach

Craig Platt Lonely Planet's annual list of the hottest destinations to visit next year has named Hobart as one of the top 10 best cities in the world.

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Mud, sweat and cheers

High road ... hikers climb Cradle Mountain.

Louise Southerden salutes Tasmania's classic Overland Track, on a six-day guided walk in World Heritage-listed wilderness.

Tasmania

Guide at a glance: Richmond

Richmond Bridge and St Johns Church.

Immerse yourself in history in this Georgian town full of landmarks, writes Lee Atkinson.

Australia

Top 10 places to relax: Australia's best hotel spas

Hotel spas

In this era of jet lag, back-to-back meetings and 24-hour technology, the hotel spa has never been more important to the global business traveller.

Tasmania

Fiery spectacular

Hazards Beach, Tasmania

Guy Wilkinson joins the A-listers making a beeline for the south.

Tasmania

Lessons in good manors

Woolmers estate.

Sam Vincent tours key estates where guests stay in heritage surrounds that date to the early days of settlement.

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Winter wander land

Rainforest at Fergusson Falls.

Andrew Bain walks in splendid frosted landscapes on Tasmania's Overland Track.

Victoria

Enchanted wood

Bald Hills B&B.

Hilda Quiroga discovers quirky and luxe touches in an eco-friendly house.

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Guide at a glance: Port Arthur

Port Arthur

The infamous convict ruins tell dark and ghostly tales, writes Lee Atkinson.

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Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge

Peppers Cradle Mountain

Nina Karnikowski Peppers Cradle Mountain Lodge lies just 100 metres from the edge of the national park.

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River landing makes a splash

Gordon River, Tasmania.

Greg Clarke tracks the iconic Franklin and Gordon waterways by seaplane.

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