Bright caters equally to families and couples with its rich mix of activities, quality restaurants and cafes, wineries and scenic splendour.

With contemporary beer, wine and culture to accompany the rum, ginger and limes, the Southern Great Barrier Reef town of Bundaberg is rising from the cane fields.

Hit the road to discover the planet’s oldest rainforest, a reef visible from space and all the best eats, sights and adventures in between.

Uncrowded beaches, hip bars, a rich history and a vibrant arts and music scene mark the former steel town of Newcastle as a city on the rise.

Gondwana era rainforest, pandanus lined beaches, fusion food and heaps of laidback small town charm make “the Sunny Coast” a holiday destination like no other.

Travellers come from all over the world to gaze at the Twelve Apostles, but there’s much more to discover along this 250km stretch of rugged coastal road.

At the western end of the Great Ocean Road, you’ll find the thriving coastal town of Portland which is an astoundingly rich trove of history, natural wonders and fine food.

With a spectacular coral reef, pristine sandy shores, majestic wildlife and water adventures galore, Exmouth is well worth the 1250km journey from Perth.

Dramatic escarpments, giant temples and hidden beaches combine to make the Illawarra a five star attraction.

In good times and bad, some of the best destinations in Australia are often found in the dust and heat of the Australian Outback.