Oceania
If you were to imagine the ideal resort in paradise, this would be it
Likuliku was the first resort in Fiji to feature overwater bures, and it still has the only authentic bungalows on a natural lagoon.
- Lee Tulloch
When it comes to great food, New Zealand is cutting Australia’s lunch
New Zealand’s set to show up its trans-Tasman culinary cousins with its soon-to-be-published first-ever Michelin Guide.
- Ben Groundwater
New bucket list: The 25 best Pacific and Australian experiences right now
Unrest, war and economic uncertainty are impacting the global travel landscape. There has arguably never been a better moment to spend our holiday dollars in our own region.
- Julietta Jameson
The clever French invention opening up Australia’s wildest coast
Want to poke around among the mangroves at high tide? Want to get a spray from a Kimberley waterfall? The Zodiac will get you there.
- Jim Darby
Port guide: Noumea, New Caledonia
A little bit of France floating not far from Australia, combined with indigenous culture and lovely scenery: what’s not to like about this South Pacific port?
- Brian Johnston
A mythical island paradise didn’t exist, so an Australian created it
It might (incorrectly) be associated with a famous Beach Boys song, but this private island resort has plenty of other reasons to sing its praises.
- Craig Platt
- ★★★★
- Hotel reviews
As a travel writer, here’s where I stay in Melbourne when I’m paying
Built before the era of big gyms and pools, this CBD hotel is cosmopolitan, unpretentious, calm – and very affordable.
- John Borthwick
- ★★★★
- Airline reviews
This full-service airline has budget prices (if you avoid the bag fee)
Pacific paradise’s national airline delivers good value apart from the baggage fee – but I found a way to get around it.
- Craig Platt
A cancelled flight led me to an unlikely new Melbourne highlight
Stranded, with a day to kill, I set off on a bicycle mission into Melbourne’s heart of brownness – the Yarra River.
- Matt Teffer
This renowned regional restaurant is why I still make a 100km detour
Would you drive 100 kilometres out of your way to enjoy an incredible meal? On a recent road trip, the prospect of returning to a regional favourite was too tempting to resist.
- Justine Costigan