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Perched on the water's edge

Hannah Edwards indulges in luxury at Little Wobby. more

Of nuggets and arches

Greg Baum discovers Ballarat still has treasure for those prepared to look. more

A sleepless night amid the buzz

Danielle Teutsch goes to the dark side in Sydney's east. more

Top of the town

Peter Barrett enjoys the high life - and the accompanying views - in Melbourne. more

Milk and honey

Listening to rain on a tin roof is one of the simple pleasures Natasha Wallace enjoys in a restored dairy. more

A bid to please

Philippa Coates finds that olde worlde doesn't have to mean twee in The Rocks. more

An eye to the future

Glenn Mulcaster and Lisa Stones try a new resort with some teething problems. more

Blue Mountains, silver lining

Forget rooms with a view. Steve Meacham indulges in one with a vista. more

Glam for all seasons

Kristie Lau finds new meaning in the term crystal clear during a city pampering session. more

A great catch

Sacha Molitorisz throws a line off his jetty and relaxes at this traffic-free retreat. more

An old-fashioned seaside rest

Hannah Edwards discovers some colourful local customs in this South Coast nook. more

Still charming

David Scott mentally dons a three-piece suit and settles in at the Windsor. more

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Travellers' Tips

Kristie Lau reports on how to avoid hotels holding deposits and spoiling your holiday spending plans. more

USEFUL LINKS

Rules don't apply so there's no need to feel bad about that midday cocktail. more

Escape the city's chaos by exploring some of Australia's National Parks. more

Explore the Tasmania's World Heritage Area. more

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