Underworld
Great beaches, the world's finest reef and enough wildlife to shake a stick at. Felice Hardy on the best of Oz

The far side
It stretches for miles and much of it is desert. So what's the point of going on holiday to the Outback? Shena Guild finds out

A long way from anywhere
Matthew Brace explores the unspoilt beauty of one of the world's last temperate wildernesses

Natural selection
David Davies takes a leisurely drive around Tasmania, Australia's Natural State

Cellar's market
David Davies finds a welcome in the Barossa and Hunter Valley vineyards

Tight with a touch of damson
Sue Lawrence learns the lingo in one of the world's great wine regions

Diary of the Outback
Australia's latest tourist wheeze is to call 2002 The Year of the Outback, in an attempt to lure tourists away from the usual honeyspots. Here's a rundown of the events.

Overland odysseys
Matthew Brace enjoys the wide open spaces at the wheel of a camper van

The real thing?
Travellers to Australia are increasingly eager to meet Aboriginal people in the bush, hear their stories and come home with a genuine Aboriginal artefact. Here's how to have a truly authentic Aborigine experience