AllWays Traveller Features

Tropical fruits are ripening, wildlife is awakening, and waterfalls will soon be pumping as summer unfolds in the Cairns and Great Barrier Reef region in Australia's far north Queensland. ​ December rains regenerate the landscape bringing wildlife out to forage and refreshing the rainforest. Waterfalls put on a spectacular show as waterways repleni...

The northern West Australian town of Broome is gearing up to compete more aggressively with its east coast rivals. Perched on the edge of the vast Kimberley region and overlooking the Indian Ocean, Broome is a truly unique destination. Built on the pearling industry, Broome offers a fascinating insight into its past and a tempting array of present&...

​ Australasian specialist, Austravel is highlighting a selection of Australian islands that should be considered in trips down under. Tasmania Tasmania's well preserved natural wilderness and colonial legacy continues to attract visitors to the island. Located just south of Melbourne, Tasmania has more to offer than just natural beauty, with its ca...

​ Iconic Pacific swims, rap jumping, cycling and kayaking all part of father-son trip to Melbourne. With the sun blazing and the temperature soaring to 37C, it's time for a refreshing dip in the Pacific. But, this is no ordinary ocean swim. My son, Alex, and I plunge is framed by the Twelve Apostles, the magnificent limestone stacks towering 70 met...

At night, blurring the line between art and technology, Vivid Lights transforms Sydney into the world largest outdoor art gallery. The evening kicks off when the sails of Sydney Opera House billow alive with color and light. The city becomes a nighttime wonderland through laser light shows, light art sculptures and 3-D mapped projections of images ...

Halle is the consummate cuddler. This little two-and-a-half-year-old koala has my daughter, Grace, in a eucalyptus-scented embrace. Grace smiles and snuggles and Halle half closes her eyes. Rather than contentment with this human interaction, Halle may just be tired. Images by Steve MacNaull 1: 'Grace and koala' : Steve MacNaull's daughter, Grace, ...