Colonial adventures across Australia

Colonial adventures across Australia

Last month saw the release of Baz Luhrmann's much-anticipated epic, Australia. And if you want a slice of travel adventure from the 1930s you might consider some of these unique, colonial-style experiences…

How to look good in the outback

How to look good in the outback

So you've settled on your next getaway, but this one''s a little different from your last. There''s no pool-side champagne-sipping, or down-town shopping. You''re heading to the outback .…
<i>Australia</i>: what did you think?

Australia: what did you think?

You've experienced all the hype, you've read our review and now it's your turn to tell us what you thought of Baz Luhrmann's epic Australia.
<i>Australia</i> the movie: a great Australian story

Australia the movie: a great Australian story

From a run of on-set pregnancies (hello Sunday Rose) to claims Luhrmann wouldn't have the movie edited in time for the premiere (he has, I've seen it) the buzz around the world has been huge. Australia the Movie is arguably one of the most anticipated movies in Australian cinematic history. And that's without even taking into consideration what the movie might actually be like.
Back in the saddle: Australia's best horseback experiences

Back in the saddle: Australia's best horseback experiences

From Banjo Paterson's immortal 'The Man from Snowy River' and the legends of the bushrangers, to brumby herders and musterers of the Outback, Australians have long held a love affair with horseriding.
Exclusive: Catherine Martin takes us behind the scenes of <i>Australia</i>

Exclusive: Catherine Martin takes us behind the scenes of Australia

Baz Luhrmann films are not only known for their moving stories but also for their visually elaborate set designs, and now production and costume designer Catherine Martin takes us behind the scenes of Australia.
On location in the Kimberley

On location in the Kimberley

Forget Hugh Jackman, move over Nicole Kidman. The real star of Baz Luhrmann’'s Australia is the Kimberly, a rough and rugged, but breathtakingly beautiful place, with jagged mountain ranges, spectacular gorges, beautiful waterfalls, serene billabongs, ancient rock- art galleries and wild uninhabited wilderness.
Things to do in and around Bowen

Things to do in and around Bowen

Long ignored by travellers in favour of more fancied Queensland tourist meccas, such as Cairns and Airlie Beach, Bowen has now emerged as a destination in its own right with the launch of Australia, Baz Luhrmann's epic film, starring Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman.
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