The 27km trail on the NSW mid-north coast reveals wildlife of the land and sea, plus the option to go clothes-free

It took 10 years for Naseby to achieve its DarkSky International certification. Now, a night out in the tiny Otago town is like ‘a tour through the history of the universe’

The Flight of the Conchords comedian shares the New Zealand capital’s best coffee, nature spots and the pastries he’ll queue out the door for

Our youthful enthusiasm was starting to falter when a child came out of a cottage with a basket, sent by his mum

Walking the rocky and remote Northern Territory terrain, Tegan Forder finds lush ravines, undulating trails, delicate native flowers and stunning sunsets

The luminous Milky Way is not the only feature that makes space feel close in the Central Desert – you can also witness the aftermath of stars that fell to Earth

The NSW coastal city has changed dramatically, says Newcastle writers festival founder Rosemarie Milsom. It now has excellent eateries, new arts festivals and bustling breweries Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email

Cyclists of varying abilities can tackle the 133km track, which hugs glacial rivers, pebbly beaches and mossy forests

Completed last year and maintained by volunteers, the six-stage trail takes in vineyards, towns and bushland and can easily be broken into shorter walks

It’s one of Victoria’s favourite national parks for good reason. Hiking the park’s south reveals stunning coastlines and complex history, topped off by a night in a lighthouse