Australia travel

At the northernmost tip of the Great Barrier Reef, just out of reach of the seasonal crowds, the happily secluded Lizard Island is every contemporary castaway’s dream destination.

Fitzroy Island, home to hidden gem Nudey Beach, boasts stunning coastlines, magnificent hikes and a magical underwater world for the whole family to enjoy.

Endorphins with a side serving of emotional connection could be just what the doctor ordered for your next vacation — and Shoalhaven is the perfect place for it.

We journey to picturesque Mataranka, located at the Top End of Australia’s Northern Territory, and enjoy drifting through pandanus-fringed waterways and translucent thermal springs.