Travel guides 2008

Outback driving tips for long trips: check the road report, carry extra water, service the car, tell someone your plan and stay with the car if stranded.

Bondi to Coogee coastal walk guide: the clifftop route past Tamarama and Bronte to Coogee, with sun, swimming, stairs and getting-there tips.

Travel money for Australians: how cash, credit cards, debit cards and prepaid cards compare on fees and safety, with the bank fee figures for overseas trips.

Western Australia wildflowers bloom from winter in the north to spring in the south. Learn where to go, when, and how to plan a safe road trip.

Whale watching in Hervey Bay runs from July to early November. See when humpbacks arrive, the boat rules that protect them and what to pack.

Australian ski season guide for July 2008: Thredbo, Perisher, Falls Creek and Mt Buller compared on dates, snow, lodging and park entry costs.

Liquids in hand luggage on flights from Australia: 100ml per container, one clear bag, what is exempt, and how to pack so security is quick.

Great ocean road drive guide for Victoria: the stops from Torquay to Allansford, the Twelve Apostles and how long to allow for the drive.

Great barrier reef day trips compared: Cairns, Port Douglas and the Whitsundays, with boat size, time on the reef and what the ticket includes.

Kakadu National Park guide: what to see, when the dry season runs, how many days to allow and how to stay safe around crocodiles in the Northern Territory.

Australian passport renewal made simple: who can renew, the A$200 fee, 10 working day turnaround and how far ahead of a trip to apply.

Travel insurance for Australians: a checklist of limits, exclusions and claim steps to read in the policy before you buy cover for an overseas trip.