Travel guides 2021

Caravan park booking for summer: when to book, which site to pick, what deposits cost and how cancellation terms work, from park terms and Visit NSW.

A Coffs Harbour weekend plan: Muttonbird Island and the jetty on day one, Dorrigo Skywalk and rainforest on day two, with times and tips.

Plan a Broken Hill day trip: Silverton is 26 km away, the sculptures 9 km north. Drive times, what to see and outback road tips for a day out.

Echuca paddle steamer trip guide: the Port of Echuca wharf, the PS Adelaide, Pevensey and Emmylou, how long cruises run and tips for a day visit.

Tamar Valley wine route guide: a Launceston day trip plan with cellar doors from Relbia to Rowella, the best months, how the route works and tips.

Glamping in Australia explained: what is included, where to find tents and eco lodges in Qld, Tas and Vic, and how to compare nightly rates.

Whale watching in Sydney runs May to November. See the best land lookouts, daily cruises from the harbour and what to pack, as of June 2021.

Airlie Beach travel guide: how to fly or drive in, get around, book reef trips and sailing, pick a place to stay and swim safely in stinger season.

The trans-Tasman travel bubble opens on 19 April 2021. Here is who can fly, what the green zone flights are, and what to check before you book.

Flexible airfares explained: how Qantas and Virgin Australia fare rules, change fees and fee-free change offers work for domestic trips in March 2021.

Cairns to Port Douglas drive guide: the Captain Cook Highway route, about 70 km, with stops at Palm Cove and Four Mile Beach and the best time to go.

Plan a Whitehaven Beach visit from Airlie Beach: tour, boat and air options, the Hill Inlet lookout walk, tides, camping and sea safety.