Wineries, galleries and splendid beaches: five car-free day trips from Melbourne

With great local beer, wine and spirits at the end of every journey there’s plenty of reasons to take public transport to the country towns around Melbourne

Museum of underwater art to open on Australia’s Great Barrier Reef

Submerged sculptures and others that appear at low tide to be installed at several Queensland sites, as part of a project that also aims to rehabilitate sections of the reef

Best of both: penguins, glamping and tranquility on French and Phillip islands

The two Victorian islands offer unforgettable nature experiences, luxury accommodation and delicious food