Tourism
The protected site with water views that developers can’t resist
Multiple development plans, including a mega tourist resort, have been knocked back at this environmentally and culturally sensitive Victorian inlet. Is it just a matter of time before a big proposal gets through?
- by Benjamin Preiss
Latest
Exclusive
Jenolan Caves
Paris, LA and now Jenolan Caves: Funicular railway plan revealed
With the roads to Jenolan Caves closed for 18 months, one option being explored is a technology dating back to the 15th century.
- by Julie Power
Catastrophic weather cuts off last road into Jenolan Caves
The only remaining road into the world heritage-listed site has been destroyed and years of catastrophic weather have taken a toll.
- by Julie Power
Our island home: Phillip Island and its residents, both human and non-human
Phillip Island’s population is booming and tourism surging. Can its precious wildlife and environment be protected? It’s a delicate dance.
- by Benjamin Preiss
Why so many of Bali’s foreign visitors don’t – or won’t – pay its modest tourist levy
Scepticism of scams, tightness and a sense of entitlement play their part, but that’s not the main problem.
- by Zach Hope and Amilia Rosa
The Grollos are bullish on Mount Buller, despite the threat of less snow
It’s been a slow start to this year’s ski season in Victoria – and climate change poses an ongoing threat – but business on the slopes is booming.
- by Simon Johanson
Clive Palmer’s previously dumped car museum gets the green light – somewhere else
Vintage cars once owned by royalty are expected to be on display when Australia’s biggest car museum opens, after the idea was ditched in a different south-east Queensland council area.
- by Felicity Caldwell
‘Tourism kills the city’: Protesters soak diners with water pistols
The rise of tourism rental properties in Barcelona is partly blamed for a 61 per cent rise in property prices between 2013 and 2023.
- by James Badcock
French ‘Excalibur’ mysteriously disappears after 1300 years stuck in a rock
Durandal was claimed to be the sword of Roland, a legendary knight and officer of Charlemagne. It was lodged in stone 10 metres above the ground.
- by Henry Samuel
Lone Pine sanctuary in Brisbane bans koala cuddles
The Brisbane koala sanctuary has ended the popular practice at the tourist attraction, citing “increasingly strong” visitor feedback.
- by Cameron Atfield
Updated
Hotels
Hyatt Regency brand to disappear from Perth
The monolithic 1980s brick building represents WA’s aspirations following the 1983 America’s Cup win, Premier Roger Cook has reflected.
- by Peter Milne