Life's An Adventure offers a three-day pack-free walk where a professional guide leads guests to the many highlights of the Tasman Peninsula.

Everyday they're transported to and from the walk in a minibus. Guides will throw a few ripping yarns on the way. Like the one about Martin Cash - one of the only bushrangers to die of old age.

Accommodation is quite a step up from the ordinary, with the two nights spent in the deluxe spa chalets at Stewarts Bay Lodge, just down the road from historic Port Arthur.

Each chalet has two bedrooms and two bathrooms, plus lounge-room. It's one of those places guests look forward to heading to after a long day on the trail.

Life's an Adventure prides itself on sourcing quality local food and wines and the meals at Stewarts Bay Lodge's restaurant, Gabriel's, exemplify this.

The icing on the cake is provided by either a scenic helicopter ride over the Tasman Peninsula or a wilderness cruise around Cape Pillar, jutting impressively out to sea.

Cost is $1499. Visit www.lifesanadventure.com.au.

Make the most of the NSW October long weekend this year with the inaugural three-day 'Mudgee Wine and Heritage Weekend Escape' itinerary offered by Railway Adventures.

Guests will have the rare opportunity to journey through the Blue Mountains and Capertee Valley on the privately chartered restored train, the Capertee Valley Explorer, also known as The Blue Zephyr, from Sydney to Mudgee.

Hosted by owner Scott McGregor, guests will enjoy private tastings, lunches, dinners and a show, with the highlight being a sunset cocktail reception at the train-inspired retreat Ruwenzori in Mudgee.

Priced from $1485 per person twin share, it also includes two nights' accommodation and transport in Mudgee, a full day touring the Mudgee region, exclusive use of the Capertee Valley Explorer including a lavish on-board feast in the dining car on the return trip to Sydney.

Phone 1300 800 977 or visit www.railwayadventures.com.

There's always something new happening on the beautiful South Coast, so that visitors can discover the latest places to eat, drink, stay and play

Nestled in rolling green farmland overlooking Werri Beach are two extraordinary new holiday houses.

Dovecote is the ultimate luxury escape for the discerning traveller with two private, luxuriously appointed dwellings: The Headland and The Range.

The Headland is designed for large groups and boasts four bedrooms as well as a central courtyard with pool, lawn, seating and fire pit.

The Range is ideal for a couple or small gathering, with two bedrooms overlooking an oceanside deck and plunge pool.

Or get breakfast, lunch and dinner - or just cocktails - at the Hill Bar and Kitchen in Gerringong.

It opened in late 2018 and the sleek modern building has sweeping views over the town and out to the beach.

Visit www.visitnsw.com.

One of Australia's premier Indigenous food and culture festivals, A Taste of Kakadu, will be staged across Kakadu National Park from May 10-19, serving up a menu of ancient cuisine with modern twists.

The festival will include a range of new food and cultural experiences showcasing the rich Indigenous culture and breathtaking scenery of Kakadu National Park, which is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its declaration this year.

Visitors can embark on guided foraging walks where "super" foods and delicacies such as Kakadu plums can be enjoyed, try slow-cooked Kakadu staples such as crocodile, barramundi and buffalo cooked in ground ovens, and glide along the famed barramundi-filled rivers while enjoying bush-tucker-inspired canapes.

Australia's premier Indigenous chef, Mark Olive, will host an entertaining cooking demonstration showcasing the native ingredients he uses to create his signature cuisine.

"Sunset & Canapes" cruises on Yellow Water Billabong will combine a curated tour of Kakadu's spectacular wetlands and wildlife with drinks and canapes featuring local Northern Territory cuisine.

Accommodation is available during the Festival at Mercure Kakadu Crocodile Hotel (rooms available from $199), the newly-refurbished Cooinda Lodge (from $249) and Camping Grounds (from $40 for a powered site). All prices are per night.

Visit www.kakadutourism.com.

Dreaming of an exclusive small-group journey through the mystical, magical country that is China?

Then Abercrombie & Kent's 13-day adventure offers a perfect solution.

This luxury tour is a chance to unlock ancient secrets, uncover hidden gems and immerse oneself in the very best this glittering empire has to offer.

Starting off in Beijing, visitors will cover off on all the most important attractions from the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square to the Great Wall and the Temple of Heaven.

Cycle through narrow winding lanes and courtyard residences of traditional hutongs by pedicab and savour some of China's tastiest cuisine.

Other highlights including getting up-close to the incredible Terracotta Warriors in Xian, travelling off the beaten path to the less-visited and well-preserved Mutianyu section of the Great Wall of China, and enjoying an intimate encounter with giant pandas where they roam free in their natural habitat.

A luxury cruise on board all-balcony Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer through the breathtaking Three Gorges reveals the Yangtze at its most impressive and dynamic Shanghai provides the perfect finale.

Prices are from $11,320 per person twin-share.

Phone 1300 590 317 or visit www.abercrombiekent.com.au.

From landscapes dotted with temples and shrines, to mystical villages manifesting centuries-old heritage, Japan is a fascinating country of ancient cultures.

Despite international visitor numbers to Japan being at record heights, the land of the rising sun has managed to keep its heritage alive and largely preserve the culture and aesthetics reminding of the country's old days.

One region that has managed to preserve its old-world charm particularly well is Kinosaki and its surroundings, located in the untouched Hyogo prefecture of Japan.

Just a 35-minute drive from Kinosaki Onsen, Izushi Castle town, often referred to as 'little Kyoto', is a slice of unspoiled territory, charming visitors with a nostalgic atmosphere of the old days of Japan, being home to many Edo-era relics and museums, but also a scrumptious local specialty - Izushi Sara Soba.

Visit a former samurai house located right near Izushi Castle itself and delve deep into the Edo era.

Highlights on display at Izushi Karoh Yashiki include old weapons, tools and other belongings.

Sukyoji Temple was built in 1392.

This was the family temple where the family of Izushi Castle had worshipped for generations.

In addition to tours of the garden, visitors can try full-fledged zen meditation and traditional temple vegetarian food.

For more information, visit www.visitkinosaki.com.