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David Whitley | The Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) •
October 28, 2026 • 06:00 PM
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David Whitley is a writer based in Sheffield, England, who has made it his mission to cover as much of Australia as possible. He has a taste for unusual experiences and oddities with a great story behind them. As far as David’s concerned, happiness is nosily ambling around a history-packed city or driving punishing distances through the middle of nowhere on a big road trip. He is also probably the only person to have been to Liechtenstein and the Cook Islands in the same week.

David Whitley | The Sydney Morning Herald

Its claim to fame might be its unusual name, but there are good reasons I keep returning to this special coastal village.

Tall tales, traditions and bizarre collections reward the nosy in England’s historic university city.

We curse the time, effort and money we’ve put into keeping everyone happy in return for absolutely zero gratitude. But things can suddenly change.

From giant wombats and friendly stingrays to natural spas and family-friendly wineries, we explore seven wonders of Margaret River.

Beers, browsing and a backstory combine in Western Australia’s historic port city.

Part of the second-largest castle in the UK, the tower remained untouched, leaning at 10 degrees, when the rest of the structure was restored.

With OTT Indian architecture and Chinese interiors, this building tells a tale of ridiculous princely decadence.

It’s been nearly 60 years since the 6th Marquess of Bath realised he needed something to make his stately home stand out.

A whole new generation setting off in search of Heathcliff’s windswept, isolated home. Though where it’s actually located is something of a grey area.

King Arthur probably wasn’t a real person, but that hardly matters when the landscapes and ruins surrounding his legend continue to woo visitors.

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