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Toowoomba

The unexpected regional city Aussies are heading to this Easter

An inland city is rising above its coastal counterparts for holidaymakers this Easter.

Sydney

The iconic Wine & Cheese Fest is finally coming to Sydney this April

Melbourne’s cult-favourite foodie fiesta is debuting in Sydney, bringing over 50 artisan exhibitors with it.

Grampians

This epic multi-day Victorian hike has fully reopened after bushfires

The entire 164km trail is walkable again for the first time since the 2024–25 season.

Launceston

The best bars and pubs in Launceston

Launceston’s drinking scene has quietly evolved in recent years. Historic pubs share streets with confident cocktail bars and compact wine rooms, many of them just a short hop from one another in the city centre.

The glamorous Showroom Bay at The Royce hotel

Melbourne

Is it worth staying at The Royce hotel in Melbourne?

This elegant hotel is bringing Art Deco glamour to the city.

Launceston

The best Launceston camping spots for outdoor lovers

Launceston might be a city, but it still does rivers, paddocks and long summer nights under canvas – all within reach of a decent flat white.

Sydney

10 things you probably didn’t know about the Sydney Harbour Bridge

It's been photographed a billion times and crossed by millions – but Australia’s most iconic steel arch still holds a few surprises.

Launceston

The 12 best restaurants in Launceston

Launceston has grown into its appetite – and these are the restaurants leading the charge.

Launceston

The best cafes in Launceston right now

Whether you’re craving a still-warm walnut croissant or a matcha made with ceremonial-grade powder, these are the best Launceston cafes to hit up.

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Good food, beautiful nature & history: your guide to a long weekend in West Gippsland

woman walking through Standley Chasm near alice springs

8 Red Centre locations to explore after seeing the new movie, Kangaroo

pink Lake Tyrrel, Wimmera Mallee, Victoria Australia

Goat yoga to gastronomy: The ultimate guide to Wimmera Mallee, Vic

person hiking in Wineglass Bay in tasmania

8 of Australia’s ultimate road trips

A Kimberley cruise drifts beneath King George Falls, where sheer sandstone cliffs frame the thunderous plunge into turquoise waters. Discover the best of Australia's North West cruises.

6 reasons the best way to experience the Kimberley is by cruise

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the desert scrub in the Red Centre from above

I visited the Red Centre in low season – here’s why you should too

Meet the female changemakers transforming The Tweed’s culinary scene

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RRachael Thompson

Is it worth staying at The Royce hotel in Melbourne?

This elegant hotel is bringing Art Deco glamour to the city.

Tasmanian Walking Co. child-friendly mult-day hike on Bruny Island

MMegan Arkinstall

The Tassie multi-day hike that you can do with your child

Is a multi-day hike a good way to bond with your child? Megan Arkinstall laces up her nine-year-old son’s shoes and tests it out.

The swimming pool at The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne

RRachael Thompson

This Melbourne hotel has set the bar sky high

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels, exploring not just the rooms, but the stories, service and settings that make each stay unforgettable and worthy of your wishlist.