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Just in: Australia’s 10 best beaches for 2026 revealed

Tourism Australia has revealed its annual list of best beaches.

Sydney

Australia’s first airport gym is about to land in Sydney

Fit to fly just got a whole new meaning.

Kimberley

This magical outback feast is hidden amid boab trees and red cliffs

The award-winning, gourmet camp oven feast in Western Australia’s Kimberley region is something you need to experience at least once in your life.

Daylesford & Macedon Ranges

Stunning waterfalls near Daylesford you need to visit

Marvel at these cascading falls.

Wollongong

Your guide to the must-do activities in Wollongong and its surrounds

From escarpment walks to pub lunches at clifftop pubs, this is your field-tested guide to the best things to do in Wollongong.

Kakadu

A must-read guide to camping in Kakadu

Camping in Kakadu National Park is guaranteed to be a thousand-star experience.

Kakadu

The best Kakadu accommodation for all budgets

Going wild doesn’t have to mean roughing it. Here are all the best accommodation options in and around Kakadu.

Kakadu

5 breathtaking waterfalls in Kakadu National Park

Visiting the incredible waterfalls in Kakadu National Park is a highlight of the Northern Territory. These are five of the best.

alfresco dining at The Scarborough Hotel

Wollongong

Best bars and pubs in Wollongong: the ultimate local guide

Discover our pick of the best bars and pubs in Wollongong.

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Your guide to what’s new and exciting this summer on the Central Coast

8 experiences that prove The Bellarine is the ultimate multi-gen getaway

The tastiest new players on Newcastle’s dining scene you need to try

These new small group tours allow intimate access to Australia’s best experiences

The ultimate Margaret River road trip itinerary for food & wine lovers

two people drinking cocktails at sunset bar, kingfisher bay resort

What it’s really like to stay on the world’s largest sand island

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Expect humpbacks and striking landscapes on this WA expedition cruise

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

“Travel rooted in passion or purpose tends to be more restorative, because it engages you in something intrinsically fulfilling rather than just escapism.”

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“Armrests are for the middle seat. I don’t know how to make this any clearer – the middle seat sucks and the only saving grace is having both the armrests.”

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“Great hotels don’t just provide a place to stay; they create memorable moments, thanks in large part to fantastic staff.”

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Opinion

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.