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Southern Highlands

This 200-year-old farmhouse just won best new restaurant of the year

Come hungry to this sprawling Southern Highlands farm.

Australia

Hot chips and matcha join a viral toastie on Virgin’s new menu

Virgin Australia's new economy menu is built on what we love on the ground.

Bright meteor streaking across the night sky above Payson, Arizona during the Leonids meteor shower

Australia

How to spot the Leonid meteor shower in Australia next month

Australian skies are about to be graced with some of the fastest-moving meteors known to Earth.

The getaway starts when you check in

With hotels across Australia’s most iconic escapes, a stay at Hilton sets the tone for a getaway. discover them in this Hilton APAC hub.

Sydney

24 of the best Sydney markets: Fresh produce, vintage fashion and night bites

Visiting one, or some, of the best Sydney markets is the backbone of any local’s weekend calendar.

Melbourne

The best hotels in Melbourne

Melbourne has never lacked great hotels, but the city’s spread of accommodation has expanded into an impressive range over the past few years. A wave of new openings has pushed local design to the forefront, doubled down on luxurious digs, highlighted the city’s cultural cache, and flourished outside of the CBD.

Sense of Self showers and relaxation area, Surry Hills

Sydney

16 of the most indulgent day spas in Sydney (2026)

Soak up head-to-toe pampering with heavenly treatments at the best day spas in Sydney.

elysium manly wellness suite terrace with sauna

Sydney

A private sauna with a sea view: inside Elysium Manly’s new wellness suites

A beachfront stay in Manly offers a welcome chance to recharge, with enough indulgence to make it feel like a proper holiday.

Melbourne

Elwood: A neighbourhood guide to this leafy Melbourne suburb

Tall London Plane trees, fascinating Art Deco architecture, and a small, peaceful beach give Elwood a great deal of character. This Melbourne suburb is home to many underrated cafes and wine bars, framed by a slower lifestyle than the rest of the vibrant city.

Melbourne

Best Melbourne bars for drinking like a local

Visitors are often curious about how to find the best bars in Melbourne, and in a city like this, secrecy is overrated.

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8 reasons Moree should be on your next road trip itinerary

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9 hotels transforming how we experience Australia’s icons

Australia’s second-oldest wine region is also one of its best, but you may not have heard of it

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This new tour takes you to the best and most unexpected parts of NSW’s outback

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8 reasons to book a stay at the reimagined Reefworld now

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Off-grid stays and farm-to-plate dining: discover the ultimate guide to Denmark, WA

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The hidden WA region with pink deserts, sea lions and wildflower blooms

I stayed on Richard Branson’s $25,000 per night private Noosa island – here’s what it’s like

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The one thing more than half of Uluṟu visitors wish they’d done differently

As revealed by a new study.

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I’ve eaten at 150 Michelin-starred restaurants. Here’s what surprised me about Australia’s first

I came to South Australia's inaugural Michelin selection with a healthy respect for the Red Guide—and a few reservations of my own. Two very different restaurants show what the guide's arrival means for dining in Australia.

KKirsty Petrides

WA’s best-kept travel secret is visiting this summer hotspot in spring

Everyone knows Rottnest Island in summer, but almost nobody knows Rottnest Island in spring.

The Bay of Islands on the Great Ocean Road

EEmily Murphy

Why you don’t need to see the Twelve Apostles to do the Great Ocean Road

I skipped the Great Ocean Road’s most famous landmark entirely and found a crowd-free bay that hit harder than any postcard ever could.

External view of Kirk's Wine Bar in Hardware Lane Melbourne

LLara Picone

This is the best Aussie city to visit in winter – it’s even better than Hobart

Come winter, Melbourne doesn’t hibernate – it elevates. Here’s how to make the most of this city’s cool-weather culture.

The white-painted exterior of Elysium Noosa Resort.

RRachael Thompson

Is Noosa’s most talked-about new resort actually worth it?

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

Living area in the Manly Pacific Infinity Residence

RRachael Thompson

This coastal hotel proves you don’t need to leave Sydney for a proper escape

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

RRachael Thompson

The boutique coastal stay worth skipping Byron Bay for

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

The glamorous Showroom Bay at The Royce hotel

RRachael Thompson

Is it worth staying at The Royce hotel in Melbourne?

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

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This 200-year-old farmhouse just won best new restaurant of the year

Hot chips and matcha join a viral toastie on Virgin’s new menu

How to spot the Leonid meteor shower in Australia next month

The getaway starts when you check in

24 of the best Sydney markets: Fresh produce, vintage fashion and night bites

The best hotels in Melbourne

16 of the most indulgent day spas in Sydney (2026)

A private sauna with a sea view: inside Elysium Manly’s new wellness suites

Elwood: A neighbourhood guide to this leafy Melbourne suburb

Best Melbourne bars for drinking like a local

The getaway starts when you check in

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8 reasons Moree should be on your next road trip itinerary

9 hotels transforming how we experience Australia’s icons

Australia’s second-oldest wine region is also one of its best, but you may not have heard of it

This new tour takes you to the best and most unexpected parts of NSW’s outback

8 reasons to book a stay at the reimagined Reefworld now

Off-grid stays and farm-to-plate dining: discover the ultimate guide to Denmark, WA

Australian Traveller Magazine

In this issue

The hidden WA region with pink deserts, sea lions and wildflower blooms

I stayed on Richard Branson’s $25,000 per night private Noosa island – here’s what it’s like

The ultimate 4-day Kangaroo Island itinerary: stalactites, sea lions and distilleries

Opinion

The one thing more than half of Uluṟu visitors wish they’d done differently

I’ve eaten at 150 Michelin-starred restaurants. Here’s what surprised me about Australia’s first

WA’s best-kept travel secret is visiting this summer hotspot in spring

Why you don’t need to see the Twelve Apostles to do the Great Ocean Road

This is the best Aussie city to visit in winter – it’s even better than Hobart

Is Noosa’s most talked-about new resort actually worth it?

This coastal hotel proves you don’t need to leave Sydney for a proper escape

The boutique coastal stay worth skipping Byron Bay for

Is it worth staying at The Royce hotel in Melbourne?

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