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Blue Mountains

The Great Western Highway is closed, but this detour is worth the trip

A major road closure is redirecting travellers – but the alternative route doubles as both solution and reward.

Sunshine Coast

Bathe in the cosmos on this Sunshine Coast tour led by astronomers

No need to head into the outback, the Sunshine Coast has the stargazing experience you've been waiting for.

North East

Tasmania’s new mountaintop retreat has 270° views and luxe pods

Tasmania has scored a new eco-luxe pod accommodation on Mount George, with its cafe bar now open on weekends.

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.

Sydney

Things to do in Sydney: Waterway cruises, museums and secret bars

The Harbour City is overwhelmingly dazzling, so we’ve whittled down the best things to do in Sydney to enhance every visit.

Coffs Harbour

The hidden villages to discover along the Coffs Coast

Untapped foodie experiences and magical hinterland hamlets breathe new life into holidaying on NSW’s Coffs Coast.

Coffs Harbour

Soak up nature with the best Coffs Harbour caravan parks and camping

Switch the city for the sand at the best Coffs Harbour caravan parks and camp sites.

Australia

The best autumn festivals around Australia in 2026

The season of cosiness and colour calls for celebration.

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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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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

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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.