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An Aurora Australis display at night along the coastline
News

Look up: The Aurora Australis might be visible tonight

The most severe solar storm of the year is underway.

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The most magical Christmas high teas around Australia
Eating Out

The most magical Christmas high teas around Australia to celebrate the festive season

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to get festive the fancy way.

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A FlixBus crossing a bridge in Australia
Affordable Holidays

Europe’s FlixBus hits Aussie roads with $10 city-to-city fares

Cheaper, greener and smarter travel is coming to the East Coast.

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Festive feasts: The best restaurants open on Christmas Day
Eating Out

Festive feasts: The best restaurants open on Christmas Day in Australia

Whether you're away from home or simply don't want to cook, you can still eat well this Christmas.

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Australia's best road trips
Driving Holidays

Australia’s best road trips ranked by you

From knotted forests and windswept coastlines to postcard-plucked gorges, our 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards have revealed Australia's most revered road trips.

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Full beaver moon through the tree leaves
News

Australia’s biggest and brightest moon of 2025 rises this week

Get ready to look up, the Beaver Moon will light up Australian skies this week.

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Swimmers on the beach at Lord Howe Island
News

2025 Readers’ Choice Awards – here are the results you’ve been waiting for

Thousands of Australian Traveller readers voted in our 2025 Readers' Choice Awards. The results are in, and here are your winners.

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Skyline view of Melbourne
Australia

Readers’ Choice 2025: Best city to visit

Winner: Melbourne /Naarm, Vic

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A hand maps the Mala Walk in the red sand of Uluru
Australia

2025 Readers’ Choice Awards: Best First Nations experience

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You voted, and we listened! From off-grid glamping at Sal Salis Ningaloo Reef to sipping the finest wines in the Barossa Valley and soaking up country charm in Mudgee, these are Australia’s most popular escapes for 2025.
AAT Kings’ new small group tours mean deeper connections, closer encounters and immersive experiences. From soaring over Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre to exploring rich Kimberley culture, these journeys go beyond the ordinary.
We asked you to vote for your favourite Australian travel experiences, and we received thousands of responses. Here are your 2025 Readers' Choice Results: dreamy destinations, incredible hotels and unforgettable journeys around the country. 
Step off the train, step into adventure. From the Barossa to Broken Hill, the Indian Pacific isn’t just about the journey – it’s about the unforgettable stops along the way.
It’s International Wombat Day! The perfect time to celebrate these adorable marsupials found across Australia. PS, did you know their poops are cube-shaped?
This is what dreams look like onboard the Indian Pacific. Gold Premium = cosy nights, golden mornings and views that never stop.

POV: Your summer holiday starts the moment you walk onboard your Royal Caribbean cruise. Ready to set sail?

Dinner with a view? Try dinner with an entire continent rolling by. Here's what dining on the Indian Pacific looks like.

We asked the Australian Traveller Media team: what’s your favourite spring getaway destination around Australia?

Step onboard the Indian Pacific. Think plush cabins, elegant lounges and slow mornings with endless views.

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