Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

Carla Grossetti

Sub-Editor & Journalist

Carla Grossetti has written across print and digital for Australian Traveller and International Traveller for more than a decade and has spent more than two decades finding excuses to eat well and travel far. A prestigious News Corp cadetship launched her career at The Cairns Post, before a stint at The Canberra Times and The Sydney Morning Herald gave way to extended wanders through Canada, the US, Mexico, Central America, Asia and Europe. Carla was chief sub editor at delicious and has contributed to Good Food, Travel & Luxury, Explore Travel, Escape. While living in London, Carla was on staff at Condé Nast Traveller and The Sunday Times Travel desk and was part of the pioneering digital team at The Guardian UK.

Batemans Bay

Your ultimate Batemans Bay beach guide

Get beached: Put the NSW South Coast town of Batemans Bay on your radar for your next beachside holiday.

Yoga at Stand Tall Retreats Sinclairs of Berry

NSW South Coast

A weekend woven around wellness at Stand Tall Retreats

A wellness weekend in the Shoalhaven is designed to inspire women to stand tall.

Sydney

Sydney precincts: A must-read guide to the city’s revitalised hubs

There are a lot of wonderful things to do in Sydney's newly revitalised precincts… you just need to know where to go.

Australia

Australia’s 12 best surf breaks you can’t miss this summer

Looking for a new summer holiday destination to get your surf fix? These 12 surf breaks have you covered.

Australia

Top 10 hacks for travelling Australia with kids

Here are our top 10 tips for keeping everyone in the family happy while travelling with kids from A to B.

Byron Bay

Top Towns for 2022: Head to Byron Bay for a beachside nightcap

The coastal town that almost needs no introduction, this perennial favourite on the NSW North Coast is a place of big skies and big ideas – and new and noteworthy bars to drink to them in. Discover what makes Byron Bay striking enough to land it at no. 15 on your list of Top 50 Aussie towns.

overlooking sea views at Tacking Point Lighthouse

Port Macquarie

Top Towns for 2022: How to really unwind in Port Macquarie

Beyond its beautiful beaches, Port Macquarie is now known for its sophisticated food and wine scene, as well as its sustainability and conservation initiatives. Find out how Port Macquarie landed in at no.18 on your list of Top 50 Aussie towns.

Mudgee

Top Towns for 2022: Beyond the world-class wineries in Mudgee

Much of the magic of Mudgee has to do with the fact it offers a proper escape to the country, with all the trimmings. Find out why Mudgee was named both NSW and Australia’s Top Tourism Town in 2022 - and came in at no.5 on your list of Top 50 Aussie Towns.

Port Douglas

Top Towns for 2022: A quick escape to idyllic Port Douglas

A lure for sea-changers, holidaymakers and backpackers alike, this picturesque town in Tropical North Queensland holds timeless appeal that landed Port Douglas second on your list of Top 50 Aussie towns, writes former local Carla Grossetti.