Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

Eleanor Edström

Associate Editor

Eleanor Edström is Australian Traveller’s Associate Editor. Previously a staff writer at Signature Luxury Travel & Style and Vacations & Travel magazines, she's a curious wordsmith with a penchant for conservation, adventure, the arts and design. She discovered her knack for storytelling much earlier, however – penning mermaid sagas in glitter ink at age seven. Proof that her spelling has since improved, she holds an honours degree in English and philosophy, and a French diploma from the University of Sydney. Off duty, you’ll find her pirouetting between Pilates and ballet classes, or testing her friends’ patience with increasingly obscure vocabulary.

Falls Creek

This cosy ski village in Victoria feels straight out of Europe – and it’s about to get a huge snow dump

With up to 70cm of fresh snowfall forecasted over the coming week, here's why Falls Creek is the place to be this winter.

Hamilton Island

Active wellness is the next big thing in travel, and Hamilton Island is leading the charge

Beyond the classic flop-and-drop experience, Queensland’s Hamilton Island is proving itself a premier destination for active wellness.

Ballarat

In crust we trust: Ballarat’s best pie revealed for 2026

After a fiercely contested search for pastry prowess, one pie has risen above the rest in Ballarat's beloved pie competition.

Narooma

This laid-back pocket of coastal NSW has cracked the code to living well

Wedged between estuary and sea, this quiet coastal town on the far NSW South Coast is an antidote to urban life. Discover the best things to do in Narooma before the crowds catch on.

Australia

Jetstar to charge for overhead carry-on baggage, a move that’s illegal overseas

In a controversial overhaul of its carry-on policies, Jetstar will charge fees from $25 for carry-on luggage stored in the overhead lockers from 2027.

NSW

The 10 best weekend escapes in NSW

Ready for a change of scenery but don't want to travel far? The best weekend escapes in NSW are all about switching off, slowing down and seeing somewhere new.

VIC

The 12 best weekend getaways in Victoria

Reset in Geelong, Grampians, the Goldfields and and beyond with these unforgettable weekend getaways in Victoria.

the pool at Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel

QLD

The 8 best weekend breaks in Queensland

Whether spotting koalas on Magnetic Island or blissing out in Brisbane, the top weekend getaways in Queensland prove you don't need a passport to get away from it all.

TAS

The 13 best weekend escapes in Tasmania

Ready to disappear for a few days? These epic weekend getaways in Tasmania deliver jaw-dropping landscapes along with premium food and wine.