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.

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.

The 11 best weekend getaways and short breaks in the NT

From red-dust icons to the lush Top End, the best weekend trips and short breaks in the Northern Territory are closer than you think.

The 10 best weekend getaways in South Australia

From hidden beach breaks to world-famous wineries, these weekend escapes in South Australia are calling your name.

ACT

4 incredible weekend breaks in the ACT

Pocket-sized adventures near the nation's capital, from Namadgi National Park to a cultural city stay.