EElizabeth Whitehead
Travel Journalist

This gorgeous new Bowral estate is Downton Abbey for the modern day
A 1910 country estate is getting a revamp and two new dining venues. Opening in 2026, Ardour Milton Park Bowral will mark the dreamy debut of Australia's latest luxury hospitality brand.
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Goodbye Myki card – Victoria will get free public transport every weekend this summer
Melbourne's free transport zone will get a whole lot bigger this summer. In fact, it will cover the entire state of Victoria.
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Need a last-minute long-weekend escape? Here’s your perfect day-trip inspo
What better way to ring in the warmer weather than a taking a day trip this long weekend to the great outdoors?
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Soft Forest: A free, immersive show is on in this historic Sydney garden
An immersive puppet show in Sydney's Paddington Reservoir Gardens is tackling environmental issues with a playful performance. Best of all, this spellbinding all-ages production is free to see.
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This neighbourhood Melbourne pizzeria has been named Australia’s best
Some of the best pizza in the world can be found right here in Australia, in an unassuming local pizzeria in Melbourne's north.
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This new coastal walk connects two of Adelaide’s most popular beaches
Adelaide welcomes Witton Bluff Base Trail, a brand-new accessible track that follows the coast between two popular beaches.
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NSW‘s 7 ‘Great Walks’ revealed: How many have you ticked off?
Australia has some incredible multi-day hikes. But this list is putting NSW front-and-centre a hiking destination.
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You can score a flight for just 1 point at Virgin’s Velocity pop up
Most of us spend months or years eagerly collecting airline points in hopes of cashing them in for our dream flight. But for one day only – Virgin is giving Velocity members the chance to redeem a slew of prizes in exchange for just one Virgin Velocity point.
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This new Hawkesbury River walk is the ultimate Sydney day trip
A new boardwalk that's opened in Brooklyn is just the latest reason to visit Sydney's northernmost reaches.
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