Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

Elizabeth Whitehead

Travel Journalist

Elizabeth Whitehead is a writer obsessed with all things culture; doesn't matter if it's pop culture or cultures of the world. She graduated with a degree in History from the University of Sydney (after dropping out from Maths). Her bylines span AFAR, Lonely Planet, ELLE, Harper's BAZAAR and Refinery 29. Her work for Australian Traveller was shortlisted for single article of the year at the Mumbrella Publishing Awards 2024. She is very lucky in thrifting, very unlucky in UNO.

Echuca

The only Aussie place to make National Geographic’s 2025 best list

National Geographic has singled out one place in Australia on its Best of the World list for 2025... and it’s not any of the usual suspects.

Australia

The Big Tractor is here! Meet Australia’s newest Big Thing

The town of Carnamah in Western Australia has unveiled the newest Big Thing - which also happens to be the largest tractor sculpture in the world.

Cradle Mountain

The most incredible walks in Cradle Mountain

Grab your hiking boots and discover why Cradle Mountain is a bush walker's paradise.

Australia

Bread, milk and a holiday: ALDI launches travel packages

German supermarket ALDI has launched a series of domestic and international holiday packages in Australia that you can add to your shopping cart.

Outback NSW

NSW has scored a stunning new national park

Cuttaburra National Park is NSW’s newest national park, set to open its gates to visitors in 2025.

The front door with stain glass windows at The Florance.

Launceston

Checking in: The best accommodation in Launceston

Linger a little longer in Launceston to experience the country of the Tyerrernotepanner, the Panninher and the Leterremairrener people, who belong to the land where the three rivers meet.

Sydney

Song Hotel is Sydney’s best budget hotel and a force for good

The Song, Australia's first profit-for-purpose hotel, has reopened after a $10.5 million nip-and-tuck. Guests who bed down here help support thousands of women experiencing homelessness in Australia.

Red Centre

The Larapinta Signature Walk is a new, luxe hiking alternative

Dreamed of doing the Larapinta Trail, but aren’t a fan of roughing it? Tas Walking Co’s Larapinta Signature Walk offers a way to immerse yourself in the iconic hike in comfort.

Central Coast

The Central Coast is getting its first hotel in 15 years

Located between Sydney and Newcastle, the Central Coast hub of Gosford is getting a new hotel set to revitalise its CBD.