From a new benchmark for luxury on the Gold Coast to a hip neighbourhood haunt in Perth and a sustainable sanctuary taking root in Melbourne, you need to know about these international hotel brands making their Aussie debut.    

Located 2600 km north-west of Perth and closer to Asia than to mainland Australia, Christmas Island is unlike anywhere you’ve ever visited before.

Brimming with independent boutiques, galleries, bars and restaurants that channel a strong creative spirit, this storied street in Melbourne’s oldest suburb embodies what makes the city such a compelling place to explore.

One of the world’s greatest wilderness walks is in our backyard: here’s what to expect when walking the Overland Track through the heart of Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park.

Australia’s first wine region remains one of its favourites. But even for those of us who know the Hunter Valley well, it still holds surprises as it evolves while staying true to tradition.

How has the domestic travel landscape evolved since we launched our first issue in 2005? And what might it look like in another 18 years’ time? From the tip of the Top End to the southernmost state, we speak to industry leaders across the country to find out.