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Kassia Byrnes

Native Content Editor

Kassia Byrnes is the Native Content Editor for Australian Traveller and International Traveller. She's come a long way since writing in her diary about family trips to Grandma's. After graduating a BA of Communication from University of Technology Sydney, she has been writing about her travels (and more) professionally for over 10 years for titles like AWOL, News.com.au, Pedestrian.TV, Body + Soul and Punkee. She's addicted to travel but has a terrible sense of direction, so you can usually find her getting lost somewhere new around the world. Luckily, she loves to explore and have new adventures – whether that’s exploring the backstreets, bungee jumping off a bridge or hiking for days. You can follow her adventures on Instagram @probably_kassia.

<p><strong>Australia</strong>’s <i>largest African-style savannah experience</i> coming in 2026</p>

Australia’s largest African-style savannah experience coming in 2026

<p><strong>Adelaide Hills</strong> has a <i>97-hectare botanic garden</i> with 6 nature trails</p>

Adelaide Hills has a 97-hectare botanic garden with 6 nature trails

<p>The tour that journeys through one of <strong>Australia</strong>‘s <i>most remote regions</i></p>

The tour that journeys through one of Australia‘s most remote regions

<p><strong>Ballarat</strong>‘s <i>iconic pie competition</i> has a winner & it’s a cookie dream</p>

Ballarat‘s iconic pie competition has a winner & it’s a cookie dream

<p><strong>Sydney</strong>’s <i>new Euro-style hotel</i> is finally open for bookings</p>

Sydney’s new Euro-style hotel is finally open for bookings

<p><i>This</i> <strong>Vic</strong> walk through <i>golden canola fields</i> ends with beer and wine</p>

This Vic walk through golden canola fields ends with beer and wine

<p>7 features of <i>a quintessential</i> <strong>Aussie</strong> road trip</p>

7 features of a quintessential Aussie road trip

<p>Where to eat, sleep and visit on <strong>Grand Pacific Drive</strong>, and <i>beyond</i></p>

Where to eat, sleep and visit on Grand Pacific Drive, and beyond

Kassia Byrnes is the Native Content Editor for Australian Traveller and International Traveller. She's come a long way since writing in her diary about family trips to Grandma's. After graduating a BA of Communication from University of Technology Sydney, she has been writing about her travels (and more) professionally for over 10 years for titles like AWOL, News.com.au, Pedestrian.TV, Body + Soul and Punkee. She's addicted to travel but has a terrible sense of direction, so you can usually find her getting lost somewhere new around the world. Luckily, she loves to explore and have new adventures – whether that’s exploring the backstreets, bungee jumping off a bridge or hiking for days. You can follow her adventures on Instagram @probably_kassia.

Mount Lofty Botanic Garden walking trails

Adelaide Hills has a 97-hectare botanic garden with 6 nature trails

Wander your way through Mount Lofty Botanic Garden with these six walks.

man playing piano in the middle of Cornella Canola Walk

This Vic walk through golden canola fields ends with beer and wine

There's nothing more freeing than frolicking through a field of flowers, and this official walk makes it easy to do so.

Serengetti resort pool render Taronga Western Plains Zoo

Australia’s largest African-style savannah experience coming in 2026

A new resort is set to transport guests to the Serengeti at Taronga Western Plains Zoo, Dubbo.

Mrs Browne Bakes’ raspberry goldfields cookie pie at Naomi & i

Ballarat‘s iconic pie competition has a winner & it’s a cookie dream

Roll up to Ballarat this August to taste one of the best pies in Australia.

25hours Hotel The Olympia monica rooftop

Sydney’s new Euro-style hotel is finally open for bookings

Australia’s first 25hours Hotel set to breathe new life into a Sydney icon.

cruising the Arafura Swamp with Outback Spirit, Arnhem Land

The tour that journeys through one of Australia‘s most remote regions

From Country to coast, Arnhem Land offers an invitation to connect with the spirit of an ancient landscape.

Aerial view of the Star RV Motorhomes Polaris 6 vehicle cruising along a coastal road in Esperence western australia

7 features of a quintessential Aussie road trip

No one does road trips like Australians. Make your journey perfect.

The scenic coastal drive along Sea Cliff Bridge, Clifton.

Where to eat, sleep and visit on Grand Pacific Drive, and beyond

The ultimate road trip begins and ends on NSW’s stunning Grand Pacific Drive.

Clonakilla Winery canberra wine hopper tour

Canberra’s cool new wine experience doesn’t need a designated driver

Hop on and hop off at some of Canberra's best wineries.