Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

Kate Bettes

Travel Journalist

Kate Bettes is a freelance travel writer. Whether having a picnic in Vietnamese jungle with new friends, or partying in the back of a limousine in Hollywood, Kate’s experiences have left her with the sneaking suspicion that the best travel memories happen when you least expect. It’s this feeling - and how to get it - that she loves to write about.

Broken Hill

The best caravan parks in Broken Hill to call home

Saddle up that RV. It’s time for a caravan trip out west towards Broken Hill.

Darwin

9 of the best Darwin resorts for ultimate relaxation

A tropical stay up Darwin way deserves a stunning resort to match. Here are our top picks

Australia

The best natural swimming spots around Australia

Float away the long, summer days in some of the best natural swimming spots around the country.

K'gari

9 of K’gari lakes and other beautiful swimming spots

Get ready for a deep dive into the top K'gari lakes and swimming spots.

Darwin

14 of the best Darwin cafes

Once, it was hard to find a Darwin cafe that didn’t serve its coffee in a mug. Those days are long gone.

Darwin

Your ultimate guide to the Tiwi Islands

The Tiwi Islands: a far-flung northern sanctuary where there’s art, footy and fishing fever abound.

Darwin

19 of the best restaurants in Darwin for all occasions

Darwin’s best restaurants add a healthy dollop of spice and experimentation to cuisines you might have tried before.

Darwin

13 of the best bars in Darwin for every occasion

It used to be that a Darwin bar was considered on the upmarket side if thongs were frowned upon. But then, these out-of-this-world drinking holes came onto the scene.

Bruny Island

21 incredible things to do on Bruny Island

It’s got deserted beaches, magical walks and some of Tasmania’s best local produce in spades. If you haven’t seen Bruny Island, consider this epic list of things to do as your sign to get there ASAP.