Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

Leah McLennan

Travel Journalist

Leah McLennan is a freelance writer based in Darwin. She was a journalist in Sydney for over a decade and counts her time as travel editor for Australian Associated Press as one of the highlights of her career. From exploring remote campsites in the Top End with her family, to seeking out new art galleries in faraway cities, she’ll grab an adventurous or arty travel experience within her reach.

Launceston

16 of the best pubs in Launceston

Launceston might be small, but it punches above its weight when it comes to top spots to savour craft beers, crisp wine, gourmet food and historic charm.

Darwin

A look inside Darwin’s reimagined airport resort

Airport hotels these days aren’t forgettable like they used to be, with properties like the revitalised Darwin Airport Resort boasting luxurious amenities and artwork highlighting the Top End’s rich Aboriginal heritage.

Kings Canyon Superior Glamping Tent View

Red Centre

An awe-inspiring stay at Discovery Resorts – Kings Canyon

Discovery Resorts - Kings Canyon puts you in a prime spot for admiring Watarrka National Park’s splendour.

Two men hiking beside Finke River in Finke Gorge National Park

Red Centre

Palm Valley and Finke River – the Red Centre’s hidden gems

The Red Cente’s Finke Gorge National Park tempts adventurers with its tall wavering palms, historic police camp ruins, and spectacular landscapes that inspired the renowned watercolourist Albert Namatjira.

the spectacular view of Glen Helen Gorge

Red Centre

The ultimate guide to exploring the West MacDonnell Ranges

The immense Tjoritja/West MacDonnell National Park boasts some of Central Australia’s most spectacular scenery.

Alice Springs

The guide to visiting Trephina Gorge Nature Park

When it comes to pristine waterholes, you are spoiled for choice in the Red Centre. But if you can only visit one spot in Central Australia, make it Trephina Gorge Nature Park – home to sheer quartzite cliffs, a stunning rockhole, and the largest ghost gum in Australia. 

Alice Springs

The annual Alice Springs festivals and events you don’t want to miss

Alice Springs (Mparntwe) punches above its weight with some of the most unique destination events in Australia.

Alice Springs

12 excellent Alice Springs restaurants to try now

Quirky cafes, bars and high-end restaurants boasting jaw-dropping vistas of the surrounding ranges are just some of the attractions in Alice Springs.

Kimberley

Cocoon yourself in nature at these top Kununurra accommodations

The East Kimberley’s gateway town of Kununurra is a remarkable place to spend a few days before or after a red-dirt outback adventure.