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Louis Costello

Travel Journalist

Refusing to rest before his entire bucket list is complete, Louis loves nothing more than travelling to obscure locations and uncovering little-known highlights that make those places shine. Writing about his experiences both in Australia and overseas, Louis has picked up a trick or two to get the most out of a holiday, whether it's a weekend or six months.
Basalt Retreat Private Villa interior
Great Ocean Road

The best new accommodation along the Great Ocean Road

A new wave of retreats, hotels, glamping sites and more is encouraging visitors to savour their time spent along the Great Ocean Road.

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8 experiences to get the most out of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road
Great Ocean Road

8 experiences to get the most out of Victoria’s Great Ocean Road

Beyond the winding bitumen and coastal views lies another side to Victoria’s most famous route.

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The Ghan is introducing the gold standard of train travel
Australia

The Ghan is introducing the gold standard of train travel

Traverse Australia surrounded by lavish creature comforts in The Ghan's Gold Premium carriages.

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Ye Olde Ice Creamery in Hahndorf
Australia

10 stunning spring towns you need to visit

From the sunny coast to charming tree-lined towns, these places around Australia transform into a thriving haven during springtime.

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a scenic view of Curracurrong Falls at sunset
Australia

14 must-see waterfalls in Australia

Refreshing rock pools, cascading streams of crystal-clear water and splashes of green foliage combine to make the idyllic natural getaway.

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the vintage interior of Irish Murphy’s, Hobart, Tas
Australia

15 Irish pubs in Australia worth having a pint in

There’s no place quite like an Irish pub to whet whistles with a hearty pint of Guinness and a full plate of rustic grub.

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the pink exterior of Hotel No, Vic
Australia

12 weird and wonderful places to stay around Australia

Add a little flair to your holiday by spending the night in living quarters that are all shades of bonkers.

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Reefsuites bathroom underwater
Australia

10 places around Australia where the best view is from the loo

There are few simple pleasures in life quite like private time atop a ceramic throne overlooking Australia’s inimitable landscape.

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Raise a glass: The top 16 Australian breweries
Australia

Raise a glass: The top 16 Australian breweries

Wherever you find yourself in Australia, there’s a top-notch brewery waiting just around the corner – or thereabouts.

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