Australian Holidays and Travel Guide

Melissa Mason

Travel Journalist

Melissa Mason is a freelance journalist who loves road tripping and car snacks. Previously holding Editor roles at ELLE, marie claire, Broadsheet and Pedestrian.TV, she now writes travel and lifestyle content for a wealth of Australian titles like SMH, Mamamia and Urban List, as well as copywriting for international brands. Outside of writing, she loves walks with her dog Ted, a great Sunday afternoon with friends, and op shopping. If she could be anywhere right now it would be lounging on a hammock at a tropical resort with a great romantic fantasy book.

the scenic Queanbeyan Riverside Caravan Park

Canberra

An essential Canberra caravan park and camping guide

Connect with nature at one of these top spots.

Canberra

12 fine dining restaurants in Canberra worth splurging on

Canberra is fast becoming one of the top foodie destinations in Australia, with a wealth of fine-dining restaurants to choose from.

The Little Burley Market stalls from above

Canberra

The best markets in Canberra for special finds

Whether you’ve come to Canberra for the city’s incredible restaurant scene or to visit some of Australia’s best museums, no stay is complete without a trip to the markets

the three-storey Hotel Realm with red squares throughout

Canberra

The best Canberra hotels by neighbourhood

Looking for accommodation in Canberra? Start by figuring out which of the city’s unique neighbourhoods suits you

Kakadu

How to road trip Kakadu and itineraries for visiting

There’s no shortage of great tours on offer, but to road trip Kakadu via a do-it-yourself driving adventure? That’s pretty hard to beat.

Kakadu

5 of the most breathtaking Kakadu National Park waterfalls

A road trip highlight in the Northern Territory? Visiting the incredible Kakadu National Park waterfalls in all their glory.

Darwin

9 of the best Darwin pubs for relaxed drinks

That Top End heat practically demands a cold, refreshing beverage perched at a quirky pub counter.

Darwin

13 of the best Darwin hotels for your next Top End stay

Heading to Darwin and not sure where to stay? Whether you want to be in the heart of downtown, by the waterfront, or in one of the city’s coolest suburbs, we’ve lined up the best Darwin hotels for every budget.

Yamba

Every memory-making stop on a Yamba to Coffs Harbour day trip

The stretch from Yamba to Coffs Harbour is short (just under 1.5 hours), but photo-perfect stop-offs demand a full day of exploration.