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Rachael Thompson

Evergreen Editor

Rachael Thompson is Australian Traveller's Evergreen Editor and Hotel Addict. She's responsible for the foundational content on AustralianTraveller.com, helping to manage and grow the brand’s destination guides. With a background in design and travel media, Rachael is dedicated to curating content that is as much informational as it is beautiful. She began her career at Belle magazine, before taking up editorial roles at Homes to Love and Bed Threads. When she's not writing, editing or optimising content, Rachael enjoys exploring the city's newest restaurants, bars and hotels. Next on her Aussie travel wish list is Lord Howe Island.
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VIC

Travelling Melbourne to get easier with new tap and go payments

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Australia

EV road trip: Your guide to driving from Sydney to Kiama

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Australia

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Australia

These iconic skywhales are about to set sail across Australia again

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Australia

14 alfresco dining spots in Australia for perfect summer days

These chic venues embrace the warm weather in style.

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Gold Coast

A luxe Japanese bathhouse is opening soon in the Scenic Rim

This wellness destination, nestled in the rainforests of Mt Tamborine, is set to be the ultimate place to find Zen.

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Australia

Where the Australian Traveller team think you should travel in 2025

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Australia

2025’s new restaurants, hotels, and experiences you won’t want to miss

New openings 2025: The restaurants, hotels, and experiences to look forward to

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Sydney

A new era of elegance: inside the revitalised Sydney Wentworth

Celebrated for its illustrious history of hosting royalty and dignitaries, this iconic hotel now has a fabulous new lease of life.

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