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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.

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.

A sunset view in Port Douglas.

This tiny town just beat every capital city for the best skyline

The most popular skylines in Australia have just been revealed with some surprising results.

Heart Reef Great Barrier Reef tour

Great Barrier Reef

This Great Barrier Reef tour is the best thing I’ve done in Australia

Evegreen Editor Rachael Thompson travelled to the world's largest coral reef system for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

pet friendly towns

Revealed: Australia’s most welcoming towns for you and your pet

These are the destinations that welcome you and your pet pal with open arms.

Two people walking on the rocky shoreline near the ocean. Light to Light walk

NSW South Coast

This newly upgraded coastal walk in NSW is perfect for whale spotting

The Light to Light walk on the NSW Far South Coast has reopened with new campgrounds and track sections.

Kittawa Retreat

Tasmania’s latest luxury escape is a hidden island retreat

Unwind in luxury and connect with nature at the newly opened Kittawa Retreat.

Crystalbrook Aurora Canberra

Canberra to finally get the new luxury hotel it deserves

Crystalbrook Aurora, Canberra is set to redefine the city’s hospitality scene.

Thorsborne Trail, Hinchinbrook Island

Only 40 people a day can hike Australia‘s largest island national park

Just 40 people are permitted to camp on this idyllic island at any one time.

Bubbletent Australia

Sleep under the stars in one of these cosy new bubble tents

These two new outdoor accommodations offer the ultimate luxury astrotourism experience.

Silky Oaks Lodge Silky Sanctuary

Daintree Rainforest

This 3-night wellness retreat is hidden in an ancient rainforest

Wake up to the sounds of the rainforest, begin your day with sunrise yoga and finish with a sunset sail over the Coral Sea.