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Mineral swimming pools at Sixty6 Acres farmstay

Sunshine Coast

Australia’s most luxe campsite has a restaurant and seven mineral plunge pools

Camping just got a serious upgrade in the Sunshine Coast thanks to an upgrade of the much-loved Sixty6 Acres farmstay property.

Australia

No more unpacking at airport security – big changes coming to all major Aussie airports

Forget fumbling for laptops, liquids and aerosols – a smoother, smarter airport experience is on its way.

single o surry hills barista leans on bench near coffee

Sydney

A Sydney cafe is giving out free coffees for one day only – here’s how to get yours

Score a free coffee and help save the planet in Sydney today.

Christmas Island

“The world’s greatest migration” is happening right now on Christmas Island

“The world’s greatest migration" is happening right now on Christmas Island. Discover how to witness it.

Sydney

This fairytale walk is hiding in Sydney’s north

The scenic Sydney bushwalk you’ve probably never heard of.

Sydney

You’re not imagining it: Sydney is one of the most expensive cities to catch a taxi

Ever leave a taxi with a hole burning in your pocket? You're not alone ⁠–⁠ Sydney has been named one of the world's most expensive cities to catch a taxi.

Byron Bay

This Byron Bay wellness resort was named the best for 2025

Elements of Byron Bay, and its onsite Osprey Spa, has been honoured in the 2025 Spa & Wellness Awards.

Sydney

A serene new luxury bathhouse has opened in Sydney’s north

From the team behind Sierra Escape Mudgee, this serene new bathhouse promises a restorative blend of heat, cold and calm.

Flinders Ranges

The only Aussie destination on Lonely Planet’s Top Places Hotlist 2026

If there could only be one, this under-the-radar region deserves it.

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EEmily Murphy

The battle of Australia’s 18 best summer ice creams

These cult-favourite ice creams prove Australian summers are built on nostalgia, loyalty and strong opinions.

RRachael Thompson

This hotel room just became my favourite in Australia

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels, exploring not just the rooms, but the stories, service and settings that make each stay unforgettable and worth adding to your wishlist.

Aerial view of yellow kayaks in blue sea at sunset in summer

KKassia Byrnes

How to survive a group trip wage gap

Travelling with a group of people who all make vastly different amounts of money? This is how to stay friends afterwards.

The heritage facade of The Tasman in Hobart

RRachael Thompson

I checked into Hobart’s most delicious hotel and didn’t want to leave

The rise of passion travel: how your hobby can shape your next trip

TTaylah Darnell

The rise of passion travel: how your hobby can shape your next trip

By swapping postcard-perfect itineraries for passion-fuelled adventures, travellers are finding new ways to explore and connect.

KKassia Byrnes

9 plane etiquette rules every passenger should follow

Discover the indisputable rules of domestic plane etiquette.

A hotel bathroom with a freestanding bath overlooking Sydney Harbour Bridge

RRachael Thompson

I’ve stayed in 21 hotels in Sydney and this is my favourite

Welcome to the first instalment of Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels, exploring not just the rooms, but the stories, service and settings that make each stay unforgettable and worth adding to your wishlist.