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The latest travel news and updates from across Australia. Expect the inside scoop on brand-new experiences, upcoming hotel openings and events you should have on your radar.

Pool at The Brighton Hotel Sydney – MGallery Collection
Sydney

The Brighton Hotel brings resort-style luxury to Sydney’s south

Sydney’s south finally has its own slice of luxury. 

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Wellness Afloat The Ark floating sauna in Sydney Harbour
Sydney

Sydney just scored a floating sauna with insane harbour views

This is set to be summer’s most talked-about wellness experience.

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Interior of the Grainlander, a vintage heritage train in Victoria
Grampians

This little-known heritage rail journey takes you past charming towns, artworks on silos and lakes

Board the heritage Grainlander and step back in time for a rail journey discovering silo art, Lake Tyrrell and Victoria’s Mallee region.

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Tyndall Range, West Coast Range in Tasmania
West Coast

Tasmania’s Next Iconic Walk is taking shape on the wild West Coast

The Tyndall Ranges are set to host a new three-day, two-night hut-to-hut trail – and it could become Tasmania’s next big walking experience.

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lindeman island new resort
The Whitsundays

Iconic Whitsundays island to reopen after a $583 million makeover

After more than a decade of closure, Lindeman Island is ready to reclaim its title as Queensland’s go-to holiday hot spot. 

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Shake Shack X Australian Open in Melbourne, Victoria
Melbourne

Shake Shack’s first pop-up is coming to Melbourne this summer

Big names are coming to the Australian Open this year – and not just on the court.

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aerial of Jolly Christmas Markets sydney
Sydney

Circular Quay is transforming into a holly jolly Christmas market for 11 nights

Sydney's favourite Christmas night market will transform Circular Quay and The Rocks for 11 nights.

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The exterior of Zin House, soon to be Zin - Food & Wine
Mudgee

Mudgee’s most renowned restaurant to close and evolve into a wine bar

The Zin House is being transformed into a more accessible, fun and flexible dining venue.

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The most magical Christmas high teas around Australia
Australia

The most magical Christmas high teas around Australia to celebrate the festive season

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s time to get festive the fancy way.

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Tasmanian Walking Co. child-friendly mult-day hike on Bruny Island
Megan ArkinstallMMegan Arkinstall

The Tassie multi-day hike that you can do with your child

Is a multi-day hike a good way to bond with your child? Megan Arkinstall laces up her nine-year-old son’s shoes and tests it out.

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The swimming pool at The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne
Rachael ThompsonRRachael Thompson

This Melbourne hotel has set the bar sky high

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 worthy of your wishlist.

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Kings Canyon transforms into a waterfall wonderland in the rain
Kassia ByrnesKKassia Byrnes

Kings Canyon transforms into a waterfall wonderland in the rain – here’s the only time you’ll see it

It's rare to see Kings Canyon covered in rivers and waterfalls, but it's a priceless view.

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australian ice cream for summer
Emily MurphyEEmily 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. 

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A bathroom at COMO The Treasury
Rachael ThompsonRRachael 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.

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Aerial view of yellow kayaks in blue sea at sunset in summer
Kassia ByrnesKKassia 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.

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The heritage facade of The Tasman in Hobart
Rachael ThompsonRRachael Thompson

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

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.

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

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plane about to take off at sunset
Kassia ByrnesKKassia Byrnes

9 plane etiquette rules every passenger should follow

Discover the indisputable rules of domestic plane etiquette.

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