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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.

Harry Potter: The Exhibition in Sydney, NSW
Sydney

An immersive Harry Potter exhibition is coming to Sydney this May

From authentic props to interactive lessons, this hands-on experience invites fans into the wizarding world of Harry Potter.

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Baillie Lodges enters new global era as ‘Beckons’
Australia

Australian luxury lodge pioneer Baillie Lodges enters new global era as ‘Beckons’

The homegrown hospitality group behind Southern Ocean Lodge and Longitude 131° is expanding internationally under a new name.

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Landscape shot of Maria Island Walk in Tasmania
Australia

The best last-minute Easter getaways you can still book

From luxury lodges and coastal resorts to outback adventures and cruise deals, these Easter getaways prove there’s still time to escape.

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The truth about the new Twelve Apostles tourist tax
Great Ocean Road

The truth about the new Twelve Apostles tourist tax

It may seem like just another holiday expense, but the new visitor fee at the Twelve Apostles plays an important role in protecting an Aussie icon.

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the Finnish-style Dunalley Bay Sauna
TAS

A new outdoor sauna with water views has opened on Tassie’s Forestier Peninsula

This new Finnish-style sauna on the Forestier Peninsula offers a moment of peace in a beautiful setting.

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sunflower field
QLD

More than a million sunflowers will bloom at this Scenic Rim festival in May 

This feel-good festival offers dazzling golden fields, family-friendly fun and the chance to pick your own blooms – all for a charitable cause.

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the milky way as seen from winton international dark sky community
Outback Queensland

This outback town just became Qld’s first International Dark Sky Community

A small outback town in Queensland has been honoured with the state's first International Dark Sky Community certification.

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family at Sydney Royal Easter Show
Sydney

The showbags everyone will be lining up for at the 2026 Sydney Royal Easter Show

The Sydney Royal Easter Show showbag line-up is here, and the best ones have been listed.

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People walking over a bridge along the Grand Cliff Top walk
Blue Mountains

Blue Mountains Grand Cliff Top Walk to host inaugural 17.5km trail race

Walkers and runners will pass through majestic ancient forest, along cliff-edge tracks.

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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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