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Yarra Valley

This dreamy cherry-blossom festival in Victoria is about to bloom

Flowers, fruit-picking and a whole lot of fun.

Jervis Bay

Is this 10-course beachfront trail the ultimate way to welcome spring?

Your job? Eat, sip, stroll, repeat.

Sydney

Transport NSW says Sydney ferries will not be free after all

Transport for NSW has disputed the Maritime Union of Australia’s claim that Sydney Ferries will be free for passengers from 11 September to 6 October.

Artist Leon Holmes painting at Plein Air Down Under

The town famous for its Giants is hosting Australia’s biggest outdoor painting festival

Australia’s biggest and longest-running outdoor painting festival is returning to this small WA town in 2026.

Australia

These two secluded cabins have been designed to put your dog first

Lyka and Unyoked are teaming up to prioritise your pooch this spring.

Sydney

Sydney’s best NYE view can cost $208 a night – if you win a ballot

A free ballot decides who stays on Cockatoo Island this New Year's Eve. It closes soon.

Australia

11 stunning spring towns you need to visit

There are a few places in Australia that really shine in the springtime, making the change of season the perfect excuse to plan a trip.

Bowral

Everything you need to know about Bowral’s tulip festival

Discover the vibrant beauty of Bowral during its annual Tulip Time Festival, a seasonal celebration of colour, blooms and community.

man walking on path through Cornella Canola Walk

Goldfields

This ethical Victorian walk through golden canola fields ends with beer and wine

There’s nothing more freeing than frolicking through a field of flowers, and this official walk makes it easy to do so.

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The Bay of Islands on the Great Ocean Road

EEmily Murphy

Why you don’t need to see the Twelve Apostles to do the Great Ocean Road

I skipped the Great Ocean Road’s most famous landmark entirely and found a crowd-free bay that hit harder than any postcard ever could.

External view of Kirk's Wine Bar in Hardware Lane Melbourne

LLara Picone

This is the best Aussie city to visit in winter – it’s even better than Hobart

Come winter, Melbourne doesn’t hibernate – it elevates. Here’s how to make the most of this city’s cool-weather culture.

The white-painted exterior of Elysium Noosa Resort.

RRachael Thompson

Is Noosa’s most talked-about new resort actually worth it?

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

Living area in the Manly Pacific Infinity Residence

RRachael Thompson

This coastal hotel proves you don’t need to leave Sydney for a proper escape

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

RRachael Thompson

The boutique coastal stay worth skipping Byron Bay for

Welcome to Hotel Addict, a monthly column where I check into Australia’s best hotels and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

The glamorous Showroom Bay at The Royce hotel

RRachael Thompson

Is it worth staying at The Royce hotel in Melbourne?

This elegant hotel is bringing Art Deco glamour to the city.

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

MMegan 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.

The swimming pool at The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne

RRachael 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 and share what makes them worthy of your wishlist.

Kings Canyon transforms into a waterfall wonderland in the rain

KKassia 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.

This dreamy cherry-blossom festival in Victoria is about to bloom

Is this 10-course beachfront trail the ultimate way to welcome spring?

Transport NSW says Sydney ferries will not be free after all

The town famous for its Giants is hosting Australia’s biggest outdoor painting festival

These two secluded cabins have been designed to put your dog first

Sydney’s best NYE view can cost $208 a night – if you win a ballot

11 stunning spring towns you need to visit

Everything you need to know about Bowral’s tulip festival

This ethical Victorian walk through golden canola fields ends with beer and wine

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Opinion

Why you don’t need to see the Twelve Apostles to do the Great Ocean Road

This is the best Aussie city to visit in winter – it’s even better than Hobart

Is Noosa’s most talked-about new resort actually worth it?

This coastal hotel proves you don’t need to leave Sydney for a proper escape

The boutique coastal stay worth skipping Byron Bay for

Is it worth staying at The Royce hotel in Melbourne?

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

This Melbourne hotel has set the bar sky high

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