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Surfers catching morning waves at Belongil Beach, Byron Bay
Byron Bay

Byron Bay’s new multi-venue dining precinct is unlike anything else in town

Shannon Bennett returns to the restaurant scene with a bold new multi-venue dining precinct in Byron Bay, blending barefoot ease with world-class innovation.

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A FlixBus crossing a bridge in Australia
Australia

Europe’s FlixBus hits Aussie roads with $10 city-to-city fares

Cheaper, greener and smarter travel is coming to the East Coast.

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simply mikes baileys cinnamon scroll
Melbourne

Get a free Baileys cinnamon scroll at this Melbourne bakery – but only for a week

Kick off the festive season early with a deliciously free bite.

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Festive feasts: The best restaurants open on Christmas Day
Australia

Festive feasts: The best restaurants open on Christmas Day in Australia

Whether you're away from home or simply don't want to cook, you can still eat well this Christmas.

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Thredbo Valley Track Great Southern Trails
NSW

This new Southern NSW trail combines 550km of MTB tracks

A new Southern NSW trail combines over 550 kilometres of dedicated MTB trails.

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Australia's best road trips
Australia

Australia’s best road trips ranked by you

From knotted forests and windswept coastlines to postcard-plucked gorges, our 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards have revealed Australia's most revered road trips.

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people walking through Redwood Forest Warburton
Yarra Valley

There’s a forest of giant Californian Redwoods hiding in Victoria

Forget California, Victoria is hiding its own redwood forests.

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Tidbinbilla Ranges, ACT
Canberra

This new bushwalking trail lets you experience Canberra’s wild side

Lace up your hiking boots – a new outdoor adventure in our capital awaits.

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Full beaver moon through the tree leaves
Australia

Australia’s biggest and brightest moon of 2025 rises this week

Get ready to look up, the Beaver Moon will light up Australian skies this week.

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Living area in the Manly Pacific Infinity Residence
Rachael ThompsonRRachael 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, 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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Halcyon House exterior and pool view
Rachael ThompsonRRachael 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, 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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The glamorous Showroom Bay at The Royce hotel
Rachael ThompsonRRachael Thompson

Is it worth staying at The Royce hotel in Melbourne?

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

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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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